The road to Hexingtide’s autumn launch is officially open. Thank you all for your continued interest and for sharing your scheduling preferences in the recent survey. Based on that feedback, I’m excited to shares dates and see how the current state of the game holds up in the wild!
👉 Sign Up for a Spring One-Shot Here
Playtest Dates
- Game 1: Tuesday, April 21st | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST (UTC-6)
- Game 2: Saturday, May 2nd | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST (UTC-6)
The Logistics: Both games will be held via Google Meet. Once the groups are finalized, I will coordinate all final details, links, and character prep via email. I’ll provide the five pregenerated “Iconic” Protagonists for Hexingtide, but you are free to create your own character if you would like!
Our Goals for These Sessions
While I’ve been pressure-testing these mechanics in my own home game over the last year, these sessions are about seeing how they work for you. We have three primary objectives:
- Playtest 4 (v0.4.6) Integration: These rules went live in November, introducing structured, Scene-based gameplay and refined math. You can read the full v0.4.6 breakdown here.
- The Starter Adventure Trial: We will be running a new 3-Scene Starter Adventure. If this flows well, it will become the official “First Taste” document I release to the public.
- General Feedback: As always, I’m looking for edge cases, friction in the rules, and the overall “vibe” of the Gothic folklore / horror / pulp adventure mechanics.
Seeking: A “Blind Playtest” GM
Later this spring or summer, I want to try something a bit more vulnerable: a Blind Playtest.
I am looking for one volunteer to read the rules and run a one-shot while I sit in as a silent observer. I won’t clarify rules or offer tips—I just want to see how my writing is interpreted by a Storyteller who isn’t me. This is the ultimate test for the clarity of the final book. If you’re interested in taking the lead for a session, please reach out to me directly.
Ready to play?
Slots are limited to keep the sessions focused. Please fill out the form below to claim your spot:
Click Here: Spring 2026 Online One-Shot Signup
I’m looking forward to seeing how your monstrous Protagonist navigates the gothic folklore meets pulp adventure world they are thrust into!