I don't think she's into you man, maybe try inviting her to a session of Deep Spacin' instead? She's a very classy lady after all.
Halfway through the countdown! Ready to get a taste of that surprise? Alongside Deep Spacin' we will also be releasing another game:
BREAK Protocol: A Game About Products
For the first week of Deep Spacin's release, this micro RPG about "malfunctioning" robots will be available free with a purchase of Deep Spacin'. Check back in tomorrow to hear more about it!
This post was initially written for the Indy TTRPGs Community - I didn't realize you couldn't reblog even your own post to everyone else, so we're doing it like this!
Choose your starter Zone!
As I move into writing the setting-based portions of my game (including materials and creatures) I'd like to start making posts about lore and asking silly questions here.
Palette Quest is about playing an open-world MMORPG, with a focus on long form campaigns with a cozy-adjacent tone. In the titular game, your journey starts by choosing one of the three starting Zones to spawn into. Each Zone has a unique vibe and a different style of play associated with it, so this can be a big question for a group!
I've run PQ several times for random groups at this point, so I have an idea of which Zones are more popular - but I'd like to see what people like here!
Your options are:
The Dahlia Fields
It's always dusk in the Dahlia Fields, with the glow of sunset on every horizon. It boasts the biggest starter town and the biggest moths!
The Emerald Marsh
The Emerald Marsh is a dazzling and almost dreamlike wilderness of green. Tricksy fae might lead to a hungry gek - or a hidden ruin.
The Vermilion Jungle
In the Vermilion Jungle, the only thing bigger than the birds are the trees. Adventurers come here to break into trade or venture beyond the wiki's map.
Feel free to read the linked posts or just go off those vibes! If you want to participate in the poll, head here.
Deep Spacin' is entering the final stages of development - waiting on art and lots of editing. In celebration, I thought it would be fun to throw out some polls...
You've decided to grab a drink at the Boxing Mermaid - premier Spacer landing pad. Of the lads present, who catches your eye? Choose one to go have a chat with:
Ricky Van Vegas : Darling of the Cyber Screen
Oh my gosh! Is that Ricky Van Vegas? Looks like he's stopped by for a break between jobs - this is your chance to get an autograph! Ricky is famous for his killer smile and impeccable skill in every form of gambling. Maybe if you ask nicely, he'll take you for a ride in his Broxian cruiser...
Pistol Rex : The Daisy Chain-Smoker
That little cloroph in the corner is Pistol Rex. He's been a rebellion soldier since he first pulled his roots above ground, and he loves it. Nothing beats rallying the masses and crushing the big guy - think he'd let you join?
Frédérique "Freddy" D’armelio : Laser-Ray of Sunshine
Oh hey, it's Freddy! He's a regular here, since the station's on his smuggling route. You should ask him to tell you about his ship - or don't, unless you're ready to be here for seven hours. He gets very... passionate.
Now that they've all been introduced...
Who are you talking to?
Ricky Van Vegas
Pistol Rex
Freddy D’armelio
Voting ended onFeb 15, 2025
(PS: If you don't like dudes, don't worry - the shes and theys are coming soon! In the mean time, find a friend to chat with.)
Palette Quest v0.1 is officially available on itch.io!
This version of the game includes fully playable rules for of all thirteen subsystems, including Dungeons, Puzzles, Roleplay, Risks, Secrets, and a full implementation of the Crafting mini-game. It also includes tweaks to the DOOM Counter system, the calculation of Speed, how Skills are received at character creation, and how the Combat system handles the mental toll of violence.
These large additions all come alongside adjustments for grammar, clarity, and balancing. Check out the changes and tell us what you think!
Hello, and welcome to the Forever Marsh: natural habitat to a variety of fast-growing tabletop role-playing games. Keep updated as our development team pulls new mechanics out of the dream-soaked mud and transplants them into game systems for further testing. Just be careful when stepping in transient puddles - the worlds on the other side aren't always... hospitable.
This post will expand as we share more information about our games and dev team. Check out our website in the meantime, and stay tuned!
Do you like highly customizable steampunk mechs? Do you like killing eldritch abominations to increase shareholder value? Do you like horrors beyond your comprehension not being covered by your pilot insurance plan? Then we have the playtest for you! Come join our Discord and try out the free Soldiers of Steele playtest! You can find a link to the Discord in our linktree.
Have you tried out Break Protocol yet? Well why not?
In this game you play home appliances, AI assistants, and electronic tools who have been given a task of some kind, whether it be from The Company or their own electronic minds. Now, you need to accomplish that goal, but there are always obstacles. Whether it be time, physical things and environments, or even humans, you must complete your task and ensure you remain a useful Product. Whether it be ingenuity, negotiation, or straight up murder, accomplish your task as quickly and efficiently as possible. Or else, you'll be scrapped!
You can find on itch.io for 2/3rds the price a Costco hotdog, or the price of a full Arizona Ice Tea, so try it out for yourself! And if you love it, try out our recent groovy space hooligan heist game Deep Spacin', or the playtest for our cute, fantasy full-dive rpg Pallete Quest!https://4mtabletop.itch.io/break-protocol
Come join us at Midwest Gamefest from April 23-25th as we host games of Deep Spacin', Palette Quest, and Soldiers of steel!
We still have a couple of openings available, so if you aren't already joining us but want to feel free to sign up. If you already are joining us however, we look forward to hosting you at our table!
