Excellent! I got the email yesterday, but got distracted by my toddler last night. I went to grab it today and they were gone, glad there more on the way :)
Having the PDF be so expensive also feels prohibitive for buying the physical book. If I want to buy the PDF now for $40, I could not justify spending $x MORE when the book comes back in stock.
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Congrats on the launch! Ordered my hardcopy and already enjoying the PDF greatly. Definitely gonna run a Fear and Hunger themed campaign and have my players face T H E W O R M.
I'm so excited to get into the nitty gritty of the combat mechanics so I can run this game. I feel like I've got a decent grasp after the actual play and Dev logs, but I'm ready to get more confident.
Comus, I know you've already got years of play-testing under your belt, but are there any specific places or ways that you'd like play-testing type stuff, such as reviews on itch or even old-school actual play type text logs? Just curious <3
Obviously, reviews help spread the word of the game a lot. I’m a big fan of blog post reviews myself (being forever a blogger at heart), but anything helps. I’d appreciate anything you have to say!
Will anywhere in Europe be carrying the print copy? I'd love to get a print version when it is available, but shipping across the ocean (or from the UK, to be honest) is a nightmare.
Hi! I've loved watching the development of HMTW and am very excited for its release. I've been writing a supplement for a little while now but have been uncertain about the system I want to use – will this project be supplement-friendly for other megadungeons, or should I look for something else? Thanks!
It will very supplement friendly! The game’s rules and text can be reused - even commercially. I hope very much to be able to support third-party creators by providing art and layout assets for them to use, and will aggregate and link to third-party supplements on my website.
I think I may have asked this question on Twitter a while ago. How easy would it be to hack/adjust this to be a hexploration style game rather than a dungeon crawl? More of a hexcrawl guy myself rather than old school crawling.
Oh, very nice! This was already one of the upcoming projects I was looking forward to, and the fact that optional hexcrawl stuff is included just shot it to the very top of my list.
I was road tripping to my folks house last night and finally got to listen to ITM and thought “This sounds great. Buying it immediately when I get to my destination!” Haha
your XP system sounds awesome. Can’t wait to steal it for my table. Signed up for the mailing list. Looking forward to backing this game.
Hey, so kind, thanks. The best answer I have is soon. The game is being thrust into the real world through machinations of ink and paper.
If you would like to know when it is available to buy, please sign up for the mailing list (found on my blog riseupcomus.blogspot.com or hismajestytheworm.games) and I’ll ping you when it’s out.
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The physical copies went quick on EF, are you going to restock at all?
Yes! More books should - even now - be moving towards Exalted Funeral HQ.
Excellent! I got the email yesterday, but got distracted by my toddler last night. I went to grab it today and they were gone, glad there more on the way :)
Glad to hear! I joked to a coworker “Oh I have to spend money when I get home” and then it was gone, glad there’s a restock coming!
Ouch. $40 for the PDF? I really like the looks of this one, but that is just too much, sorry. :(
Having the PDF be so expensive also feels prohibitive for buying the physical book. If I want to buy the PDF now for $40, I could not justify spending $x MORE when the book comes back in stock.
Yeah, it's a shame. I was looking forward to this for years but it seems like I'm gonna have to wait for a big discount or some community copies.
also very sad The Worm was sold out before I even got home from work...I crave that worm.....
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Checked this morning and wasn't released, checked after the day's routine and sold out. Ah, beans.
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Super bummed physical was already sold out when I got off work and was able to try and purchase. Are there going to be any more physical copies made?
Sorry about that! The physical copies for the launch were only a subset of the total, and did sell out super quickly. It’s a good problem to have, but there will be more copies soon.
Congrats on the launch! Ordered my hardcopy and already enjoying the PDF greatly. Definitely gonna run a Fear and Hunger themed campaign and have my players face T H E W O R M.
Congratulations on the launch! Hardcover ordered!!
By the way, is there any discord for The Worm or potential for one? :)
I don’t know that I have the right head bumps to run a Discord. I hang out in the NSR server, though. I’m sure they’d be proud to have ya.
Whooo! Congratulations on launch, can't wait for my sweet sweet hardcover to cross the Atlantic!
I got my hands on that worm!
Congratulations on release!
Thanks so much!
His Majesty the Worm actual play with the +1XP Crew!
Congrats on the release!
ITS HERE ITS HERE YAAAAY
Does the Worm rise when the Funeral Mania begins?
I have not been more afraid of a text selling out beforeYes, that’s right. 7/17/24, at 5 PM EST! And digital copies here and on DTRPG.
I need WORM
It stirs in the deeps!
Excellent! Tarot deck ordered in anticipation
I'm so excited to get into the nitty gritty of the combat mechanics so I can run this game. I feel like I've got a decent grasp after the actual play and Dev logs, but I'm ready to get more confident.
Comus, I know you've already got years of play-testing under your belt, but are there any specific places or ways that you'd like play-testing type stuff, such as reviews on itch or even old-school actual play type text logs?
Just curious <3
Hey cheers! I’m excited for you to see it.
Obviously, reviews help spread the word of the game a lot. I’m a big fan of blog post reviews myself (being forever a blogger at heart), but anything helps. I’d appreciate anything you have to say!
How's that worm coming?
IT RISES FROM THE DEPTHS
wen dat worm?
SOON
I'm soooo sad that it sold out...
That’s just how Exalted Funeral marks books that are yet-to-be sold! Fear not.
What that worm do though?
Is there a way to sign up to get updates? Specifically, to be notified when this is officially coming out.
Absolutely! I’ll email you when it’s available if you sign up for the mailing list at: https://www.hismajestytheworm.games/
I am very impatient ....
SOON
Who up patiently awaiting they worm
Meee
that thing. hand it over.
the worm
I'am once again asking for the Worm
SOON
Josh I already got my tarot deck, when is the worm
Soon. So soon. Sooner every day.
i swear that the second this game releases im running a campaign of it
When you do, I want to hear about it!
you've got my word on that, already got a pool of players interested too
Is there any news about the game's release? There is a week left until the end of the quarter.
:) I am eagerly awaiting news from the publisher and printer, and have no news to share today.
where worm
It slumbers It stirs It rises
This looks wonderful. Please take my money!
Will anywhere in Europe be carrying the print copy? I'd love to get a print version when it is available, but shipping across the ocean (or from the UK, to be honest) is a nightmare.
I am not sure yet/I will have to defer to my publishers when that is figured out.
Cool, thanks for the reply!
Very hyped to get your game. Any news? Can't wait!
The game is at the printer’s. It’s a long wait!
And pdf when?
Launching at the same time!
A long wait as you said. I want to give you money! Game looks awesome
Very exciting! Just learned about this project a week ago but the hype is reeeeal.
Any update on the printing? I'm starving...
This is also what I say every two weeks when I email my publisher
Not me checking this page once a day even though I know books can easily spend over a month at the printers...
Still going strong 😤
Hi! I've loved watching the development of HMTW and am very excited for its release. I've been writing a supplement for a little while now but have been uncertain about the system I want to use – will this project be supplement-friendly for other megadungeons, or should I look for something else? Thanks!
It will very supplement friendly! The game’s rules and text can be reused - even commercially. I hope very much to be able to support third-party creators by providing art and layout assets for them to use, and will aggregate and link to third-party supplements on my website.
How exciting! Thank you so much for your quick response.
Hi
When it is released, will it be possible to purchase a printed version, or will it be available only in PDF format?
Yes, it will be available in print through Exalted Funeral and in PDF form as well.
I think I may have asked this question on Twitter a while ago. How easy would it be to hack/adjust this to be a hexploration style game rather than a dungeon crawl? More of a hexcrawl guy myself rather than old school crawling.
Easy! I’m running Dolmenwood in it right now. The optional “Hexcrawling not Dungeoncrawling” rules are in the Camp section (when you get it).
Oh, very nice! This was already one of the upcoming projects I was looking forward to, and the fact that optional hexcrawl stuff is included just shot it to the very top of my list.
I am SO ANGRY this is not out yet!!! 😂
I was road tripping to my folks house last night and finally got to listen to ITM and thought “This sounds great. Buying it immediately when I get to my destination!” Haha
your XP system sounds awesome. Can’t wait to steal it for my table. Signed up for the mailing list. Looking forward to backing this game.
You’re so kind! It is coming out soon - just going through the arduous process of “physically printing things” and “shipping them” and “warehousing.”
do you have a release date for the game?
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I have been saying “Soon” for a long time.
“Soon” seems to be Q1 2024.
Hugely enjoyed the ITMD episode !
RELATEDLY, do you have an editor lined up? I’d happily offer my services (and as a magician of the stage kind, I know Tarot well)
Hey Sean! The book is complete at this point, but very very glad you liked the episode!
Excellent news ─ I can’t wait to give it a full read !
I am quite intrigued with the bond system and the unique combat system. When is HMTW coming out? How can I be notified?
Hey, so kind, thanks. The best answer I have is soon. The game is being thrust into the real world through machinations of ink and paper.
If you would like to know when it is available to buy, please sign up for the mailing list (found on my blog riseupcomus.blogspot.com or hismajestytheworm.games) and I’ll ping you when it’s out.
Great!