Lugon: Evolution & Magic

July 2025 Update! Sixth update of the year!
about 1 year ago – Thu, Jul 24, 2025 at 02:30:51 AM

Eyo all!

It's time for the July updates! It’s a shorter one, but one with lots of good news!

• Progress: Let’s start with some good news. The DnD5e version’s editing is done! It’s fully in Indesign now, all pretty and sparkly. The only things missing now are some of the maps that need tweaking (due to the fontsize, mostly) and inserting some of the pictures. However, here is the bummer, I won’t be able to make the July deadline I originally promised. It’s probably going to spill over into August, when I’ve got the time to really put the finishing flourishes on things. As said before, I prefer to take more time than to deliver an unfinished product to all of you who helped.
• PF2E has progress! I’m currently talking with two PF2E creatives, one of which even knows the class from almost a decade ago when I first posted it! So I’m very hyped for that. There’s progress and we can finally get things rolling. Thank you for those who contacted me about this too, and sorry if I didn’t get back to you. There was a lot of interest to help out. Couldn’t be happier.
• Artwork: More good news! The Jyit is done! Tall nomadic people with thick skin and flaps on their shoulders to regulate their body heat. This is the final piece of the Lugon species puzzle, and every species/race will have a piece of artwork now!

• Community: As always, please spread the link to the Discord!
• Novels: A thing that has been going on on the side is the novels. The publisher is very enthusiastic about the draft, and it’s likely to be published in August/September. These months are going to be grand! Have a look at this epic cover! This story takes entirely within the Lugon setting, using all the neat building blocks within the Player Codex, amongst other, more hidden, pieces of lore. 

When the PDF is entirely finished, I'll contact of you immediately! Hope you all have a great summer, and I'll be in touch. 

Cheers,

Mark 

June 2025 Update! Fifth update of the year!
about 1 year ago – Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 02:35:55 PM

Eyo all!

It's time for the June updates! Not a lot of news, but some good news nonetheless!

• Progress: The Indesign work is almost done (210 pages of the 250-ish), with my focus shifting to the artwork and the maps. Especially the maps will need some tweaking so they don’t take over the book too much.  I am still posting snippets on Discord, so if you like to get some previews and can't wait, join us there!
• Unfortunately, the PF2e issue hasn’t been solved yet. I’m hard at work to see if I can get another solution in sooner than later. However, it is likely that the PF2e version will be slightly delayed when compared to the 5e and PF1e versions.
• The Shard and Tradition one-shots have arrived with new art! They are glorious! Have this nice little snippet of the one-shot’s villain, Lady Mycryra!

• Artwork: The Jiyt is getting tweaked a bit to show off its size, but the artist has been on a little break. This won’t have any effect though on the final delivery. Should be all good!
• Community: The Discord still has space for more folks! Spread the link to the Discord! We're in the 50’s right now, the next milestone and give-away will be at 75!
• Maps: A lot of new maps will be included in both the Codex projects and the new Lugon novels which will hit shelves in August. Have a look below!

• Friends of Lugon: Two great projects this time to spotlight!

First of, there is Nightwatch! This project takes the Steampunk vibe and setting and lifts it to new heights. It’s run on its own streamlined (or steamlined!) system that has been playtested rigorously. And as a cherry on top, it has a wide world for all of you that love some quality worldbuilding!

Secondly, we haveDrinks of Fantasy! A small and cosy project with all the fantasy drinks you need in your campaigns! It’s compatible with all kinds of d20 systems and has a good number of drinks from Lugon as well. For the low price, it’s a steal that’s only going to go harder with more stretch goals. They’ll even add multiple taverns to use in your stories!

May 2025 Update! Fourth update of the year!
over 1 year ago – Sun, May 11, 2025 at 02:04:51 PM

Eyo all!

It's time for the May updates! We've got quite some news, which is all good!

• Progress: InDesign work is chugging along slowly but steadily. The file is getting prettier and prettier by the day, and I'm getting to the point that one version is in its finished state. Once that's done, I'll be posting snippets of the design on Discord to ask all of you for input and opinions. I want you all to get a book you can be proud of! I couldn't have done this without you, after all!  I am still posting snippets on Discord, so if you like to get some previews and can't wait, join us there!
• However, the PF2e version has been slightly delayed due to a problem with one of the PF2e converters not having responded to my messages for weeks. Once that issue is resolved, I'll let all of you know. It sucks, but unfortunately this sort of thing happens sometimes. 
• Extra: So for all the backers that included the 'Shards & Traditions' one-shot, you're in luck! I've sold all copies of the first version, which means I have to print a second version, which you'll get. This version included new art and several mistakes that were found in the first version. So free upgrade for you guys!
• Artwork: The last artwork for the Jiyt is done! Can't show it here yet as I didn't receive the final files yet (it's THAT fresh), but it's a doozy!
• Community: Still trying to spread the news of project and get a thriving community going. Spread the link to the Discord! We're 50 in right now, the next milestone and give-away will be at 75!
• Foundry: Shards & Traditions also has a Foundry module now for those interested! Get it here if you want to experience it, including all the bits and pieces in a Foundry format!
• Fabled Battles and Warfare also has gotten a Foundry Module! If you want to experience large-scale battles on Foundry with full integration for a bunch of systems (including DnD5e but also some other popular ones), get it here with 25% off!

• Collaborations: Fabled Debates has launched and is doing pretty well! Get your Debates and Diplomacy enhancing books here!

Have a great week and I'll speak to you all soon once again!

Mark 

March/April 2025 Update! Third update of the year!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 04:13:45 AM

Eyo all!

I just realized I skipped the March update, which was planned and ready. Forgot to hit send from the draft. My apologies! Now for some progress updates!

• Progress: I’ll keep it short and snappy. PF1e version, content DONE, Indesign about 60% done. DnD5e version, content DONE, Indesign about 70% done. PF2e version, content about 80-90% DONE, Indesign not started yet. So it’s going very well!  I am still posting snippets on Discord, so if you like to get some previews and can't wait, join us there!
• Artwork: All pieces are about done, we’re looking for some smaller artpieces (stock or otherwise, but no AI) to fill up some of the more empty spaces in the book.
• Community: I’m trying to spread the news of this project far and wide, to get a thriving community going. Spread the link to the Discord! I am planning give-aways for current and future Lugon and Wanderer material at certain milestones.
• Future: Currently, I have two major projects in the works. One is the follow-up adventure set within the world of Lugon, called The Brittlebloom’s Caress. The other is the follow-up to our collaboration with FAE Games and the Fabled Battles & Warfare book. This book is called Fabled Debates & Diplomacy, and will focus on making social encounters and combat more interesting than merely rolling a single check. It will also include handholds and suggestions for newer players to lift their RP to a new and still comfortable level.
• Collaborations: We’ve got many projects going on, but our Fabled Debates & Diplomacy book is the closest to launch. Follow it here!

Have a great week and I'll speak to you all soon!

Mark 

February 2025 Update! Fifth One and nearing completion!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 02:20:56 PM

Eyo all!

The second update of the year! A bit late, but still less than a month after the last one. We're rapidly nearing the end of the production process. I am aiming to get the prints at my (new) home early April at the latest, which means the files are hopefully done somewhere in Mid March! Here's hoping we make it!

• Progress: More major updates! The PF1e version is totally complete and is being inserted into Indesign! PF2e is coming along very well, with around six species/races done and the rest in various stages of progress. Classes are progressing nicely, with the chassis and base abilities/feats done for the most part. Finally, DnD5e is done with the species/races, and all four classes have been fully transferred (Including 3 subclasses for each!). The spells are worked on at the moment, which are now about 25% done. The Lugonese Alchemy system is turning out to be easy to adapt. A wall is a wall no matter what system it is in, for example. Good stuff!  I am still posting snippets on Discord, so if you like to get some previews and can't wait, join us there!
• Survey: The smoke test is going out/went out (depending on if you're reading this as soon as I post it). Once verified, look forward to browsing the options and finalizing your order!
• Artwork: The Jiyt are getting new artwork (By Didiher (@debhols.bsky.social))! It's not done yet, but I'll share the piece once further progress is made. We'll also be looking for smaller filler pieces to fluff pages up, so we'll end up with a vibrant style for the book!
• Community: This book is only the stepping stone to more works and collaborations. And I can't do it without lots of people that share the spark and love for good TTRPG content. As such, I would love if all of you would join the Discord!
• Future: For those hungry for more after you've gotten your hand on the Player Codex, we'll be Kickstarting Lugon's first adventure after this. Level 1 through 8. And the best part... It already been written. The Improviser will also be included in this book, together with new monsters and Lugonese sub-classes for the classic classes of different systems!
• Collaborations: We've been heading into many great directions in terms of collaborations. For one, Fabled Battles is getting a Foundry module as well! Digitally running great army vs army battles will be within your grasp soon!
• Friends of the Wanderer: A project run by a good TTRPG colleague of hours has been running for quite a while: Grand Odyssey. This is a d20 system that can also be spliced into almost any d20 system you want. And is also a stand-alone creation that functions as a great starting point to TTRPGs. I've done plenty of work with Sacred Fire Games and I can confirm they make some great stuff!

That's it for this update! Will stay in touch!

Cheers,

Mark