Day 26 Progress | Confluence and Friends Stream TODAY | Update #14
over 1 year ago – Sat, Nov 09, 2024 at 11:04:33 AM

Short and sweet since we are streaming today! Watch us on the BackerKit page or on YouTube right now!

Day 25 Progress and Achievement Update

89% to funded with 6 days left and 7 backers from our next achievement to add a third city to get the "10 Things To Do In" treatment!  

Lineage Knockout Tournament: Bracket #2 Match up 3

And the winner of the second match up in Bracket #2 is... the Alfira!

For those that missed the early polls check below for info on these two lineages then vote on your favorite!

Bande Dhaben Vs. Umbran

The Bande Dhaben come from Engine 3 Sehe Gandia, a completely separate world from this one. Any animal found on Earth and even some mythological creatures may have a Bande analog, meaning there is incredible diversity amongst Bande. They are mostly bipedal, typically having two arms and two legs even when their antecedent species had more. Arthropod-derived Bande seem to be the most common outlier in this regard, but within Bande from the same species, there can be variation even among siblings. Differences in size are also reduced, as the smallest Bande are about three to four feet tall while the largest are about eight feet tall.

Umbran are a centauroid species possessing six arms, four of which serve as legs but possess four-fingered hands. They have prominent bony protrusions on their fingertips and chest, and a naturally occurring bony plate called a mask that serves as a face. Masks rest on exposed condyles near the lower jaw and act as the upper jaw. Masks can be removed without physical damage; they are essentially connected by a ball and socket joint. 
Umbrans require a mask to chew and see, however this doesn’t need to be their original mask as long as it has been appropriately tempered.

Umbran bodies are composed of epithelial, muscle, and bone tissues serving as an envelope around a central cavity that enjoins their two torsos. What appears to be flame in their central cavity at first glance is not the result of a chemical reaction, but several decentralized photonuclear ones that produce energy. 

Day 25 Progress | Backer Achievement Progress | Update #13
over 1 year ago – Fri, Nov 08, 2024 at 12:01:52 PM

TL;DR

• Over $6k from funded with 7 days left!
• Another achievement down means the top 2 locations will get the "10 Things To Do In" treatment and less than 20 backers from adding a third. Don't forget to vote on your favorite location!
• Check out the schedule for the Confluence and Friends live stream this Saturday beginning 9am PST.
• And the Gods are moving to the next round!
• Vote on the mouse-like Alfira or the bat-like Unlelo for the next match up.

Day 25 Progress

Another nice bump in the last 24 hours and we are just over $6k away from goal! 

Backer Achievement Progress

We hit the second Backer Achievement goal yesterday so we are now up to 2 "10 Things To Do In..." locations that will be given to everyone who pledges to the PDF level or higher. We are less than 20 backers away from adding another city! You have until Monday at 12pm PST to vote on the city/location. 

Confluence and Friends Live Stream Schedule

Are you ready for 10 hours of Confluence and Friends? Check us out live on Saturday, November 9th starting at 9am PST on our BackerKit page or on our YouTube. 

Lineage Knockout Tournament: Bracket #2 Match up 2

And the winner of the first match up in Bracket #2 is... the Gods!

This next match up of Bracket #2 is also going to be difficult to choose between and will only be up for 24 hours. For those that missed the early polls check below for info on these two lineages then vote on your favorite!

Alfira Vs. Unlelo

The Alfira are a beloved lineage and are survivors of the collapse of their entire Era of origin, Era 8 Labyrinthea. Alfira look a lot like mice from Earth. They are short and stout with incredible senses, especially their sense of smell. Alfira are the progenitors of one anomalous ability that is widely used in Ajurea: Smoke. Smoke was initially created by Alfira to navigate the mazes of Labyrinthea and defend against anything that might harm them. These days, Smoke is used for more domestic tasks, such as incense, cleansing, and even aromatherapy. 

Unlelo have diverse features that are most comparable to bats. They are long-limbed relative to the length of the core body, with a wide variety of specialized noses and ears. The different suborders of Unlelo vary greatly in size. Unlelo wingspans typically range 1.3 times their height. Their wings and related structures appear delicate at a glance, but the wing bones possess unusual tensile strength by weight and are linked by incredibly elastic ligaments allowing for effective absorption of impact. They can be found all over Ajurea, and are most populous in the underground and cave communities. 

Day 24 Progress | Confluence and Friends Live Stream Saturday | Update #12
over 1 year ago – Thu, Nov 07, 2024 at 12:16:27 PM

TL;DR

• Just shy of $8k funded with 8 days left.
• Check out our live stream Saturday starting at 9am PST on Backerkit page or Youtube.
• Hit 500 backers! Go vote in the poll to choose the next city/location to get "10 Things To Do In" section.
• Next achievement is 525 backers and we are just 8 shy of adding another city to "10 Things To Do In".
• And the winner of the last match up in Bracket #1 is the Jernang.
• Vote on the first of Bracket #2 matchup, the Gen Vs. the Gods!

Day 24 Progress

After a nice bump yesterday we are looking at just over $8k to fund with 8 days left! If you haven't backed yet, now is the time so we can start working towards some of those stretch goals (did someone say dice)!

Confluence and Friends Live Stream Saturday

The Confluence Team will be live streaming this Saturday from 9am - 7pm PST. You can watch the stream on our Backerkit page or our YouTube. We'll get deep into style guides, walk through Calibration, talk about the campaign and where your money is going, learn about histories of Confluence, and explore the other worlds under Publishing Goblin. We also have special guests joining us from Alchemy RPG, Rat Wave Games, and Eerie Games!!! Check our socials for updates with a full schedule. 

Backer Achievement Update

We hit the first Backer Achievement yesterday! Thank you to the 500+ backers that have helped us get this far. Check the poll linked below and vote on a city that will get the "10 Things To Do In" treatment. 

Our next achievement is at 525 backers and we are almost there! The city/location with the second most votes in the poll will be added to the list. This will continue for every 25 backers achievements hit.  

Lineage Knockout Tournament: Bracket #2 Match up 1

And the winner of the last match up in Bracket #1 is... the Jernang!

This first match up of Bracket #2 is going to be difficult to choose between and will only be up for 24 hours. For those that missed the early polls check below for info on these two lineages then vote on your favorite!

Gen Vs. Gods

Gen are a fascinating lineage with the capability to molt and shape themselves according to a form that suits them best. Whether they form wheels on the soles of their feet to be able to deliver messages from one end of Motley Coast City to the other or they become big, towering figures that guard a valley with precious plants, the Gen have no size limitations for their bodies, whether big or small. They can emerge from their molting even larger than before.

On an even cooler note, it has been found that under a deep OV-ray scan, one can see the various forms curled deep and layered within their bodies and in the order that a Gen would need them. Are these forms predetermined or self-determined? Who knows…

Fallen and Full Gods
Divinity is an interesting concept in Ajurea, as there truly are full gods just walking among everyone, living their own lives. Fallen gods are a popular lineage and are an exploration of the concept of mortality and the idea of one’s own finite existence. In Ajurea, divinity is an expendable resource. Once a god or fallen god has used up their divinity, they die and are reduced to an object with their lingering essence. Divine beings are incredibly diverse, as you can be the god of basically anything in this game, and take on any type of physical form, from a towering mountain-sized fallen god slowly giving way to slumber to a small mote of sparkling dust, causing mischief wherever you please.

Vote here!

Day 22 Progress | 11 More Backers to Hit Achievement | Update #11
over 1 year ago – Tue, Nov 05, 2024 at 04:50:35 PM

TL;DR

• 82% to goal with 10 days left.
• 11 more backers to hit the 500 backer achievement to get more things to do in a city you choose by poll.
• And the winner is... the serpentine Mirrar!
• Vote on the last bracket #1 matchup. The Hahens Vs. the Jernang.

Day 22 Progress

500 Backer Achievement Update

We need 11 more backers to hit this achievement! Once we hit it, we will release a poll so you can choose the next location to get the 10 Things To Do treatment.

Lineage Knockout Tournament: Bracket #1 Match up 8

Lineage Spotlight : Hahen

Though similar to Mortals’ body shape, the Hahen's major joints are not connected physically; instead, they use an unusual form of covalent bonding. This leaves gaps between their primary body and their limbs, which float a little away from the body. Similarly, most Hahen have either one large cavity or several smaller ones within their torso. It seems that, when their natural forms are translated to solid mass, the majority of Hahen do not have enough base material to fill these cavities.

Lineage Spotlight: Jernang

Jernang are birthed in the water, where they spend their first few years as shark-like pups, growing their small legs until they can walk on land. Their tall frames feature two pairs of shoulder-mounted arms that come in during pubescence. The secondary arms allow Jernang to wield their massive weapons.

Day 20 Progress | New Achievement at 500 Backers | Update #10
over 1 year ago – Sun, Nov 03, 2024 at 09:43:22 AM

TL;DR

• A little more than $10k needed to fund. 
• At 500 backers, PDF level and higher will get 10 Things To Do in a city chosen by poll.
• And the winner is... the centauroid Umbrans!
• Vote on your favorite between the cloned Chell and the serpentine Mirrar.

Day 20 Progress

New Achievement: 10 Things To Do in ??? at 500 Backers

Lineage Knockout Tournament: Bracket #1 Match up 7

And the winner is... Umbrans!


Lineage Spotlight: Chell

The cloned Chell look similar to Ell’el with fewer variations: short legs, long arms, and pale yellow chitinous skin. They were bioengineered by the Limitless AI to perform upkeep for the AI and their homes. For example, their short legs allow them to remain stationary for long periods and bend down with ease. The Chell will have some slight anatomical differences depending on their assigned duty, but they share many characteristics. Two flexible pieces of chitin on top of their heads that can split to allow access to their brains for direct connection to their exosuits and other Chell tech.


Lineage Spotlight: Mirrar

The Mirrar have a serpentine lower body with a humanoid torso. Six tentacles grow from their primary shoulders, descending in size to the smallest terminal tentacles. Mirrar have minor elements of an exoskeleton in the form of rib plates across their torso which possess a central hinge to allow for expansion during breathing. Their mouths are bifurcated both vertically and horizontally beneath nasal slits. Mirrar have a pair of nimble sensitive tongues which provide environmental information to a Vomeronasal cavity on the roof of their mouth. This provides the Mirrar with a sharp sense of smell.