So lets jump into another update to see where we are at!

The writing is fully completed for the main manuscript, unlocked stretch goals, and the cross-collab pamphlet! (Okay, to be honest - one last table is missing, but aside from that, it’s all done!)

Now, I’m waiting for the editing process to fix my grammar and make everything more coherent. You wouldnt like to read my uncorrected texts :D

After that, I’ll start creating the PDF! I believe that by the end of April at the latest, you’ll have the full PDF in your hands.

The grenades page is done - both the art and writing are complete! Here’s a preview for you to use in your games.

I designed them to be believable and useful in a variety of situations, beyond just bringing death and suffering to your enemies. So your group can use them creatively in different scenarios.

Try them out and let me know if you find them useful! There’s still time to adjust things - maybe they’re too powerful, maybe not enough. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

(Picture here, PDF link below!)

There are two Mothership RPG projects I’d like to promote:

I came up with the 48-hour patch reward concept for this project (don’t worry, I’ll be polishing it more, this was just a first conncept we cooked together). You still have a chance to grab it, so go check it out!

Carson is a great guy who helped me a lot - especially in giving my sticker sheet, which is part of this project rewards, an awesome stitched look. He made this project look better ;-)

And when we were discussing ideas for the patch, I learned quite a bit about his project and it looks awesome.
It sounds like a hell of a fun ride - don’t miss it!

This was supposed to be my original Cross-Collaboration partner for Mothership Month 2024, but sadly he didnt made the cut at the time.

This said - his writing is spot on, and the theme? You can guess why we were meant to be partners, right? His project is packed with military content that would perfectly pair with Operation Golden Cut. If you want to lean even harder into the military aspect of your missions, go check it out - you won’t regret it!

I have two favorite RPG systems (of course, there are more - there are always more... but these are my top two).

Right now, there are two Pirate Borg crowdfunding campaigns running. Check them out - let’s help build a thriving PB third-party publisher community, just like Mothership has!

Zach is an awesome guy on the Pirate Borg Discord - always helping, sharing, and creating amazing content. His previous PB work has been superb, so I have high hopes for this project. I doubt it will not meet the high expectations! :) 

This one is from one of the winners of the Cabin Fever jam (look it up—so much great content! I was also part of it with Rough Seas, if you're interested!). This will absolutely be worth the couple of bucks.  

Thanks for your time, your attention, and your support. Now get back to work, grunts!

The holidays are over, and it’s time to jump back into action with some updates on what’s been happening during the Christmas break. I hope you all got a chance to rest, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy some RPG sessions or gifts! 😊

I’ve been hard at work finishing the vehicle illustrations. Only two (and half - you can see the unfinished mech down there :D ) pieces remain, and I’m on track to complete them by this weekend. After that, I’ll let the artwork sit for a week or two, then return for final polish - adding extra details, adjusting colors, and fixing any mistakes. Before that, I’ll go over the text again and give each vehicle Mothership stats. With that, this part of the Stretch Goal will be complete, and I’ll move on to layout of it.

📚 Text Editing 📚

The text is currently with MeatCastle Gameware for editing, and progress is going great as always with him (I had a pleasure to work with him in the past and he always delivered fast and great). Once it comes back, I’ll start integrating it into my layout template, bringing the zine to life.

I’ve also commissioned additional color art pieces. These include new pieces from the cover artist and a other from different artist.

One draft I wanted to share with you is the view of Bonnacio Moon with the mercenary invasion fleet in orbit. This art will be used on a spread, providing information about Bonnacio’s location, gravity, atmosphere, and other planetary details.

Also, notice the planet in the background? That’s from another project I’ve been jotting down notes for - working title: “Gorilla Dragon Hunt”. 😁

And the asteroid belt surrounding the planet is the setting for three other ideas I’ve worked on in the past. My goofy work titles are: “Ice Station Tower Defense”, “Exploration of an Alien Morphing Ship”, “Military Corvette Skin-Imps Tomb”.

So, if you like in the future what I’ve done with Operation Golden Cut, there’s a whole sector of adventures waiting to be developed. Maybe we’ll make them a reality in the future! 😉

Shortly after this update, I’ll post a poll with three options for a bonus pamphlet. This is a reward for backers who also supported “Iron Hive”, my cross-collaboration partner during the campaign.

Here’s a quick overview of the options you’ll be voting from:

1️⃣ Wonders of the Void – A gritty space dock pub and lodging that doubles as a secret recruitment center for the mercenary company CLF - mercs in charge of an attack in Golden Cut.

2️⃣ Lost in Mines – A faction of street kids who’ve lost their parents to mining accidents, now surviving with retrofitted mining equipment. Some of the parents of the childs were took away by Lás Medulas to work on Bonnacio.

3️⃣ Porcelain Centipede Church – A dungeon featuring a sect worshipping a cosmic Goddess from behind the Black Hole, one of Her holy places are located in Golden Cut square-crawl.

I’ll provide more details in the poll update in the comments section. You’ll have two weeks to vote, and once the results are in, I’ll get started on creating the idea with most votes. Again, I have notes for all of them, so I dont expect too much hurdle in making the chosen one a reality.

Thank you again for all your support and trust! I’m excited to keep you updated as we move toward bringing this project to life. Stay tuned for more progress reports and updates!