Nightfell returns to Kickstarter. Beware the Moon in this PF2 Compatible Grimdark fantasy setting.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
UPDATE #10: UPDATES ABOUT THE CORE MANUAL
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Jan 03, 2025 at 09:51:13 AM
Dear Children of the Darkness,
We wish to kick off 2025 with an update on the progress of Nightfell's conversion to the PF2e game system. The Core Manual—which has been the most challenging aspect of the adaptation—is nearly complete. We plan to review it with a fresh perspective before moving on to layout and design.
The greatest challenge has been adapting the content to this brand-new system while staying true to several key elements:
Nightfell is a setting, and it’s crucial to faithfully convey its atmosphere, messages, and lore.
Much of the content, originally designed for 5e, introduced new and unique elements at the time Nightfell was conceived. In PF2, the variety of playable options and customization features is significantly broader (and more intricate) than in 5e.
This required us to carefully deliberate on how to represent the setting without altering its essence while implementing the necessary changes to preserve its soul and atmosphere. At the same time, we strived to ensure that the adapted material would not overlap with existing official PF2 content.
Our goal is for Nightfell to enrich your gameplay experience rather than replace options you already have, offering something fresh and new.
Some of the new PF2 classes lack direct counterparts in the world of Nightfell. We chose not to create non-canonical or contradictory options for the setting, as this is a game world with its own unique ethnicities, specializations, and customs.
Another feature we are working on (which will be included in the Bestiary) is Encounter Terrains. This mechanic made combat in Nightfell particularly challenging, especially when facing the creatures of Iùrmen in their Favored Terrain or specific environments that interacted with their own initiative. These will most likely be reimagined as Hazards.
Below, you'll find an indicative list of Nightfell content that we have adapted and modified to make it suitable for the new system while preserving its essence.
Among Nightfell's eight ethnicities, some have been reimagined as ancestries (with heritages, such as in the case of the Lyvars), while others have become human heritages (e.g., the Gray Folk and the Ejre) since they can be seen as human diversifications.
The standalone class, the Lunar Cultist, remains as such (so you'll find a brand new class) due to its unique nature and now features new class options.
The Master of Tradition will be playable as an Archetype.
After extensive revisions, we decided to integrate our Medium/Spiritist as a new option for the Animist, given their striking similarities as classes.
Class options that served as subclasses in 5e have been reworked accordingly (with two exception).
You’ll have 10 new lore-friendly subclass options for the following classes: Barbarian, Bard, Champion, Cleric (new deity and domain), Druid, Monk, Rogue, Sorcerer, Witch, and Wizard. Including the Animist, this brings the total to 11.
What about the remaining Nightfell class options? The Warden of the Dead and the Dreamstrider have now been converted into Archetypes.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
"We are still reflecting on some remaining content related to vampirism and lycanthropy in Nightfell, also waiting to understand how they will be treated in the official manuals of the new edition of PF2 and possibly how to adapt the Nightfell lore content that concerns them."
We are putting our utmost effort into this project, as always striving to create game and narrative materials that meet your expectations and can accompany you in unforgettable gaming sessions.
UPDATES ON THE LATE PLEDGE
Next week, we will make the first charge on Backerkit for those who have already completed their surveys. However, since there is still time, you will always have the opportunity to update your address, edit your information, or add materials to your pledge if you wish to enhance it. The Late Pledge will remain open, and for those who join later (or for those who have not yet completed their surveys), there will be future reminders and corresponding charge cycles for shipments or potential add-ons.
Please keep an eye out for any charges on the cards you’ve provided (labeled as Nightfell or Grim Moon Studio) next week, as they will come from us. We understand that sometimes banks may block these charges as a precaution. If this happens, we recommend contacting your bank promptly to avoid potential additional resolution fees on Stripe.
Let us know your thoughts and if there are any curiosities you'd like to satisfy. We are confident that this is only the beginning, and truthfully, we’re eager to see how this editorial line of Nightfell for PF2 will be received and how it will evolve. As we’ve mentioned before, we hope to expand it further in the future and nurture the community of this system with new content or additional adaptations. In the meantime, we’ll keep working on the Bestiary!
Thank you for all your support! The Grim Moon Studio Team
UPDATE #9 - THE NEW IÙRMEN'S WORLD MAP REVEALED
3 months ago
– Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 07:35:55 AM
Dear Nocturnal Wanderers,
We're thrilled to share the result of our work with you!
As you know, one of our stretch goals for the Nightfell PF2 crowdfunding was a full-color map of Iùrmen. As the previous (and as many artworks of the settings) it is painted by Angelo Peluso, the author. Well, we're here to say that we officially have the artwork done and the map aims to show the Known Lands of Iùrmen in a completely new and more detailed way!
Angelo has poured his heart and soul into this map, going through several iterations to ensure it was both useful to play and beautiful as collectible. At Grim Moon Studio, we believe in giving every project our all. We've dedicated a lot of time and passion to creating this map, and we hope it will enhance your gaming experience.
Detail/zoom in from gridded version
FEATURES
The printed map will have illustrations on both sides. What will be on the second side? Well, the distribution of territories and regions.
The digital version will be delivered in two versions: without grid and with hexagonal grid.
The map is a big HD file and this means you will be able to zoom in a lot while playing online, to print it even bigger than A3 format and this will ensure an high quality printing for the physical version of this addon.
Regions of the Known Lands
WANT MORE? HERE'S MORE
We are also working on some more. We are designing the Icons Characters' lore and aesthetics and here's a sneak peek for you below:
Gwyven from Ervenrun - Art by Davide Calabrese
We look forward to hearing your feedback on this material!
In the next update, would you like to know more about the work we are doing on the Core Manual? Do you have any questions to ask us about which you would like an update? Let us know in the comments, because your participation is vital to us!
Thanks for your support! Sincerely, Grim Moon Studio Staff
UPDATE #8 - PROGRESS REPORT AND EXCITING NEWS!
5 months ago
– Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 02:38:36 AM
Dear Night Wonderers,
We know it’s been a while since our last update, and we wanted to take a moment to let you know about all the exciting progress we’ve made on the Nightfell PF2 conversion.
We apologize for the long wait, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, pouring our hearts and souls into this project. Converting Nightfell to PF2 has been a massive undertaking (being a very large and stratified setting), and we’ve also been busy planning our future roadmap for the game. Rest assured, we’re committed to making Nightfell the best it can be and expanding its universe in exciting new ways.
Core Manual Progress
The core manual is coming along great! We've been closely following the development of official PF2 materials to ensure maximum compatibility and to avoid duplicating existing content. Our goal is to create a seamless integration between Nightfell and PF2, offering you unique and exciting new options without overshadowing the core system. We'll soon make a new update about specific Core Manual's contents.
Bestiary Expansion
Once the core manual is finalized, we’ll be diving headfirst into converting the entire Nightfell bestiary. This includes all the creatures from the original Nightfell bestiary (which won the Gold Ennie in 2022) as well as the monsters from the Children of the Moon stretch goal.
But that’s not all! We’re also thrilled to announce that we’ll be adding the original Nightfell creatures from the 5e adventure book, bringing the total number of new monsters to an impressive 160!
Thank You!
We want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Your enthusiasm and patience mean the world to us.
We’re hard at work on the new map, and we can’t wait to share it with you soon. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Nightfell Team - Grim Moon Studio
UPDATE #7 - BACKERKIT PLEDGE MANAGER
7 months ago
– Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 09:03:00 AM
Dear Night Adventurers,
We are happy to announce that Backerkit's pledge manager will be live next week!
Be sure to check your email once it will be live to be redirected to Backerkit.
Pledge Manager features:
In Backerkit you'll be able to complete the survey about your pledge level, provide shipping details and even add other products to your order.
We will keep the pledge manager open for a long period until we complete the books development. This will give you time to add items to your pledge and modify your shipping info.
The pledge manager also works as a late pledge/preorder platform for people who missed Kickstarter.
We use Backerkit to keep track of all backer's data and it's crucial that you complete the survey, add your shipping infos and put your payment method to be able to pay for shipping fees.
More Infos about Late Pledge
We'll lock every order only when the books will be finished and ready to go to manufacturing.
The next step will be to charge your cards so you can finally pay for the shipping fees. From time to time, cards will be charged for pre-ordered items and shipping costs (for those who have not yet done so).
You will always have the opportunity to add more material to your reward, if you want, over the next few months. Also, you'll be able to change your shipping infos until we lock orders.
Important Note
Bear in mind that automatic withdrawals may arrive and some banks may block them. Report to your banks that withdrawals from Grim Moon Studio, Angelo Peluso or Backerkit are safe. Otherwise, we'll will run into disputes via Stripe which are time-consuming to resolve, involve additional fees, and could be resolved against us (which would mean we can no longer send you the reward unless you have an increased balance to cover Stripe's expenses).
In the meantime our team is busy converting the contents of the Core Manual! We look forward to updating you on the game content.
Sincerely yours,
Grim Moon Studio Staff
UPDATE #6 - A CAMPAIGN BATHED IN THE LIGHT OF BACKER SUPPORT!
9 months ago
– Thu, May 09, 2024 at 06:22:28 AM
Night Adventurers, the darkness has descended, and thanks to your incredible support, Nightfell PF2 is now real!
We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and enthusiasm you've shown for our vision of bringing this dark and captivating setting to PF 2nd Edition (and for all the useful feedback from the community). Your passion for Nightfell has been truly inspiring, and it reaffirms our joy in dedicating ourselves to this project, motivating us to enrich Nightfell in every possible way and expand the possibilities with which to immerse players in our world.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each and every one of you for believing in Nightfell PF2. Your contributions will make this project a reality and allow us to enrich PF2 world with our setting.
What's Next?
Now that the Kickstarter campaign has concluded, we're excited to move into the next phase of development. Here's a quick glimpse of what you can expect:
Finalizing the Core Conversion: This crucial phase will lay the foundation for an immersive and engaging PF2 adaptation of Nightfell, allowing players to fully explore the dark and captivating world we've created.
Finalizing the Bestiary + Upgrade: We'll working diligently on adding the new lunar-themed creatures to the Bestiary and to redesign every dreadful foe, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated into the PF2 system.
Revamping the Iùrmen Map: Our talented artists will soon turn their skills to creating a new, detailed Iùrmen map, a key element of the Nightfell world.
Preparing for Late Pledges: Stay tuned for the Backerkit pledge manager announcement, where you can enhance your pledge and provide shipping information.
We'll be keeping you updated throughout the development process with regular Kickstarter updates. In the meantime, join us in spreading darkness and sharing your excitement for Nightfell PF2 with fellow adventurers!
We won't stop enriching this setting more and more!
