An oversized comic book first issue and adventure module inspired by the old school fantasy roleplaying games that scared a nation
Latest Updates from Our Project:
WE’RE SOOOOOO CLOSE!!!
about 3 years ago
– Fri, Oct 01, 2021 at 07:15:57 AM
Hey everyone!
Chris here.
Because of all of you we have almost reached our goal in just three days. We cannot thank you enough. A little push will get us over the hump and into stretch goal territory. If you think our weird little book is rad now, wait ‘till you see what we have in store for you once we’re home free. So we would like to ask a favor. Tell your family and friends and friend’s cousins about CHAOTIC NEUTRAL. A little whisper in the ear speaks volumes and we’re sure that with your help this ripple will become a tsunami.
Interior art by Chris Anderson
I did an interview with Fanbase Press. They are hands down the nicest people in comics. We discuss a bit of the process that Mark and I used to creat this beauty. You can read it here.
Some people mentioned to me that they wanted the dice AND the monster card AND the character commission, but there wasn’t a tier. The answer to this conundrum is Add-Ons. We have some great Add-Ons that you can add to your order so you don’t miss out on any of the goodies we offer. They will also be available once the campaign ends so don’t fret. We’ve got you covered. Again, our deepest thanks for supporting and believing in us. From the tippity top to the bippity bottom of our gelatinous hearts.
Chris (and Mark)
Monster card art by Max Dunbar
One last thing before I go. My friend and incredible cartoonist, Jake Smith has 24 hrs left to go for his fourth issue of BLOOD FORCE TRAUMA. If you haven’t checked it out, you should. Its Blade Runner meets Running Man meets Pro Wrestling. Back it for Jake’s art alone. I also have a pin-up in issue 3, so…
Thank you...we're off to a great start!
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 09:55:41 AM
Wow!
As I write this, we're well over halfway to our goal in just 24 hours.
I am truly blown away by everyone's support and generosity. CHAOTIC NEUTRAL is a passion project for Chris and I, and we can't thank you enough for taking a chance on us.
We've also gotten as some really kind words from such great creators as Kieron Gillen (DIE), Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian), Alex Segura (Secret Identity) Chris Burnham (Batman Inc.) and Aaron Campbell (Hellblazer), which means a lot as well.
For CHAOTIC NEUTRAL, we also got some more of the trading card art in. Here's a "Night-mare", by the great Tom Neely (The Humans):
Night-Mare by Tom Neely, follow him @iwilldestroytom on Instagram
The Night-mare is an original creation for both the book and the adventure module. Without giving too much away, it's an undead, fire-breathing steed ridden by the Cultlists of Baphomet.
Two things that I think are cornerstones of great modules are new monsters that players haven't encountered before, and factions you can ally with or pit against each other. With Chaotic Neutral, we've got a nice mix of classic D&D monsters and strange new deadly threats.
As far as factions, we have The Cult of Baphomet, who are blackmailing the town of Alptraum into holding a lottery for human sacrifices that may or may not be rigged. We've got corrupt nobles and church officials who are willing to keep their pact with the cult, rebellious peasants who have secretly hired adventures (maybe you!) to stop the cult. Outside the town are druids and rangers of the Impenetrable Woods, who are fighting a strange rot emanating from the Cyclopean Ruins...the same ruins that the cult is hiding out at. And then there are the ancient beings that built the ruins themselves.
Within those factions are individual characters who I'm dying to introduce to you. Those who seem valiant but are capable of treachery, and those who seem evil who can be bargained with, if not redeemed. And of course, plenty of "Chaotic Neutral" characters who are out for themselves, and more than happy to unleash a little chaos to make that happen. Maybe that describes your characters? I can't wait for you to find out.
