Flip Book
over 5 years ago
– Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 08:43:25 PM
GenCon was a blast and it was awesome to play with some of you. And wow, did we play a lot of Upwind - I ran 24 hours worth of sessions through the Indy Game Developers' Network and Indie Games on Demand venues! The players were all great fun, and I had the single best Upwind one-shot experience ever!
In this season's adventure, one lucky player gets to define the fraught relationship they have with the NPC foil introduced at the beginning of the story - and in this case he picked estranged ex! Within 15 minutes, and despite my carefully presented plot, the rest of the table had decided that the real mission was to reconcile this player and his ex-wife! It only got better from there...
Another highlight of the show was finally getting my actual physical hands on an actual physical copy of the Upwind corebook! As shared in a previous update this is only a proof copy of the Print-on-Demand version, but it was super-exciting nonetheless. Even as POD the book is beautiful and it's clear the off-set books the backers will soon get are going to be gorgeous!
Speaking of off-set and backers, as soon as I finish going through this proof and any corrections are made, the template will be used to produce the off-set print files and then we are in the home stretch. But, if like me you can't wait, here's a silly little flip through preview...
Real Books and GenCon!
almost 6 years ago
– Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 11:36:48 PM
I wanted to write a dramatic and moving lead-in that would pay homage to the awesome support and patience of Upwind's backer community, but screw that...I'm too excited and just want to show you the good stuff, so here it is!
It's true! We have books! Upwind finally exists in non-digital, real-world, wood pulp form! Whoohoot!
Now, before you go shooting off all your Potential in celebration, I must admit that this is only the proof of the print-on-demand (POD) version, so celebrate with appropriate restraint. Distribution has not begun, and since backers are getting off-set press books (read: much prettier!) it will still be a bit yet. However, I am hoping that seeing a real world version will be as exciting for you as it has been for us.
We will have copies to show around at GenCon so if you're attending, you can look forward to seeing those. Don't worry though, we are not going to be selling any until rewards have shipped to backers.
Speaking of GenCon, Biohazard will be there and I'd love to meet up, play some games and talk Upwind or Blue Planet. We will be working with Gallant Knight Games (an evolution from our relationship with Nocturnal Media) out of the Studio2 booth (#1929 & #2029) and so if I am not off at an event (see schedule below) there is a chance you'll find me there.
• 10a-11a, Thursday - Role Playing Public Radio's Game Design Workshop Panel - come talk game design as I join Ross Payton and his other guests for a live Q&A session of their popular design podcast. (Lucas Oil : Mtg Rm 8)
• 4p-8p, Thursday - Into the Dark, our official Upwind GenCon demo game. Though it's currently sold out, no-shows often happen so come on by with generics and you might get in. (ICC : 239 : 1)
• 8.30p-12a, Thursday - Backers-Only Invitational Upwind session. A backer exclusive, email me at ([email protected]) if you want in and I will reserve you a seat. Space is limited to 6 so respond soon! Watch for a reply email for confirmation of the location on the day of.
• 4p-7.30p, Friday - Into the Dark, Upwind demo game. Though it's currently sold out, no-shows happen often so come on by with generics and you might get in. (IGDN Demo Room - ICC : 239 : 1)
• 12p-3.30p - Saturday - Into the Dark Upwind session. (Games on Demand, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cosmopolitan Ballroom B)
• 4p-7.30p, Saturday - Into the Dark, Upwind demo game. Though it's currently sold out, no-shows happen often so come on by with generics and you might get in. (IGDN Demo Room - ICC : 239 : 1)
• 10p-1.30p - Sunday - Into the Dark Upwind session. (Games on Demand, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cosmopolitan Ballroom B)
• 12p - 4p - Sunday - Arthur O, a good friend of Biohazard is offering his own Upwind event (RPG18127799) and there are still tickets available! Arthur is a great moderator and if you are looking for a GenCon Upwind session here's your chance!
I'm really looking forward to meeting some of you at the show, so please email ([email protected]) if you want in on the backer's game, have any questions or an open moment to meet for a coffee or beer.
Ready to be a Hero?
almost 6 years ago
– Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 07:07:01 PM
I'm super excited to share the final PDF of the Grand Amplifier campaign! If you've been yearning to save Kin civilization and become the greatest Explorer Knight in history, this is your chance to get started.
Per usual, I will shortly be sending out a link via Kickstarter's message system to all backers who qualify for the GA PDF. Watch for it, download, play and let us know what you think - I would love to hear how your game goes. I am proud of Amplifier and believe it offers a uniquely grand and compelling adventure while doing as much to evoke the Upwind setting as the corebook itself.
Stay tuned to this space for information about a GenCon meet up and backer-only Upwind game. This year's con scenario is entitled "Into the Dark" and provides an interesting opportunity to save the inept, recover the invaluable and defeat the insidious - all while making unlikely new friends along the way. If you'll be at GenCon, backed Upwind and are game to play, this is your chance!
