This game sounds amazing. I'm itching to play it. I just got Delve, so I'm going to wait a bit, but this one also seems right up my alley as an artist, forager and witch!
I have yet to play this game, but I must mention how incredible Anna is: I reached out for an educator's discount for Apothecaria after reading about it (I run an after-school TTRPG group for some students with dyslexia). Instead of just a discount, she sent me a free PDF, mentioning how a digital copy would be more accessible for my students (in addition to a discount code for any additional materials). Considering how much hard work has gone into these games, I am incredibly grateful for her generosity and thoughtfulness. This is why I love independent creators and the community to which they've contributed. Thank you Anna!
I was coming back to get a link to this game and this guy got me to get off my ass and rate the game so I guess I'm doing my part. as the long-time forever dm of my group I salute you.
Oh no! I can't believe I missed the community copies again! such bad luck, I'll keep checking in the hopes of better timing :D I'm in the middle of doing village witch and was hoping to learn some potions with apothecaria
I'm so glad that this was my first experience with Solo RPGs. I had no idea they existed until I saw someone in r/fountainpens discussing how they use them as an excuse to write and draw adventures...and man, I'm hooked!
I originally bought this before Thanksgiving holiday as something to do- and even got started using the PDF- but now that the physical copy is in my hands I intend to invest some insane amounts of playtime. As someone with ADHD, digital media can be a bit hard for me to focus on...but having pages I can bookmark and flip through to work through the game is such a boon for my focus.
I fully intend to return for an expansion book when the time comes. Thank you so much for publishing the basis for such a wonderful adventure! :)
I just Started Playing as a beginner solo RPG and have so much fun! I got a hard copy from one of my local fairs I am uber-curious about the postcard and mini-game.
I picked up the BundleofHolding bundle and am now reading the core book to learn how to play.
Five star rating from me. Looks great!
Just picked up Nightfall, too.
And I see there are some goodies here that weren't in the bundle. I don't mind paying the $13 to complete it, as it looks to be worth the cost. So grabbing it here, too.
Hello! Is there a chance to get a community copy? I would love to buy it, but sadly the conversion from USD to my country's currency is a little too much for me at the moment
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to leave a rating on mobile. But rest assured, between the various odd ailments, interesting encounters (I have tea once a week with a forest royal), and engaging, challenging ingredient collecting, I would leave a 6 stars out of 5. Both an astounding game and wonderful research for a budding game designer like myself! Well done!!
I’m not sure how to leave a rating but once I figure it out, this will be getting the highest rating from me. I’ve been playing this with the teenage child of a friend with us writing in our own journals and he is having an amazing time. Even if I didn’t love it, I would love it for his response. I plan to join on Patreon to support this game and get the expansion packs.
Apothecaria is wonderful. There's the exact right mix of structure and free-form writing to make it interesting and move the plot along, but not leave you stranded in a quagmire of choice. ngl I wrote 6k words for the first segment alone and have no regrets.
An amazing game, and an amazing community! Stepping into this cozy little world was so easy and satisfying, and the first time I ever dedicated myself to keeping a handwritten TTRPG log. I love the freedom to craft a story around the detailed potion making process, and each flip of a card is as exciting as the last. I can't wait to play all the expansions!
Such a cozy, comforting game. Great inspiration for writing and imagination. It provides a tight mechanical loop searching for reagents and brewing potions while also delivering open-ended narrative opportunities in events, prompts, downtime, large-scale quests, etc. The annotated commentary PDF is also a fascinating insight into the decisions that went into writing the game.
Apothecaria is everythinggggg I've introduced multiple friends to the game so we can play it together. I think I've been tricked into writing a short story and honestly I'm having a great time. The discord community is also active and thriving if you have questions or just want to meet other witch characters across dimensions :)
I'd also recommend checking out:
1. Patchwork Potions by bespoketacle (a series of prompts inspired by this game to flesh out your village and relationships, perfect to whip out during downtime sessions)
2. Village Witch and Build A Witch by Kestrel Eliot (Build a Witch is amazing for creating magical characters, and includes some sample witches to fuel your imagination or populate the world; Village Witch has some great prompts to give any witch a 'problem of the week', especially the Major Arcana prompts)
3. The oracles from Iron Valley by M. Kirin (I use them constantly. You can roll for everything from villager aesthetics and gender to the weather. The base game is pay-what-you-want here on itch.io, and the oracles can be rolled online on Chartopia.)
This game also has plenty of fun expansions, which you can find on itch.io or on Anna Blackwell's Patreon.
omg i LOVE this game! It strikes the perfect balance between good game guidelines and player creativity. The manual is so pretty and charming, I love the way it's written like a previous witch's notes. This is going to be a favorite for a long time!
Hello! I don't live in the USA or Europe so I can'd afford the game normally. Is there a way to get notified when there are more community copies available for it? Thank you!
I never thought about how difficult it might be for people to get these games who don't live in the west or like countries. I hope that someone helped you out and that you were able to get the game. I admire your initiative in writing a comment about this. In my opinion the maker should set it up where if you come from area like that, you get a copy for free. God bless you.
Helloo, I was wondering if there were any more community copies available? I adore the concept of this game - it sounds so heartwarming and sweet! Tysm in advance :)
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love the game! It’s cute and cozy~
This game sounds amazing. I'm itching to play it. I just got Delve, so I'm going to wait a bit, but this one also seems right up my alley as an artist, forager and witch!
I have yet to play this game, but I must mention how incredible Anna is: I reached out for an educator's discount for Apothecaria after reading about it (I run an after-school TTRPG group for some students with dyslexia). Instead of just a discount, she sent me a free PDF, mentioning how a digital copy would be more accessible for my students (in addition to a discount code for any additional materials). Considering how much hard work has gone into these games, I am incredibly grateful for her generosity and thoughtfulness. This is why I love independent creators and the community to which they've contributed. Thank you Anna!
Оk, I rated the game and waiting for community copies.
Did you rate the game before buying it just to get me to add community copies? :S
I can't pay with dollars, so I’m trying to get community copies any way I can.
That's not a good way to go about it. Especially as you've rated it 3 stars, that actually affects the game's ranking quite negatively.
I was coming back to get a link to this game and this guy got me to get off my ass and rate the game so I guess I'm doing my part. as the long-time forever dm of my group I salute you.
When I play this game, I’ll change my rating.
You realize this is how *no* community copies get made available, right?
Wow, rating extortion.
Is there a way to be notified when community copies gets released?
Hello! I bought a hardcopy version at GenCon last year. Is there any way I can get a digital copy or a discount?
Love world building this is exactly the type of game ive been looking for!
hoping to catch a copy!
Oh no! I can't believe I missed the community copies again! such bad luck, I'll keep checking in the hopes of better timing :D I'm in the middle of doing village witch and was hoping to learn some potions with apothecaria
Any chance of community copies? This game looks really interesting!
I just put up a couple last night are they gone already? :O
I'm so glad that this was my first experience with Solo RPGs. I had no idea they existed until I saw someone in r/fountainpens discussing how they use them as an excuse to write and draw adventures...and man, I'm hooked!
I originally bought this before Thanksgiving holiday as something to do- and even got started using the PDF- but now that the physical copy is in my hands I intend to invest some insane amounts of playtime. As someone with ADHD, digital media can be a bit hard for me to focus on...but having pages I can bookmark and flip through to work through the game is such a boon for my focus.
I fully intend to return for an expansion book when the time comes. Thank you so much for publishing the basis for such a wonderful adventure! :)
I'm so glad I could be your entry to the hobby and thank you for letting me know how much fun you've been having with it! <3
Great idea for solo game. Using cards as a mechanic + Stardew Valley = ❤️
I just Started Playing as a beginner solo RPG and have so much fun! I got a hard copy from one of my local fairs I am uber-curious about the postcard and mini-game.
10/10 from me
I picked up the BundleofHolding bundle and am now reading the core book to learn how to play.
Five star rating from me. Looks great!
Just picked up Nightfall, too.
And I see there are some goodies here that weren't in the bundle. I don't mind paying the $13 to complete it, as it looks to be worth the cost. So grabbing it here, too.
Hello! Is there a chance to get a community copy? I would love to buy it, but sadly the conversion from USD to my country's currency is a little too much for me at the moment
Could we maybe get some community copies, please? :)
Are there more community copies? :>
its possibile to have a community copie?
I would like to know how many pages the game has that you purchase before purchasing it
56 pages
thanks
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to leave a rating on mobile. But rest assured, between the various odd ailments, interesting encounters (I have tea once a week with a forest royal), and engaging, challenging ingredient collecting, I would leave a 6 stars out of 5. Both an astounding game and wonderful research for a budding game designer like myself! Well done!!
I’m not sure how to leave a rating but once I figure it out, this will be getting the highest rating from me. I’ve been playing this with the teenage child of a friend with us writing in our own journals and he is having an amazing time. Even if I didn’t love it, I would love it for his response. I plan to join on Patreon to support this game and get the expansion packs.
Thank you so much :) that is awesome to know!
The rating thing is hard to find but it should be on the top right of your screen if you're on desktop :)
Apothecaria is wonderful. There's the exact right mix of structure and free-form writing to make it interesting and move the plot along, but not leave you stranded in a quagmire of choice. ngl I wrote 6k words for the first segment alone and have no regrets.
An amazing game, and an amazing community! Stepping into this cozy little world was so easy and satisfying, and the first time I ever dedicated myself to keeping a handwritten TTRPG log. I love the freedom to craft a story around the detailed potion making process, and each flip of a card is as exciting as the last. I can't wait to play all the expansions!
Such a cozy, comforting game. Great inspiration for writing and imagination. It provides a tight mechanical loop searching for reagents and brewing potions while also delivering open-ended narrative opportunities in events, prompts, downtime, large-scale quests, etc. The annotated commentary PDF is also a fascinating insight into the decisions that went into writing the game.
I adore Apothecaria, I am so glad that I purchased it, it is my first solo RPG. I am hooked. I love the immersive soundtrack.
Apothecaria is everythinggggg I've introduced multiple friends to the game so we can play it together. I think I've been tricked into writing a short story and honestly I'm having a great time. The discord community is also active and thriving if you have questions or just want to meet other witch characters across dimensions :)
I'd also recommend checking out:
1. Patchwork Potions by bespoketacle (a series of prompts inspired by this game to flesh out your village and relationships, perfect to whip out during downtime sessions)
2. Village Witch and Build A Witch by Kestrel Eliot (Build a Witch is amazing for creating magical characters, and includes some sample witches to fuel your imagination or populate the world; Village Witch has some great prompts to give any witch a 'problem of the week', especially the Major Arcana prompts)
3. The oracles from Iron Valley by M. Kirin (I use them constantly. You can roll for everything from villager aesthetics and gender to the weather. The base game is pay-what-you-want here on itch.io, and the oracles can be rolled online on Chartopia.)
This game also has plenty of fun expansions, which you can find on itch.io or on Anna Blackwell's Patreon.
Hi there.
I was wondering do you offer a complete Apothecaria and associated expantions as a bundle at all?
Thanks
Liam
Hey Liam, not currently but it is a good idea so keep an eye out, I may do just that.
Hey Anna.
Brilliant thank you :)
omg i LOVE this game! It strikes the perfect balance between good game guidelines and player creativity. The manual is so pretty and charming, I love the way it's written like a previous witch's notes. This is going to be a favorite for a long time!
Thank you so much :)
Hello! I don't live in the USA or Europe so I can'd afford the game normally. Is there a way to get notified when there are more community copies available for it? Thank you!
I never thought about how difficult it might be for people to get these games who don't live in the west or like countries. I hope that someone helped you out and that you were able to get the game. I admire your initiative in writing a comment about this. In my opinion the maker should set it up where if you come from area like that, you get a copy for free. God bless you.
Thank you! Yes, they added more community copies and I was able to grab one. It's a great game! :) 100% recommended!
Helloo, I was wondering if there were any more community copies available? I adore the concept of this game - it sounds so heartwarming and sweet! Tysm in advance :)