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Poll #364: Adventures in Chapbook Style or Traditional?

  • The original style—full color, $15-$20 per print version 37
  • Chapbook style that fits with the theme—b/w, $8-$12 per print version 76
  • 2023-08-09
  • —2023-08-16
  • 113 votes
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As I'm digging in on these adventures set in the Witchfinder's Grimoire universe, I wonder which style I should write the adventure in. Typically, we use a standard modern style of dressing the adventure content, using full-color images, etc. However, Witchfinder's Grimoire is inspired by 17th-century New England. During this time, chapbooks were popular. These small books were black and white and usually written for children's entertainment or to share religious ideals. Below is a sample of what this looks like.

I would update it some for modern audiences, of course, adding in headers and imagery where necessary. Additionally, I can create printed versions of these books, which I can sell for as low as $9 + shipping.

Which option do you like best?

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Comments

Holy Pickle

I liked learning about the chapbook. But I think I like the original format, as I see it more like a grimoire

Rob Rowland

My mind goes to non-A, un-advanced D&D books from the early 90s. Ink can be awesome. Not the same aesthetic, I realize — but when done intentionally from the go, it’s impactful

Cayce Hanger

I think if images in the chap book looked like hand-drawn sketches it would be a really cool effect.

Jason Juillerat

I'm still waiting on another Horror adventure Dave! Come on man! 😅😅😅

Blue Infinity

As long as we get to keep the color images in pdf at least, because I really like them

Brbmonkeytime

I don't understand. Chapbooks like chapters? Otherwise my mind is stuck trying to understand the smaller form factor getting equivalent content/progress/adventure. All my confusion aside I vote for it your style is good so this will be good. Would be nice to have some form of color option even if it's pdf/dm only