The Vanilla Adventure

The Campaign is Almost Done :D
4 months ago – Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 10:38:09 AM

I want to start by thanking all of you for your support and encouragement through this campaign. This project is particularly special to me, as it includes so much of the content that I have used the most over the years and I think best articulates my own approach to tabletop gaming.

We're so close to the end and it looks very likely that we are going to unlock the VTT maps. I am really excited for that, because I think these are the best maps I've ever made--and there are a lot of them! These 26 high resolution digital maps are going to be cool. Even if you don't VTT, it should be fun to be able to print them out for use at the table. 

We also have a special announcement: Ahi and I have decided that we're going to go ahead and make the Appendix B zine (creating a character) and give the digital version away for free to every single backer. This 16-page zine  will include all the rules players need to create their characters and take them through level 3--including ability scores, character classes, equipment, and spells. (So it looks like everyone will get a bunch of files from us: the VTT maps, the digital 12 x 18 map, the Vanilla Adventure character sheet and the digital Appendix B zine!) We're also looking into the possibility of getting it printed and offering it at a huge discount on the BackerKit fulfillment page. I'll keep you posted on that. 

Finally, I wanted to highlight a couple of projects that I am backing:

Frank Reding's Knightcore looks awesome. I love the idea of using real photography in a fantasy RPG book and Frank's stuff is always tight, polished, and high-quality. I never miss a chance to back one of his projects.

I love frog minis (and bullywug and grung and slaad minis...), so The Muck had me from the start. And the booklet looks pretty cool too. I hope this thing does well because I'd love to see more stuff from Cody Williams. 

24 hours left to go! Let's finish this 💪

--Wind

Here's Where We're At
4 months ago – Tue, Feb 03, 2026 at 07:56:49 AM

Thanks to all of you for making The Vanilla Adventure such a success and for believing in this project. Ahimsa and I are really excited to be able to bring it to you. Now for the great news: 

We are way ahead of schedule!

That's right: the Knight Owl gnomes have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks hammering out final details on the book. This is our progress as of today:

• New stretch goal content has been finalized and added to layout
• All art is finished and has been added to the book
• The 12 x 18 fold-up map is finished and the printer has been secured
• Final line-edits are about 20% done

As if that wasn't enough, I drew a whole new map to use for Attack of the Dock Rats! Check it out:

Thanks again for supporting us! If you can, help spread the word on social media—we want this project to reach everyone. We truly believe this is something special, and the more people who jump in, the more fun it becomes. Let’s get it out there!

--Wind

Fold-Up Map Unlocked!
5 months ago – Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:17:46 PM

Thanks to all you great backers, we just unlocked our second stretch goal: the 12"x18" fold-up map! This is one of my favorite stretch goals because I love to make these gorgeous maps :D

The next goal is to make the high-resolution VTT versions of all of the maps in the game. That's a big deal because there are 21 different maps! Even if you don't VTT, these can be cool just to print out and use at the table.

Thanks again for all your support and for spreading the word!

--Wind and Ahi

First look at the book
5 months ago – Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at 02:17:44 PM

I like to do a POD proof of every book we make so I can see what everything looks like before we make any final changes and send files off to the printer. There are still some holes in this where final artwork will go in a few places and it's on laminated paper instead of matte, but I think it looks pretty good. Check it out:

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!
5 months ago – Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 06:51:48 PM

Vanilla Adventure is cruising along--thank you all for your early support! We just unlocked our first stretch goal: a section on using patrons for Old School games and specific patrons for the Vanilla Adventure. It's going to add 4 pages to the book (bringing it to 152) and I think you're really going to like it :D 

Next up is my personal favorite: adding the 12 x 18 printed map of Boson. Take a look at my prototype image to see how cool it will be:

Rad, right? Help us spread the word and unlock that map!

Thanks again for your support and for keeping the table clean!