Hope you've been having a good holiday season - I know I have. It's been a whirlwind of friends, family, feasting and Huckleberry. There's been a ton of awesome progress being made behind the scenes. Holidays like to throw a wrench into schedules, but I'm glad to report that there's been no major speed bumps so far.
I've been travelling through the southwestern US over the past week and I love being here. Arizona and New Mexico are two of the most beautiful states to drive through and I'm being flooded with inspiration. How can you look at these views and not imagine yourself riding out on horseback, chasing down bounties or running from the law?
Playtest Material
I've managed to carve out a few hours here and there every couple days to keep Huckleberry on schedule (and capitalize on all of this inspiration!). And I'm not the only one who's been keeping their nose to the grindstone. Eren Ahn, one of our stretch goal writers, has finished their bounty! It's an incredibly fun read and I'm sure you're gonna love it. In fact, I feel so confident about it, that I'm releasing the text now for public playtesting. Merry Huckmas!
Please bear in mind that this is an early draft and will have revisions before publishing. It also has not undergone developmental editing, meaning that some mechanics and wording may be inconsistent with the corebook. With that in mind, the scenario is fully playable and should still deliver a great experience at the table. If you do play the scenario, please leave us feedback through the link in the document. Hearing your thoughts will be immensely helpful as we polish everything.
Art Update
Our fantastic artist, George Sellas, continues to exceed expectations! For some of our stretch goal pieces, we've chosen to continue the "catalogue" theme from the "Your Faithful Steed" poster in the Corral chapter. These pieces are meant to help you visualize various aspects of your character and solidify the mental image of your Maverick. This first companion piece to "Your Faithful Steed" is about Big Irons!
This spread focuses specifically on revolvers, but the options are applicable to almost any Big Iron that your Maverick might wield. It was a lot of fun researching the various historical embellishments a gun might receive, along with brainstorming new options to choose from as well. It always amazes me that I can send George what is essentially a list of word prompts and he returns a masterpiece. That's about it for today's update, as I'm off to more feasting with family. As I sit and reflect on this year, I feel so grateful to you and everyone else who has supported Huckleberry. This game is a dream come true and I'm honored that you've thrown in with me to see it come to life. Thank you for riding for the brand!
