Hi guys, it's time for yet another update on the Spell Compendium project, also known as Eldritch Secrets.
Just follow this link, and you'll see just how close we are getting to releasing Eldritch Secrets... oh and there is a page layout example and then the author (or rather authors) of the foreword are revealed!
- Axel
Headless Hydra Games
Bump.
Actually, I've got something constructive to say. Who'd have thunk it?
Helping Axel out with some final touches on Eldritch Secrets, he blessed me with a semi-finalized copy for review. Let me tell you...
This book is gonna be awesome! Besides how much attention has gone into originality and game balance (and let me tell you, having bought some independant pdf's in the past, alot of stuff out there is insanely unbalanced), this book has great page design, fantastic illustrations, story seeds, new deities and even a few magic items! (And more! I'm not sure how much he's comfortable with me revealing.)
You WANT this book, even if you don't realize it yet!
Thank you, Christian! Sure, reveal away! I don't mind. :)
I'll add another page spread in a few days, one featuring art. I just have to finish those damn spell lists... who knew that they would take so long to do!?
- Axel
As promised... another page spread, this one with a piece of art!
- Axel
Headless Hydra Games
It looks great! I am proud to have been a part of it..
Thanks, Sam! You did awesome work for the book and I cant wait to show people.
Oh, and Jeremy McHugh just posted a few examples of the work that he did for Eldritch Secrets... awesome stuff!
Check it out here; McHugh Studios
- Axel
Headless Hydra Games
Anyone remember the army of stuffed squirrels the janitor from Scrubs had?
Well I do now!
(Oh God, here come the nightmares again...)
whats the expected release date for this product. i dont need an exact date, im just asking for an estimated date.
I expect it to be done by early October, perhaps before, but that all depends on the two artists that still need to deliver a few final illustrations.
- Axel
Headless Hydra Games
BTW, everybody... take a close look at Axel's link.
Yes, the APG classes will have spells within its fantastic pages! Also included will be some spells unique to them!!
(Oh, yeah...)
Bump.
Eldritch Secrets is going according to plan! I am working my way through the layout and is currently at page 83. The book will not be as big as first anticipated, but then again, from first to second layout, I lowered the space between the lines, so that a page now holds more words. My guess is that it will come in at about 100 pages with a few ads in the back.
I expect it to be done within a week or so, if my artists deliver the last three illustrations...
- Axel
Headless Hydra Games
Any new updates for this product? Im anxious to know when I can order this book.
When I last spoke with Axel we were still waiting for a couple of illustrations to come in. But that was a week ago.
But hey, it gave us time to throw in a few more magic items! (Just wait, your bard is going to want a ring of superior performance, I just know it.)
I'm trying to get a new monster written up and playtested before the book gets sent off, but I may not get it finished in time. When the illustrations come in, that's it. The book is going to print. If I do get it in before the illustrations you'll be seeing a new outsider pretty much made out of magic!
Thanks Chris, for answering the question!
I'll add a few things... I just got the two illustrations from Florian Stitz (amazing, by the way!) and one from Rene Walk (another amazing piece!) That means... Rene needs to deliver one final piece, which he has promised to deliver saturday... and then there's the monster illustration for the new monster delivered by Chris! This one will be delivered by Justin Hernandez, and he has promised to deliver it before friday.
This means... that I will probably be able to finish the book this upcoming weekend! However, something could still happen to change that...
- Axel
I still can't believe that I got to be a part of this.
This book is great.
I mean, it is really, really great.
I still can't believe that I got to be a part of this.
This book is great.
I mean, it is really, really great.
It is, indeed, a good book!
This was the 2nd project I worked on..and it was a pleasure. I can't wait for the final project, both for my personal game, and for seeing spells I have used for years getting a wider audience. Working with Axel was amazing, and I am hoping to do more with him in the future.
Thanks guys, for the kind words!
More information...
The book is about 100 pages long, with nearly 70 of these devoted to new spells.
The pdf will only cost $10, and I'm not sure about the print version... but fear not, one is coming!
Also, this book is fully compatible with the Advanced Players Guide...
There is a lot of artwork in this book, all of it in colour. 33 pieces, four of these full page... from known (Pathfinder) artists such as Jeremy McHugh and Florian Stitz!
- Axel