Reward Distribution! - CURIOUS CATS OF MAU Backer PDF
Hello Cool Cats!
We've just entered July and I've already got an update for you! I didn't want to wait until the end of the month, because it's time for the Curious Cats of ...
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James Bell
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Hello Cool Cats,
I'm coming to you a bit early for this monthly update because I wanted to share two bits of news about upcoming projects.
First up, with our Curious Cats o...
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May 2025 Monthly Update
Hello Cool Cats,
Back again for my monthly backer update. No big news from me this month, the team continues to work behind the scenes but it can sometimes seem like slow go...
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April 2025 Monthly Update
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Hello Cool Cats,
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February 2025 Monthly Update - Sabian Sphynx von Angora preview
Hello Cool Cats,
February is a short month, so let's get right to it! Our regular monthly update will be followed by our final character preview from the upcoming Curious Ca...
We've just entered July and I've already got an update for you! I didn't want to wait until the end of the month, because it's time for the Curious Cats of Mau Backer PDF to go out to you!
Reward Distribution: CURIOUS CATS OF MAU Backer PDF
The Age of Man is long over. Cats — uplifted from our clever feline companions to use tools and language — now rule the world. In the Monarchies of Mau, cats study relics the Old Ones left behind to create new wonders, expand their understanding of the world, and combat the monsters and minions of the Unseen that threaten catkind. Curious cats explore ruins and set sail on the Acid Sea or participate in games of intrigue against other houses, the dogs of Pugmire, and other rival species.
The world is full of mysteries and dangers, which excellent cats are eager to face.
Some highlights of The Curious Cats of Mau include
an evocative and family-friendly setting, full of interesting story hooks for players to explore and expand upon;
full character-creation rules, featuring a cat’s house and new callings;
expanded details about each of the monarchies, including interesting places to go and cats to meet, plus information on the sinister House Smilodon;
updated spells, masterworks, and enemies; and
three exciting adventures for Guides to use at their tables.
Will you be an excellent cat?
REWARD DISTRIBUTION
If this PDF was on your list of rewards, your link to claim your Curious Cats of Mau Backer PDF will be sent out by our BackerKit pledge manager over the next day. Since we are using our partners at DriveThruRPG as the host for this, you will need to set up a DriveThru account if you don't have one already. If you encounter any problems with downloading your rewards, please contact DTRPG's customer service to resolve the matter, they've always been top-rated for customer service. http://www.drivethrurpg.com/contact_us.php
Again, you will receive an e-mail from BackerKit with links for this reward over the next 24hours if it is on your expected list of rewards.
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curious-cats-of-mau.backerkit.com/
This is the first version of Curious Cats of Mau to be released. The design and development teams have done their best to proofread and correct any errors and typos - but some always sneak through. If you catch any typos, incorrect math, visual glitches, and the like, we want to hear about them and correct them before we send the book off to print.
With that in mind, I'd like to introduce the Curious Cats of Mau Feedback Form!
Onyx Path will be launching a special Curious Cats Feedback Form, which you will be able to access here: <Curious Cats of Mau Feedback Form>
They are aware of the Page XX notations - those are left in to replace for the final version once any changes you've suggested are made, so they can reference the correct page if any shifts in layout result.
Onyx Path will keep errata collection open for the next week. Please submit your feedback as soon as possible so the team can get on to finalizing this file!
They won't be collecting errata from other spots, just this specific form.
After any needed corrections are made (based on your feedback!), they will prepare an updated final PDF version of the book and you will receive a notice from DrivethruRPG that you can re-download your file with the latest version.
You've already made the book a reality with your Crowdfunding support. Now you can make it even better by helping us crowdsource any minor errors and corrections.
SO: Look for your reward email over the next 24 hours, or check your BackerKit page to see your digital reward redemption links. Review the backer PDF and submit any feedback you have, and let's make this book as awesome as possible!
This book is a supplement to Realms of Pugmire. That book contains rules for all the different things your characters might do and important information about the world they live in. Pugmire Unleashed expands on that setting.
Inside you will find:
Chapter One (Dogs): Here are a variety of new rules for Realms of Pugmire: four new dog callings, new tricks and spells, rules for firearms and sailing, the introduction of guilds and lodges in the kingdom of Pugmire, prominent families and citizens of that kingdom, and advice on how to play dog characters.
Chapter Two (Badgers): This chapter covers badgers for the first time in detail, including the recent changes to their society brought about by the rise of their new leader, Kibu the Red. Afterwards are new and complete rules for making badger player characters, including badger-specific backgrounds, tricks, and spells.
Chapter Three (Other Species): Here is where you’ll find a more in-depth look at the history, culture, and relationships of three other species: birds, lagomorphs, and reptiles. Each species also has full character creation rules and presents new callings, tricks, and spells to highlight each species’ distinctive playstyles.
Chapter Four (Empire of Good Dogs): This chapter details a variety of locations both close to and distant from the kingdom of Pugmire. They range from the dog-based cities of Houndton and Mutt Town, to the villages and secret headquarters nearby, and areas featuring other species such as Azuresky and Waterdog Port.
Chapter Five (Adventures): This chapter features three adventures for Guides to help introduce players to the new concepts presented within the pages of Pugmire Unleashed. These can be run one after the other or added into an existing game. It ends with new enemies to use in any Realms of Pugmire game.
We know times are hard these days, particularly with rising costs and economic uncertainty, so we’ve designed this crowdfunder to be as painless as possible. We offer a wide variety of digital options for backing, as well as leveraging print-on-demand technology to have physical products printed as close to you as possible to cut down shipping and reduce tariff concerns.
I'll be back in a few weeks with our regular monthly update, and I'll be happy to add the Backer PDF to our delivered list! In the meantime, download your backer PDF, submit any feedback, roll up some Cat characters, and come check out Pugmire Unleashed to maybe add some badgers, birds, rabbits and more!
ONYX PATH DISCUSSION CHANNELS
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
I'm coming to you a bit early for this monthly update because I wanted to share two bits of news about upcoming projects.
First up, with our Curious Cats of Mau book in layout, we're starting to see artwork sneak out and I'm happy to share a peek at a new piece from our main reward!
We know we're getting closer to our backer PDF when illustrations start to pop up, so I'm hoping to have this for you in one of our next few monthly updates! Soon!!
Secondly, I also want to give you the heads up about the next project coming for the Realms of Pugmire RPG. You may have read Eddy's notes about this project in a few of the recent Monday Meeting Notes blogs on the Onyx Path website (here, here, and here) or discussed during the Pugmire panel during Onyx Path's 2025 Virtual Convention from a few weeks ago (I'll post that panel in next month's update, but you can watch the Opening Ceremonies here).
If you've been checking that stuff out, you'll see how fresh this news is. The next book was named Pugmire and Beyond in some of those discussions, but the name has been changed to Pugmire Unleashed, and it'll be launching as Onyx Path's next crowdfunding project very soon.
Pugmire Unleashed: A Player’s Guide is a supplement for the Realms of Pugmire tabletop RPG. Pugmire Unleashed is primarily a book for players who are interested in new options for their games. Inside you’ll find not only more options for dog player characters, more advice on how to play dogs, and more information about dog communities beyond the kingdom of Pugmire. You’ll also find more species to play: badgers, birds, lagomorphs, and reptiles.
If you have a yen to be a nautical adventurer, there are rules for sailing and ships presented within, as well as a more detailed writeup of the main coastal city, Waterdog Port. For dogs looking to use strange and exotic weaponry, there are rules for gunpowder weapons, as well as the associated syndrome of Gunpower Panic that goes with using them. Combined with loads of new spells and backgrounds, there’s something for every player in these pages.
We haven’t forgotten the hard-working Guide in all this. Within in this book, we present not only some new enemies for player characters to thwart or befriend, but also three adventures that present a loose chronicle using much of the material presented in this book (and Realms of Pugmire). Players should avoid reading the back of the book, in case of spoilers, but most of the book is here for you to enjoy.
Now that the next Realms of Pugmire project is getting set up, the team continues to work behind the scenes getting pieces in place for our ongoing projects.
REWARDS STILL PENDING
Can't wait for our backer PDFs! I'll send 'em out as soon as they're ready, hopefully soon!
[Add On] Realms of Pugmire Discounted PoD Links (Dec 11 '24 Update)
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curious-cats-of-mau.backerkit.com/
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <May 2025 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
ONYX PATH DISCUSSION CHANNELS
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
Back again for my monthly backer update. No big news from me this month, the team continues to work behind the scenes but it can sometimes seem like slow going from our perspective.
If you want more information right from the source, the best place to hear about the anticipated Realms of Pugmire projects is in Onyx Path's annual virtual convention!
Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention 2025 is just around the corner! As they enter the final weeks of preparation, the schedule is settling in. Some panels and actual plays needed minor tweaks, which is normal for this stage of the game. People’s availability shifts and schedule issues bubble up, but so far they’ve been able to roll with the punches pretty easily and are on track for a smooth, fun, and informative show!
They’re also getting games for attendees to play ramped up via Startplaying.games. There are already a few games set up, and your encouraged to consider setting one up yourself, if you like running games! It’s a great opportunity to try out games you might not otherwise get the chance to, meet new players, and make a few bucks. Onyx Path's partners at Envoy who run convention games for them will also be running games via Startplaying.games and those entries will be showing up very soon at https://startplaying.games/event/onyx-path-2025!
The Realms of Pugmire Panel on Sunday June 8 at 9:30 AM EDT
What's Up with Onyx Path on Sunday June 8 at 12:30 PM EDT
Somewhere in there you'll probably hear about Pugmire and Beyond, Eddy's next book for the Realms of Pugmire. We'll be crowdfunding that one soon - I'll let you know when it's getting ready!
REWARDS STILL PENDING
he team is still making incremental progress behind the scenes, but no dots to fill in yet. I'll continue to track the project updates from Onyx Path and update our chart each month.
[Add On] Realms of Pugmire Discounted PoD Links (Dec 11 '24 Update)
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curious-cats-of-mau.backerkit.com/
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <April 2025 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
ONYX PATH DISCUSSION CHANNELS
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
As we slide into the final days of April, we've got enough time to sneak in our regular monthly update. No big news for this month, so let's dive right in.
Rewards Still Pending
The team is still making incremental progress behind the scenes, but no dots to fill in yet. I'll continue to track the project updates from Onyx Path and update our chart each month.
[Add On] Realms of Pugmire Discounted PoD Links (Dec 11 '24 Update)
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curious-cats-of-mau.backerkit.com/
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <March 2025 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
ONYX PATH DISCUSSION CHANNELS
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
We've shared previews of some characters from the jumpstart over the past several updates, but this month we're gonna keep it quick and dive right in! No big changes - we're in the stage where lots of incremental work behind the scenes is going on, but these updates may be a little familiar. Let's get to it...
[Add On] Realms of Pugmire Discounted PoD Links (Dec 11 '24 Update)
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://curious-cats-of-mau.backerkit.com/
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <February 2025 Project Status Summary>
You can find the weekly Monday Meeting blog updates <here>, which note any projects with status changes since the previous Month End summary. The project statuses listed are current as of last Monday, so do check it out each Monday night to see if anything may have progressed!
I will continue to post regular updates every month until the final reward has gone out.
Remember: You can use the links at the bottom of this e-mail to unsubscribe from updates or Manage your notification settings. These status updates are available on the campaign page for you to review at any time.
ONYX PATH DISCUSSION CHANNELS
If you've got questions about the rules or setting, or just want to discuss this game with other fans (as well as the Onyx Path writers and developers!), you can check out these Onyx Path discussion zones:
