Fan Favourite Publisher at the ENnies
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 09:17:30 PM

Dear backers,

The ENnies are the world’s most prestigious Tabletop RPG awards and though we didn’t recieve any judges nominations, Hatchlings Games have been put forward for the Fan Favourite Publisher award.  

If you’d like to support us, please take a minute to vote using the link below. 

https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2022/index.php

Deeply appeciated,

Rich & Kathryn

Progress Update and Team Changes
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 03:34:05 PM

Dear backers,

I have some wonderful development updates for you, but first we're welcoming a new addition to the project and also a change to the writing team.

Chanelle Boudreau will be joining us as an editor and becomes our 3rd Hard of Hearing team member. Chanelle moved from Canada to Asia in 2014. She is an educator and has been writing/editing professionally for almost 15 years. In her free time she loves learning new languages, reading, and going on adventures with her husband.

Unfortunately Monique Franzsen had to step away from the team due to personal issues. But we're delighted to announce her Nest will be written by our good friend, Kat (She/Her). Kat is a TTRPG writer, and lover of all things folklore, theatre, and books. She began her journey writing in the TTRPG space and has loved becoming embedded in such a supportive, caring community. You can find her on Twitter (@LoreMistress93) and at her website (www.theloremistress.co.uk).

Now to the updates...

First some beautiful finished illustrations by Lucille. Her characters are always so vibrant and full of expression.

And though Josh has been hard at work on our Nest inhabitants, we wanted to show his concept for your hub area whilst journeying above the clouds. This structure is an eggshelter.

Finally, Reed has given us a sample of the ambient soundtrack for the ISLES game. Listen to it by following this link: Wingrest

That's all for now. Let us know if you appreciate these regular updates or would rather avoid any spoilers.

Best wishes,

Team Hatchlings

Bard RPG!
almost 2 years ago – Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 05:49:43 AM

Morning backers,

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing our friends and colleagues fulfil their dreams. Today sees the launch of Bard RPG, an all-ages, genre-agnostic TTRPG from our dear friend and colleague Scriv the Bard! 

Scriv has parallelled our journey since the very beginning and even invited Hatchlings to their first gaming convention over three years ago! 

Bard RPG is sure to be enjoyed by everyone here, and with the magic of the solstice in the air, I'm hoping she reaches her funding goal before the sun sets tonight!

Please support this wonderful creator and pick up that hardcover for a reduced price in the first 48 hours.

Best wishes,

Hatchlings Games

Kickstarter link

Bard RPG!
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Jun 01, 2022 at 02:19:32 AM

Dear backers,

My dear friend and writer for OVERISLES Scriv the Bard is launching her own Kickstarter on June 21st and would deeply appreciate your support.

‘Choose your Archetype, find the Story Threads, and drive your adventure forward with Bard RPG, an all-ages, genre-agnostic TTRPG!’

Follow this beautiful indie project today to be notified of the launch and secure those limited backer tiers. 

Hatchlings Games will be developing a campaign setting for Bard RPG in 2024. 

Here’s the Kickstarter

Further Updates!
almost 2 years ago – Tue, May 31, 2022 at 10:28:29 PM

Dear backers,

Progress is continuing at an encouraging rate and I wanted to share some more WIP and finished illustrations. This will be the only illustration update for a while now, as we don't want to spoil all the content!

Best wishes,

Team Hatchlings

First up some further Pendragon designs from Lucille Nual. I love their upgrade to Silver Apple Knights. They'll be wearing their armour throughout the signing sheets too.

Here is another creature design for Dave Thaumavore's Nest.

And here are the first few Nest hexes by Fernando Salvaterra.