I'd had my eyes on this little game for a while, which seemed like a cousin to the very attractive family of underground and mysterious space exploration games (I'm thinking of Grant Howitt's The Rules of the Deep but also the sublime Veins in the Dark of course), with, indeed, a small system to generate infinite and dark spaces.
This is a game that's all about sketches, but with a system of rules that supports this atmosphere of survival / anxiety: adapted inventory rules, a logic of memories serving as health points, a very nice bestiary...
It makes me want to go underground once again, and that's not just a question of high temperatures.
Yep, this was pretty cool. I was going through the KS and somehow missed there was a soundtrack. I need to pay more attention.
I was going through this and noticed one small thing on the last stretch goal:
$17K - Printable Paper Minis - All backers get a PDF for printable minis of Characters and monsters for the Vast in the Dark.
I can't honestly find a link to the printable paper minis. I went and bought the itchio bundle because I like to support developers and I noticed it didn't have it either. Were these made or forgotten? It happens sometimes. I might have to email you directly.
I don't know what I was expecting when purchasing, but I'm pretty impressed by the depth of content. Definitely a standout compared to a lot of zines, especially for the price. I plan on using it in conjunction with Veins of the Earth for some monolithic, alien, Underdark play :3
It's looking unlikely, I'm assuming those responsible have moved on to other newer projects. It's sort of a typical hazard dealing with artsy types. I'd love to be proven wrong.
Has there been any further developments with purchasing physical copies in the US? Have you considered POD and just putting it up on Lulu or Drivethrurpg?
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just got this, is there any way we could get a Spreads version and a Booklet version for pdfs? thanks so much, excited to try it out.
I'd had my eyes on this little game for a while, which seemed like a cousin to the very attractive family of underground and mysterious space exploration games (I'm thinking of Grant Howitt's The Rules of the Deep but also the sublime Veins in the Dark of course), with, indeed, a small system to generate infinite and dark spaces.
This is a game that's all about sketches, but with a system of rules that supports this atmosphere of survival / anxiety: adapted inventory rules, a logic of memories serving as health points, a very nice bestiary...
It makes me want to go underground once again, and that's not just a question of high temperatures.
Oh neet stuff
Hello. I just brought this, was the soundtrack suppose to be included?
Yep, this was pretty cool. I was going through the KS and somehow missed there was a soundtrack. I need to pay more attention.
I was going through this and noticed one small thing on the last stretch goal:
$17K - Printable Paper Minis - All backers get a PDF for printable minis of Characters and monsters for the Vast in the Dark.
I can't honestly find a link to the printable paper minis. I went and bought the itchio bundle because I like to support developers and I noticed it didn't have it either. Were these made or forgotten? It happens sometimes. I might have to email you directly.
The sense of scale is great here. I love how you build out the hex maps and layer them up; same with the ruins. Can't wait to run this.
I’ve read and re-read this zine multiple times. Love it.
I don't know what I was expecting when purchasing, but I'm pretty impressed by the depth of content. Definitely a standout compared to a lot of zines, especially for the price. I plan on using it in conjunction with Veins of the Earth for some monolithic, alien, Underdark play :3
Any suggestion for what level D&D characters would be good for a mini campaign through the Vast?
Adding my name to the list of folks who want this in print again!
Were you ever able to find a distributor did physical copies in the US? Would love to buy one if there are any out there!
Hi, it looks awesome. I +1 POD requests. Keep up the good work!
The location and settlements pdf, if I was looking to print that out would it work fine on regular 8.5 by 11 paper?
Yup! That or A4 paper, if its a little off (because of printer bleed limits) just do "Fit to Page" and it should be fine!
Thanks!
Any updates on a print copy being made available somewhere in the US? Thanks!
Waiting for the physical copies of this to hit US stores, I unfortunately missed this when ZQ3 was on.
I took my time with webstores and now they're all gone. Gotta wait for reprint, if it happens :(
It's looking unlikely, I'm assuming those responsible have moved on to other newer projects. It's sort of a typical hazard dealing with artsy types. I'd love to be proven wrong.
Don't forget to check out the soundtrack here: https://donnstroud.bandcamp.com/album/the-vast-in-the-dark-soundtrack
Are there any plans to make a physical version available, ideally in the UK?
Yup! Check out https://www.rookspress.com/ in a bit, we had a snafu with the shipping but i'm sending some more as of now.
Anywhere I can get a physical copy in the US? I got the pdf through kickstarter and now want the book. Thanks!
Working on it... if you know a distributor who might be interested in stocking it let me know!
Exalted Funeral seems to carry a lot of zines. Here's the email for sales. Given your success I'd think they'd be all over it.
purchasing@exaltedfuneral.com
Other distribution options:
https://spearwitch.com/
https://store.cave-evil.com/
https://www.outofseasonlabel.com/
Me too :)
Has there been any further developments with purchasing physical copies in the US? Have you considered POD and just putting it up on Lulu or Drivethrurpg?
How do we go about getting our pdf if we bought a physical zine through Kickstarter?
Heyo! There should be a backer-only update with a direct link, otherwise we're planning a mass email with itch.io links
Hi! Has the email gone already? (just worried I missed it, no rush)
Check out my review of this great zine here: - https://podofblunders.com/2021/04/16/the-vast-in-the-dark/