Dioscorian Dispatch: The Lone Blade
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Oct 02, 2023 at 06:55:47 AM
Esteemed Agents,
Sometimes, Dioscorian agents are sent out alone on perilous missions demanding unmatched skill and discretion. These lone figures are led by the grey seers: oracles serving exclusively the enigmatic Cabinet of Extremis to channel the darkest and most foreboding visions of fate.
We are happy to announce that, as of now, you will not require any friends to play the game. Solo Mode is officially unlocked. You can now become a lethal tool of the Cabinet of Extremis shadowy plans and embark at the command of the grey seers on missions that are lethal and conducted in solitude. A first taste of this is already available via our playtest material.
With this important step taken, we can also gaze further into the mists of the stretch goals. At 200K, we see two new classes lurking: the ever-entertaining performer and the mysterious siphoner. Further away, at 300K, is a free world map for all tiers, be they physical or digital, so you can plan your travels across the world accordingly.
Now, some of you might have questions. It would be rather suspicious if that were otherwise. There is always the option to approach us via our many socials, but the best idea would be to just ask them in our IG Live tomorrow. It happens every Tuesday at 5 p.m. CET (that is, 8 a.m. PST).
Until then, stay safe and stay connected.
The Warden of Shadows
Dioscorian Dispatch: The Sun Rises
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 08:00:01 AM
Esteemed Agents,
Welcome to the ranks of Dioscoria. We deeply appreciate your engagement and look forward to fighting along your side for our noble cause! As promised, a wonderful print of a noble hunter shall be yours, dear physical backers, for this early show of trust.
First of all, what a start that was! Not only did we smash through our funding goal like a cannonball through a meagre wooden palisade, we also took the first two stretch goals in stride and are now well on our way to the third one: Solo Mode. That’s right, a few more backers, and we can all play the game just by ourselves in peace and solitude. Even more dangerous missions await you there.
Even more exciting, once we make it that far, we can finally gaze further into the mist and see the next stretch goal.
Talking about the gazing, I want to talk briefly about the trailer. Some of you were so fast when backing that you might not even have seen it! In case you missed it, why not look at it now?
Born from beautiful etchings by our artists Viv Tanner and Eliot Baum, the video was created by the Austrian animation artist Reinhold Bidner, an old Dioscorian ally who supported many of our previous adventures. The text was conceived by the ever-crafty James Patton, who also wrote for the corebook of the game, with additional support from the writer of these very lines.
That should be enough flexing for the day. While we might not be able to celebrate right now, there are a myriad of things to do, we cordially invite you to stroll around our social spheres and engage with us. Say hello on Discord, gaze upon pretty pictures on Instagram, leave us witty comments on TwXtter, or enjoy our daily campaign vlogs and Dioscoria snippets on TikTok.
We shall meet again soon, undoubtedly with more uplifting news and good hearted banter.
Until then, stay safe & stay connected.
The Warden of Shadows
