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Solemn Valeโ„ข

Created by Mark Kelly - Dirty Vortex

A folk horror roleplaying game set within Solemn Vale, an isolated town in Southwest England. For more information on the game and the products on offer, check out the Kickstarter page linked below. Solemn Vale Kickstarter Pre-Orders will be charged each Friday with the PDF of the core book being sent out directly after the cards are charged. Sign up to our Newsletter below to be notified! https://content.dirtyvortex.net/hexlist

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Solemn Vale Project Update - 2023 wk29
9 months ago โ€“ Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 11:51:30 PM

Hi Folks,

The core Solemn Vale book has been put through its final pre-print editing pass. We hope to have caught all errors, issues and weirdness. I've updated everyone's DriveThruRPG and Itch so if you refresh and download the most up to date files of the core book, those will be the current pre-print finals. Single page and spread formats available.

We'll have the the PDFs for Tales from the Wyrd and Summer of Strange available shortly so stay tuned for those over the next few weeks.

For now, that's the update. We'll have a short window between now and when the files go to print so if you do find any errors, please get back to me ASAP via message here or direct to my email at [email protected]

Things moving in the right direction and very excited to get this project to physical print. I'll keep you all informed as we progress. I'll post in comments, as per usual, when I'll have the next update ready.

Thanks and regards,

Mark

Solemn Vale Project Update - 2023 wk24
11 months ago โ€“ Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 12:00:02 AM

Hi Folks,

Things are still at the pre-press stage. One last editing pass complete and now compiling the files, applying finishing touches and pre-press processing. I'll be updating the PDF on Drive Thru and Itch to the "pre-press" version shortly. If you spot any errors or weirdness, please let me know. Likely too late for this print run but still good know and have the core files updated.

Hopefully I have more information in the actual print date of the book which will help give me a better idea of final delivery date to the backers.

Thanks and regards,

Mark

Solemn Vale Project Update - 2023 wk16
about 1 year ago โ€“ Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 09:18:57 PM

Hi Folks,

Short update on current status. Things are just about to go to printers so that's some good news. YaY! Once I have more information from the printer on actual print schedule, I'll be sure to keep everyone informed.

If you spot any errors and want to bring them to my attention, please let me know either via email > [email protected] or via the Google form below.

Errata: https://forms.gle/PhwPbCvfgiyViCWK9

There will be multiple "Shipping Address" reminders prior to shipping out any packages where we can catch any changes that have been made due to moving house etc. ย So please hold off on sending me address adjustments for now as they can adjusted via your BackerKit link at any time up until I actually lock them down. Though, if having trouble, I will gladly make the adjustments manually on my side.

As the weight of Solemn Vale is gradually diminishing, it's opening up space to move the additional projects forward that have been waiting in line for quite some time. The next such project will be The Sigma Syndrome. It's 80s Cronenbergian Psychic Horror that uses a more traditional character sheet and stat approach. No hard launch date has been set but you can follow along at the KS Pre-Launch Page linked below to be informed when it goes live. Still a month or two off but good to have forward motion on these things.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mk-dirtyvortex/the-sigma-syndrome

Thanks and regards,

Mark

Solemn Vale Project Update - 2023 wk11
about 1 year ago โ€“ Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 06:44:18 PM

Hi Folks,

First update in a wee while. Hope everyone is enjoying the core book and maybe even tried a game or three. Would love to hear any feedback or comments you might have.

Things are still in motion as I work to get all docs ready for print. Had some bumps in the road due to the recurring mental health issues but I'm trying to keep things in forward motion at all times.

Didn't receive much errata so far but if you do spot anything that needs changing, please let me know either via email > [email protected] or via the Google form below.ย 

Errata: https://forms.gle/PhwPbCvfgiyViCWK9

The Solemn Vale core book is going out next week for the final pre-print editing pass that'll hopefully catch any of the remaining errors/glitches/wyrdness.

Most of the surveys have been filled in but there are still some to be completed. I'll send out regular reminders to the folks yet to complete their survey.

Thanks and regards,

Mark

BackerKit Surveys have been sent
about 1 year ago โ€“ Fri, Feb 03, 2023 at 10:55:12 AM

Hi Folks,

The BackerKit surveys have been sent. A short message this time around :) If you have any issues, please contact me directly at > [email protected] or message me via KS.

Limited Edition: All Limited Editions come with a map. If you only want 1 map and ordered the Limited Edition, your order will include a map.

Stage Rules: As the project evolved, the Stage Rules have been added free for everyone directly into the core book Appendix. The Stage Rules will no longer be a stand alone product.

Form the BackerKit Help Page: If a backer lost their survey email, or says they never received one, you can guide them to the survey recovery page! They can enter their email address to receive another survey link. ย ย > ย ย https://solemn-vale.backerkit.com/

Thanks and regards,

Mark