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UPDATED . New Camo

As you know, our studio has been working for over a year on the development of a new series we are calling NearPresent. We are close to completion on elements ranging from design to world building to story telling.

Our intent is to soft launch with a book that includes a detailed conflict bible, framing the setting, as well as a system for a new 28mm game. For those of you who are not gamers, we are hoping the art pieces and Hypernotes level world building in this book will give you an idea of the direction we are headed with the _NP graphic novels.

A gritty war story set in 2046, built to the same level of authenticity as BPRE.

While it is unlikely this release will have more than a few key pieces of art, as Josh is focused on BPRE book 9-10, this PDF will set the tone for what is to come.

What you see above is our FFI concept art for the primary "friendly" force in the story, the Private Military Contractor Anchorage. We intend to offer these patches with customizable blood type and unique serial numbers as a preorder only option in November alongside the PDF (the book will not be printed until we can get all the art completed).

Note: we are hearing you guys that UCP is a no go. If you have other suggestions…

Thank you for your years of support that allowed us to complete Awbari at a pace that allowed for AAA quality. We hope you will join us as we flesh out the conflict of _NP for years to come.

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Queensrÿche NM 156

I’m torn on that UCP. Whilst I think it could work well with a futuristic setting I can’t help but think of just how bad it actually is.

Brian Martino

I will absolutely be getting these. UCP is definitely an interesting choice though.

Jon Chang

LOL noted. We’re actually not settled on it.

Collin

So is near present another story set within the bpre universe? And not too big on the ucp but nonetheless I’m excited and cant wait to see where things go and the art you guys produce

Brian Martino

If y’all do go with it, it’s still pretty sick tbh. No one really does custom UCP patches unless you to patch panel or whatever. Pretty unique

Daniel

Please no UCP😢

Jon Chang

It’s an entirely new setting not connected to BPRE, but it’s made with the same attention to detail and care as BPRE. Also, I think UCP is going away lol

Collin

Gotcha and can i ask what will happen to bpre?? If its a question you can’t answer rn i understand

Jon Chang

We're going to take a break from BPRE for a time. It's not going away forever, but we've been working on Awbari for 8 years without pause. We spent the three years before that creating BPRE Yemen. NP is going to be familiar while also delivering something new. The scenario is a conflict extrapolation originally developed with a specific DoD entity in mind.

Collin

Gotcha while I’ll miss bpre for the time being im still excited for whats to come especially if you plan on still bringing the authenticity that bpre has brought to the table. Im excited

Christian S.

Is ANCHORAGE meant to be the replacement company for COLD HARBOR?

Hunter

Is there any other way we can contribute aside from fiscally? I missed out on cameo appearances within BPRE and would love the opportunity to be a character in _NP?

Hunter

(Speculation) It feels more like a branch office of Cold Harbor i.e. Anchorage Branch. I'm also curious about the 'INDOPAC' reference. Not sure if they're looking for a change of scenery or just mirroring the geopolitical shifts. Either way I'm excited.

Parker

So is Anchorage somewhat related to Cold Harbor, or is it a completely separate entity?

AndySanDiego

Any new patches coming down the pipeline??!

Jon Chang

We’ll be running a lottery when we start work on the new books.

Jon Chang

They fill a similar roll in the story.

Judd Bunag

I’m with Chris Kelley….. shut up and take my money!!!! I will continue to support you guys!!!! I love BPRE and this new stuff looks insane!!!!

Andrew Mark

Looking great as always, I also agree with shut up & take me money, love your work. Definitely don't go UCP, ranger all the way, also INDOPAC does that mean indo/china/pacific area of operations?? And is Anchorage a F.O.B or base? Or is it the other way round?