Delve! Zine Preview

So, yeah, I've been busy working on the art work for Delve!  Did I mention that I finished writing it finally?  No?  Well, I did and sent it off to my brave, most excellent and most appreciated proof readers (THANKS gang!!).  The writing is done, pending the edits and inevitable adjustments.  I've had some thoughts on how I want to get this out there in the world.  The most obvious is the traditional Zine print, package, and mail off.  I am limited about what I can do with the mail system through the APO so I will probably do a very limited distro this way.  My next thought is to do a small print run through a professional printer and then have it distributed through online retailers like Noble Knight games.  The more I look into that, the more I like the idea.  I found a printer that seems to have a very reasonable rate on small print runs.  I'm thinking of less that 100 copies of the first issue and then ship em off to the retailers.  Of course, there is the pdf distribution as well.  I guess I'll cross those bridges when I come to them.  At any rate, thanks for those that have encouraged me on this (and maybe apologies for what I'm about to inflict on the OSR to the rest of you).  Here's another spell from the school of pathognomancy from the Pustulent Lord Adventure.  Enjoy and happy gaming! 


Bloat
Arcane Pathognomancy
Level:  Magic User 2
Range:  40 ft
Duration:  6 rounds
Area of Effect:  One Person
Components:  V, S, M
Casting Time:  4 Segments
Saving Throw:  None
This spell causes the victim to bloat, gaining an additional 20 lbs for every round (suffering the encumbrance effects).  After the second round, characters wearing forged armors such as plate or banded must remove their armor or become immobile.  By the second round, the character suffers a –1 penalty to dexterity (or –1 to hit rolls and saves).  By the fourth round, any armor other than padded must be removed or the character will become immobile.  By the fifth round, the character suffers –2 to dexterity (or –1 to hit rolls and saves).  By the sixth round, the victim is unable to wear any  item of clothing other than loose fitting garments.

Comments

  1. XyanthonMay 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Aha! I found my first edit, the description should read: By the THIRD (replace second) round, the character suffers a –1 penalty to dexterity (or –1 to hit rolls and saves). Oh boy, sorry proof readers! Remember, I'm primarily a visual artist so just bear that in mind.

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  2. The Happy WhiskMay 31, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    lol, on finding your first edit and then commenting about it. That is some funny stuff.

    Much congrats and successful wishes your way. I have no doubt Delve! will take off with flying colors.

    Cheers.

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  3. Boric GlanduumMay 31, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    SOOO looking forward to Delve! and placing it proudly on the shelf next to Loviatar and The Manor.

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  4. XyanthonJune 1, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks Ivy and Boric!! I'm pretty excited to get something out there in the world (well, aside from my pictures that is).

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  5. garrisonjamesJune 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Nasty spell, as it should be. Delve looks great. Looking forward to seeing this on the shelf.

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