The launch of Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron Volume II has gone exceptionally well, with $22,825 raised. We need to hit $25,000 to unlock the first stretch goal, and $30,000 to expand the novel to 64 pages.
Star-Spangled Squadron Vol II plunges the Squadron into a desperate battle against an enemy that thrives on fear and destruction. If you haven’t already. Check out the trailer below and then head over to pledge! There’s aa Returning Backer bonus for everyone who’s backed one of my prior projects and two Comictopia rewards for people who support more than one project today!
You can also check out a free 10-page sneak preview of the graphic novel if you want to see what it’s about before you commit.
If you’re feeling really fired up about getting involved, head on over to these community links:
Autarch Discord with one of the smartest, nicest gamer communities around
Autarch Reddit with a sub-set of the aforementioned smartest, nicest gamers
Ascendant Patreon with a new character and story hook every month
Ascendant Comics Facebook page with sneak previews of the upcoming comics
Ascendant Comics Instagram page with tons of art and cosplay
Ascendant Comics Twitter channel with short messages and quirky wit
The Grey Brotherhood has Returned!
Since the last newsletter, we’ve published another episodes of the Grey Brotherhood. You can watch the new episode below:
If you’re not familiar with the Grey Brotherhood, it’s an Actual Play series that I record with my brother and my old friends from the US Military Academy. The eponymous brothers are members of the Thin Grey Line and have grey hair.
A Short Message
I’ve posted my next set of shorts on the Arbiter of Worlds YouTube channel. These short clips distill the essence of my approach into one-minute soundbytes. Check out the playlist of shorts or watch the latest set.
The Autarch Emporium
I get a lot of questions about which platform is the best choice for supporting me. The answer is the Autarch Emporium, where I sell my print runs as well as t-shirts and accessories. Since we’re celebrating Ascendant today, be sure to check out:
Ascendant: Rogues Gallery RPG sourcebook
Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron graphic novel
Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron limited edition foil cover graphic novel
Best practices of newsletter marketing demand that I ask you to buy now because supplies are limited. Seriously, though, the graphic novel is awesome if you enjoy superhero stories and the game is a simulationist masterpiece.