Planet Kamra (Core) is live!

I've had some inspiring gaming experiences, and insightful playtests this year, all of which have coalesced into the new Planet Kamra (Core). Admittedly I'm standing on the shoulders of giants like Vincent + Meguey Baker and John Harper. Still, I hope you'll recognize some fresh ideas that bring new concepts to the table and better express the heart of the game.

What is (Core)?

Planet Kamra is no longer purely a Blades in the Dark hack. Almost all of the mechanics have been reworked and simplified. As the name implies, this version is the new foundation of the game.

What's different?

• Updated game cycle
• New conflict resolution move and dice-rolling mechanic
• Basic moves
• Streamlined character creation
• Character backgrounds have an associated XP trigger
• Vice is now called "solace," and each one includes a potentially dangerous "temptation" that rewards XP when acted on
• Less character sheet management for players
• Players choose from four alliances that affect the actions their characters are good at 
• Rules for the "Elimination Rite," the main encounter during a game session

What's next?

I will continue to playtest and iterate on Planet Kamra (Core) and create supplements that will make it a richer experience. For a while, I'll focus on guidance for running the game.

Supporting the game

When you download Planet Kamra on itch.io, you'll now have the option to donate money towards its development. Your contributions will help me support the artists working on the game and pay for design software. The game is set up as "name your own price" so it remains accessible to anyone regardless of their financial situation. It's perfectly acceptable to play free of charge.

Included when you download

Planet Kamra (Core) v0.3
The core game rules in a Google Sheet. This document is view only, and you'll want to bookmark it for easy access later.

Planet Kamra (Core) v0.3 - character sheets
Clicking this link copies a character sheet set into your Google Docs. The sheets are editable and great for keeping all of the characters in your game in one place during online play. A Google account is required to access.

Planet Kamra (Core) v0.3 - character sheet pdf
Click this link to download a printable .pdf version of the character sheet.

Planet Kamra v0.2 - Game Jam Edition
If this download is available to you, that means you paid $4 or more for Planet Kamra. Thanks for your support!

The Game Jam Edition was the first playable version of Planet Kamra. I submitted it to the Roll To Craft game jam in March 2019 and utilized it for the first playtests. This version of the game pretty different, and it's not likely to be developed further.