📢 This game will enter CROWDFUNDING in FEBRUARY 01, 2025! You can get a trial copy to try the game and receive notifications about the crowdfunding on itch.io at the bottom of this page , or follow the campaign page on Crowdfundr.

You're on board...🐉

... Adventure didn't call you, but life's paths led you to this ship, embarking on a hunt across the chaotic waters of the Altos sea, in search of a mythical creature—the sea dragon. Now, there's no turning back. You must survive with the crew, learn and adapt, and finally, under the command of a mad captain, face Satheru, the Beast of Chaos.

A solo journaling game about a misadventure, a monster, and dangerous paths ✨

This game explores emotions, uncertainty, and your character’s desires. Will you face the journey?

• CREATE YOUR OWN PATH: Embark on a maritime journey where ordinary and extraordinary events blend together. In the vast ocean, you'll have the chance to forge friendships, rivalries, loves, and alliances. Record every moment of your adventure in a personal journal. For the secrets you cannot share with anyone, write them in a letter, seal it in a bottle, and cast it into the sea, trusting destiny to deliver it anonymously to the world.
• CARD-BASED: You will draw from a deck of Major Arcana Tarot cards to shape an unpredictable destiny. Each card carries unique values that come into play during challenges, alongside powerful keywords and effects that influence your path and decisions throughout your misadventure.
• RULES-LIGHT: Simple rules, yet enough to bring excitement to your game, where survival in this misadventure is never guaranteed. You'll need to make clever decisions to avoid the consequences of your stats and reach your goal. This game can be played in a single session, over several days or weeks, and can even be adapted to fit your campaign.
• GO SOLO OR NOT: A solo adventure for a single session or an extended play (adaptable for campaigns). You will need a copy of this game, a deck of Major Arcana Tarot cards (or a random number generator), a pencil, and a journal or something to take notes.

CONTENT WARNING: Despite its poetic tone and narrative perspective, StMB is a personal challenge suitable for mature adults. Some prompts explore sensitive themes like grief, depression, anxiety, isolation, and despair. Please immersion is fun, but be careful with yourself and your feelings in the course of your experience, your physical and psychological health are more important than the game.

Free playtest available

Download the free trial version now in .pdf or .txt. The .pdf file is a generic version of the current layout, but it contains the base game for you to try. The .txt version has the same content and can also be read in .md, whichever you prefer. I hope you have fun!

Digital edition

This game is being released in a digital format. If you're a publisher interested in collaborating on a physical edition, please feel free to  email me.

• A5 format (digital + print and play)
• 30 pages (22 prompts + 20 extras if we reach the stretch goals!)
• Colored and Low Ink versions

What are you funding

The game is in its beta version and playtesting phase. The design is set and just needs to be refined and adjusted based on the playtest feedback. The current version includes the basic magazine layout and the first draft of the text. As the sole designer and writer, crowdfunding is an opportunity for me to dedicate more time and focus to the game, working to improve its various aspects and deliver an engaging and enjoyable experience. It will also allow me to hire professionals for content editing and translation.

The base game will have a complete version ready for delivery in MAY to everyone who backs it!

Goals

The goals and extended goals have a total value for both platforms (itch.io and Crowdfundr), meaning that if both platforms reach a goal in the same week, it will count for all backers!

• $500 - Yeah! We do this! Funded!
• $800 - I'll design a postcard with artwork for you to send and share with those you love!
• $1000 - Yeah! With this goal, I can pay for the professional revision and translation of the game!
• $1200 - Prompts Upgrade! Add +10 prompts to enrich your adventure! 
• $1500 - Prompts Upgrade! Add +10 prompts! We will have 42 prompts, almost 4 extra  pages of content to explore!
• $1800 - Add-on! I will create a journal for you to record your adventures. It will be customized specifically for the game, featuring a character sheet, pages to describe and illustrate your bonds, sheets for you to "cast into the sea" , and more, with approximately 30 pages in digital and print-and-play format.
• $2000 - Super Add-on! Woooow! Okay, this goal is a dream, maybe distant, but if we get there, I’ll create a custom Major Arcana tarot deck with vector illustrations and the game’s colors, available in print and play format!

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Notes

You can help my work by sharing your impressions on social media with the hashtag #StMBTTRPG or by emailing me. And you can keep up with the latest news on the Log on this page or by following me on Twitter.

In the beta version (v1.0 to v1.9), you might encounter some grammatical errors. This project was independently translated, and English is not my first language. One of the crowdfunding goals is to fund professional editing, but until then, I’ll do my best. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section or email me—I’d love your feedback!

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Why itch.io and also Crowdfundr?

Well, itch.io is an amazing platform, but their taxes are quite high compared to others. So, to make the game possible, I decided to also make it available on Crowdfundr, which has a fee almost 20% lower than itch.io. Since on Crowdfundr it's possible to create a flexible campaign (which is not all-or-nothing), I can make both platforms work and the goals be reached simultaneously (the values from both platforms will be considered together). That way, you can support wherever you feel most comfortable.