When the Wolf Comes RPG

Paths of Shame!
13 days ago – Mon, May 06, 2024 at 07:56:51 AM

Hello!

To celebrate the arrival of the rulebooks in the UK and Europe*, we release 10 new outlawry options! You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy (unless you visit Viking Mos Eisley using the freshly updated Space Vikings expansion). 

Now, apart from seven poor Antipodean backers who have been stiffed by customs (customs agents will be added to Paths of Shame v2), everyone who ordered it should have a book...

Few updates:

1. I am still collecting photos for my Shield Wall montage (see last update). If you enjoy the book, do please consider sending over a snap!
2.  I have added the GM screen PDF for printing to vikingverse.com website. Have a look it the free section in the navigation. The printed version was a little flimsy, so people who want to try again are welcome to use the file to do so.
3. There aren't many books left in the print run, so if you know someone who wants one, be sure to check out partner stores, also in the navigation.
4. Turn tokens are batched in with a Weird Wizard plan of attack, so I'll contact backers for those when I have news.
5. We'll be back at the end of the month with Doomcraft.

Best,

IS

* This is in no way a comment on Brexit. Oh wait, yes it is, Barry.

UK Invasion and Shield Wall!
22 days ago – Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:26:35 PM

Hello!

First, news! The rulebooks have arrived in the UK and will be shipping early next week to Europeans.

Second, a request! If you do have a copy of the rulebook, I am planning for my own edification (an book promotion) to create a collage of backers with their books. Call it a shield wall if you will :)

Now, you don't have to be in the photo if you don't want to be - just hold the book up like a shield, but ultimately it will (hopefully) look like an elaborate version of this...

Any willing participants can email me a pic at [email protected]! Here is a previous example that I am hoping to surpass!

News and Reviews
about 1 month ago – Thu, Apr 04, 2024 at 09:32:10 AM

Hello!

First , a quick round up of the Viking voyages.

Australia/NZ: Books are in country at the "waypoint" and should be with you soon.

Japan: Books confirmed as arrived.

Canada: Books went out before Easter so should be with you soon if not already.

Europe: Books arrived in New Jersey depot on 21st and began sailing the Norðrhaf at the start of the month. Gazelle anticipate it arriving in UK towards the end of this month (sorry, Europeans, it's the price of keeping insane shipping costs down! But at least you can say your book did more miles than Leif the Lucky...)

POD: In addition to the hardcover, the book also went up as Print on Demand on Drive Thru RPG today. 

Reviews: A gentle reminder that indie games always benefit hugely from kindly worded reviews, so if you have the time and inclination do throw some stars or comments at those pages! Otherwise, we all get eaten by the dragon and not the wolf!

New Release - Paths of Honour
about 2 months ago – Mon, Apr 01, 2024 at 10:44:38 AM

Hello!

In celebration of all of the books winging their way out of the warehouse, we have released Path of Hono(u)r. *

I wanted to add some paths that were quintessentially Viking. The sort of roles that look the Wolf in the maw and thing, sod it. The concept of Honour should play out strongly in that game, and these paths provide fame and plaudits (as long as you survive!) Of course, Honourable players gain more Spirit, and so there really is an incentive to behave according to Norse norms.

That said, watch out for Paths of Shame, which will help all you budding Tricksters follow in the footsteps of outlaws.

I've also added some rules for knattleikr and context for events like hestavíg.

Expert Paths 
Baller: Professional athletes, at the top of their game.
Bannerman: Bearers of war flags used to rally troops. 
Fireworker: Reckless grenadiers, expert in urban combat. 
Rider: The epitome of chivalry...in an age of machines. 
Wrestler: Wildly popular grapplers. 
Mythic Paths 
Braggard: Court poets renowned for their gift with words. 
Giant's Bane: Champions devoted to vanquishing monsters. 
Glimmer King: Traditional Norse martial artists. 
Thingman: Murderous masters of the Dane-axe.

*Europeans, I will check on your shipment once the world wakes up after Ostara.

Wolf Droppings
about 2 months ago – Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 10:47:09 AM

Canadians,

Here is the assembled host of books that arrived with me yesterday. 

Postings and/or drop offs are commencing!