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Thank you!

Great idea! If I get around to it, I’ll be sure to update the page. Thanks!

Great work so far, and excited to more as it develops! 🙌

You’re welcome!

Thanks! Have fun!

I know what you mean about the item cards being fiddly. Thanks for making this! A more traditional inventory sheet is definitely useful. The problem I kept running into was accidentally shifting or losing item cards, so I made a character sheet that uses sticky-notes instead. Check it out here.

Enjoy!

Good point! The second draft is available here, which includes a ship sheet with a cargo track. Is that closer to what you had in mind?

Also curious about this :)

That’s a great question! No, I reserve the rights to the original artwork. I encourage player groups to share the maps with each other or use them on VTT to support their games, but they shouldn’t be republished without permission. If there’s a specific use case you’re interested in, I’d love to consider it! If you’d like, you can email the details to info@jaderavens.com :)

Sure, and especially as a solo RPG there’s room for interpretation. But I guess I don’t really see anything in the intersection rules (as far as hauler movement) that implies they can snake or bend?

I think the idea is that you can skitch around the end of a hauler ending up in the space just past it (when it’s no longer adjacent), essentially giving you at least 2 extra squares of movement. I say at least because there’s also the possibility that the haulers are lined up in a way that would let you chain across multiple haulers that way. Does that make sense? I don’t think they’re ever meant to bend.

Just completed this interactive playsheet for Spindlejack, for anyone who’s interested: Spindlesheet.

Love this game, and both Citizen Sleeper games, too — they’re masterpieces!

I did find some typos/errors in v1-02:

• Panel 2 > //HITTING AN INTERSECTION: Seems like “intersection” should be capitalized in the first sentence of this section.
• Panel 2 > //HITTING AN INTERSECTION: “…setting up and tacking…” Should the emphasized word be “tracking” or “tackling”?
• Panel 2 > //DELIVERY: Likewise, should “destination” be capitalized as well?
• Panel 2 > //DELIVERY: “… and failed it, subtract -5 from the payout.” Adding the emphasized word could improve clarity.
• Panel 3 > //CLOCKING OFF + CYCLE END: “You can also visit the Bikeshop you may make any upgrades.” Should this be “to make any upgrades”?
• Panel 4 > //ROLLING HAULERS: This sentence should be capitalized: “add two more dice towards the middle…”
• Panel 4 > //PLAYING AN INTERSECTION: “on the SIDE your have entered from…” should be “you,” not “your”.

This is a fantastic idea, and I’m already intrigued by the concept of the Rustlands and the streamlined move list. Adapting Mausritter to Ironsworn has definitely crossed my mind before, but I’m thrilled to see a passionate talented designer take it on. I’ll be keeping on eye on this!

You’re welcome, glad to hear it!

Okay, so I tested it first and it worked for me (no error), but I went ahead and implemented the fix and tested it again just in case.

To give it a try, you’ll need to grab a fresh copy of the spreadsheet. When you copy it to your drive, you should get a screen that tells you “This app isn’t verified.” For the scripts to function, make sure you click “Advanced” in the bottom left and give it permission to run. Also, be aware that it takes a minute for the export to complete.

If it doesn’t work at that point, can you tell me if you’re getting an error just with the export, or does it happen with any of the other functions? Thanks!

It’s possible that it’s my fault. Exporting truths has always been a bit experimental. With the latest update, I was looking for ways to make it easier to authorize the scripts to run by restricting it to the current document, but I’m realizing that is probably the issue. I’ll try the fix and post a comment here to let you know how it goes!

Thanks for your kind words! It’s easy to feel self-conscious crediting myself multiple times, but that’s a good idea, if only to assure readers that the artist isn’t going uncredited. I’ll keep it mind for future projects.

I’m glad you’re enjoying it! I plan to eventually update the rulebook to include advice on writing mysteries, as well as a collaborative activity to create a custom mystery as a group. Since I haven’t got around to it yet, I’ll take a stab at giving some general advice.

1. Since cards are drawn in any order, consider how different combinations of locations or sequences of events might produce interesting interactions or affect the flow of the narrative.
2. Try to maintain a balance between making prompts evocative and keeping them concise. Less is more! Leave gaps for the players to fill in — this is their story. Plus, gaps make room for multiple interpretations.
3. Speaking of multiple interpretations, writing clues can be tricky. There are two reasons why players are asked to choose from a list of clues rather than just presenting one. First, making meaningful choices increases player autonomy, which is fun. Second, presenting multiple options increases the likelihood that one or two clues will immediately stand out to them. The game is all about connecting the dots, and those “Aha!” moments are a lot of fun.
4. Speaking of autonomy, players should feel like the authors of the story, especially when drawing a card. Rather than just giving them some prose to read aloud, engage their imagination by including a question or two. This prods them to fill in the gaps, and reminds you to leave gaps in the first place!
5. Use vivid descriptions, but keep context vague. Whatever they find, whoever they meet, wherever they go — should be able to happen anywhere, in any order.
6. Interactivity is key. Give players interesting things to interact with. Implicit potential is enough — don’t give them instructions on what to do with it. Describing a desk is one thing, but including that the drawer is locked might make them want to open it. Mentioning that there’s a heavy-looking wrench on a workbench might make them pick it up to use as an improvised weapon, or they might try to self-repair to remove a condition… that sort of thing.

Hopefully that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

The latest update includes a Safety tab. Enjoy!

Yeah, the permissions can be easy to miss. I’ve looked into trying to get the apps script “authorized” or validated with Google, but it’s a lot of complicated hoops to jump through and I eventually gave up. Seems like it’s for more Serious Developers™ :P And you’re welcome — I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

Once the sheet fully loads, there should be an “Everspark” custom menu in the toolbar.

That’s a great idea — I’ll post an update if I get around to adding it. Should be pretty easy to implement.

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you like it!

I’m so glad you like it! I’m on Bluesky @jaderavens.itch.io

Took me a couple days of hard work, but Eversheet is ready! I’d love to hear what you think :)

Thanks for the response! I’ll Let you know :)

Has anyone created an interactive character keeper for this game in Google Sheets? A quick Google search didn’t yield anything. I just purchased the game and started reading it, and I’m considering making something like that. If I do, I’ll come back and add the link, of course.

Thank you so much for your kind words! I also appreciate the feedback, the dice can certainly be fickle!

Thank you so much for your kind words! And I love that you’re using the Atlas in such a creative way — that rocks. I agree, terrain cards would be really cool — and I’d actually be surprised if they didn’t already exist somewhere! I’ve got a few ideas of how to continue improving on the atlas in the future, but I’m already deep in 3 new projects at the moment :P I’ll keep these cards in mind, though, especially as I continue brainstorm possible ways to approach a mapping supplement for Starforged. Cheers!

I see! It would certainly be a fun project. Since there’s no “canon” framework for a global map of the forge (at least not one of equivalent detail to the map of the Ironlands), it would mean a lot more prescribed worldbuilding than the Atlas. I’ll keep it in mind!

I think it’s a great idea! No promises on a timeline, but I’ll certainly look into it.

Nothing in the works currently, but I’m open to it. Would you want something to aid in planetary exploration or charting sectors? Both? Something else? I’m open to input 😊

I’d be happy to work with you on this — please email info@jaderavens.com and I’ll see what I can do. Thanks, Jopery!

Hi Jopery,

Thanks for reaching out! I’ve received similar feedback from others on Discord, so I’m happy to explain how the pricing worked out. First I want to acknowledge that it seems unfair, and I apologize for the lack of clarity. This was my first time crowdfunding a project, I’ve learned a lot, and I appreciate your patience.

Originally, the atlas was conceived in three volumes since it was a significant time commitment (50+ hours of work per volume). There were going to be 4 releases at $5 each for early backers: volume 1, 2, 3, and the omnibus (the full atlas in a single volume). My original reason for waiting on the omnibus was the added complexity and content of renumbering all the pages and minimaps, adding the Oracle of Contents, and reformatting source files for inclusion. By the time I started work on volume 3, my workflow had improved and I realized I would be able to finish it before the end of the year. In my excitement, I decided to pivot and make the push, do the extra work, and release the full atlas (skipping volume 3 as a standalone release).

Because of the extra work and content involved in finishing the omnibus, I charged $10 for early backers (vol 3 + omnibus), since they were originally planned to be $5 each. However, as you pointed out, I didn’t realize at the time that meant my early supporters would end up contributing a few dollars more than latecomers. Others pointed this out to me, but by then it was too late to correct the error without making more of a mess.

Like I said, I’ve learned a lot from the process and will certainly have more foresight going forward — but I still want to make good in the meantime. As a volume 1 supporter, you should have received an email today with a discount code allowing you to purchase a copy of the Print on Demand version at cost, meaning I make no profit on the sale and the PDF version is included for free.

The Atlas wouldn’t exist without you, and I am sincerely grateful for your support and understanding. Please let me know if you run into any trouble with the discount code or have any further questions.

Warmly, Jade Ravens

I think it’s mostly just the page links, if memory serves. No need for hyperlink navigation when you’re printing it off 🙂

You’re welcome!

Hi there! If you're logged in with the same account that owns volume 1 or 2 on itch (i.e. Bravo Lima Poppa 3), the discount is applied automatically.