First up, one of the projects that came as a result of our campaign is now in beta testing!
The SPU Discord Dice Bot is rolling along on the Onyx Path Discord. From my limited understanding, you can install the SPU Dicebot on your own server and use it in your game, but please report any issues or bugs on Onyx Path's discord so the team can continue to refine it.
Rewards Still Pending
The additional settings that we voted on during the campaign are in development before the final manuscript goes to approval, but that hasn't stopped the book from entering Art Direction and all of the needed illustrations have been assigned to those working on the project. It's all moving along on the project progress track, and I'll continue to share updates from Onyx Path's MMN and monthly summaries in our updates.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
At The Gates Draft Manuscript (Oct 31, 2024 update)
The World Below Backer PDF (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Jumpstart Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Corebook Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
They Came From the RPG Anthology Backer PDF (sent Jan 17, 2025 via BackerKit)
They Came From the RPG Anthology discounted PoD links (sent Feb 20, 2025 via BackerKit)
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://storypath-ultra.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:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
Launching Today
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.
Back again for my monthly backer update. No big news from me this month, just incremental progress behind the scenes.
If you want more information right from the source, the best place to hear about the anticipated Storypath Ultra 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!
What's Up with Onyx Path on Sunday June 8 at 12:30 PM EDT
Storypath Ultra Panel on Sunday June 8 at 12:00 PM EDT
Rewards Still Pending
The new setting example chapters have moved through final drafts and are now in active development.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
At The Gates Draft Manuscript (Oct 31, 2024 update)
The World Below Backer PDF (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Jumpstart Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Corebook Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
They Came From the RPG Anthology Backer PDF (sent Jan 17, 2025 via BackerKit)
They Came From the RPG Anthology discounted PoD links (sent Feb 20, 2025 via BackerKit)
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://storypath-ultra.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:
No big news this month, just the ongoing work on the projects. No dots to fill in yet, though the team continues to make incremental progress.
Rewards Still Pending
Rewards Distributed to Backers
At The Gates Draft Manuscript (Oct 31, 2024 update)
The World Below Backer PDF (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Jumpstart Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Corebook Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
They Came From the RPG Anthology Backer PDF (sent Jan 17, 2025 via BackerKit)
They Came From the RPG Anthology discounted PoD links (sent Feb 20, 2025 via BackerKit)
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://storypath-ultra.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:
Chosen by the gods, their power tempered only by human hearts, the Exalted are all that stand between Creation and the forces that would ruin the world. Set in a rich and intriguing setting that draws from real-world histories and fantasy archetypes, Exalted: Essence features streamlined rules for a new way of playing a classic game, incorporating story-focused action and a presentation designed to appeal to new players and longtime fans alike.
The Exalted: Essence Player’s Guide is a book chock full of player-facing content. Within, we’ll walk you through how to think about playing your character, what kind of person they might shape up to be, and how to consider their strengths and weaknesses as well as Intimacies and Virtues. Beyond advice for roleplaying, each chapter also contains dozens of new Charms for characters to take, shaping the outcome of your campaigns.
Unlike other Exalted books, this does not contain any new setting material. It’s all about your character and your campaigns. Most books also speak directly to the Storyteller, assuming they’re the person who does most of the reading. Not so here! If you’re a player in a game of Exalted, this book is for you. You don’t have to read the whole thing cover to cover, but the section that applies to your character has so much there for you.
As we slide into the final weeks of March, it's time for our regular update.
Rewards Still Pending
The writers are currently making their final revisions to our added setting example chapters before turning it back in to the developers to bring it together in one cohesive whole before manusript review and approval. Progress!
Rewards Distributed to Backers
At The Gates Draft Manuscript (Oct 31, 2024 update)
The World Below Backer PDF (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Jumpstart Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Corebook Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
They Came From the RPG Anthology Backer PDF (sent Jan 17, 2025 via BackerKit)
They Came From the RPG Anthology discounted PoD links (sent Feb 20, 2025 via BackerKit)
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://storypath-ultra.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:
It's time for our February update. It's the shortest month of the year, so I'll keep this update quick!
Rewards Still Pending
No big changes from last month. I will note that one of our unlocked stretch goals not listed here - because they're not rewards that I distribute, but rather undertakings by Onyx Path that will just be generally available - is the Storypath Discord Dice Bot. It is now in the testing phase, so that's great to hear. I'll post any information related to that as it becomes available.
Rewards Distributed to Backers
At The Gates Draft Manuscript (Oct 31, 2024 update)
The World Below Backer PDF (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Jumpstart Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
Storypath Seeds Corebook Digital Bundle PDF titles (Oct 31, 2024 update)
They Came From the RPG Anthology Backer PDF (sent Jan 17, 2025 via BackerKit)
They Came From the RPG Anthology discounted PoD links (sent Feb 20, 2025 via BackerKit)
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://storypath-ultra.backerkit.com/
You can read Onyx Path's most recent monthly summary, covering all projects and their status up to that point here: <January 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:
If you've got a question about your pledge or BackerKit page or any part of the process, you can contact me with any of these methods
Via E-Mail: Onyx.Kickstarter [at] gmail.com
Via BackerKit: Click "Need Help?" from your page, and then fill in the Contact Us form. BackerKit will pass your message along to me.
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In Trinity Continuum: Steam Wars, your player characters are the crewmembers of a war rig, venturing into battles against people from far off countries, aligned to ideals different than their own, and trying to preserve their peace, their way of life, or their rich deposits of a new, bizarre energy source: condensed coal. Your characters — the crewmembers of these war rigs — are as likely to be enlisted crooks as they are commissioned officers; gung-ho patriots as common as conscripted people from the imperial powers’ colonies. They fight because they have to. But in the fear and fog of battle, bonds form, friendships and rivalries grow, and legends are made.
Trinity Continuum: Steam Wars takes place outside the Trinity Continuum's "Alpha" timeline -- the worlds explored from Aegis to Æon -- taking place in a parallel reality, setting the stage for new adventures and discoveries.
Trinity Continuum: Steam Wars contains:
A complete setting based on the acclaimed graphic novel Steam Wars® with writing by Larry Blamire.
Detailed rules on piloting, managing, and fighting massive coal-powered giant war rigs in a parallel 19th century.
Six different roles you can perform on a steam rig, along with more than half a dozen Alliances involving in the Second Steam War that you can fight, ally with, or sabotage.
Storyguide advice, secrets, hooks, and plots, to enable you to start your game of Trinity Continuum: Steam Wars
