The Silt Verses Roleplaying Game is here!
Today we're excited to present you a deluxe preview of the game, with the full release to come at the end of the month. We'll dive into the details of this release in a moment, but for now, we want to strongly encourage you to join us on The Gauntlet Discord server. The Gauntlet is a terrific community of gamers and game designers, and we're ready to help you underst...
Happy Friday, everyone!
Things have been very busy over here at The Gauntlet, and there are a lot of exciting things on the horizon. Speaking of which, we'd like to share with you the official cover art for the upcoming crowdfunded edition of The Between! You may notice there are three covers on display here, and that's because you can expect three books in the forthcoming campaign! In addition to the core rulebook, the new edition will include The Between:...
2023-09-29 18:34:33 +0000 UTC View Post
We've been looking forward to sharing this for a while!
This week's release introduces a new mechanic to The Between. This player-facing handout can be introduced after players have resolved The Limehouse Lurker and claimed one or more of its Side Characters as a Reward.
Inspired by the MOSAIC Strict design principle by Michael Prescott, these checklists c...
2023-09-02 18:27:10 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT 8/26/2023: Corrected some misplaced quotes for Capt. Joe Woods, and made the columns a bit more even.
Sasquatch Saturday!
We're very excited to be releasing Squatch Your Step, a Sweeps Week mystery for Brindlewood Bay. It was written by Michael Van Vleet, with layout by Ben Mansky, and art by Cecilia Ferri. The Mavens are headed into the woods of the Empire State to participate in a local custom, and finally answer the question... is Bigfoot real?
On your mark, get set, go!
Death has come to Degoya County, and they drive a gray Mustang Boss 429. Tonight, we're releasing Pale Horse, a new mystery for Public Access. It was written by Kevin Macku, with layout by Ben Manksy, and art by Joshua Clarke.
Kate was Deep Lake’s top street racer back in the ‘80s, able to outpace even the fiercest opponents from Phoenix, Los Angeles, and beyond—she even once bragged that she could outrace Death.... 2023-08-18 23:03:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, patrons!
Apologies for the delay on this release, the past few days were slightly more hectic than anticipated. To make up for it, we'll be releasing two mysteries for Public Access, one today and the next on Friday.
The first is On Strange Wings. It was written by Raymond Rich, with layout by Ben Mansky, and art by Joshua Clarke.
Just about every rural region has its own cryptid, from Loch Ness to Boggy Creek to the Pine ... 2023-08-14 20:07:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone!
This is not a post for the weekly release (that's coming tomorrow), but we wanted to share a really cool thing with you. Craig Shipman of Third Floor Wars recently invited Jason Cordova and Alex Rybitski onto his podcast, Tabletop Talk. It's a really fantastic, 2+ hour conversation.
Craig is a phenomenal interviewer, and he gets Alex and Jason to talk really extensively about the creative process, specifically as it relates to the development o...
2023-08-10 17:17:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! We are excited to share a bloody and Gothic incursion for Trophy Gold by Alexi Sargeant, with layout by Nicolas Folliot.
Arm your treasure-hunters to seek Viscountess Yinthia's Folly, a fortified palace of intricate stonework that crawls through the landscape on mighty limbs. This abominable citadel is home to bloodsucking blasphemies and excessive decadence.
You may notice some slight differences in layout from other Gold incursions, namely with some S...
2023-08-05 16:19:28 +0000 UTC View Post
"Let's rewind and not be kind."
- The Big Man
Happy Friday, everyone!
This week we're introducing our first bundle of new Odyssey Tapes for Public Access! Straight from the Other Side itself, these aren't the kind of tapes you'd find in the bargain bin of Degoya Video Rental & Macintosh Repair...
Like our pr...
2023-07-28 19:21:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, faithful!
We've got a few fun announcements this week, but first! Attached to this post, you will find a very special preview... Our layout designer, Ben Mansky, has been hard at work getting The Silt Verses RPG together for your soon-to-be-enlightened eyes.
In our continued efforts to satiate your ceaseless appetites, we're sharing an early version of the game's introductory chapter! The spreads contain a bit of insight on the game's setting, tone, and t...
2023-07-22 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHowdy, all!
With the release of The Silt Verses RPG nigh upon us, we'd like to whet your appetites with this special video! Jason sat down and talked with the game's designer, Gabriel Robinson, and Jon Ware, co-creator of The Silt Verses podcast.
It's a fascinating insight into the processes behind the game and the show, and an all-around lovely conversation on the nature of folk horror and monstrous divinity. 2023-07-14 23:16:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy 4th, Latchkeys!
Independence Day is right around the corner in Degoya County, so let's get ready to chomp down on crime! This week's release is Dog Told Me To, a mystery for Public Access. It was written by Jack Hargreaves, with artwork by Joshua Clark, and layout by Ben Mansky.
In the late evening hours of July 4th, 1981, police found ten-year-old Benjamin Castle wandering the streets of Deep Lake alone wearing a plastic cartoon dog mask and blood-soaked pajama... 2023-07-04 17:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Che orrore!
There's been a murder, dearies. This week's release is Blood & Black Gloves, a mystery for Brindlewood Bay. It was written by Sarah Bolling, with art by Marcus Jimenez, and layout by Ben Mansky.
The Mavens are attending the book tour of Italian novelist Claudia Oro, the author of The Black Glove Mysteries, starring the macho playboy Enzo Vitale. Critics have long dismissed the series as a "darker and racier" imitation of Robin Masterson'... 2023-06-29 16:04:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, discerning customers!
Care for a serving of a great new taste sensation? We've got just the scoop for you! This week's release is The Dream, a mystery for Public Access. It was written by Jason Cordova, with artwork by Joshua Clark, and layout by Ben Mansky.
In the 1970s, La Fresca Foods was the largest employer in Degoya County. The company produced a number of candies, packaged desserts, and frozen novelties, and while it was never more than a region su... 2023-06-22 19:53:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, everyone. Happy Monday!
We bring you a terrible gift—some might call it an offering—to sate your ceaseless hunger until the next harvest comes... To be more specific, this week's release is a brand-new mystery for Public Access! Attached to this post is The Void Angels. It was written by Gabriel Robinson, with artwork by A.J. Summers, and layout by Ben Mansky.
Everyone in Deep Lake has their own story about a close call in a storm. It’s practically a ... 2023-06-12 21:14:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! Since the release of Public Access, we've seen a tremendous amount of growth in our community. So many new people are discovering the Gauntlet, playing our games, and hanging out in our Discord. So, what's next?
For big releases, The Silt Verses RPG and Arkham Herald are next on the horizon, with Moonlight Vale coming up later this year in the Fall. We've also ...
2023-06-05 18:04:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings, Patrons!
A new hunter has arrived at Hargrave House [insert Smash Bros. meme here]!
We have a terrific new addition for The Between today: The Selkie & The Vengeful. This is a playbook/Threat combo written by Megan Caldwell, with editing by Jason Cordova, and layout and design by Ben Mansky.
The Selkie is a playbook that explores themes of abuse and recovering from trauma. The character is a selkie of myth, stranded on land after a human cruelly da...
2023-01-20 14:55:32 +0000 UTC View Post
We're excited to let you know about the launch of the newest podcast on The Gauntlet network, The Darkened Threshold!
Before we get into details about the new show, we want to invite you to The Gauntlet Discord server, where you can discuss all our shows as well as the games coming out of Gauntlet Publishing. You can find that server here.
The Darkened Threshold is a tabletop roleplaying game discussion...
2023-01-09 21:14:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! We have commissioned a beautiful character keeper for The Between: Ghosts of El Paso. We don't just talk about games and create games in The Gauntlet, we play them. Online character keepers have been a part of Gauntlet play culture for at least 7 years, and we're very happy to bring you this beautiful new character keeper from Ben Bond. Ben has done incredible work with character keepers, and this one is no exception. It features guided character creation, a tab for keeping yo...
2022-11-29 22:24:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Many folks in the United States celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, and in honor of turkey day we have a brand-new bird-themed Brindlewood Bay mystery for you! Attached to this post is Murder Most Fowl. It was written by Amanda Mullins, with artwork by Marcus Jimenez and layout by Ben Mansky.
In Murder Most Fowl, we have the case of a bird trainer found dead at the North American Avicultural Association Aviary Show, his eyes and tongue plucked out of his head. Can the Murder Mavens figur...
2022-11-26 00:11:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The Gauntlet is very excited to announce Arkham Herald, a new tabletop roleplaying game coming in 2023!
Arkham Herald is a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of investigative journalists in the politically charged world of 1970s Arkham, Massachusetts. These reporters chase conspiracies, cover-ups, corruption, and murder in the city, and conduct investigations to drag these uncomfortable truths screaming into the l...
2022-11-21 16:30:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! We have a fantastic new Threat for you this week, The King in Shadows, but before we get to that, we want to encourage you to join The Gauntlet Discord server. The Gauntlet Discord server is the best place to stay in touch with the entire creative team at The Gauntlet. You can find it here.
The King in Shadows is a new Threat for The Between and it attached to this post. ...
2022-11-14 17:02:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! We've had some people join up recently to take advantage of all the various things we do around as a gaming community, so we thought it would be a good time to send out an update with helpful information Patrons need to know to get started.
Slack and RSVP Access
All patrons can join the Gauntlet Slack where we focus on games being played on our Gaming Calendar. Email us at gauntletcommunity...
There are less than 4 hours remaining in the Brindlewood Bay Kickstarter campaign! All stretch goals have been funded!
We recommend you back at the Murder Mavens tier for the best pricing. This is also your last chance to get the Brindlewood Bay Community Cookbook.
Find the campaign here.
(The illustration in the post is a...
2022-05-31 00:07:59 +0000 UTC View Post
We're very happy to let you know that Brindlewood Bay is coming to Kickstarter on April 26th! We're going to be funding the creation of two hardcover books, Brindlewood Bay and Nephews in Peril. Brindlewood Bay features expanded and revised rules, expanded Keeper advice, and six mysteries. Nephews in Peril features more info about the Brindlewood Bay setting and 10 more mysteries.
You have helped us so much to get this little game we lo...
2022-04-13 15:29:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know Gauntlet Publishing will be kicking off a crowdfunding campaign for a physical edition of Brindlewood Bay a little later this year! You can sign up on our BackerKit page to be notified when the campaign goes live. Signing up for the notification is a great way to show other people your enthusiasm for the campaign, which will help us a lot.
You can sign up 2022-03-01 15:09:52 +0000 UTC View Post
We'd like to welcome our newest Patrons and name them Keepers of The Gauntlet!
Please note: if you'd like your name (not your Keeper title) to appear differently in the back of Codex, please let us know either by sending a message or commenting here. We may not get it in time for Codex - Hex, but will change it for future issues.
Ben Bisogno, Keeper of the Sculptor’s Muse
Philipp Wilking, Keeper of the Eighth and Final Seal of Chaos
Jack Ha, Keeper of the Guilt...
2022-02-23 21:24:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Before I get into the substance of this post, a couple of quick release notes:
1) This week we're going to be releasing a few "holiday gifts" in the $6+ Patreon feed. The first one will be in the feed shortly after this post goes up, so be on the lookout for that.
2) We have uploaded a revised version of The Spider Silk Seamstress in The Between: Season 2 post. This revision corrects an honorific mistake we made with one of the characters, Sir Richard. If you have downloaded...
2021-12-20 19:21:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! We've had some people join up recently to take advantage of all the various things we do around as a gaming community, so we thought it would be a good time to send out an update with helpful information Patrons need to know to get started.
Slack and RSVP Access
All patrons can join the Gauntlet Slack where we focus on games being played on our Gaming Calendar. Email us at gauntletcommunity@gmail.com to get access. If you’re a $10+ supporter...
Greetings! We have a MASSIVE seasonal update for you today, covering everything you need to know from the Community, Podcast, and Publishing sides of The Gauntlet.
Before we dive into those updates, please note that Patreon Messages is currently a mess, and has been for weeks. Missing messages, dozens of messages being marked unread, messages with the wrong recipients—and more—are all problems we have been dealing with lately. If you have sent us a message on Patreon and haven...
2021-02-01 02:12:43 +0000 UTC View Post