Hey, gang
I'm currently working on the combat system for the DarkRPG project, and in particular, how game difficulty settings will affect that. So, I could use your opinions.
When it comes to game difficulty, do you prefer having a single game difficulty adjuster which governs the overall challenge of the game (e.g. the classic 'easy', 'normal', or 'hard' difficulties), or do you pref...
2025-10-23 16:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 stars for Brianna's Bloody Hammer.
"An oft violent, fast-paced revenge tale that won’t be for everyone, but if you can stomach the graphic content, you’ll find a surprisingly heartfelt story with memorable characters and a satisfying ending."
2025-10-19 19:01:34 +0000 UTC View PostRead full changelog here: Whip It Good - Changelog: 1.5.0 - Sanctuary in Time
Sanctuary in Time is a text-based, adult game with sci-fi & RPG elements! Your father's just been murdered. He was the God of Time. Now, it's your turn! Save damsels from dark corners of history; train them as warriors, courtesans, or workers. Build your forces. Expand & upgrade your ci...
2025-10-16 16:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
I've got an exciting update to share for version 1.5.0 of Sanctuary in Time. We've got an all-new feature in the form of dynamic, interactive punishment sessions with followers. Now, you can take a very personal & up close role in making sure those naughty followers stay in line. Check out the details in the full changelog below.
These updates are coming to patrons first, then after the early access period, they’ll be released for others as well.<...
2025-10-16 16:30:39 +0000 UTC View Post
The Free Edition of 1.4.9 Sanctuary in Time is now available to download on Patreon!
Rule by Fear! (or Not) - Changelog: 1.4.9 - Sanctuary in Time
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2025-10-01 16:52:38 +0000 UTC
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Read full changelog here: Rule by Fear! (or Not) - Changelog: 1.4.9 - Sanctuary in Time
Sanctuary in Time is a text-based, adult game with sci-fi & RPG elements! Your father's just been murdered. He was the God of Time. Now, it's your turn! Save damsels from dark corners of history; train them as warriors, courtesans, or workers. Build your forces. Expand & upgrad...
2025-10-01 16:15:53 +0000 UTC View PostRead the full changelog here: Rule by Fear! (or Not) - Changelog: 1.4.9 - Sanctuary in Time
Sanctuary in Time is a text-based, adult game with sci-fi & RPG elements! Your father's just been murdered. He was the God of Time. Now, it's your turn! Save damsels from dark corners of history; train them as warriors, courtesans, or workers. Build your forces. Expand & upgrade your citade...
2025-09-19 23:58:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
I've got some exciting new features and content to share. Version 1.4.9 of Sanctuary in Time introduces all-new, darker options for managing your settlement. Will you be a ruthless tyrant or a benevolent lord? It's entirely up to you!
These updates are coming to patrons first, then after the early access period, they’ll be released for others as well.
Max (Novus Operandi)
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New Feature: Rule by Fear! (or Not)<...
2025-09-19 23:51:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the Advance Review Copy (ARC) of Brianna's Bloody Hammer in PDF & EPUB formats. This is the full book in digital format, and is exclusively being distributed to members of the press, reviewers, and select patrons. (Please do not share these files with others.)
If you enjoy this book, please consider leaving an honest review for it on Amazon or 2025-09-19 15:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post
1.4.8 of Sanctuary in Time is now FREE TO DOWNLOAD exclusively on Patreon!
When a Flower Blooms - Changelog 1.4.8 - Sanctuary in Time
File Download: 1.4.8 - Complete Edition - Sanctuary in Time
If you enjoy this game, and want to get cool, exclusive benefits, while helping support dev...
File download for 1.4.8 - Complete Edition - Sanctuary in Time
Read full changelog here: When a Flower Blooms - Changelog 1.4.8 - Sanctuary in Time
Sanctuary in Time is a text-based, adult game with sci-fi & RPG elements! Your father's just been murdered. He was the God of Time. Now, it's your turn! Save damsels from dark corners of history; train them as warriors, courtesans, o...
2025-08-23 18:08:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
You might find this quite surprising, because I've been focused on other projects of late, but I have a brand-new update to share for Sanctuary in Time. It's not a huge amount of new content, so don't get your hopes too high, but I think you'll enjoy it nonetheless.
We've got a brand-new, highly-requested feature in the form of virginity states for followers, new quality of life updates, and a few misc. tweaks as well. So, without further ...
2025-08-23 18:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings, one and all!
I've got some exciting news to share with you. I've just finished work on a new update for Sanctuary in Time, and I plan to release it very soon. There are also some changes in store for how I release this version of the game, and this includes updates to patron benefits.
New Release Format
Previously, Sanctuary in Time was released in a dual format; the Free Edition (with limited content) and the Complete Edition (with all the bells ...
2025-08-20 14:50:28 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been considering incorporating darker game mechanics into my projects, and I'd like to gauge player interest. These would not be standalone elements existing in a void, rather they would be counterbalances to kinder & gentler choices, so as to expand upon the options available and allow more diversity in play.
These might include enslavement of characters, enforcing obedience through f...
2025-08-14 21:54:21 +0000 UTC View Post
In response to feedback, I've updated the *pricing and store page for Brianna's Bloody Hammer. So, now is the best time to check it out.
Grab a copy for yourself, your friend, and heck, even your dog. (He'll love it!) And if you enjoy the book, please consider leaving an honest review. It really helps me out. Thank you!
What factors influence your purchasing decisions? Let your voice be heard!
Hey, folks!
My latest book, Brianna's Bloody Hammer, released on May 1st. It's an action-packed, sword & sorcery adventure. If you have not yet purchased a copy, what factors are an influence in that decision? (Please select all that apply.)
Your responses to thi...
2025-08-06 16:30:28 +0000 UTC View Post
My latest book is an exciting adventure novel with a nubile barbarian pitted against Nordic zombies in a dark fantasy world. It's called Brianna's Bloody Hammer. I hope you'll all check it out, and if you enjoy it, please leave an honest review.
Edgy ⚔️, sexy 🔥, and ultra-violent 🩸. A daring tale of rescue & revenge in a dark fantasy world.
Now in paperback 📖, e-book ⚡️ & audio 🔊!
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." - T.H. Palmer
That time-worn sentiment has never been more true as I proudly present to you the fourth -- yes, the FOURTH -- cover design for Brianna's Bloody Hammer. This time, I had a professional designer produce the entire layout from top to bottom; the cover art, titles, full gatefold spread, plus social media kit w...
2025-08-02 17:49:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone!
I know it's been radio silence on the DarkRPG project for a while, and I want to apologize for that. I'll try to fill you in some of the details below & let you know where I'm at.
The Original Plan
My original intent was to take one or two months off from game development, so that I could quickly write & publish a fun, sexy, and violent fantasy novel; one which I deemed to be a guaranteed seller. The intent behind this was two-fold: fi...
2025-07-16 19:31:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
In response to feedback, I've been working on an updated version of the book cover art (painted by yours truly) in an effort to improve it in several key ways. What do you guys think? Let me know in the poll below.
Thanks!
Max
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(07-12-2025) New Updates
Redrew right arm of hero so it better matches the...
2025-06-28 00:46:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
I couldn't quite get happy with the previous cover designs of Brianna's Bloody Hammer, so... you guessed it, I'm updating it again. Only this time, with artwork that I've digitally painted myself!
It may not be as slick as what some artists can produce, but I'm still darn proud of how it turned out. And hey, there's an actual zombie on the cover now. Bonus points!<...
2025-06-17 23:41:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
My latest book is an exciting sword & sorcery adventure, and I hope you'll all check it out. It's called Brianna's Bloody Hammer. (Now with all new, updated cover art painted by me.)
This is a daring tale of rescue against impossible odds, with a blacksmith's daughter doing battle against Nordic zombies in a dark fantasy world. It's e...
2025-06-04 22:50:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
I wanted to give you a quick heads-up as to where I'm at on current projects.
The New Book
I still haven't heard back from the publisher I queried regarding the new novel, and my recent follow-up email has so far gone unanswered. So, I'm tentatively moving forward with self-publication plans. (Because, hey, I can't wait around forever.) But thus far, this only includes behind-the-scenes prep work, and I'm still very much...
2025-03-25 17:00:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
I invested a significant amount of time and effort into developing a system of paperdoll character portraits for DarkRPG; a system which displays the gradual undressing of a character in the sex dialogue. And this system turned out really cool! However, there's a problem.
Once I finished implementing this system, I realized it's so darn time-consuming to create a p...
2025-03-04 18:27:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, everyone!
I wanted to let you know I've resumed work on the DarkRPG project. After finishing outline work on sequels for the new novel and then taking some time off for a much-needed vacation (my first in several years), I've found myself rested, rejuvenated, and re-inspired to bring this project to life.
So, let's light the fires, kick the tires, and see what shakes loose. Onward and upward!
Max
2025-03-04 17:50:46 +0000 UTC View Post
I've finished work for the time being on the new novel! Edits and formatting of the manuscript are complete, all materials needed for querying a publisher are finalized, and the query letter with those materials has been sent out. So, now it's just a waiting game to see if the publisher is interested (a process which can take several months). Which begs the question: What comes next?
Greetings, one and all!
I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy New Year 2025!
Can you believe it? We're at 2025 already? Wow! Sounds more like the date of some far-off future in a sci-fi movie, right? Of course, most of the movies I watched in the 80's and 90's already had their "far-off future dates" come and go. The "future" with flying cars from Back to the Future II was way back in 2015. But hey, in any event, I hope this par...
2025-01-01 13:36:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
It's that time of year when we gather with kith and kin (kith means friends, by the way) to bolster our body heat against the blustering winds of that terrible encroaching winter. (Only for me, in the desert of Arizona, it's not so terrible. Just kinda chilly.)
So, I wanted to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy Yule, if you happen to celebrate.
In book news, progress on the new novel is going really w...
2024-12-24 23:26:19 +0000 UTC View Post
The Complete Edition of Sanctuary in Time is now discounted by 15% on Itchio & the Patreon store page from now until Dec 31st, 2024. So, it's the perfect time to grab a copy!
Patreon Store (use discount code 842A0...
2024-12-16 14:24:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, one and all!
For those who celebrate Thanksgiving (of which I am one), it's a time of year we spend with those we love, while eating good food and being thankful for the boons we have.
Even though I've had financial struggles of late, I still feel very blessed in life, and I choose to focus on the positive rather than the negative. I have fam...
2024-11-28 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post