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The Hard Light Dynamic | A CY_BORG Zine

Created by Joshua Harper

A descent into the acid-horror playground of a doomed AI as it slowly breaks reality down around itself.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

1886'd Beta Sign Up
about 1 year ago – Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 12:24:14 PM

Hey everyone, Google Docs does some funky things with web addresses, and it broke the link when we published the form. 

Here is the corrected link if you are interested in getting a play test copy of the 1886’d Essential QuickStart

1886'd: New Project Coming Soon from Spooky Bell Games
about 1 year ago – Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 12:01:51 PM

Hi Everyone! 

Long time no talk. I believe everyone who backed Hard Light Dynamic should have their copies of the adventure, and I hope you are all having as much fun with it as my friends and I have! Thank you everyone who backed this project. I am truly grateful for everyone who put their trust in myself, C. J. Koger, and everyone else who was a part of this project. I cannot describe the feeling I get holding a physical copy of something I wrote and created alongside this incredible team, and I will be forever thankful for everyone who put their faith in us.

I'm writing this update to let you know that I'm working on a new full TTRPG rule set. The theme and aesthetic are semi-historic western, and the game uses a deck of cards instead of dice for resolution. It's super simple and easy to learn, but it offers a lot of depth. We are planning on launching the Kickstarter later this year (targeting some time in May), and want to start getting the game into the hands of folks who are interested in an early copy of the QuickStart Essentials to read and run for their gaming group. In exchange, we'll give you a free digital PDF copy of the full game once it is released.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Google form linked here, and we will reach out to you.

Once again, thank you for your support on Hard Light Dynamic, and I hope to see you in 1886'd!

-Joshua and Chris

Shipping and Fulfillment
almost 2 years ago – Sun, May 05, 2024 at 02:46:49 PM

Hi Backers,

Our funds posted from Backerkit and our last add on item came in. That means that this weekend we got to pack everything up and label it for shipping. On Monday we will head to the post and drop everything off. You should have received an email with your tracking number on May 4th for US orders or May 5th for international orders. We are beyond excited to finally get this project into your hands. 

As always, if you have any issues at all, please email Chris at [email protected] and we will work to take care of it. 

Thanks for your support,

Chris and Josh

Spooky Bell Games

Last Call for Surveys
about 2 years ago – Mon, Apr 01, 2024 at 09:39:12 AM

Hi Everyone,

Last call for Backerkit surveys. Today is the final day, and I will lock orders tomorrow. Even if you only pledged for a digital copy or no reward, please go to Backerkit and fill out your survey. There are 36 people we are still waiting to hear from.

If you have any issues please email me at [email protected] and let me know. You can also go to https://thehardlightdynamic.backerkit.com/ to recover a lost or missing survey. 

Josh and I are ready to start packing orders up and getting them out as soon as everything clears through Backerkit.

Thanks,

Chris 

Shipping and Backerkit Surveys
about 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 08:11:39 AM

Everything Has Arrived

All the physical product and shipping supplies are in and everything looks great! We can't wait to get copies into everyone's hands who ordered them, and we are stoked to be heading into fulfillment.

10 Days Left Until We Lock Orders

  • Thank you to the 80% of you have filled out your Backerkit surveys. If you are one of the 54 who haven't, no worries, but get it done quickly. Time is ticking.
  • If you haven't seen an e-mail, check your junk mail. You can e-mail Chris at [email protected] to work out issues with the Backerkit or your pledge.
  • You can also go to https://thehardlightdynamic.backerkit.com to access your survey if you can't find it, or need to review it. 

Shipping Timeline

Orders lock in on April 1st, and cards will be charged within a few days after that. Once those funds come in from Backerkit, we will start shipping everything out to all backers, and it should only take a couple days after funds come in to complete that process.

Heading Toward the Finish Line,

Chris and Josh

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