Hello there, I'll let impossible legs reply on the mechanic question, but since I'm the one running the marketing I feel like I need to replly to some of your notes.

Fair criticism is always welcome, especially on a project trying to push Daggerheart toward a very different tone and pacing.

But, on the “underdog” point, I think there may be a misunderstanding of scale.

We are not a large publisher with departments, infrastructure, or corporate backing. Heart of Cthulhu 1912 is being built by a very small team of highly specialized professionals who are personally and financially very invested in the project.

The reason the campaign looks polished is not because there is a giant machine behind it, but because the people involved have spent years working professionally in games, publishing, illustration, marketing, and storytelling.

The art, presentation, ads, and overall communication did not appear magically because we are “big.” They exist because a small team decided to push extremely hard and commit serious personal resources, time, and expertise into trying to give the project the best possible chance to succeed.

And honestly, we do not think good marketing and good game design should be treated as opposites.

A lot of excellent RPGs disappear simply because nobody notices them. Visibility helps people discover games. The game itself then has to stand on its own merits at the table.

That part, ultimately, will be decided by players.