We are getting 40mm/1.5" of ice from heave today, so I don't know if I'll be online soon enough.
So that said, despite us having no new news for updates (the rules are done and waiting on the intro adventure still), here's an update on Tony's cover!
Good news! The Layouts are done for everything except the adventures, which hopefully will be done soon. You will see the finalized layout attached below.
The art is still not done, I am still soliciting piece by piece as I can.
I know this is a long road to wait, but at least the game can be played right now, cold comfort I am sure.
For those getting custom art, please look for Shane's emails, as waiting for your approvals delays us getting more done, which slows down a lot of stuff as well.
Lastly, we have the Mighty Turtle STL attached thanks to Jason, who stepped in to get the piece done for everyone! Thank you so much Captain Saturn!
Well here we are hurtling towards the end of 2025, and I won't lie it's been a rough rough year. With no hyperbole, there were moments I wasn't sure I'd see Christmas this year.
But I did!
I want to thank you all for your ongoing patience with this project, I know it's taking longer than planned, but it is still moving along step-by-step. We will get there.
Attached is the latest layout update for you all (still using mostly place holder art), as the artists on the team are continuing to work at the pace they can for what they are giving of their time and heavily reduced rates.
I hope we'll see a boost of income in the new year with Valorous 5e Edition coming and Final Age, alongside Valorous Barebones Edition, are designed to create money to pay for the completion of HEROIC, so if you are wondering how you can help the process, get your friends out to join in by buying the other products, literally ever dollar helps!
Okay enough ringing the bell on a street corner.
I wish you and your families and friends nothing but happiness as we put this dog of a year to bed and the highest hopes for 2026!
First let me say Happy Thanksgiving and how thankful I am for all your patience!
Next, the cover has settled down and is moving to final art;
I think Anthony is killing it!
Next more backer art is out for approval;
TJ is the man! More to come for sure!
Shane and Craig remain hard at work on layouts, but alas it is a slow process with everyone working part-time on it, I know you long for more but it's the best we can do right now... unless someone has a dumptruck full of money they are looking to give away ;)
Lastly, I made another game all on my own, with no comittee and it uses the same system as HEROIC, adapted for Fantasy. The Front cover is by Jacob Blackmon and the Back cover by Daniele Spezzani!
It's called Valorous;
Get Valorous - the Heroic Fantasy Role-Playing Game Barebones Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/540466/valorous-the-heroic-fantasy-role-playing-game-barebones-edition
In Print: Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FX7TM14T US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX7TM14T UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FX7TM14T AUS: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FX7TM14T
Also if you would like some fiction;
Buy my Urban Fantasy / Horror novel Covenant: • US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT1MR42W • UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DT1MR42W • CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DT1MR42W • AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DT1MR42W
And we have t-shirts here: • Spreadshirt Store: https://zenith-comics-presents.myspreadshop.ca/
All profits from these projects are going to finalizing HEROIC, so certainly you get something and help the project too! Win/Win I'd say!
Also to save money I have deactivated my custom webpage/email, so from now on please contact me at: [email protected]
It's almost Halloween and it's time for the monthly update!
Let's get down to the brass tacks;
1] Craig is woriing hard at the layout, around life and other things. See the (not final art) attachment below to see how it is coming along. Gotta say it's looking better and better with each update, and I couldn't be happier!
2] Anthony's cover is coming along nicely. See it now!
3] Jacob is getting back to art soon, here's some older pieces he did for my Patreon!
4] Len is still working on the introduction adventure TRY OUT! I hope to have something to show you next month, fingers crossed!
So that's the update, backers can get the 5.8 layout version below, please remember the art is mostly placeholder, so I am updating as it comes in.
Thank you again for again for your patience and support, HEROIC is coming step by step, and we'll all be there at the finish line!
