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<blockquote data-quote="kaltorak1976" data-source="post: 9677604" data-attributes="member: 6861412"><p>[ATTACH=full]407752[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>A couple of years ago, I discovered Cthulhu Dark and fell in love instantly. In my opinion, it’s still one of the best supernatural horror RPGs out there — alongside Delta Green.</p><p>Since then, I’ve often thought about adapting it: broadening the action system, deepening character creation, and reshaping it to fit other genres I love. One day, it grew into something new. A different mood, a different time. And so RURAL GOTHIC was born.</p><p>Rural Gothic is a rules-light supernatural horror RPG set in colonial America—perfect for stories in the spirit of The Witch or Sleepy Hollow. It’s a compact but rich multi-pamphlet game, made with love (and dread) by me, Umberto Pignatelli, and my partner-in-crime <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matteo.ceresa.18?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R" target="_blank">Matteo Ceresa</a>, with gorgeous “Cult of the Lamb”-style art by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tessa.basanese?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R" target="_blank">Tessa Basanese</a> and editing by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/francesco.nepitello?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R" target="_blank">Francesco Nepitello</a>!</p><p>It’s also the first release under our new indie label, Smart Bonsai Games, where we’ll publish the games we care about — on our own terms.</p><p><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1b/1/16/1f3b2.png" alt="🎲" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Rural Gothic includes:</p><p>– A full mystery scenario (The Mystery of the Dutch Hangman)</p><p>– Player & GM pamphlets</p><p>– 6 pregens + blank sheet</p><p>– A hidden magical formula (!!)</p><p><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t44/1/16/1f480.png" alt="💀" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Speaking of which:</p><p>There’s a secret spell hidden across the three main pamphlets. Find it, leave us a review (anywhere we can see it), and email us the formula at <a href="mailto:smartbonsaigames@gmail.com">smartbonsaigames@gmail.com</a>. We'll send you an exclusive reviewer freebie!</p><p><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png" alt="🎉" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> Grab it here (with a launch discount this week!):</p><p><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/524160/rural-gothic?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwZEREb3E2bE4zSnhkWG9uRgEenmk_YmuTZUNXEyWuxWcK-klqTSsVPv7vZ4epo7OLSWGSpN5qlnn4MOeXX6c_aem_SVM0qnCOMi1bZpLpPmWvaA" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/524160/rural-gothic</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaltorak1976, post: 9677604, member: 6861412"] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Rural Insta 1.png"]407752[/ATTACH] A couple of years ago, I discovered Cthulhu Dark and fell in love instantly. In my opinion, it’s still one of the best supernatural horror RPGs out there — alongside Delta Green. Since then, I’ve often thought about adapting it: broadening the action system, deepening character creation, and reshaping it to fit other genres I love. One day, it grew into something new. A different mood, a different time. And so RURAL GOTHIC was born. Rural Gothic is a rules-light supernatural horror RPG set in colonial America—perfect for stories in the spirit of The Witch or Sleepy Hollow. It’s a compact but rich multi-pamphlet game, made with love (and dread) by me, Umberto Pignatelli, and my partner-in-crime [URL='https://www.facebook.com/matteo.ceresa.18?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R']Matteo Ceresa[/URL], with gorgeous “Cult of the Lamb”-style art by [URL='https://www.facebook.com/tessa.basanese?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R']Tessa Basanese[/URL] and editing by [URL='https://www.facebook.com/francesco.nepitello?__cft__[0]=AZViDj6PMPTM91cTX8QjSSfZL5bPu3UIOwNPFq9-f2bG8HzrRukX5UIc1KitEds77AD24CbH27FMO7lMsngdF46yJtCxoGnLO65Yq3jTorBEytFmygMcf20-rkrw0zNcUiKm8UuMcuWbAIPAvQGmyIHBIfZdt15sTsmITdQF71mEGQ&[B]tn[/B]=-]K-R']Francesco Nepitello[/URL]! It’s also the first release under our new indie label, Smart Bonsai Games, where we’ll publish the games we care about — on our own terms. [IMG alt="🎲"]https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1b/1/16/1f3b2.png[/IMG] Rural Gothic includes: – A full mystery scenario (The Mystery of the Dutch Hangman) – Player & GM pamphlets – 6 pregens + blank sheet – A hidden magical formula (!!) [IMG alt="💀"]https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t44/1/16/1f480.png[/IMG] Speaking of which: There’s a secret spell hidden across the three main pamphlets. Find it, leave us a review (anywhere we can see it), and email us the formula at [EMAIL]smartbonsaigames@gmail.com[/EMAIL]. We'll send you an exclusive reviewer freebie! [IMG alt="🎉"]https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png[/IMG] Grab it here (with a launch discount this week!): [IMG alt="👉"]https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png[/IMG] [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/524160/rural-gothic?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwZEREb3E2bE4zSnhkWG9uRgEenmk_YmuTZUNXEyWuxWcK-klqTSsVPv7vZ4epo7OLSWGSpN5qlnn4MOeXX6c_aem_SVM0qnCOMi1bZpLpPmWvaA']https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/524160/rural-gothic[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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