The End is Nigh
The End of our Latest Crowdfunding Campaign, I Mean
The end is nigh — of the Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron Volume II crowdfunding campaign. We continue to hover at the very border of our $25,000 stretch goal. And if we can get an explosive finale that takes up to the $30,000 mark I'll be able to add another 16 pages to the book - since there's a lot of story to tell, I'm praying we do. As we head into the last lap, I hope you'll help us make it a victory lap! But first…
ACKS II is Going to the Dogs
Over at the Autarch Patreon, I’ve just completed a three-part series on dogs. The series includes:
Monster entries for seven dog types (freight dogs, herding dogs, hunting dogs, lap dogs, sled dogs, watch dogs, and war dogs)
Common breeds for each type from the Auran Empire campaign. Instead of just buying a “hunting dog,” buy an Argollëan Windhound!
Stats for dog carts, dog sleds, skis, snowshoes, and other mush-mush needs
Rules for managing groups of dogs and dog response to stimuli and stress
Rules for dog alertness, barking, and scent marking (look it matters if you’re a trying to sneak up on a party with dogs okay?!)
If you’re not a member of the Ascendant Patreon, it’s just $3 per month for Adventurer tier access to the current and archival articles. Just click on the picture of the adorable dwarven lap dog (the Golden Nugget breed) below to become part of our elite community!
How the Magic Happens
Today I wanted to share with you a YT short that our artist Mel Joy San Juan created that demonstrates how she creates a final page from a rough layout.
You can also find the link over at my YouTube channel. If you are just tuning in and have no idea what the heck Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron is, you can watch the trailer for more info:
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 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.
