Beast Dream Crystal Ashcan

Beast Dream Crystal is a new, simplified take on my monster training game Beast Dream. Both versions of the game are based on the mechanics introduced in John Harper’s game Blades in the Dark, but this version simplifies a lot of elements and adds new elements that fit the theming. Being familiar with Blades in the Dark or other games based on its system (collectively called Forged in the Dark games) is not required to understand this game, but it would make learning the game faster. This game takes inspiration from monster-collecting and monster-training games, but especially from the early generations of Pokémon.

This game is still in development, though it is close to completion. I've decided to release the game as an ashcan, with a finished version releasing when I can afford to hire artists and and editor. I plan to release an updated version of the ashcan in the near future with the rest of the content intended for The Beginner's Field Guide and an example for the Modifying the Game section of the core rules. Other than that this game just requires polishing, and when the game releases in full anyone that purchased the ashcan will get access to the completed game for free!

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