The Tome of Lore PDF was just distributed!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, May 10, 2022 at 03:30:47 AM
Hello all!
Alec from DMG. We just sent out the PDF of the Tome of Lore, please check the email you have listed with BackerKit!
The Tome weighs in at 325 pages, with an additional 300+ pages (mainly additional Monster Profiles) available on the blog:
https://zombiecircusgoats.com/grim-and-deliberate-beast-blog/
The last step: Physical printing and distribution. The next update we post will we when a printer has accepted the files and provided a delivery date, best guess, in 2-4 weeks.
Thanks all, and enjoy diving into the Tome.
The PDF for the Tome of Lore is nearing completion!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, May 03, 2022 at 08:30:54 PM
Hello everyone!
This is Alec from DMG. The PDF for the Tome of Lore is nearing completion, and will be ready for delivery in just a few days.
So this is a great time to UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS with BackerKit!!
The content for this entire project is now well over 600 pages, as mentioned before, we cut the Tome down to around 325 pages to make it cost effective to print, the rest of the content is available on the blog:
https://zombiecircusgoats.com/grim-and-deliberate-beast-blog/
The format of the book is Black & White text, similar to any novel on your shelf.
We'll be sending it our through BackerKit's delivery system for digital products, so be sure your email with them is updated.
The Final Step
The final step of this project will be printing out physical copies of the Tome. I anticipate this process with take 2-4 months, given the timelines of overseas shipping.
As I mentioned in my last update, we are well aware of the extended timelines on this project, and are still doing our best to deliver you the product we promised. I won't be providing weekly updates, but will update you as I am doing now--when there is something concrete to share.
The next update you'll receive will be when I receive the finished PDF, and have uploaded it to BackerKit.
After that, I'll post an update once a publisher has signed off on the printing and bulk shipping.
Thank you all for your patience. We think you will enjoy enjoy the wealth of info in the Tome that we've compiled. Game Philosophy, Monster Combat Actions, Combat Insults, Extremely Brutal Critical Hit & Death Blow Tables, and a sampling of our Monster Profiles.
-Alec
Tome of Lore Update!
almost 3 years ago
– Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 02:57:01 PM
Hello everyone!
The last six weeks have been productive, and the writing for the Print Tome of Lore is now complete!
Here’s the Table of Contents:
Table of Contents
Forward
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Underlying Philosophy & FAQ
Fear and a New Philosophy of Combat
General Intelligence
FAQ
Combat Actions for Your Monsters
How to Use Our Combat Actions
Full Combat Example
Combat Actions for the Horde
Combat Actions for Undead
Combat Actions for Aberrations & Odd Beasts
Combat Actions for Giants & Giant-Kin
Combat Actions for Winged & Flying Beasts
Combat Actions for Heroic Beasts
Combat Actions for Cerebral Beasts
Combat Actions for Gargantuan Beasts
Reinforcements Tables for Your Monsters
How to Use Our Reinforcements Tables
Reinforcements for the Horde
Reinforcements for Undead
Reinforcements for Aberrations & Odd Beasts
Reinforcements for Giants & Giant-Kin
Reinforcements for Winged & Flying Beasts
Reinforcements for Heroic Beasts
Riddles for Cerebral Beasts
Answers to Riddles
Reinforcements for Gargantuan Beasts
Extremely Brutal Critical Hit & Death Blow Tables
How to Use Our Critical Hit & Death Blow Tables
Critical Hit & Death Blow for Bludgeoning Weapons
Critical Hit & Death Blow for Slashing Weapons
Critical Hit & Death Blow for Piercing Weapons
Combat Insults
Insults for Elves
Insults for Dwarves
Insults for Half-Orcs
Insults for Humans
Insults for Halflings
Insults for Paladins
Insults for Wizards
Insults for Clerics
Insults for Rangers
Insults for Rogues
Monster Profiles
10-20 Monster Profiles (depending on layout length, we have budgeted for approx. 300 pages)
We are now in the cue for a professional book designer (internal layout for a text-only book, black print, white pages.)
We expect this process to take 2-3 weeks, and I’ll update you as soon as it’s done! At this time you will receive the PDF Tome of Lore.
Hope all are well!
Alec
Quick January update!
almost 3 years ago
– Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 05:06:02 PM
Hello Everyone!
This is Alec from DMG. It’s been awhile since I last posted, and I wanted to share a quick update.
I’ve been away from the project for several weeks, both to spend time with my family over the holidays, and also simply because I needed a break.
The Tome has been a monumental project, equal in scope to writing a book (since that’s what it is) or my dissertation.
But now I’m back at it after a good rest with a full head of steam.
My goal is to get the writing for the Print Tome wrapped up this month, and it's close to being finished.
I won’t post another update until that goal is accomplished in order to give myself the creative space I need. I of course realize that the timelines on this project are overextended--rest assured that our commitment to deliver the Tome is as strong as it ever was.
We are close to the finish line. Thanks for your support!
-Alec
Monster AI Card PDF coming tomorrow, super quick update!
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Nov 07, 2021 at 03:33:15 PM
Hello Everyone!
This is Alec with Dubious Merit Games, back with a quick update.
Tomorrow, Monday November 8th, we’re sending out your Monster AI Cards PDF!
This is done through our Pledge Manager, BackerKit, so be sure to check the email address you provided to them.
If you need to change that email address, or make any other changes like updating your mailing address, you can do that here:
And if you don’t see an email from BackerKit in your main inbox tomorrow, please check your spam folders.
Tome of Lore
Work continues on the Tome. Each part of this process has taken longer than anticipated, but each day we are working through layout, and finishing up content. We’ll deliver the PDF for the Tome as soon as we’re happy with it. We’re aiming for Winter Break so you can use it in your campaigns.
As soon as layout is complete, we’ll move into printing.
Thank you so much for your support. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or feedback, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
-Alec Wilson
[email protected]
