2026 Update
3 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
5 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
7 months 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
Project status
7 months ago
– Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 04:14:00 AM
Dear backers,
I wanted to provide a project update and set out how we're approaching the final stretch of development. I don't feel comfortable explaining the personal circumstances behind the delays to Argo-0, so instead I'll tell you how we're working to overcome them.
First of all, from September 1st, we're expanding the Hatchlings team. Kat 'the Lore Mistress', who is co-designing Argo-0, will be our new creative lead, contributing to the direction and design of current and future projects. We're also adding Alex Rybitski to the Argo team, whose experience with the Paragon system will elevate the Rival Player (GM) chapters of the book. Both new team members will ensure the project is finished to the highest standard.
The art is also progressing nicely, with the remaining Benefactor logos being completed by RamonaandAlex Connollyworking on the final designs for the rival factions (see below).
I hope you'll accept my apology for missing the projected completion date. I'll update you on our progress each week, including any new written sections and art.
Best wishes for now,
Rich
Progress & Support
9 months ago
– Wed, Jul 09, 2025 at 03:15:12 AM
Dear backers,
Apologies for the lack of updates. Like the majority of small TTRPG publishers, we've had a turbulent 2025 thus far, but we're finally making inroads on projects, and I'm finally returning to full time game design.
What is the current status of the project? The Crew Player rules are complete and the Rival Player section is nearly there. We have hired Alex Rybitski (who worked on our other RPG Cryptid Creeks) to co-design and write the remaining Asteroids with us. Alex is also the game's editor, so having him involved now is really helpful.
Kat is working on the remaining Benefactors, while Ramona finishes the art for their company logos. Once we have the completed text, Alex Connolly will be illustrating a couple of additional character pieces, and then we'll be ready for layout. Unfortunately Ennio had to leave the project due to scheduling, but we have secured the services of Luna P.
Best wishes,
Rich
Hatchlings Games
