Over on the AccursedRPG site, the development team has been sharing information about the game setting for several months now. We've talked about the nations that make up the game world, the Witches who invaded Morden, the banes they created, and the Witchmarked monsters who battle against them. Readers who have followed the postings have had more than 40 different posts to learn about the world.
A few weeks ago, we launched a Kickstarter project, to bring the game to market. Ultimately, the development team has some talented game designers and editors, but we need artistic resources as well. Because of our unusual tone, stock artwork simply has not been an option for Accursed. Fortunately, we have some very talented artists who are willing to work with us, and our initial expenditures gave us a few preview pieces to help promote the setting.
The Kickstarter has already achieved funding, and is now working towards reaching a few stretch goals. Most recently, we've announced a stretch goal to have Owen K.C. Stephens create a setting conversion to Pathfinder. We've got nine days left to achieve that goal, and we think it's possible.
If the idea of playing a monster tormented by his essence while battling against more horrific beings inspires you, please take a moment to consider our project. Backers get an opportunity to download the playtest rules as soon as they pledge. This document offers background information on the world, character creation, and our customized system for tracking how a character has moved towards Denying or Accepting the curse that transforms the Witchmarked into a monster. The current version does require the Savage Worlds rules and the Horror Companion from Pinnacle. If the system conversion is funded, it will only require the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook for use.
Good gaming!
This upsets me because of my bad fortune. ;) I have been following the project for a litte while since becoming aware of it, but was reluctant to contribute as a backer because money was a little tight and Accursed is for a system I do not play. Now that it is going to be converted to Pathfinder I am really excited for this setting since I do play Pathfinder. However, because the government shutdown has already affected me, I can no longer contribute and there are only 9 days left to do so.
Anyway, I am writing here to promote this setting as I think it would be a really cool one to play in and I encourage anyone who plays Pathfinder, loves classic horror monsters, and would like to play as one to become a backer for Accursed. I don't think you will regret it and I think you will most likely have a blast playing it. :)
Thanks for your interest, guys!
If the Pathfinder goal is reached, I promise, we'll make it pretty well known that it's available here and elsewhere!
There's now just under 2 hours to go in the Kickstarter, and the Pathfinder stretch goal is just about $2000.00 away. If you're interested in helping us achieve it, now's the time to jump on board.