Into the Unknown: A Solo Campaign for 5e, B/X, and S&W!
Created by Pacesetter Games & Simulations
Explore a high fantasy sandbox campaign for a single player! Be the hero of your own story!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
New Kickstarter & Project Update!
about 3 years ago
– Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 11:36:51 PM
Hello, friends!
I just wanted to drop in and say we have a new project up and rolling!
This one is a dungeon generator for 5e and B/X! There are countless tables to whip up a packed dungeon in just minutes! There is a section for each level of characters 1-8, so you can tailor the dungeon to fit your party!
Follow the link below to check it out! At the time of this update, WE ARE FUNDED! It funded as I was typing! How fun?
For Into the Unknown, we are still moving ahead! Our goal is still the end of May for the physical copies! The team and I are still optimistic about this! Everyone is working very hard on this. We all are so appreciative of the support and love for this project and Pacesetter.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything!
See you all soon!
All the best,
Ben Barsh
Rule Updates and Progress Report!
about 3 years ago
– Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 12:46:11 AM
Hey, friends!
Like the last update, I have made a full YouTube video discussing what has been going on here at Pacesetter, so if you would rather listen/watch, the link is down below (or click that giant image)! In the video, I also discuss the project timeline in a bit more detail! That information is located within the video!
Today I wanted to share with you a unique set of rules I am implementing into the book. The book will feature Hard Mode and Story Mode.
Hard Mode is where you adventure true solo. No hirelings, henchmen, or followers! This is for those wanting the true solo challenge.
Story Mode is for those who would prefer to simply enjoy the story with some dice rolling and challenge along the way. At specific points in the book, you will be able to add followers to your party! This will make the encounters a little less deadly if you just intend on enjoying the book slowly. It will also help out those wizards/magic-users/casters have a meat shield or two!
This simply adds some more options for you as you explore Farrador and the story arc of Into the Unknown!
Progress Report and Video Update!
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 09, 2021 at 02:37:20 PM
Hello, friends!
I hope everyone is doing well! As we head towards the month of May, I wanted to give an update. I recorded a short YouTube video update for those who want to view that! I also included some insight as to how I wrote some of the book (hint: it includes a magical whiteboard)! If not, I'll provide the "long story short" in text here! If you would like to see the video, there is a link below, or you can click any of the images!
Apologies for the lack of update. I actually just moved from Michigan back to Orlando, FL! This took a lot of my time, but I am back into the swing of work and school now!
Production is going well! We are sending out the last (or second to last) round of art, more maps are being finalized, and the editor will have the manuscript in a week or so.
If you were a backer of Path of the Vanished, you will know that we did have a hiccup with production due to COVID-19. For the privacy of the people involved, that is all I can say. We are doing everything in our power to make sure that those delays don't extend into this project. However, I can say that we are indeed on target to at least have the digital files out in May as promised. Just to overcommunicate, I wanted to let you know we did have those issues, and while they are resolved, we are dealing with the ripple effects.
Aside from that, this book is looking gorgeous and coming together well! If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments or message inbox! Have a wonderful day!
Beta Test v2 is Here!
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 10:58:51 PM
Hey, friends!
It is finally here! Beta Test v2!
This one will take you through the first bit of adventuring you do when you run Intothe Unknown. This playtest is to acquaint you with the general feel of solo adventures. If there is interest after playing this one, I would be honored to release another section of the campaign! Since this one is on the shorter side, I will likely release a v3 anyway :)
For this playtest, please send all comments to [email protected]. This will help me organize all the feedback so I may make any changes necessary.
Just below this text you will find the link to download the PDFs. You may also click the image to be taken to the download. I have both playtests organized for you in a Google Drive. Our new website is nearly done, so I will also upload them there once I iron out some last details with Shopify.
Best of luck in your adventures! Keep those rolls and spirits high, and I'll see you next time!
All the best,
Ben Barsh
Progression Update!
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 12:19:33 AM
Hello, friends!
I want to start by saying happy holidays! I hope you all enjoy some time relaxing! You have certainly earned it this year!
I wanted to give an update here about Beta Test v2. We have decided to hold this for the beginning of January! While I am more than eager for you all to start adventuring within Farrador, I realize that this time of the year is logistically tough for many. To attempt to gather the most feedback possible, we thought it would be best to hold it for after the holidays. This also gives a few of the Pacesetter cast members a couple days to enjoy their families without stress of layout/editing/tuning. We hope you understand!
However, we would still love more feedback on the new subclasses and races! I have already received many, many emails! I am very pleased to see that the overwhelming majority of this feedback was positive. We did not receive a single email that was negative. As the designer, this makes me very happy. You can use the link below to download the PDF if you missed it! It will download from a Google Drive link since we are in the middle of creating a new website! Simply click the link just under this paragraph, and in the top right corner of the screen it takes you to, click the download button that looks like an arrow point down.
Have an amazing holiday and new year! We look forward to you exploring Ironcrad Mine when we return in 2021! Thank you all for making this Pacesetter's most successful year! We could not do it without you.
