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Update as of 8/4/26

Will there be a winner/prize?

Yes, there will be at least one winner (and potentially more than one, depending on the entries). 

The Liminal Horror team will come together after the jam is closed and choose a winner out of the entries. 

Prize for winning the Summer Jam 2026: The Liminal Horror dev team will create an actual play featuring the winning project(s)! 

(Note: The exact logistics as to players, format, and hosting location are being determined but we felt this would be a killer way to celebrate the winner(s). And as an additional note, if the winner is not a standard scenario, we’ll find a way to demo the project in some capacity.)

so impressive! You should also submit this to the LH jam: /jam/liminal-horror-summer-jam-2026

Amazing entry! You should also submit this to the LH jam: /jam/liminal-horror-summer-jam-2026

This is rad and really is versatile across systems. 

You should have it do double duty and submit it to the Liminal Horror jam going on rn!

/jam/liminal-horror-summer-jam-2026

Do you have a screenshot or the web address for where the link is that is dead ? That way I can update it?

Some amazing artists have stock art/art packs that they provide for free/affordable pricing. These pieces can be used in your publications as long as you follow the artist's licensing guidelines!

/c/7751432/stock-art-for-summer-jam

Some other creators that have open licenses that could help you get art for your jam:

• Amanda Lee Franck’s Comradery page puts out monthly access to amazing spot art.
  
• CCLA Library by Strega Design is a collection of stellar horror art.
• Creative Comrades Licensed Art by JN Butler Art is a collection of art that is able to be licensed for commercial use under the stipulations of the Creative Comrades License.
• Goran Gligović posts personal work that in his words: “I want to reiterate tht all personal pieces I post are free to use. Client work is a no-go for obvious reasons but everything else is fair game.” (May 20th, 2024)
  
• Evlyn Moreu has a Patreon that contains some of the best art that she allows you to use commercially in your zines (if you subscribe).
  
• Perplexing Ruins also has a patreon that provides access to images that can be commercially licensed through a subscription.
• Feral Indie Studio sells themed art packs that can be used commerically.
  
• Fantasy Art 01 by Hairic Lilred is a collection of fantasy art assets that can be used commerically.
• Map Pieces by Map Crow includes different pieces that can be used to make maps (and are Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licesed).
• Floorplan Creator helps create modern layouts/maps.
  
• watabou generators by Watabou is a collection of map generators (neighborhood, one page dungeon, mansions, medieval fantasy city generator, pixel dungeon, village, city, fantasy region) that can be used commercially in your work.
• Houseplan Generator by Watabou, create a home and interior blueprints.: You can use plans created by the generator as you like: copy, modify, include in your commercial rpg adventures etc. Attribution is appreciated, but not required.
  

To celebrate the launch of the jam we wanted to compile a mega-thread that highlights the different resources the Liminal Horror dev team has created.

First we have the Liminal Horror Creator Kit/SRD, a collection of mechanics, rules, and content with annotated advice and exemplars.

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/srd/

Next up is the Adventure Writing Resources: A collection of resources for writing scenarios for Liminal Horror (both those created by the LH Dev Team and other designers). Some ones of note are: adventure theory resources along with the writing seminars we’ve put out.

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/resources

To help get started you definitely need to read Josh Domanski’s Clues and the Web of Information. This essay delves deep into how you can set up your design to create a mystery web that entangles players and characters alike.

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/clues/

On the blog/newsletter/patreon (it’s free to subscribe) we’ve been highlighting some guides to creating different core aspects for your games. 

https://www.patreon.com/cw/LiminalHorror

First up is something that every memorable scenario includes, FACTIONS.

Creating Factions for Liminal Horror includes advice and example factions to help you make memorable entries for your games.

https://www.patreon.com/LiminalHorror/posts/blog-creating-155242619

Factions, and scenarios, are only as odd as their NPCs. To help you create the most memorable characters we’ve put out a blogpost on Creating Compelling NPCs for Liminal Horror (both background and key NPCs):

https://www.patreon.com/LiminalHorror/posts/blog-creating-155242013

For fun I created a bunch of tables to help expand out options for NPCs (expanded backgrounds, demeanors, quirks, and drives). These tables may someday make their way into a release but for now they’re here to help drive inspiration and create almost limitless combinations of odd NPCs for your games.

https://perchance.org/liminal-horror-generic-odd-npcs

What is horror without a memorable monster? Well we have you covered for that too! We’ve compiled our advice from the Deluxe Edition into a blogpost on Creating Monsters for Liminal Horror. 

The Basic Horror Templates are a fantastic resource for creating your own Horrors.

https://www.patreon.com/LiminalHorror/posts/creating-for-140982708

Not to leave you hanging, we’ve put out 35 monsters that you can use directly in your publications (or as example templates to riff on to make them your own).

We tried to build out a good range of statted Horrors to help you get started! If the exact one isn’t there I promise you there’s something close to it.

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/catalog-of-horrors/

One of the unique parts of Liminal Horror is its Fallout system (the themed mechanic that changes  the characters to become more like the monsters they are fighting. We’ve included advice on creating your own custom Fallout along with 50 ones you can use or adapt for your publications:

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/fallout-expanded/

Resonant Artifacts are Liminal Horror’s version of “magic items.” Not every adventure has them but when they are included they can create an interesting wrinkle during play. We wrote advice along with 39 RAs you can use in your publications. 

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/resonant-artifact-collection/

There is no leveling or skills in Liminal Horror, and inventory management is a pivotal part of the survival horror aspect of LH. To aid in this we wrote an expanded equipment list. This can help you stock your world with all the tools necessary for players to engage in creative problem solving. 

https://www.patreon.com/LiminalHorror/posts/expanded-for-160333866

Locations are such a key aspect of good horror, and it is no different for a Liminal Horror scenario. To help in your creative process we wrote a Location Generator and Location Stocking procedures. Feel free to use them in your writing process when creating locations (both big and small). 

https://www.patreon.com/LiminalHorror/posts/location-for-jam-162993887

We hope to see you join in. You can make things of any size and so this is the perfect opportunity to start your design journey!

/jam/liminal-horror-summer-jam-2026

Thanks!

I updated the link (it was from the long time agos days before the actual .com web address).

https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/Mysteries%20&%20Adventures/The%20Mall/The%20Mall%20...

Sometimes the MD export to pdf gets wonky. I've just exported the sections from the Deluxe Edition instead and made a proper pdf for it. I'll update it now!

preorders on backerkit are weird. If you reach out on discord or blsky we can send you the link

No worries!

So a preorder store will be going live soon for physical copies. 

Shortly after distribution of digital materials to backers occurs we will be launching the projects on itch as well. 

All the unlocked projects will be available for purchase of digital PDFs for non backers:

- Deluxe Edition

- Case Files 01

- Starter Scenario 

The Bureau Remastered wasn’t unlocked so that project will be waiting until other things get completed and fulfilled. Fun to note that that project will just be an update to the original Bureua so people who bought that digitally will get access for free. 

Hope this helps!

those will be only in the deluxe edition.  The solo reference when it comes really is an annotated index for the deluxe edition

That is it. The investigators was included as a free add-on in all those events. 

Liminal Horror Investigators is a free product but if you want to send us the email you used for purchase I can look up you payments on itch and then determine how best to process one of the duplicates as a refund. 

It will be coming back into print! After we release the Deluxe Edition we will be working on a remaster (like The Mall remastered) that includes some updates and a few new pages and such. Nothing too wild but we wanted to give it some love before reprinting. it’ll just be after DE gets sent to the printers. 

I also got both. The things I looked up say just enter one. Still a little anxiety inducing. 

Will we be getting a 1099 this year from itch since paypal is doing their 1099-k? I don't want to get two forms to the IRS that double up what is being earned.

You can snag it here:

https://spacepenguin.ink/collections/liminal-horror/products/the-parthenogenesis-of-hungry-hollow-for-liminal-horror-rpg

There are one shot options in the text (as there are in Hungry Hollow and The Bureau). 

If you’re looking for something designed specifically for that size of session, The Chair or Metroskate Bloodbath would work great too!

Goal: To create a sustainable way to help bring more LH adventures to print without being a large upfront cost to creators.

tl;dr: Launch your adventure as print on demand through Lulu (or drivethrurpg or hosted on your own site) and the LH team will work hard to collect those on the main website and promote them.

Thought Process: As the LH dev team continues our journey growing, one of our main areas of focus is supporting new creators. One of the reasons around hosting the jams is that it helps us build momentum as a community. We also acknowledge that a big part of ttrpgs is the idea of tables being able to buy physical books. There is something about being able to crack open those pages and reference a physical object. The downside is that getting a book to print often involves a lot of work and cost (ordering stock, shipping it to your place, packaging and distributing). One great way to get started is to have your adventure hosted on Print On Demand (PoD). This allows customers to buy the work, and it gets printed and shipped to them without an upfront cost to you.

LH Third Party Print Program: The LH dev team will create a page on the main liminalhorrorrpg.com hub to host print products by creators. This will be at no cost, and simply link to where people can purchase the books (and their digital counterparts). We will also catalog them on the liminalhorrorlibary.com as their own entry!

PoD Steps:

1. Write and design you adventure, getting it ready to print! Remember that each printer has its own specific margin/design guides.

2. Set it up as Print on Demand

1. Lulu (resources) https://www.lulu.com/publishing-toolkit

• Formatting (Book Creation Guide) Includes PDF specifications, spine guides, and formatting terms to help you print your book https://www.lulu.com/sell/sell-on-lulu (selling on the Lulu bookstore allows you to set up print on demand for no cost, sell direct to customers, and Lulu prints/drop ships them). 

1. Drivethru (resources)

• Overview: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/joininfo2.php
• Book cost and formats: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/pub_pod_cost.php
• Quick book specifications: https://help.drivethrupartners.com/hc/en-us/articles/12780800178583-Quick-Specifications-for-Print-Books#h_01HFVSQQNE7CNT9CBGDAMQC835

3. Price your work. A pretty standard rate for adventures is $10-15 for zines, 20+ for perfect bound soft cover, 25+ for hardcovers. But you can set it to whatever you like. 

4. Launch the title!

5.Start making money of print titles as well as your digital options!

6. Reach out to the LH team to let them know your work is in print:

    - discord

    - LH library submission

    - DM

7. LH team will post it to the library, the main hub page, and promote print projects regularly in newsletters,  etc

If you are selling your print product (not PoD) Steps:

1. Finish your adventure

2. Get it printed and shipped (to you or a distributor)

3. Start selling it online. 

4. Reach out to the LH team to let them know your work is in print:

•     Discord: https://discord.gg/VdmSHXaqTT
•     LH library submission: https://liminalhorrorlibrary.com/
•     DM

5. LH team will post it to the library, the main hub page, and promote print projects regularly in newsletters,  etc

I think the file is still the one page document and not the front and back! Excited for this one!

There was three small things I worked on rewording (one of the bonds was a repeat, stims effects, and the hunted legacy fallout). 

I typically run my LH games with 3-4 players. I've run games with 5 but that may be pushing it (but is definitely possible). I know Josh has run games with two players quite successfully.

There are a few solo rules out there: Liminal Horror modules tagged 'Solo Rules' - Liminal Horror Library

There are also a few Duet examples out there (one facilitator, one player): Liminal Horror modules tagged 'Duet' - Liminal Horror Library

Okay. I went in and rewrote the text in a new box and re-exported it. It is showing up on my end. Hopefully it will on yours too.

I just downloaded the most recent version of investigators and it should be showing up. I checked it using a browser viewer and preview.

If you go in to download it again, please let me know if it still is missing from your version.

you definitely could. 

If its for Liminal Horror ttrpg it should work out!

here you go!

https://discord.gg/RAJR6WSXAn

the backerkit will be the “crowdfunding” but in essence is going to be more like a preorder store. 

Have they been sent out yet? trying to get my final forms in place for doing taxes. 

Body Building…the true body horror. 

there should be some more copies being shipped over from the uk/eu (hopefully I’ll get an update soon on those). After those get sold out we’ll be doing another run! Hopefully not too much longer until they get back in stock!

No worries at all! Hope you enjoy!!!

Oh it’s already updated there as well!

the deluxe edition hardcover will have expanded GM parts

So there are about 60 copies of the Legacy Edition being shipped back from the UK (but the timeline is unclear about when). Those will be the last copies of those editions so definitely will want to pick them up when you can.

Interestingly enough, the Investigators edition just launched today in print: https://spacepenguin.ink/collections/liminal-horror/products/liminal-horror-inve...

Yes. Dm me (on Twitter or discord) and I’ll get it to you. 

Lh investigators (the new core zine) will be. 

The mall and the bureau will eventually migrate over. We may be doing some 2e updates of those two titles and releasing alongside the hardcover next year. 

All new adventures will be coming out at SP

the intensity and severity are definitely up to you. For a oneshot I may shy away from having it be immediate and instead have it unfold in a different way