Hi everyone, I realize it's been a while since the last update and I wanted to let you know how things are going. Firstly, as is unfortunately common for a lot of small businesses right now, Drowning Moon Studios is closing shop. Unfortunately, there's simply no way for the co...
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Joie Martin
5 months ago
Wayfaring Strange Core Book Complete!
Hello Wayfarers! The completed PDF of the Wayfaring Strange core book should be on its way to your inboxes.
I know this took a bit...
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Joie Martin
6 months ago
Addendum to the Previous Update
Hi everyone, I wanted to give you a brief update regarding progress on the PDF for the Wayfarer's Guide. For the last couple of week's I've been working to finish the last bits ...
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Joie Martin
6 months ago
Project Release Timeline & New Crowdfunding Project, Final Girl Rising
Project Release Timeline Updated
Hello Wayfarers! I wanted to let you know that work on the core book for Wayfaring Strange, the Wayfarer's Guide, is complete, save for one las...
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Joie Martin
7 months ago
Poll Results & New Cover
Hello Wayfarers! A brief update to let you know the results of the poll, and to give you a sneak peek at the new cover for the core book, the Wayfaring Strange Wayfarer's Guide!...
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Joie Martin
8 months ago
New Timeline and a Poll
Hello Wayfaring Strange backers! I apologize for so long without an update, but I appreciate your patience while my body decided to revolt. I finally managed to overcome the hea...
Hi everyone, I realize it's been a while since the last update and I wanted to let you know how things are going. Firstly, as is unfortunately common for a lot of small businesses right now, Drowning Moon Studios is closing shop. Unfortunately, there's simply no way for the company to survive in the current US economy. On top of that, I've been diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, so dealing with that means I have a lot less time/energy for everything. Some of you may remember that I had surgery to repair my left kidney about a year and a half ago. Unfortunately, the surgery didn't work as well as we'd hoped, and I've reverted back to the same limited kidney function I had pre-surgery.
So, what does that mean for this campaign?
At this point in time, I still intend on completing additional books/rewards to the best of my ability. I don't know exactly how long this will take, as I'm only able to work 2 - 3 days a week. I've been referred to a nephrologist, so I'm hoping they'll have some options on how to better manage my symptoms. Until then, I'm going to take things slow and do what I can. I'm sorry for the bad news and thank you for your patience.
Hello Wayfarers! The completed PDF of the Wayfaring Strange core book should be on its way to your inboxes.
I know this took a bit longer than anticipated, and I apologize for the delay. Fortunately, now that the core book is complete, I can move on to completing the supplemental books in the series. As previously mentioned, my goal is to release a PDF of one of these every 3 or so months, until the entire series is complete. Once that's done, physical copies (and other physical rewards) will be printed and shipped. My best estimate for when shipping for all physical rewards will begin is fall of 2025.
For now, though, please enjoy the game, and I'll keep you updated regarding progress on the other books as it comes!
Hi everyone, I wanted to give you a brief update regarding progress on the PDF for the Wayfarer's Guide. For the last couple of week's I've been working to finish the last bits of proofing and layout, intending to have the book to you by Halloween. Unfortunately, I've run into an unexpected delay with the software I'm using, so it's taking longer than I hoped.
The short version is that the software keeps bugging and shutting down every couple of hours while I'm in the middle of working with it. I'm talking to the company that makes the software and attempting to troubleshoot the problem, but I'm not sure I can guarantee the book will be out tomorrow. At this point, I've just accepted that the book will be done when it's done, and that will hopefully be in the next couple of days.
Once again, I'm really sorry for the delay, especially this close to the finish line. I am doing my best to have the book to you as soon as I possibly can.
Hello Wayfarers! I wanted to let you know that work on the core book for Wayfaring Strange, the Wayfarer's Guide, is complete, save for one last round of proofreading. We plan to distribute PDF copies to backers via Backerkit on October 31st, 2024! We'll notify you here as well, but keep an eye out for that book hitting your inboxes before the end of the month.
I've completed outlines and skeletons for each subsequent book, and should begin fleshing out the next one the first week of November, with a planned delivery date before Christmas. (I promise not all of the books will be released on major holidays, though I'm strongly considering releasing the 3rd one on Valentine's Day for the bit XD.) My goal is to have a new book in the series to you every 2-3 months until complete, and begin shipping physical rewards 1-2 months after the final book in the series is released.
New Kickstarter Launched: Final Girl Rising
I also wanted to mention that Drowning Moon Studios has launched a brand new crowdfunding campaign for a slasher horror ttrpg called Final Girl Rising! If you're a fan of horror games, you might be interested in our newest project, which has just launched on Kickstarter today!
Final Girl Rising is a feminine slasher horror roleplaying game that explores and dissects the popular horror trope of the "final girl." In Final Girl Rising, you play as one of six horror movie heroine archetypes doing whatever you can to survive, by supporting your fellow players and ensuring at least one of you makes it to the end of the game alive. It uses the Powered by the Apocalypse rule system, and is available as a 6x9 hardcover book and PDF. A supplemental book, called Final Girl Rising Supercut, filled with chilling scenarios for players to explore, is also available as a 6x9 softcover book and PDF.
Thank you once again in believing in Drowning Moon Studios. As a tiny indie studio, your support means the world to me. Look for PDF copies of the Wayfarer's Guide here on Backerkit in just a few days, and have a happy Halloween!
Hello Wayfarers! A brief update to let you know the results of the poll, and to give you a sneak peek at the new cover for the core book, the Wayfaring Strange Wayfarer's Guide!
In the last update, I put up a poll on Twitter to determine what design should go on the back of the wooden nickels for Wayfaring Strange. You overwhelmingly voted (72%!) for a nautical star/compass design, so that image will be on the back of the wooden nickels, and the Wayfaring Strange logo will be on the front.
I also wanted to update you on the progress of the core book. At this time, art for the book is complete, so the layout and proofing process has begun. I did want to give you a sneak peek at the cover for the game, however, and you can find that attached below:
The cover, and most of the artwork for Wayfaring Strange, are composite images created in Photoshop. They usually start with a base photo that I build on top of using a variety of techniques. This one was made through the use of color correction and enhancement, highlighting, filters, graphic layering, editing and hand drawing.
Hopefully the next update will be to notify you that the Wayfarer's Guide is done. Keep your fingers crossed!
