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The Powder Mage Roleplaying Game

Created by Brian McClellan

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Delay
almost 7 years ago – Thu, Jul 06, 2017 at 12:52:09 AM

Hey everyone! Brian here with some bad news. I'm very sorry to have to say it, but I'll be delivering the Powder Mage RPG a couple months behind schedule. I'm still behind on book two, and that's caused a minor pile-up of all my other projects, including this one. As the novels are what keeps me from having to get a day job, they take priority.

The new expected ship date is mid-late October.

I should mention that I *am* working on the flavor text in my spare time. It's about 70% written and some of it has already been sent to beta readers, but after I finish it will have to be edited and all of that will take time. I was also late on getting in orders for the peripherals (I didn't realize, in particular, that it takes three months to get custom poker chips (which was my own damn fault)).

Please excuse my noobishness and slow writing. I appreciate your patience. I also appreciate all the kind words for Alan on the last update. He's been an absolute gem to work with and is still helping me on the RPG when I need it despite going through such a rough time.

Brian

End of June Update
almost 7 years ago – Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:18:47 PM

Hi. You'll have to forgive me for the tardy update.

I find myself having to put on my business "hat", and wear it in a time where I wish I didn't have to. Those of you who don't know me well, I'm Alan Bahr. My full time job is an Associate Producer and Senior Game Designer at Nocturnal Media. Working on Powder Mage as Gallant Knight Games was a freelance project I had taken on with Brian, adjacent to my normal job.

On Thursday last week. we lost the heart and soul of our Nocturnal family, as our founder, and my mentor and friend Stewart Wieck passed away. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with Stewart's family and friends.  

Please understand if we miss an update or two in our regular cycle. This project will continue forward (the upheaval at Nocturnal doesn't affect it at this point - it only would if I had to get a new job), but it's taking me (Alan) some time to sort myself and handle Nocturnal Media affairs (which has increased my workload as we sort what Stewart left behind out).

- Alan Bahr, Nocturnal Media Associate Producer and Senior Game Designer

Mid-June Update
almost 7 years ago – Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 08:54:36 PM

Mid June Update  

Folks, the the goal of this update is to provide clear levels of where we are on the various pieces of the project. If you have any questions, feel free to comment, and we'll answer them. If you have a more significant concern, feel free to email Alan at [email protected].  

The biggest note is check your BackerKit! We're planning to close it near the end of June so we can get final counts! You can check your BackerKit HERE! 

The update looks the same, but behind the scenes work is getting done! We appreciate your patience. 

Powder Mage Corebook  

  • Introduction (Brian and Alan) - In writing 
  • Chapter One: Rules (Alan) - Done 
  • Chapter Two: Nations of The Nine (Brian) - Done 
  • Chapter Three: Lands Beyond The Nine (Brian) - In writing 
  • Chapter Four: Magic of The Nine (Brian) - In writing 
  •  Chapter Five: Playing in the Powder Mage Universe (Alan) - In writing 
  • Chapter Six: Sample Adventures and Pre-generated Characters (Alan) - Done 
  • Character Sheet - Done 
  • Index - Holding 
  • Art - Done

 Accessories 

  • Dice - Done. Waiting for order.
  • Poker chips - Done. Waiting for order.  
  • Action Deck - Done. Waiting for orders. 

 We're making great progress, and we're doing our best to stay on track! Thanks for the support and continued faith everyone.

End of May Update! + Check your BackerKit!
almost 7 years ago – Tue, May 30, 2017 at 05:50:20 PM

End of May Update

Folks, the the goal of this update is to provide clear levels of where we are on the various pieces of the project. If you have any questions, feel free to comment, and we'll answer them. If you have a more significant concern, feel free to email Alan at [email protected].

The biggest note is check your BackerKit! We're planning to close it near the end of June so we can get final counts!

GenCon game backers, Brian will be reaching out to you!

Powder Mage Corebook

  • Introduction (Brian and Alan) - In writing 
  • Chapter One: Rules (Alan) - Done 
  • Chapter Two: Nations of The Nine (Brian) - Done 
  • Chapter Three: Lands Beyond The Nine (Brian) - In writing Chapter Four: Magic of The Nine (Brian) - In writing 
  • Chapter Five: Playing in the Powder Mage Universe (Alan) - In writing 
  • Chapter Six: Sample Adventures and Pre-generated Characters (Alan) - Done 
  • Character Sheet - Done
  • Index - Holding
  • Art - Done
  • Accessories Dice - Done. Waiting for order. 
  • Poker chips - Done. Waiting for order. 
  • Action Deck - Done. Waiting for orders. 

We're making great progress, and we're doing our best to stay on track! Thanks for the support and continued faith everyone. 

Update - Delayed
almost 7 years ago – Mon, May 29, 2017 at 11:23:24 AM

Just a quick update to tell you that we will be posting our full update tomorrow.  

Brian & Alan just got back from several days at Phoenix ComicCon and they are busy catching up! We will have a full update for you tomorrow!