Here\u2019s an update on recent and upcoming projects in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga!<\/p>\n
Sanctum of the Archmage: The Sight and The Quest, EE Version<\/span><\/em><\/a> was published on June 6th! This v5.0 release includes a number of new features, including major custom content updates and re-writes to the XP and crafting systems. The beginning in the forests of southern Carlissa has also been re-built using the excellent Wild Woods tileset<\/a>, which is something I\u2019ve wanted to do for a long time. This release will only work in Beamdog\u2019s Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition<\/span><\/a>, although I\u2019m planning an update that should work in NWN 1.69 as well.<\/p>\n A Steam<\/span><\/a> release of the\u00a0EE Version<\/span> is also planned for later this year.\u00a0When<\/span> that happens will depend on how long it takes me to work out how to re-package the modules for it, and\/or to get permission to re-post the required custom content projects on Steam. Some folks at the Neverwinter Vault are developing a one-click install solution that would draw directly from its archives, and if I can make that work from Steam that would be the best and easiest solution. I\u2019ll post updates as I learn more.\u00a0I’ve had information that players are increasingly checking only the Steam workshop for new EE modules, though, so it’s looking increasingly important for me to get Sanctum on it as well.<\/p>\n After that, I\u2019m planning to resume development of Sanctum of the Archmage 3: The Miracle Worker<\/span><\/a><\/em>. How much time I\u2019ll be able to devote to it, though, will depend on the level of interest in the re-release of Sanctum 1 & 2. If they do well and there\u2019s a growth in the player base for NWN:EE, then I\u2019ll definitely try to put more of my (sadly limited) time into that effort. If not, then I may need to switch more of my focus back to resuming work on my novel writing projects. And speaking of that …<\/p>\n This is a painful lesson that I learned from last year\u2019s launch of my first novel, Dawn of Chaos<\/span><\/a><\/em>. Without the right promotional work, you can write and publish a book, but next to no one will notice (let alone buy) it. It\u2019s also easy to fall into the many pitfalls of modern indie publishing, such as the curse of the polluted also-boughts<\/span><\/a> (which, of course, I did).<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been devoting a lot of my spare time in recent months to correcting those oversights by reading and listening to dozens of books, articles, and podcasts on indie book marketing and publishing. A review of my first novel has also helped me recognize some opportunities I have to improve them. So I\u2019ve decided to make a thorough edit of Dawn of Chaos<\/span> my next writing project before getting back to finishing my next novel, Wrath of the Peregrine King<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n Sadly, thanks to the changes made by Facebook to its algorithms this year, the ability of Facebook pages like mine<\/a> to reach fans has been steadily (and notably) diminishing. Since a shift to Facebook Groups rather than pages seems to be the becoming the advised way to stay in touch with fans, I\u2019ve gone ahead and created a Sanctum of the Archmage – Facebook Group<\/a>. If you’re on Facebook, please feel free to visit and join!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n That\u2019s all for now. Thanks again for your interest and attention, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements!Sincerely,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here\u2019s an update on recent and upcoming projects in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga! RP Game Modules for Neverwinter Nights Sanctum of the Archmage: The Sight and The Quest, EE Version was published on June 6th! This v5.0 release includes a number of new features, including major custom content updates and re-writes to the … Continue reading Summer Sanctum Projects<\/span> The Sanctum of the Archmage Novel Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n
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