Please note the revised schedule for April. The newsletter will be delayed a few days so I can provide you with some news that I can make public at the end of the month.
Here is a schedule of things you can expect to see this month.
4/3 -- Poll for article of the month. ($3+ tiers)
4/8 -- Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven scenario poll. ($5+ tiers)
4/12-- Poll for Safe Haven Chapter 10 scenario (airport). ($1+ tiers)
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2020-04-01 13:31:52 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, May 18, 2012
Somehow I survived the last day, and I can thank a canteen and Tonya for my miserable life. Shortly after I was kicked out of the Silverthornes camp and robbed of all my gear, I wandered into the forest to find shelter. With nothing but the clothes on my back and a canteen half filled with water, I trekked for maybe a half an hour before I found an abandoned campsite. An old car, maybe a Saturn, stood against a tree with the driver’s door open and...
2020-03-29 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBelow is the post for the Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 beta test:
Below is the link to the Zombie Exodus: Stronghold test version.
Below is the link to the Deadbury Academy test version.
March 25 Test Version (Click here)
This release is now over 215,000 words! Please check the log notes after loading the page above. I also have another 30,000 words almost ready for April's release that isn't ready.
Update: If you just want to play the new content, I added an option to skip directly to the meeting with the River...
2020-03-25 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostHello again, everyone! Though I have some good news to share in this newsletter, I start with a somber note about something you’re all becoming acutely aware of — the coronavirus and its impact on our lives. As of the time of this writing, I am self-isolated in my home in New Jersey in the USA with my wife and my dog. I’ve already been on lockdown for seven days, and I’m doing well. I have no signs of infection and have been in generally good spirits. My normal workday can be done ful...
2020-03-20 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostSince I am home for the next few weeks at least due to the pandemic. I'm going to start using my WebCam to interact with my readers. For my patron-only newsletter, which delivery method would you prefer for the next one?
2020-03-18 16:25:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs I plan out one of the neighboring groups of survivors around the Junkyard, I want to create a character for the River Dogs. I have most of the group already laid out but have room for one or two more. Let's decide on one together.
2020-03-15 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostIn our last poll, you selected a National Guard medical tent for an area to search at the airport. I forgot to add an option for the airport lounge, so that will be included as well.
In this poll, we will select an obstacle for searching the National Guard medical tent. Though it was described as looking deserted, of course, there has to be some challenge to exploring it.
2020-03-12 15:20:25 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes a group needs downtime, and as I plan out chapter 9, I would like to add a scene in which the group comes together to celebrate or to join together in an activity. In this poll, you will choose that activity.
2020-03-08 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a poll for you to choose the topic for March's original short story or article.
If you have story ideas for March, please list it in the comments.
2020-03-02 21:35:23 +0000 UTC View PostA note on alpha tests this month: I will be posting both the quarterly and monthly versions later this month. I will be spending most of my time editing and testing instead of adding new content. Of course, while editing I will add new paths and new options, so you will get to read more of the story.
There will be new content. A lot of the content wasn't showing so you're going to see new things. Plus I'm adding a lot of new choices to interrogating Benton and new romantic scenes. It wi...
2020-03-01 14:09:20 +0000 UTC View PostMonday, May 14, 2020
Arthur was the last of my friends to die, but his wife, Susie, remains. Seven of us left Westcliffe yesterday but only two survived. I don’t know how I made it, considering everyone thought I’d be the first to go. For the first time in my life, Lady Luck held me in her arms and helped me through a mess not of my own creation. Maybe it’s because I was in a good position to survive the first wave of the outbreak. Working at KLZR radio gave me ac...
2020-02-28 19:05:42 +0000 UTC View PostHello again, everyone! As of the time of this newsletter, I am currently wrapping up chapter 8 of Part 3 and will be moving on to chapter 9. I will describe more of the game’s development and my timeline for release in the section below. I’ll also discuss other games that I’m working on.
First a bit of personal news. I have started gene therapy treatments for my condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy. These are all being done on an outpatient basis and consist of a drug delivered dire...
2020-02-20 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostI'm currently writing a scene in which the group meets more of the River Dogs, another group of survivors in the area. This poll will help select one of their members.
In our last poll, you selected that a fire from the explosion spreads to other planes, threatening more explosions and setting the terminal on fire.
In this poll, we will decide on an area or object for the group to search while the fire burns at the terminal and until infected arrive.
Convenience store - lots of goods inside but several infected roam inside too.
National Guard medical tent - set up on the outskirts of the airport. Looks des...
2020-02-12 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostI am writing a pivotal scene in which you're introduced to a major group in the area near the Junkyard.
It starts when Brody and Madison come back to the Junkyard and tell you they met 4 armed people out in the forest who claimed they are hunting for animals in the area. You must then decide what to do about the strangers so close to your safe haven.
In this poll you will vote for the top options I will write into the game. Please vote for two or three of your favori...
2020-02-07 17:53:00 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a poll for you to choose the topic for February's original short story or article.
If you have story ideas for March, please list it in the comments.
2020-02-03 21:25:04 +0000 UTC View PostHere is a schedule of things you can expect to see this month.
2/3 -- Poll for article of the month. ($3+ tiers)
2/8 -- Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven scenario poll. ($5+ tiers)
2/12-- Poll for Safe Haven Chapter 10 scenario (airport). ($1+ tiers)
2/15 -- Naming poll for a character. ($5+ tiers)
2/20 -- Newsletter. ($1+ tiers)
2/25 -- Updated Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven...
2020-02-01 19:49:35 +0000 UTC View PostTommy and Lopez sat across from one another in the back of the supply truck as it rolled down I-70 out of Nightfall, Colorado. They had not spoken much in the last three hours, both men tired from fighting off the infected at the home of their mutual friend who now drove the truck to parts unknown.
Lopez nodded his head, eyes fluttering. He wanted to sleep. For the first part of the trip the sounds kept him awake: the jet fighters passing overhead, the gunshots, the screams, the howls o...
2020-01-30 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHappy New Year! I can’t believe it’s the end of January. Time just keeps flying by and I’m happy to say I’m meeting my writing goals every day. Most days I write two thousand words at least even on days when I work. If you noticed the title of this newsletter above, you may be confused right now. How are you lowering your goals? Well, I’m not lowering my writing goals but my Patreon goal to continue Safe Haven to Part 4. When I first set up my Patreon, I set a goal at $1500 to be ab...
2020-01-22 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs part of ongoing polls developing the small airport, I would like you to vote on a new character I will introduce to interact with the MC's group. Please vote for your top choice.
2020-01-17 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn our last poll you selected the first obstacle the group must face when they arrive at the airport. An airplane crash lands just as the group arrives. The explosion brings zombies to the site. It will take a while for the zombies to get there, giving the MC's group time to react and scavenge.
In this poll, you will decide on what happens after the explosion.
2020-01-13 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostRecently on social media, I posted a poll on a new character to be included in Safe Haven Part 3. This was graciously donated by Frazer77 as part of a patron reward.
The winning character is...
Jefferey Finch, fairly emaciated, as he believes the outbreak is the work of the government poisoning the food.
In past months we have come up with a variety of scenarios and I would like to include Jeffrey Finch as a character in one of them. Where would you like to see him?
This is a poll for you to choose the topic for January's original short story or article.
If you have story ideas for February, please list it in the comments.
2020-01-03 18:19:41 +0000 UTC View PostHappy New Year!
Here is a schedule of things you can expect to see this month.
1/3 -- Poll for article of the month. ($3+ tiers)
1/8 -- Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven scenario poll. ($5+ tiers)
1/13-- Poll for Safe Haven Chapter 10 scenario (airport). ($1+ tiers)
1/17 -- Naming poll for a character. ($5+ tiers)
1/22 -- Newsletter. ($1+ tiers)
1/26 -- Updated Zombie Exodus:<...
2020-01-01 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Holidays! I can’t believe it’s the end of December. Even though the holidays are upon us, I’m still working hard and writing daily, though I will be taking off a few days this week to celebrate Christmas with my family. This year is quite different from others for me since I am moving into my new home on December 27th. Not the best planning on our part, but we will be happy to be in our new home for the new year.
I have some big announcements to make, so on with the newslett...
2019-12-21 22:58:20 +0000 UTC View PostAs part of a mission I hope to work on in January, I will introduce a character who is living in the houses of a new residential development. Help me choose the character's name and motivation.
2019-12-17 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostIn our last poll, you selected three survivors to go on the mission with the MC: Rachel, Bailey, and Lopez.
In this poll, we will decide on the first obstacle the group must face when arriving at the airport.
2019-12-13 15:07:20 +0000 UTC View PostIn our last poll, you decided on a small scenario in which the MC meets a pregnant couple. As I write this scenario, let's choose one more aspect of the strangers you meet.
Escaped Thieves -- The pregnant couple have escaped the Silverthornes with supplies and are on the run. You can decide to turn them in or help them.
Infected & Pregnant -- The pregnant woman was recently infected.
Friends of Jaime -- The partner of th...
2019-12-08 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe winning item for my holiday gift to my patrons is original artwork of a scene from one of my games. I already have an amazing artist lined up. This will be a short poll to give the artist time to work.
Here are your options for the scene from my most popular game, Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven.
2019-12-06 00:20:11 +0000 UTC View Post