Enter the fantasy world of Zin Never Dies, inspired by classic animated films, fairy tale charm, and folklore darkness...
Latest Updates from Our Project:
A few Q's, some A's, and more!
over 2 years ago
– Mon, May 02, 2022 at 10:07:46 PM
After waiting for Kickstarter's machinations to do their grim work, the funding finally made it into my hands and the work can begin! Just within this first month I've written a bunch and commissioned several artists for ZND concept art. Your support also means that I can afford moving to a new place (still in Berlin) where I'll have all the space & equipment I need. The move is taking place this week. What with the chaos of setting up the workstation, Wi-Fi, and all that jazz, I expect to start working full-time on ZND in ~9 days.
Q & A
I got a few questions in private message via Kickstarter and Discord, so here's a little Q & A to clear things up. I'll do these every time I get a decent sized batch of these :D
Q: Will ZND be translated to [X LANGUAGE] ?
A: The core book & pdf will be in English only. For a first-time publisher, I want to get the main objectives done as well as I can before splitting up operations. Once that's done with, I would love to publish ZND in other languages, too!
Q: Kickstarter didn't accept my card and my pledge wasn't processed. What can I do?
A: Contact your bank first. It's possible they cancelled the transaction for one reason or another and need confirmation from you. If that doesn't work, contact Kickstarter. If that doesn't work, don't worry, there's still hope! (see next question)
Q: I missed the Campaign! Can I still get the book?
A: Absolutely! You can make a late pledge on BackerKit (link will be up soon - late May at the latest - on the campaign's main page as well as on ZinNeverDies.com). After the campaign books are all delivered, I'll have the remaining ones up for order on our website, both in digital and physical forms.
WE DID IT!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 12:30:39 PM
WE DID IT!
PARTY TIME!
I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for supporting my vision for Zin Never Dies. I'll do my best to update you around twice a month about my progress and the state of the gamebook. As for adventures, playtesting, discussions, and suggestions, please join me and the community over on the ZND Discord server. I'd love to chat with you and give out some more lore, art, and progress reports in a less formal setting.
I'm working on starting a "Late Pledge" system with BackerKit. That should be up and running soon.
Again, thank you. I can't wait to let you into my world <3
Nemo
Home-stretch!
almost 3 years ago
– Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 12:29:16 AM
Less than 40 hours left to go!
This game has been my own little world for so long now. This campaign feels to me like opening the door and letting you all in. I can't wait to share it all with you <3
Now that we're in the home stretch of this Kickstarter campaign, let's talk about all the new goodies you've unlocked with your incredible support!
Goal Unlocked: New Magic - Tower of Shadows
This goal will add a playable Zin Tower (magic type) to the core book; the revered secretive Tower of Shadows. This will add the five levels of mastery, the tower's history, lore, & secrets...
Monks & Mystics from this tower blend in with the shadows, travel in it, and bend it to their will. Light and dark are their plaything, and shadows, their ally. Masters of this tower can bend shadows so enchantingly, one hardly feels the knifepoint...
Goal Unlocked: Bard Enamel Pin
This beautiful enamel pin will come with all pledge tiers above (and including) "ALL IN!" and will be available as an add-on in the pledge manager for anyone who wants to grab it!
mockup of the Bard Enamel Pin. Product design may change.
Shout-Out!
This project just bursts with good will and heart. I can't think of one more deserving of even more support. Overisles by Hatchling games. It's a campaign setting for INSPIRISLES, our groundbreaking tabletop roleplaying game (ttrpg) that teaches British and American sign language. Building on the success of our first outing, OVERISLES will continue to promote empathy, cooperation, and Deaf awareness.
Stretch Goals Unlocked: NEW SPECIES + FREE ADVENTURE!
almost 3 years ago
– Sun, Mar 06, 2022 at 12:12:39 AM
Two more stretch goals unlocked!
It's been an amazing two weeks!
You've been unlocking stretch goals like crazy so let's find out what you get!
Goal Unlocked: New Species - Heka
A new playable species is included in the core rulebook!
These insect-folk come with a second pair of arms, a natural armor, and a marvellously colorful culture. Few ever make it to Djin-Za, but those who do are sure to leave their mark...
Goal Unlocked: New Adventure - Spirit Water [PDF]
A new adventure included in all pledge tiers above 20!
You have found yourself in the land of the lost. The people here can hardly remember their names, and soon, neither will you unless you uncover their secrets and find your way out!
Exciting project!
Professor Gilroy’s Heavenly Handbook is a beautifully illustrated collection of four heavenly ancestries, forty celestial creatures, and over fifty angelic magic items designed for fifth edition. Each entry is complete with detailed lore, encounter hooks, and creature tactics so you can spend more time playing and less time prepping. Follow the prelaunch page so you don't miss out on biblically accurate angels, Valkyries, and more!
THREE STRETCH GOALS BROKEN! What extra goodies will you get?
almost 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 01, 2022 at 04:11:15 PM
Goal Unlocked: More Art
My vision of Zin Never Dies has always been jampacked with art. The Quickstart guide alone has more art pieces than pages. With this stretch goal unlocked, I'll be able to commission more art from more talented artists!
Goal Unlocked: Starter Kit
Even games with fantastic mechanics and interesting worlds can struggle to find an audience. Especially if there's nothing to pick up and play "right out of the box." With this stretch goal unlocked, everyone who pledged the 20 euro tier or higher will receive this "Starter Kit" PDF containing premade characters, NPCs, spirits, and more! All to make it as easy as possible to start playing as soon as possible!
Goal Unlocked: new magic - Tower of Life
While writing this update, we broke through ANOTHER stretch goal!!!
This goal will add a playable Zin Tower (magic type) to the core book; the revered Tower of Life. This will add the five levels of mastery, the tower's history, lore, & secrets...
Monks & mystics from this tower have always been highly sought after, and the reason is plain to see. Will you heal a wounded ally or steal the very life force from an unsuspecting enemy?
Shout-out!
I promised I'll shout at least one other project out per update and this one was a no-brainer.
Crucible magazine has so much content with every edition, it's kind of insane. Enemies, monsters, subclasses, player options, items, comics, and FOUR adventures... EVERY MONTH!
The first edition is out for free. Show 'em some love and tell them Nemo sent ya :D
Make sure you download free90page launch issue below, available in PDF or as a Foundry VTT module!
