Hatchlings Changes
23 days ago
– Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 04:40:03 PM
Dear backers,
I know it's been an age between communications, so I wanted to provide a progress update and try to be open about things. We're still working on the game, and Bree has completed layout up to our final asteroids. This means two still need editing and then Alex has to finish the Rival Player section with a gameplay example. Then we can publish and begin fulfilment.
The last handful of months have seen major changes in our situation. Kathryn and I had to increase our day job hours, which meant dedicating far less time to the business and any outstanding projects. Dealing with this change took its toll on me personally and I experienced creative burnout for the first time since fulfilling Overisles in 2024, culminating in the cancelation of this year's conventions including Tabletop Scotland and Dragonmeet.
Stepping back over the summer, I spent those weeks searching for a way to return to Hatchlings full time, and just this month, I secured what could solve many of our issues going forward. We've found a shop space in the heart of the Bristol and will be opening on October 1st. Not only is this an opportunity to sell our RPGs and merch, but it provides me with the time and space to complete any outstanding projects.
When Bree's back from her convention next week, I'll post the latest pages with her layout. I'm genuinely sorry about the continued delays.
Sincerely,
Rich
Team Hatchlings
Layout begins
6 months ago
– Mon, Apr 06, 2026 at 10:17:45 AM
Hi,
There's no denying that this project has been a significant struggle, particularly with personal problems affecting development. But we can see the finish line at last and layout has officially started (see below).
The team has decided to delay upcoming crowdfunds until all outstanding projects are fulfilled. We want to break this pattern of delayed development and head into the future with a fresh slate. Kathryn and I have returned to part-time work and the new Patreon is going really well, which means we can afford to finish future projects before heading to Kickstarter.
We want to thank you all again for your patience and support!
Team Hatchlings
2026 Update
9 months ago
– Tue, Jan 06, 2026 at 12:10:38 PM
Dear backers,
With the new year, and with the kids back to school, we're completely focused on finishing Argo-0. This week, we're continuing with the asteroids, while Alex makes headway designing the Rival Player rules to be accessible for new and younger players.
The art for the game is complete and Bree is ready to begin on the layout.
After the struggles of 2025, Hatchlings are delaying any future crowdfunds till the late summer to ensure all outstanding projects are published and out to backers.
Best wishes for now,
Team Hatchlings
Project Status
11 months ago
– Wed, Nov 05, 2025 at 06:06:54 AM
First of all, I want to thank you all for your patience. I know this project has been stuttering for months while Kathryn and I have been dealing with family illness, but we are making steady progress.
Kat the Lore Mistress recently finished the Benefactor content and is now working on our factions. Alex Rybitski is tackling the Rival Player section, and writing the Asteroids alongside me (they are both dizzyingly talented collaborators).
We're really pushing to get a draft done by the end of the month, and then we can pass the content over to our new layout artist Briallen Jones of Fumble Folks.
Thankfully 90% of the art has already been produced by Alex Connolly, so the book design process should be fairly smooth.
I'll post another progress update at the end of the month.
Best wishes,
Rich - Team Hatchlings
New Art
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 01:03:59 PM
Dear backers,
Ramona has now finished all our Benefactor logos, which are looking great! (see below). Kat is currently finishing up the final Benefactor content while I work on the Asteroids and Alex focuses on the Rival Player chapter with a guide to running sessions. I'll send another update before the end of the month covering the asteroids and the factions that will challenge the crew of the Argo!
Much thanks,
Team Argo-0
