Abandon Hope: A Horror TTRPG

Welcome to the devlog for Mushroom Witch Games, creator of the TTRPG "Abandon Hope". Created by writer Maks Zee.

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The Town of Hope Welcomes You with Open Arms

On the surface, Hope is a quaint seaside town filled with kind, welcoming people who choose to live a simple life by the sea. But those who live in Hope know all to well the dangers that lurk within their deceptive home. Founded by a secretive cult who worship a sinister god, the town is a hotbed of paranormal activity and monstrosities that are difficult to comprehend. As the infamous line says, “abandon all hope all ye who enter here”. 

As a member of the Gakuen Mystery Club, it’s up to you and your fellow members to make sense of the horrors that plague your small town. Consisting mainly of high schoolers and university students who have more courage than the adults of the town, members must contend with their dwindling sanity while solving the various mysteries that plague the town. The one thing that ties all the members together is the Mystery Club website, which amalgamates all the various strange happenings that occur within hope.

Are you willing to stare down the unspeakable? If you’re courageous enough, maybe hope won’t be abandoned after all…

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Please help. 🐱🚨‼️

I didn’t expect today to turn into an emergency.

I found a deep open wound on my cat’s side. It looks like it may have been from a fight or an abscess that burst, and seeing it like that honestly broke me. I’m doing what I can to keep it clean and comfortable, but it’s clear that this needs proper veterinary treatment as soon as possible.

If you know me, you know how much my cat means to me. They’re family. And right now, I feel helpless because I wasn’t financially prepared for something this sudden.

I’m reaching out humbly to ask if anyone would be willing to help me cover vet expenses. Even small amounts would mean so much and go directly toward consultation, antibiotics, and treatment.

At the moment, my PayPal and Zelle aren’t available, so the only way I can receive support is through my bank. If you’d like to help, please just shoot me a message and I’ll send the details privately.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post would already help more than you know.

$33/$850

The $850 is the goal amount to cover the vet visit, wound treatment, antibiotics, possible pain medication, and any additional care they may need once he’s examined. When I called the clinic, they gave me that figure as an estimate for the consultation and initial treatment based on how I described his condition. It could be a little less or more depending on what they find, but that’s the amount they told me to prepare for upfront.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Hug your pets a little tighter tonight!

[riseofdayy]

I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who has been sharing and reaching out. I truly appreciate it more than I can put into words. I still need help to get him seen, he hasn’t been eating much, which is what’s worrying me the most right now.

For the moment, I’m gently cleaning his wound with saline and diluted betadine (light tea color) to help keep it clean while I work on getting him to the vet. I’m being very careful not to use anything harsh.

I’m also attaching a photo my cat with my Tumblr profile beside him as proof that he’s my cat and that this is real, just in case anyone has doubts. I understand there are a lot of scams online, so I want to be as transparent as possible.

[riseofdayy]

Update: We still need help. Please.

It’s been four days now, and Cleo still isn’t eating properly. He feels weaker, and that’s what scares me the most. He’ll sniff his regular food but barely touch it. I’ve been offering his usual meals so I don’t upset his stomach with sudden changes, and I also bought oral rehydration fluids to help keep him hydrated since he’s not eating much. I’ve been carefully giving it to him to make sure he doesn’t get dehydrated.

I’m continuing to gently clean his wound with saline and diluted betadine to keep it from getting worse, but I know this isn’t a substitute for proper medical care. He really needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible 😭😭😭‼️‼️

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UPDATE ON CLEO:

I was able to bring Cleo to the vet yesterday. He was diagnosed with a deep infected abscess that required surgery under anesthesia. They cleaned out the infection, removed damaged tissue, and placed a drain. He’s currently on IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medication, and is being monitored until he’s stable and eating on his own.

I was approved for $1,000 through CareCredit and made an upfront payment of $500, which I’m very grateful for. There is still a remaining balance that needs to be settled.

I’m also trying to sell my PS5 to help alleviate the cost — if anyone is in NY and interested, please let me know.

If you’re still willing or able to help in any way, I would deeply appreciate it. Thank you so much for all the continued support and kindness.

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200 Word RPGs 2024

Each November, some people try to write a novel. Others would prefer to do as little writing as possible. For those who wish to challenge their ability to not write, we offer this alternative: producing a complete, playable roleplaying game in two hundred words or fewer.

This is the submission thread for the 2024 event, running from November 1st, 2024 through November 30th, 2024. Submission guidelines can be found in this blog's pinned post, here.

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Love is In Bloom - A Solo Journal Otome RPG

Create your character. Choose name, appearance, and other markers of identity. Write it down in journal.

Spread five points across three stats - Aesthetics, Charisma, and Intelligence Aesthetics refers to how attractive a character is Charisma refers to how persuasive they are Intelligence refers to the ability to know and apply knowledge

Create three potential love interests - the serious student (intelligence), the campus charmer (charisma), and the model (aesthetics). Describe appearance, interests, etc

Interact with each love interests for three rounds. You may choose one of these actions to take

TALK: Requires intelligence + aesthetics FLIRT: Requires aesthetics + charisma PERSUADE: Requires charisma + intelligence

Add 1d6 for each required stat. Add another 16d if stat is 2 or more.

1-6: Failure 7-8: Push/Neutral 9-12: Success 13 or higher: Critical success

After three rounds, the love interest with the most successful interactions is the one you will date. Write a journal entry describing a date. At the end, roll 1d6.

4-6: it's true love - together forever. 1-3: it was horrible - we'll never talk to each other again.

I'm good with this being archived off-site.

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Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark is now available on itch.io!

Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark, a solo journaling rpg, IS NOW AVAILABLE!!

Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark by Mushroom Witch Games

A Solo Journal RPG Game

Be careful and get home safe!!

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Thank you to everyone who supported my cute little game about rumor-mongering felines! Thanks to supporter generosity, another batch of community copies have been added to our itch.io page for those who cannot afford the game right now, no questions asked!

CATS KNOW THINGS by Mushroom Witch Games

A Purrfectly Scandalous Solo Journaling RPG

Please continue to support this indie solo ttrpg creator as our next game, Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark, drops tomorrow, November 29th, at 9am PST!

Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark by Mushroom Witch Games

A Solo Journal RPG Game

Take care, and happy game playing!

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It's Itch.io Creator's Day

It's Creator Day on Itch.io and what better way to celebrate than becoming a cat who is privy to all the town's gossip and gives it to it's owner for the promise of a warm bed and delicious fish.

CATS KNOW THINGS by Mushroom Witch Games

A Purrfectly Scandalous Solo Journaling RPG

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Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark Release Announcement

Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark, a solo journal rpg, will release on the Mushroom Witch Games Itch.io store on Wednesday, November 29th.

Abandon Hope: Walking Home in the Dark is a solo journal role-playing game. As you make your way through a small town in the dark of night, you are being hunted by an evil creature who would love to capitalize on your foolish decision to stay out too late. Will you make it home and vow to do better next time? Or will the monster make you into a tasty late-night snack?

Only the dice know.

Please follow us on Itch.io so you can be the first to grab the game when it drops on Wednesday!

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CATS KNOW THINGS on Itch.io!!

CATS KNOW THINGS, the Purrfectly Scandalous Solo Journal RPG, will be available for purchase on Itch.io Wednesday, November 22 at 9am PST. In the meantime, you can bookmark the games page to prepare for the release of our very first game (no peeking though! You've gotta wait til Wednesday!). We're so very excited to share it with all of you!!

Cat's Know Things by Mushroom Witch Games

A Purrfectly Scandalous Solo Journaling RPG

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NOW AVAILABLE!! HURRAY!!

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CATS KNOW THINGS is now available on ITCH.IO!

The day is finally here!

CATS KNOW THINGS is finally available on our Itch.io store! YAY!!!

There are also Ten community copies for download for those from marginalized communities and/or those who cannot afford a copy (no questions asked!). At the beginning of the month, more community copies will be added for every purchase.

We really hope you enjoy playing CATS KNOW THINGS - may all the rumors the cat tells you be scandalous and salacious!

Cat's Know Things by Mushroom Witch Games

A Purrfectly Scandalous Solo Journaling RPG

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CATS KNOW THINGS drops in three days!

What do you think this cat is listening in on? You'll find out soon enough!

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CATS KNOW THINGS releases in five days!

What secrets will these clever felines relay to you? You'll find out soon enough!

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COMING NOV 22 - CATS KNOW THINGS

CATS KNOW THINGS is a light-hearted game meant to tell a humorous story of intrigue, all while pretending to be a very nosy cat. 

But you are no ordinary cat.

You are a very special feline who, through some magic you cannot explain, can communicate with your human, an individual who wishes to make their mark in society by any means necessary. The two of you decide to start a society page, (a very fancy type of tabloid newspaper dedicated to a particular location) revealing the glitz, glamour, and inner turmoil of the town’s most notable individuals. 

As the cat you will travel across town, using your stealth and wiles to listen in on the most intimate conversations and encounters. At the end of the day you return to your human to relay to them all the town’s salacious gossip for the society page. The goal is to prepare 6-8 items for the newspaper before your human sends them to the presses for the week.

CATS KNOW THINGS will be available on our Itch.io store at 9am PST on November 22!! Please reblog to get the work out! We're really excited to share this game with you!

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CATS KNOW THINGS: A Purr-fectly Salacious Solo Journal RPG

In this solo journaling rpg, you are a very special feline who, through some magic you cannot explain, can communicate with your human, an individual who wishes to make their mark in society by any means necessary. The two of you decide to start a society page, (a very fancy type of tabloid newspaper dedicated to a particular location) revealing the glitz, glamour, and inner turmoil of the town’s most notable individuals.

This game , inspired by Natsume Sōseki's I Am a Cat, will be available on our Itch.io store November 22!! In the meantime, bookmark our page!

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A New Project In the Works

A New solo rpg has been submitted to an editor for review. Illustrations have also been commissioned for this project - it is more lighthearted than our ongoing Abandon Hope series.

More details to follow next week!

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Support Mushroom Witch Games on Ko-fi!

If you live the games we're cooking up here at Mushroom Witch Games, please consider supporting us via Ko-fi! Memberships offer supports the chance to see working drafts of the games we're creating, illustrations, finished games before release to the public, and much much more! If you can, consider supporting an indie creator making games they absolutely love.

All donations and memberships help us to get the word out about our games, commission artwork, and create games we love! THANK YOU!!

Click here to visit our Ko-fi page! (BTW, if you join today, you might get to see some of the fun stuff we've already done...)

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Abandon Hope Dev Log #5: You know what's scary? Busy Work Weeks!

I'll be honest - work has been very busy this past week so writing for the main draft is paused for now. More suggestions have been received by a beta reader so we are taking the time to digest the information before tweaking the main game. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been workings going on in the cursed town of Hope...

Walking Alone in the Dark has been sent for layout design!

Walking Alone in the Dark, a solo journaling rpg that takes place in the Abandon Hope universe has been edited by a professional and has now been sent to a graphic designer for layout! As soon as it's done and is looked over, we'll announce firm release date. Though, we should apologize for not being able to release the game by Halloween!

Another Solo RPG is in the Works!

We can't talk too much about it now, but another solo journaling RPG is in the works. We're hoping to release it early next year, in time for the creator's birthday! Stay tuned for more details!

Our Ko-fi will have it's grand opening November 1st!

Like what you've seen here? Please considering joining our Ko-fi, which we will unveil here and on the Mushroom Witch Games website November first. Members will get early access to game drafts, art illustrations, and get first crack at offering game ideas! Supporters will help with advertising costs, art commission costs, and building our little outfit to be and do better!

That’s all from the desk of the Mushroom Witch. See you all again next week with another update!!

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You stayed out too late...

Now, it may be too late for you.

Abandon Hope: Walking Alone in the Dark - Coming to Mushroom Witch Games November 2023

If you'd like to see the full illustration and other games before anyone else, stay tuned - we'll be announcing out ko-fi page next week!

(illustration by drawsili on Twitter)