Folk Hero - a solo mode and sourcebook for the Punk is Dead TTRPG

So, later than expected due to a serious bout of Covid that floored me for a week, the final PDF is now out. There were only 777 edits to do!

You should have an email with download instructions hitting your inbox anytime... now.

Thanks to our fabulous proofreader, Chrissy, the book is now in a polished state.

I've also tweaked the cover. The guitar just wasn't gelling for me, so I've gone for something that still evokes the spirit of the guitar, but also vibes with the original Punk is Dead design.

Next steps are to get it to the printer, which will happen this week. Then I'll receive an estimate for print times and that will be followed by a video and some photos of the proof copy which I will share with you.

That's all for now. 

I'll be back with an update as soon as I have more details for you.

Tim x

Hey all,

I just wanted to assure you that the final PDF is coming this week, even though I promised it this weekend passed.

I'm currently holed up in bed with Covid (remember that?) and it's knocked the stuffing out of me. I am on the up now and I'll be finishing everything tomorrow and Wednesday.

Tim x

Hey Folk Heroes!

So, we have the book back from the proofreaders (it got stuck in a queue). I'm going to implement all of the changes this week and send it back out to either before or during the weekend.

Once that's done, I will be sending it over to print. As that process goes on, I can send you photos, but it generally takes about 4-5 weeks from the printers starting to the book being in our studio.

We anticipate the book will go to print in October, so hopefully we can fulfil in November, but I will keep you posted as things move.

The plectrum badges are of production and we should have them by next week, so I'll share photos when they arrive.

That's all for now. I'll keep you updated as things progress.

Tim x

Hey there,

Now Folk Hero is out in the world, I am collecting feedback before I commit it to print.

I always like to try new things in games, and in Folk Hero this was horizontally flipping some of the text to save any inadvertent spoilers in solo play. I'd love to know what you think of this. 

The ideas is that you use a mirror or take photo with your phone camera and flip the text.

Does it work? Is it too finicky? Any other comments.

Whichever format we land on for the solo scenarios will likely continue forward as I create new ones.

Let me know any thoughts, comments and suggestions in the comments.

Tim x

Hey there,

So, the beta PDFs are out. I've used the BackerKit distribution system for the first time ever, so the truth is that I have no idea if I've done this correct.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll let me know.

This version is prettty much where the game will be, bar a proofread (happening over the next few days)  and maybe me moving a couple of things or having a stupid idea and adding it last minute.

What happens next?

Well, we are going to try get to print and fulfilment ASAP, so we'll be sending out the 48 hour to charge cards for shipping / add-ons and then we'll be sending everything out to the printers.

You will also receive an updated PDF as soon as we have the finalised version next week.

That's all for now. I'll keep checking the comments sporadically to see if everything is working as planned.

Have a great rest of the day!

Tim x