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Beneath Twisted Earth Nearly Doubles in Size!

Greetings!

I am happy to officially announce the early access for Beneath Twisted Earth: Overdrive, the first supplement book for Cloudshore Games dystopian mecha game, Beneath Twisted Earth (surprise)! This early access represents a version of the free edition still going through some editing, but all of the content is present. With new mech, pilot, and campaign options, BTE: Overdrive nearly doubles the content available for players of the core game. While BTE was designed to be able to let players create almost any mech they could think of Overdrive fills in the few gaps that some players may have found in the core equipment. For any fans of BTE, this is a must have expansion to the rules you love. With it being available now for free itch.io, all are welcome to check it out. For anyone new to BTE who may find themselves intrigued by this release, BTE is also available for free or premium here on itch.io or on drivethrurpg. BTE: Overdrive is only available in early access here on itch. Once the free edition is finalized it can be expected over on drivethrurpg as well. For now though, check it out, and see what new mech builds you can bring to your table!

Until next time, may your sorties be many, and your glory last forever,

Dan,

Cloudshore Games

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Rhonda Snord's "Heavy Metal"

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Something glimmers in the dark - There Is No Outside v.75 now available

Greetings, Dan Here,

So it's been a bit since the last update, but I've been hard at work on There Is No Outside, (and other Vibe System projects)! I'm happy to announce that Version .75 is available today! This new 100 page version expands significantly on Region Generation, Adversaries, Supplies, and more. Pretty much the whole of the system is available in this version, sans inclusion of the Character and Settlement Sheets. I'm very excited to bring these to folks in the next version as they were created by our new contributor, Ashram Kain, known for his work with Singularity Forge and Prometheum Books! The next version can be expected to be the full Free Version PDF release, with Premium PDF and Print versions to follow .

For now, Wanderers, be sure to give the latest version a download and start building out your settlement for you never know what The Labyrinth has in store for you.

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When you're having trouble sleeping, and a cozy mech cockpit is just what you need

Audio mix by @sirflas

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Something's Knocking - There Is No Outside v.02 Release

Greetings, Dan here!

It's been a few weeks since There Is No Outside released as part of the Minimalist Game Jam. Since then, I've been hard at work expanding what's currently there. While the game was mostly complete there were some details I had to omit for the sake of meeting the game jam deadline. For this current version, I have been able to expand the Adversaries section to include stat-blocks for each of the potentially hostile encounters, add missing rules (generating personal skill scores, ranges explanation), several table expansions, and generally polish the document. There are more changes to come, including another round of editing following further playtesting, a proper Character Sheet, and Settlement Sheet.  Once we hit that stage, There Is No Outside will be considered the Free Version of the full release, and will launch here on itch.io as well as other online marketplaces. From there, we'll be moving on to development of the Premium versions including art, formal layout, and some easter eggs.

While there is currently no estimated release date for the There Is No Outside premium versions, the Free Version launch can be expected by late march. Until then enjoy your trips into The Labyrinth and try not to get lost.

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State of Ark 22: BTE Post-Launch News

Greetings, Dan here! So it's been just over a month since the Beneath Twisted Earth Print Edition launched on DriveThruRPG, and we've been busy in the background. I just wanted to take a moment to check in, and let folks know what to look forward to. First and foremost, development continues on Beneath Twisted Earth: Overdrive. This expansion will feature new options for pilots, their mechs (including combiners), new factions with associated contracts, adversaries, paranormal elements that can be added to campaigns, and most recently an expansion of Oceanic Threats. Content development is in late stages with the next phase being proof reading and art development. We're not quite at the stage yet to share an estimate of completion.  So keep your eyes out.

Next, I've begun working on some new crossover pregens with other mecha ttrpg creators. It's too early to share who just yet, but look forward to it.

Some of you may have noticed, but a second Cloudshore Games rpg was released in alpha as part of the Minimalist Game Jam run by our friends at Binary Star Games. There Is No Outside, is a game of survival and community building in a liminal labyrinth. The alpha version has been going through playtesting, and a full Free Version is in the final stages now. This first release is expected to be available by early spring. Why this game is relevant for followers of Beneath Twisted Earth is not just to show support for Cloudshore Games' new project, but also because There Is No Outside also uses the same Vibe System as BTE. That means the new game is compatible with existing BTE material. Characters from one game could easily be converted into the other with minimal effort, and game-unique mechanics could be carried over as well! Those who paid attention during the previews of BTE Overdrive may also even find a certain familiar organization making an appearance there as well. Check out the alpha version now at There Is No Outside

Lastly, something I've always been a fan of is sporting emblems from my favorite franchises on clothes, stickers, and more. Since JGD was kind enough to create all the fantastic faction logos, and propaganda art for the BTE Premium editions, I started working on setting up a print on demand workshop so folks can show off their favorite factions! Stay tuned for more details on that.

That is everything going on for Cloudshore Games for the moment. Most things are in development, but fairly far along. I would look forward to seeing some things come out this year. Things may be turbulent for many of us right now, but we must forge ahead. No one can change who we are and what we love. So the best thing we can do is keep true to ourselves! For me, that's working on ttrpgs. I hope you'll join me as I continue to share them with you. As has become my saying of late:

May your sorties be many, and may your glory last forever!

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All Systems Nominal: BTE Print on Demand Now Live!

Greetings, Dan here!

I cannot tell you how proud I am to announce that after two years in the making, Beneath Twisted Earth is now available to get in print formant! Available now at DriveThruRPG. The book comes in a lovely 8.5" x 11", standard color softback for $25, and comes bundled with a copy of the premium PDF for free. While all rules inside the premium versions are the same as the free version, they are fully laid out with art, and a couple of easter eggs hidden for purchasers to find. Since you showed this project support in the past, I wanted to reach out to you to let you know if you'd like to support future work from Cloudshore Games including BTE Supplements, and new Vibe System Games, please consider picking yourself up a premium copy. Otherwise, keep on the lookout for new projects from Cloudshore Games to come.

I've said it many times, that I cannot wait to see you at the launch of the print version of BTE, and now we're here. So instead I shall say,

May your sorties be many, and your glory last forever!

-Dan

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Flashes Over the Front: BTE Print Update

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(Also featured in photo Mutants and Masterminds 2e Mecha and Manga supplement, The Mecha Hack, MechWarrior Destiny, Transformers TTRPG, and Mekton. All other featured books are property of their respective owners, are featured only for size comparison, and are in no way affiliated with Beneath Twisted Earth or Cloudshore Games.)

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Can confirm, as a gane designer, any of these would be better than any gift you could purchase me

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That was pretty interesting. But dropping a warship on me is cheating… Take it back!

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Mech should have radiators not because it makes engineering sense but because a mech fuming smoking hot coolant from its vents and its white-hot radiator struggling to keep the internal temperature down after firing off high intensity beam weapon or activating highly advanced systems is fucking hot.

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There Is No Outside - Alpha Release

Greetings, Dan here!

Cloudshore Games released a new TTRPG today, by the name of There Is No Outside. Created for the Minimalist Game Jam being hosted by Binary Star Games it is a game about community building and survival in a liminal labyrinth. Created using The Vibe System it is completely compatible with Cloudshore's other game, Beneath Twisted Earth. Groups will be able to mix and match elements as they see fit. Because of a quick rollout for the game jam, There Is No Outside, is currently in an alpha version. No playtesting has yet taken place, and proofreading has been minimal. If you'd like to help out, pick up a free copy today, and send any feedback to us at cloudshoregames@gmail.com.

I'm very excited to put this game out there, because it is such a different vibe from BTE. While not explicitly a horror game, The Labyrinth is not a place I would ever want to visit. There Is No Outside can be run as a one shot, or in an ongoing campaign. Would make for a wonderful backup campaign for when not all of your players can make it as it contains procedural tools for Game Masters to roll up new regions to explore in minutes. 

In the weeks to come, I will be pursuing playtesting, and expanding what is currently available. Expected updated versions to come. In the meantime, give it a download and enjoy!