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there is something surreal and perfevtly evocative in the de saturated textual style. It doesnt say many things that are relevant to properly uderstand whats going on, but this enthall the reader even more in the textual matrix. I love what you did
Marco! I love the fact you have such a mature and powerful sense of graphic design. There are a ton of good ideas here. I'm intrigued to learn more about the Proto-Martian Archives.
I had to check out Proto-Martian Archives to get a sense of the system and things clicked way better after that. Thematically, this feels like the kind of world a planetary romance hero would stumble upon, so lots of points there. The factions only existing in the trial and manifesting as people from the player(s)'s past is a neat touch given the doomed nature of the Sap Kin. Given that it's a solo/duet system, I wonder if some guidance could be given on how to run something like this as a true solo. Seems like it'd be difficult to not spoil something in the caverns.
Great illustrations and good layout. I think the reading order is a little muddled as a spread, but workable.
I really enjoy how you packed the religious conflict between the factions here. If there’s one thing that I would love to have a bit more explanation is about how the two factions physically distinguish themselves (if they do so at all), as its one thing that I’m not immediately sure how I’d present players to make it clearer which faction someone would be a part of.
Thank you for the kind words and feedback!
I love the faction situation--it feels really nuanced and emotionally charged. I found this module a smidgen confusing at times, but full of interesting ideas!
Thank you for checking it out!!
Great use of Kattapulka’s art, which already has intense otherworldly vibes, as well as my favorite colorway in over 50 modules rated!
I think this could’ve benefitted from another editing pass, but everything was understandable. Quite the effective ad, I am excited to check out PMA as soon as the judging period ends!
Thank you so much!!
The information is somewhat disjointed. I had to do some research to get, what a Sap Kin is, as it is used right out of the gate. Maybe parts of Pages 2 and 4 should’ve been swapped.
Overall it’s of course an interesting scenario and quite the factions interacting!
Thank you for checking it out! And, of course the feedback!
I agree with previous commenters, what a great premise! The faction design may seem simple, but I imagine it's very effective. Beautiful cover and clear design too.
Thank you so much!
- Absolutely killer! Love the cover/graphic design and the premise is so cool.
- The interaction of the factions and violence track is great, feels like there's some really good replayability here too.
Thank you so much!! Glad to hear the violence track is hitting.
Very interesting. I feel that there is a metaphor here. Very high stakes. Love the factions.
Thank you! Glad you like the factions!
This is the kind of adventure I want to see coming out of these jams! Written for an author's personal system and exploring their personal interests while still being on-theme. Just pure passion in this.
But don't let the phrase "pure passion" mislead you: "passion project" doesn't even begin to describe the level of professional polish on this module. Really excited to go read all of your other stuff!
Thank you so much! Stoked to get to Into the Viridian Pit as well!
Excellent cover art!
Interesting premise.
I love this "us against the gods" theme.
Really appreciate it! And, glad you like the theme! I like the idea of the myths of first creations being much more important than we'd think.
This module kept me on my toes and going in unexpected directions. Really intriguing and eccentric.
Stoked it landed! Thank you!
That cover is a killer! Really like the use of red and blue, really fitting for an adventure on the glacial caves on the red Planet. Very thematic
Thank you! Looking forward to checking out Orobus also
This violence tracker is sick!
Really appreciate it!! Thank you!
I think the theme comes through really well here, and the visual layout is great. Red and Blue was the perfect combo for Icy Mars!
Thank you! I've got Mercy on the read list!
This is great. Amazing iced theme adventure and great layout!
Thank you! Looking forward to checking out The Multiverse Melody and Mountain Resonance
Very cool art and cover design, and a very science-fantasy feel.
Thank you! Appreciate you checking it out