A Torch in the Dark

Devlog

• Fire in the Spires Succesfully Funded
  October 03, 2024 by NotWriting

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  Hey Rebels, My follow-up to A Torch in the Dark, Fire in the Spires, funded on Kickstarter in about an hour, and as of this post we're only about 6 people away from 200 backers. You should check it ou... Continue reading

  
• A Torch in the Dark Sequel Coming Soon!
  September 24, 2024 by NotWriting

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  Greetings once again delvers! Just wanted you all to know that I'm making a sequel to A Torch in the Dark. It's called Fire in the Spires and is coming to Kickstarter in one week! The game functions a... Continue reading

  
• Italian Translation and Fan Hack!
  December 19, 2023 by NotWriting

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  Hello delvers! Just wanted to say that there is now an Italian translation of A Torch in the Dark, made by GDR Unplugged. You can see it for yourself and grab a copy here. They really nailed the vibe... Continue reading
• Fantasy is Best Bundle and The QueerXP
  April 17, 2023 by NotWriting

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  Hello Delvers, Just wanted to let you all know that the fine folks at The QueerXP podcast took A Torch in the Dark for a spin and really enjoyed it! You can listen to their podcast at the link below... Continue reading

  
• Version 1.1 Now Also Available
  March 11, 2023 by NotWriting

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  Hey again Delvers, Someone was asking if they could get the older version of the game when buying A Torch in the Dark and I couldn't think of a good reason not to, so I've uploaded the pre-Kickstarter... Continue reading
• New Video and Upcoming Project
  March 10, 2023 by NotWriting

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  Hello Delvers, Hope the dungeons are serving you well. Just wanted to point you all to this great review of the new Kickstarted version of A Torch in the Dark by Ithaquas Bane, as well as their delve... Continue reading
• A Torch in the Dark Version 2.2 Released
  December 07, 2022 by NotWriting

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  Hello Dearest Delvers, Well it's here, the version of A Torch in the Dark that over a thousand people helped Kickstart. This new version has all you love from the old version, same inventory, same ski... Continue reading

  
• Last Day on Kickstarter
  August 15, 2022 by NotWriting

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  Dearest Delvers! Well the time as come. In a little over 7 hours from now the window to pledge to the Kickstarter for A Torch in the Dark will close. Thank you all so much for your support. It's wild... Continue reading

  
• Final Days on Kickstarter!
  August 12, 2022 by NotWriting

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  Hello again Delvers! The time is nigh! The bells toll in the clocktower! The people are massing in the streets! A Torch in the Dark has entered it's FINAL DAYS on Kickstarter! Now is the time to back... Continue reading
• A Torch in the Dark now Live on Kickstarter!
  August 01, 2022 by NotWriting

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  Greetings Delvers! A Torch in the Dark is now live on Kickstarter! This new version 2.0 will have a brand new layout, revised, rules, fancy medieval art, and will be published as a 48-page zine with w... Continue reading

  
• A Torch in the Dark Coming to Kickstarter!
  July 18, 2022 by NotWriting

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  Greetings once again Delvers, A Torch in the Dark is getting a print run through Kickstarter! That's right, now you can hold this dusty tome in your hands, with brand new art, new layout, and better r... Continue reading

  
• Black Friday Bundle
  November 27, 2021 by NotWriting

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  Greetings Delvers! Just wanted to let folks know that A Torch in the Dark is part of a Black Friday Bundle. You can pick up the game and 19 other awesome independently made TTRPGs for just $15. Since... Continue reading

  
• Video of Play
  November 08, 2021 by NotWriting

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  Hello Delvers, If you've ever been curious about A Torch in the Dark? How it plays? What that tome looks like up close? Check out this video by Mel Li reviewing the game and delving into the first dun... Continue reading
• 35 Damn Years Sale
  October 15, 2021 by NotWriting

  Hey Delvers! If you're curious about A Torch in the Dark or any of my other games, now is a FANTASTIC time to buy! You can get all my games for 35% off until the end of October! Or buy them all for ju... Continue reading

  
• Found in the Dark Creator Day Bundle
  July 23, 2021 by NotWriting

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  Hello Delvers! Just wanted to share some excellent news. Today is another Creator Day where itch doesn't take any revenue from sales on their store. To make the most of this, I'm part of a co-op bundl... Continue reading
• A Torch in the Dark v 1.3
  July 15, 2021 by NotWriting

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  Hello Revolutionaries! A Torch in the Dark has had some general updates. Most of the rules are the same. I've stripped out not being able to use the same skills after a failed risk roll. That just fel... Continue reading

  
• A Torch in the Dark v 1.2
  April 30, 2021 by NotWriting

  Hey Delvers! This update is just a bunch of fixes for spelling and grammatical mistakes. Sorry about all those! Happy delving!... Continue reading
• Version 1.1
  September 29, 2020 by NotWriting

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  Hello Delvers, Just a small hotfix for some issues in A Torch in the Dark. I did another pass on the character sheet so it isn't quite so bare bones. Also made some spelling corrections throughout the... Continue reading
• Version 1.0
  September 26, 2020 by NotWriting

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  Welcome Delvers! Welcome to the brand new version of A Torch in the Dark . Version 1.0 significantly changes many aspects of the game including character creation, delving, and downtime. Now instead o... Continue reading

  
• Major Update Incoming
  August 25, 2020 by NotWriting

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  Greetings Delvers! I'm very close to finishing version 1.0 of A Torch in the Dark, which will mean some major changes coming in the next week or so. Some things you have to look forward to: Freeform C... Continue reading
• Community Copies Added
  March 31, 2020 by NotWriting

  Woops! I forgot to add Community Copies of A Torch in the Dark . Now, with every purchase of the game, a free copy is added for those who lack the funds but still want to play. I've updated the total... Continue reading
• Version 0.1 Is Released!
  March 30, 2020 by NotWriting

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  THE DEAD KINGS HAVE ARISEN! Version 0.1 of A Torch in the Dark is live and on sale right now. This is my first attempt at creating a single-player dungeon crawling RPG, as well as converting the Forg... Continue reading