We Howl for the Realms of Pugmire!
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:39:32 AM
Hello, Good Dogs of Pugmire!
Of course, I’m talking about the Realms of Pugmire Kickstarter, that went live and funded last week!
Here’s a message from Pugmire creator Eddy Webb, sent at great expense as he flies across the Atlantic Ocean:
A huge thanks to all the good dogs (and excellent cats) who have backed the Kickstarter so far! I’m always glad when we fund, because it means the new edition will be made! That said, we’d love to hit some of the exciting stretch goals we have planned, so it would be a huge help if everyone who has already backed talked about the campaign with a few friends over the next few days. Let’s make this campaign as big as possible!
Thanks, Eddy!
There's a fair bit of info below, but to cut to the chase: Realms of Pugmire is the 2nd Edition of Pugmire, cleaned up and rewritten with over seven years of first edition writing and playtesting to learn from! Eddy has also implemented the Onyx20 system, a d20 system built on and simplifying the system from first edition Pugmire!
You can check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/realms-of-pugmire-tabletop-rpg
If you want to know more, here's an excerpt from this week's Monday Meeting Notes blog:
As usually happens during the first week of a crowdfunding campaign, we get all sorts of questions. If we get enough on a particular topic, we’ll fine-tune the campaign text or add items to the project FAQ – depending on how best we can clarify things.
In this case, we’re pretty sure that some potential backers are concerned or confused or just unsure about the campaign a large part because of all the hullabaloo these last couple of weeks with WOTC and Hasbro’s OGL news. No matter how it resolved or your opinions on the matter, there was a ton of noise in that signal.
Then you see a new Kickstarter, and is it OGL? Is it one of the new non-OGL systems? Is this book going to get shut down and never come out because of lawsuits from Hasbro or WOTC and I’ll never get it? Frankly, it’s natural to question what might have seemed simple in this space a month ago, so we get it!
So, let me answer a few of the questions we’ve received so far, and that James has handled over there in Kickstarter-land. First, yes, this the second edition of Pugmire – that awesome game that was one of the first to feature animals as people in your adventuring party. We call it Realms of Pugmire because during first edition, we kept expanding both the Kingdom of Pugmire, as well as the inhabitants in and around and under Pugmire itself.
This book contains a ton of info for playing the dogs of Pugmire, and some quick and simplified templates for playing cats and rodents – with full rules and abilities coming in later books specifically focused on non-dogs. So already, Realms of Pugmire provides the same ability to start playing dogs as the first edition core book, with the bonus of updated rules and abilities of course, AND also the super-bonus that our cat and rodent fans can also jump right in.
Another thing that is all-new, and can’t be overstated when it comes to enjoying reading and playing Realms of Pugmire, is all-new art! The books are in a larger format, as well, so the visuals really shine. Just like with the expansion that occurred to the lore throughout first edition, our visuals also were played around with and the range of imagery also changed. The wide-open, natural vistas of Pugmire were joined by the darkened halls of the nobility of the Monarchies of Mau, and then by the twisting dungeons and caverns of the rodents beneath Pugmire in Squeaks in the Deep.
(There’s even some Pirates of Pugmire stuff in there! Yip yip yar, mateys!)
Realms allows us to present all of those environments from the start, as part of the full visual range of possibilities when you are playing the game, and we’ll be introducing you to some familiar illustrators and also some artists and styles you may not be familiar with, but we’re sure you’re going to love!
Which brings us to that big question: is it OGl?
Nope. When we decided to create Realms of Pugmire, we also decided to create our own “d20” system – ie: one that uses a variety of polyhedral dice – which we call Onyx20!
Onyx20 simplifies the system we used in Pugmire first edition, but doesn’t contain OGL or SRD stuff. It will, however, be super-easy to play if you are familiar with other d20-based systems, just like first edition Pugmire was. I mean, we thought we achieved that before all the OGL uproar, so Eddy made sure to scrutinize every freakin’ bit of text after it all went weird out there.
Now for the deets about the system, well, over on the KS page, James has arranged a whole bunch of links to Eddy’s design blogs and interviews – plus, if you back the project, you’ll be receiving all of the book’s text before the KS campaign is over! Dive in and enjoy!
We’re really sure it stands up on its own…and as a worthy and easy-to-understand follow-up to first edition Pugmire‘s rules!
Here's that link again: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/realms-of-pugmire-tabletop-rpg
Thanks!
November Pugmire Update!
over 4 years ago
– Tue, Nov 26, 2019 at 03:53:10 PM
Hello Good Dogs!
Here's your monthly message from Eddy Webb!
Realms of Pugmire Update (November 2019)
I hope everyone enjoyed Wolfenoot this past Saturday! Please give your good dogs a snoot boop from all of us at Pugsteady and Onyx Path. In the spirit of giving, it's time to give you the latest Realms of Pugmire update!
TALES OF GOOD DOGS
Backers from our original Pugmire kickstarter should have a link for the digital version of Tales of Good Dogs! It's been a long road, but I think you'll agree that the end result is worth the wait. If you get a chance to read it soon, please drop any errata you notice into our form by THIS WEEKEND.
SPEAKING OF FICTION....
We've been celebrating Wolfenoot and the release of the anthology by giving the Canis Minor community their own gift: Now Canis Minor creators can write and sell Pugmire and Mau fiction! Check out the Canis Minor community content program for details: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/17/canis-minor
So if you've always wanted to write and sell your own Pugmire epic through DriveThruRPG, now's the time!
WOLFENOOT SALE
From now until November 28, Onyx Path and Pugsteady are having a sale on all our Pugmire products, with all digital products at 50% off! Additionally, 50% of all proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Guide Dog Foundation.
Check out the Wolfenoot sale here!
STATUS UPDATES
With all that said, here's the status update for the announced Pugmire products from Onyx Path!
First Draft
Creating in the Realms of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
Editing
Pirates of Pugmire adventure (Realms of Pugmire)
Layout
Pirates of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
Errata
Tales of Good Dogs (Pugmire)
NOW IN ITS FINAL WEEK ON KICKSTARTER - MUMMY: THE CURSE Second Edition
In Mummy: The Curse, players take on the characters of the Arisen, humans who were subjects of the greatest magic ever worked by mortal hands, the Rite of Return, in the long-lost Nameless Empire. As part of the Rite, they underwent ritual death, and their souls were eternally bound to their mortal remains. Consequently, while the Arisen can be killed, they will always return, their bodies reforming anew.
Mummy: The Curse Second Edition includes all the rules you need to play as one of the Arisen: Decrees and Pillars that reflect the transformation by the Rite of Return, Utterances and Affinities as the powers you wield and the price you pay for them, magical relics and vessels for use or sacrifice, and all manner of antagonists from immortals to Shuankhsen and others besides.
Pledge to help us create and get this Second Edition of Chronicles of Darkness' Mummy: The Curse into stores! The campaign has Arisen and is now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/mummy-the-curse-2nd-edition/
Pugmire Fiction Anthology links sent out!
over 4 years ago
– Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 04:16:19 PM
Hello Good Dogs!
RichT here:
I just sent out the links from BackerKit for the backer PDF of the Pugmire Fiction Anthology! If you pledged for a reward tier that contains a Pugmire PDF, check your email, or you can go to your BackerKit page and look under the Digital Downloads tab for your link.
Here's the message that went with the link:
Here is the link to your Pugmire Fiction Anthology stretch goal backer PDF which we could not have made without your backing.
If it doesn't click to link you, you may need to copy and paste it into your browser.
Once we gather any notes, which we encourage you to use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI4u1-12qFuXSLfXQYES3jjuZ2INpLuhzVVttGTOXzkbV3WQ/viewform
to send notes to us, we’ll create a finished PDF as well as ePub files which you will get as an update to the PDF in your DTRPG Library. Then we’ll create the PoD version and put them all on sale to the general public.
Since we are using our partners at DriveThruRPG as the host for this, you may need to set up a DriveThru account if you don't have one already. While you set it up, I suggest that you allow DTRPG to send you updates of any files downloaded. That way, when we tweak the file for any reason to improve it, you'll be notified and can download the newer version for free. I have been assured that allowing this does not put you on a spamming list from them.
If you pledged for multiple copies, you can use the same link so long as it’s accessed from different accounts.
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.
Thanks again for your support and enjoy your Pugmire Fiction Anthology backer PDF!
October Pugmire Update!
over 4 years ago
– Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 01:10:21 PM
Hello Good Dogs!
Here's your monthly message from Eddy Webb:
Realms of Pugmire Update (October 2019)
Hey there, dogs and cats! It's time for your regular Realms of Pugmire update!
PIRATES STRETCH GOAL
The Pirates of Pugmire additional adventure is in editing and art direction! As I mentioned last month, the adventure is based in Dalmatian Cove, slotting between the second and third adventures in Pirates of Pugmire. I'm suggesting to the team that it might be laid out to look similar to the adventures in Pirates of Pugmire, so since that book is in layout, we'll see if that's feasible.
TALES OF GOOD DOGS
The last drafts are in, everything's been copy-edited, and a first layout proof has been made! It may have seemed like the anthology shot ahead after lurking in "Final Drafts" for a while, but once we had everything in hand, we were all so excited that it got a little extra love along the way. Right now the editor and the writers are triple-checking it for typos, and then it'll be out for the good dogs of the Pugmire Kickstarter, and going on sale soon after that!
But while you're waiting, here's the status update for the announced Pugmire products from Onyx Path!
PROJECT STATUS
First Draft
Creating in the Realms of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
Editing
Pirates of Pugmire adventure (Realms of Pugmire)
Layout
Pirates of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
Proofing
Tales of Good Dogs (Pugmire)
And Coming Next Week to Kickstarter:
Pledge to help us create and get this 2nd Edition of Chronicles of Darkness' Mummy: The Curse into stores! The Kickstarter rises from its tomb on Tuesday, November 5th at 2pm Eastern US time!
September Pugmire Update!
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 02:24:58 PM
Hello Good Dogs!
Here's a message from Eddy Webb:
Realms of Pugmire Update (September 2019)
Hey there, dogs and cats! It's been an exciting couple of months, so let's catch everyone up!
PIRATES STRETCH GOAL
The Pirates of Pugmire additional adventure is in final drafts! That means I've had a chance to redline it, giving the writer some suggestions and directions to make the adventure the best it can be. As I mentioned last month, the adventure is based in Dalmation Cove, slotting between the second and third adventures in Pirates of Pugmire. It's a totally optional adventure, but if players are looking for more to do, this will be a great option!
TRANSLATIONS
As was announced in Warlock Magazine, there will be a Japanese translation of Pugmire! It's being handled by our friends at Group SNE. Their main translator, Yuli Bethe, has been posting about it as well, and it looks really exciting! Another one of our translation partners might have some news to share soon as well...
But in the meantime, here's the status update for the announced Pugmire products from Onyx Path!
PROJECT STATUS
First Draft
Creating in the Realms of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
Final Draft
Pirates of Pugmire adventure (Realms of Pugmire)
Tales of Good Dogs (Pugmire)
Layout
Pirates of Pugmire (Realms of Pugmire)
More Monsters for 5th Edition Fantasy Gaming...
Onyx Path has teamed up with Handiwork Games to update and expand the legendary Creature Collection for their Scarred Lands 5th Edition setting! Right now, gangs of monsters are battling each other to see who gets to be included in the book! Join in and root for your favorites!
Kickstarter Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/scarred-lands-creature-collection-for-5th-edition-rpg
Also: The latest game to be added to the Chronicles of Darkness...
You woke up… different. Someone changed you: on a slab, an operating table, an altar. By luck or by fate, you escaped. Hunted by your creators, they hold all the cards, and it seems they might recapture you. Except, what they don’t understand is they’ve stoked the fires of vengeance; what they did wasn’t right. What they don’t know is that now — you’re hunting them.
Deviant: The Renegades presents a game where the victims of experiments band together to bring down the monolithic organizations that twisted and warped them. Now funding Kickstarter from Onyx Path - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/deviant-the-renegades-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game
