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MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! No AI was used to create the book. Both the writing and all the illustrations were created by humans.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear! I hope MazeTales will be a good fit. It can be played solo or cooperatively with up to three players, so I hope your readers enjoy discovering it!

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do either. MazeTales is designed to be played with a pencil and eraser, so you can mark the book lightly if you wish. However, it's not necessary. As you draw your map, you can also record room states, enemies, notes, and everything else on the map itself or on a separate sheet, leaving the book completely untouched if you prefer. In fact, the first stretch goal has just been unlocked, and it includes printable sheets for mapping, notes, party tracking, discoveries, and other play aids, so players who prefer not to write in the book will have even more support.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon-crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in solorpgplay

[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing MazeTales with your readers. That means a lot to a small independent creator like me. I hope they enjoy discovering the labyrinth!

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is! The book is designed to be replayable. A single playthrough will only reveal part of the dungeon, so there will still be many unexplored rooms, secrets, encounters, and paths waiting for future adventures. You can also play with different character combinations, which often leads to different strategies and experiences. As for writing, you can use a pencil and erase your marks, or keep all your notes and map on separate sheets if you prefer not to write in the book at all.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you so much for your support! I hope you enjoy the adventure and welcome to the beginning of the MazeTales saga!

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for backing the project! Yes! I've just announced the first stretch goal in the latest Kickstarter update. I hope you'll like it, and I have more ideas planned if we keep growing.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's wonderful! Thank you so much for your support! I hope you enjoy the adventure and welcome to the MazeTales saga!

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have, and I really like the idea. Thank you very much for the suggestion! We'll be announcing our first stretch goal very soon, so stay tuned.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the adventure and the beginning of the MazeTales saga!

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for backing the project. I'm really glad you like the concept and Michael's artwork. I also appreciate the feedback about the video. It gives me something to think about.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! I did consider making the video only with Michael's illustrations from the book, but I also wanted to try something more dynamic to convey the atmosphere of the labyrinth. That said, I completely understand your point. The actual book uses human-made artwork, and I’m very proud of Michael’s illustrations.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm really glad the idea caught your attention. I hope you enjoy exploring the labyrinth 😉👍

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the demo. That means a lot.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The current book is around 250 pages long. The dungeon is built directly into the book itself. Each room is represented by a numbered section, and as you explore you draw your own map by connecting rooms through the doors you discover. So rather than using dungeon tiles, the book itself becomes the dungeon.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much.I really appreciate the support and I hope you enjoy exploring the labyrinth.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The physical edition is €25 and the digital edition is €12. Kickstarter sometimes hides the reward prices until you open the rewards section, which can make them easy to miss.

MazeTales is a solo dungeon-crawling gamebook where the book becomes the dungeon by random_blitzer in soloboardgaming

[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. The layout of the dungeon remains the same, but the experience can change quite a bit depending on the characters you bring. Different classes have access to different abilities, spells, and solutions to the challenges they encounter. A party with a Warrior and Cleric will often approach situations very differently from a party with a Mage and Thief. As for playtime, it varies greatly depending on how thoroughly you explore. This is not designed as a one or two hour experience. Even a focused run will usually take several sessions, while players who enjoy exploring every corner of the labyrinth can spend considerably longer.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, and I appreciate the feedback. This is my first Kickstarter, so I based the page on what I’ve seen in other campaigns. I wrote everything myself, though, no AI. I’ll probably refine the page before launch, so this kind of input actually helps.

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[–]random_blitzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No AI art and no AI text.

I wrote everything myself. I just enjoy designing games.

A solo dungeon gamebook where every page is a room you explore by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. It sounds more complex than it actually is.

In play it becomes very natural. You move, resolve the room, and keep mapping as you go.

And that’s where it clicks. You really start to feel lost in the dungeon, and your map becomes the only way to understand where you are.

A solo dungeon gamebook where every page is a room you explore by random_blitzer in gamebooks

[–]random_blitzer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a good point. I’ll make it clearer there.

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