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Durnin Designs makes stories, games and RPG modules
Proof of Concept in Progress
In order to enhance the profile of Durnin Designs as a creator of stories, board games and role-playing game aids, we will release a complete product in each category this year. Accordingly, a game, a novella and a module are in the editing and prototype stages. Find a little more information about each project below. If you want to be a beta reader or tester, please contact me at durnindesigns@gmail.com.
Yachego is going places
Yachego is a two-player game suitable for all ages. It takes five minutes to learn and 15-30 minutes to play. It is a bit like Yahtzee, a bit like Chess and a bit like Go: Yachego.
The game is close to publication now. It’s so good we entered it in the Cardboard Edison Awards. Come and play it at the Terminal City Tabletop Convention, March 14 to 16 in Vancouver. A little more playtesting and it will be time to publish. Thanks to all the contributors and playtesters who have already given their input.
The Saga of Shrugg Serialized
The Saga of Shrugg is now about three-quarters complete. Two sections are completely done and will be released in sections this month on Royal Road and Wattpad.
Museum Piece is ready for playtesting
The module called Museum Piece is ready to start beta testing. Set in a museum exhibit, it is a playable classic locked room mystery. It is written to be compatible with any role-playing game system, even those that are not fantasy-themed. Click the button for a teaser.
Crowdfunding Coming Soon
The Adventure Calendar is slated for publication in 2025. It’s scope is ambitious and it will require investors just to get it to the crowd funding stage. It will included elements of serial storytelling, board games and role-playing.
How Shrugg became
The father timidly approached the birthing bed. He was uneasy despite having visited many times before.
“Momma! What are we going to name this one?”
“I don’t know. We already used up all the good names.”
Father went out to face the well-wishers. When they asked they boy’s name, he eloquently raised his shoulders to his ears.
Mrs. Slugwort was appalled: “His name is Shrug?”
And so it was.
Yachego
Turn your opponent’s pieces to your colour before they turn yours
Dice Swap
Replace your fancy dice with standard ones before time runs out
Dragon Chase
Dive under the cloud castle and return home before the dragon catches you
Where the trouble started
“You better put the Wand of Many Wishes back or daddy will be furious.”
“It’s going to be my wand someday! I can play with it if I want!”
“You are such a twerp! I wish I didn’t have to look after you. Now give me the wand!”
“No. I won’t and I wish this wand was where no one can find it!”
There was a flash of light and then the wand was gone.
“We are in so much trouble.”
