I discovered that having access to several different token pools, with no way for those pools to interact, created a fair amount of mental load. In the final iteration, I have distilled nearly all tokens into combat tokens and magic tokens. This way, the options for player expression and cool bonuses stay varied without becoming overwhelming.
When you crack open Shadow of the Weird Wizard, you might be surprised to find that the only option for ancestry in the character creation chapter is human, especially when the cover shows an assortment of interesting characters swarmed by goblins. But have no fear…
I never had doubts about carrying the path system forward into Weird Wizard from Shadow of the Demon Lord. Let’s take a closer look at how they work.
Shadow of the Weird Wizard represents the sum of my experience designing for three editions of Dungeons & Dragons, one edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, and all that I have learned from creating other games under my company’s banner. We’re crowdfunding it in June, so find out more about the system here!
Schwalb Entertainment’s web store will be closing on December 26th. Changes in how the UK handles digital transactions internationally compounded by similar steps taken by the EU by the middle of 2021 have created an insurmountable obstacle for a company of my size. It is, with a heavy heart, that I am closing down this aspect of my business. However, I am not going anywhere! You can still find all of Schwalb Entertainment’s products on DriveThruRPG. Some answers to likely questions follow.
What about the PDFs I’ve already purchased from the SE store?
I will be keeping FetchApp open throughout the first quarter of 2021 (March 31), giving you plenty of time to download your PDFs and store them in whatever way you choose.
What does this mean for Shadow of the Demon Lord, Weird Wizard, et al?
Business continues as usual! The only difference is that existing and new products will be offered exclusively through DriveThruRPG.
What about physical products for Shadow of the Demon Lord, et al?
You can still order print on demand copies of nearly all of our sizable releases from DriveThruRPG and you can order offset products–Shadow of the Demon Lord and PunkApocalyptic from our partners at Studio 2 Publishing.
If you have additional questions, feel free to send emails to info@schwalbentertainment.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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