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Hey! I'm not planning any public playtests at the moment. That's mainly because I'm jumping back and forth between different pages in a chaotic manner, so no part is really finished until the entire work is complete. However, I'm planning a few updates after the first version. Whenever I think of something else (or find any errors), I'll provide an update.

But thank you very much for the offer!

Hi! Thanks for asking. Yes, I just added new community copies. 

Have fun!

yes! Lulu has the latest/greatest version. Please note that the print copy comes with a free pdf as well if you contact me with a proof of purchase screenshot. 

Thanks for the excitement! Glad you want read/play aFoD. :)

Yes! Just replied to your e-mail with the download code. Thanks for contacting me.

thanks, Lucas!

thanks! I have already a long list but will consider your suggestions. 

I plan a first release with later updates. 

thanks! :)

thanks!

Hi Katevelno! Thank you so very much for you enthusiasm. I so glad that you had fun with the game.

I will do my very best to keep it that way with the companion!

Thanks a lot! Please play again! :)

thanks, i will!

Hey! The Hardcover comes with a free pdf! Please contact me at in@monkeyecho.de with a Proof of purchase and I'll send you the download link. Thanks!

thanks a lot for making my day with one one word/four letters :)

I want to provide at least a little bit of an document. But I plan on adding additional content later on.

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I hope to explore the even-weirder side of weird west a bit more. Maybe even one/some posse playbooks, not sure. Playing a host of angels or demons is an idea but I'm not sure if I can pull it off.

Thank you so very much for this reminder. I hope to deliver something cool.

hi! Thanks for the comment :)

new cover! Nice.

Hi there and thanks for the question!

It depends a bit on the playstyle of your group. I would say the sweet spot is 1 GM + 3 or 4 players.

That said, my current campaign has only 2 players which are both willing to add a lot to the story and the world. We're having a great time but if you have a "classic" D&D-style group which is IMO more depending on the GM to present a story too few players may be a problem. You can compensate with cohorts but that's not everybody cup of tea.
Same is true on the other end of the spectrum if you have more than 4 players it may be too stressful for the GM or boring for the players when you play the "wait-til-its-your-turn"-style. If you have players who are fans of the other PCs, are invested into the story and are on the lookout for opportunities to mix storylines that is a great game, too.
Like: "ok, I'm out for revenge because a demon killed my brother. You think your mother is a witch working toward the end of the world. What about if the demon she is working with is also the killer? And is he also your father? Let's play to find out!"

Thanks, Andrea, for the kind comment.

Hardcover is fixed (new Version 2.1) and available again at lulu. Thanks for your patience and sorry for the bad timing.

yes, as soon as the proof copy is here and ok this version will be published as hardcover. 

Currently there are no plans for a German version. 

Sorry.  Working on it. 

see photo, please. Old book on the left, new one on the right. I don’t see much of a difference. 

Thanks for the watchful eye! Yes, that's true. The "old" version was build using LaTex for the text and PS Elements for the covers. My LaTex chops were not good enough to make it one document but with the seperation I was free to compress the covers less than the text. Looking at the downloads I see that not everybody bothered with downloading the covers, which is fine with me.

Now, the new version is one document using Affinity Publisher and which more pages and more art. To keep it at a downloadable size I had to compress more which makes the cover blurry.

hey! Cool! Happy that it’s working now. Hope you have fun playing the game. 

So, I checked with my version of Wonderdraft (currently version 1.1.6, I skipped the Update to 1.1.8 just in case if this is your problem):
I created this directory 
C:\Users\(user)\AppData\Roaming\Wonderdraft\assets\A Fistful of Darkness\sprites\symbols

I unzipped the files and put them there
--> subdirectories "aFoD Cliffs", "aFoD Landscape" etc.
NOTE: I did not edit any metafiles, I just placed the files there and that's it.

I started Wonderdraft, created a new map (theme black/white). 

I selected "symbols", selected "aF oD Settlement Town" and placed some icons on the map.

I exported Image=Normal, Format=PNG (unselected Export Trace Image).

Result: everything's ok. Another export with Format=JPG was also fine.

What's different on your side?

hi! I have to check that because I’m at work and it’s already a long time ago since my last wonderdraft map. You will have a newer version than I tested with. So I have to ask for some time.

Very cool, thanks for sharing. Recommended reading!

Thanks! Glad you liked it and will give it another try. If I can help with something, let me know.

thanks! Glad you like it. 

ah, okay!

This is German/European format --> 1st of February. I need some time to work on the print release (ordering a proof today but not sure if I find something and have to order again). 

You don't own aFoD already and want to order the print+pdf, right? I understand that you don't want to pay twice for pdf and print if the pdf is included in the print release.

If yes, please contact me via in@monkeyecho.de and I create a download for the pdf right now. You can send me your proof of purchase later in February.

Thanks and also thanks for the question!

I added the single pages PDF to the downloads. Go get it! :)

(blush) Thanks a lot!

Hey Andrea! Great to hear from you. I saw Deep Cuts but I want to let it open for every group if they want to use the new rules or not. Easy applicable to aFoD, too, if you want to. I want to leave the game mainly as-is ... while working on a Companion for more world building material and play-modes. Having the book done gives me time again for that and other games.

key is on the way! :)

hey! Please contact me per email and I‘ll send you a download code for the pdf. 

now! Some are available thanks to purchases. 

there are character sheets on roll20. I don’t play on foundry and I’m afraid I’m not aware of someone who did content for it.