Ruby - Crossed Paths

CREATOR

21 days ago

Project Update: July Update

Hey Scribes!

Hope you had an amazing June! It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and we’re excited to give you a peek at what we’ve been up to behind the scenes.

✨Preview Files in Your Inbox!

An updated version of Covens of Midnight should now be waiting for you via DriveThruRPG! This version is nearly print-ready, with most of the layout and design work complete. We’re now just making those final tweaks and polishes to get it across the line. 🙌

You should have received a download email from DriveThruRPG, but if you can’t find it, check your spam or promotions folders. If it’s still hiding, don’t worry! You can also access the files through BackerKit.

Still can’t find it? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’ll get you sorted.

There’s still some final proofreading and polishing happening behind the scenes, but honestly, we were just too excited not to share this version with you now. We’ve included a quick changelog at the end of this update so you can see what’s been updated since the last version and what’s still to come.

We’re no longer collecting playtesting feedback, but we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped us get here. Every typo you spotted, mechanic you tested, and idea you shared helped shape this game into what it is today. 💜

We hope you enjoy flicking through the pages. We’re so proud of what we’ve built together!

More soon,
The Crossed Paths Team 🐾

Here’s a quick summary of what’s been updated in this version:

New Additions

Spark Point Event System rewritten and expanded, replacing older introspection events with new, emotionally resonant scenes linked to Practical and Theoretical stat changes. Now includes 14 unique events designed for reflection journaling.
New Spark Point Events added, project-based interactions, and relationship tension with rivals and peers.
Unique Kin Name Table implemented, featuring 6 masculine, 6 feminine, and 6 neutral names per Kin. Each set reflects distinct cultural tones, removing repeated names and clarifying Arbor as Satyr-adjacent (not Elven).
Reflection Table for Academic Year revised, with Spark Point events integrated into Term 1, 2, 3, and Break periods. Each key moment now includes narrative prompts and specific stat effects (e.g., +1 Spark Point, -1 Practical).
Dark mode accessibility feedback addressed, with the planned release of a format-free, screen-reader-friendly edition for accessibility and print-friendly needs. This version will launch post-layout.

Changes & Balancing

Term Calendar corrected to resolve inconsistencies in moon/day counts across Terms and Breaks - all terms have been updated to correctly note the 400-day year.
Weekend mechanics are clarified in the core rules. Instructions now explicitly differentiate weekday vs. weekend draws, Social vs. Work events, and how to use Best Friend/Rival/Paragon tables during weekends.
Paragon Events timing clarified, resolving confusion about when Paragon tables are accessed (now tied to weekend Social Events or character-specific triggers).
Spark Point prompts added to Term 1, responding to feedback that early-game relationship moments were too sparse.
Revised text on drawing Major vs Minor Arcana in combat and prompts, addressing confusion about when each deck is used.

Fixes & Cleanups

Typo Corrections:
- “Temporia” corrected to “Tempordia” throughout.
- “CroaCommon Kin” restored to “Croakin” after Find & Replace issue.
- “Rivals hidden aspiration” ➝ “Rival’s hidden aspiration.”
- “who’s” corrected to “whose” in multiple instances.
Page Reference Fixes:
- Kin reference on p.25 now correctly points to p.28.
- Multiple internal links and clickable TOC entries corrected.
Duplicate Content Removed:
- Pages 9–11 and 14–16 cleaned up to remove layout-era repeat blocks.
Texture Clipping Errors Fixed:
- Resolved export issues on pages 30–31, 111, 185, 194, 209, 213, 217, 223, and 236.
Combat Layout Update:
- The 3-card visual example updated to reflect 5-card combat or moved to its own page, per user feedback.

Planned / In Progress,

Final Proofreading and Polishing
Character Creation Tables Under Review, including potential expanded Kin naming tables and roll-based generators per Kin.
Bookmark & Link Finalization: Full internal navigation corrections will be completed during final export pass.

8

Share

Edit