Minimal Coffee · Episode #13

Fabula Ultima — Atlas de High Fantasy

Are you a fan of Japanese video games such as Final Fantasy, or a manga aficionado? Then this game is for you!

Fabula Ultima is an epic role-playing game that immerses players in a rich, fantastical universe inspired by the great classics of JRPGs (Japanese Role-Playing Games). It's made by Don't Panic Games, and for this crowdfunding campaign they're offering you The High Fantasy Atlas, which is just the first supplement in a series, to give you the keys you need to create and explore your own world!

Context and Universe

In Fabula Ultima, players take on the role of heroes with extraordinary abilities, ready to perform memorable feats in a vast and diverse universe. Made up of magical kingdoms, technologically advanced cities and wild lands inhabited by mysterious creatures. You'll be able to co-create the world you want to move forward into with your sidekicks! Each campaign is an opportunity to discover new places, meet fascinating characters and foil the Machiavellian plans of formidable antagonists. The game stands out for its heroic atmosphere and profound themes, exploring courage, sacrifice and destiny. Epic battles and dramatic confrontations offer players memorable moments of bravery and strategy.

Let's talk about the game system!

The Fabula Ultima game system is fluid and intuitive, encouraging immersion and creativity. The rules encourage a narrative approach where players and Game Master (GM) collaborate to tell a compelling story. Players create unique characters with special skills and abilities, reflecting classic heroic archetypes. Actions are resolved using dice, balancing challenge and reward. Over the course of adventures, characters evolve, gaining in power and skill, allowing players to see their heroes become true legends.

A crucial role for the GM

In Fabula Ultima, your role as GM is crucial, guiding the story and embodying the antagonistic forces. You'll adjust the challenges according to the choices your players make, creating a dynamic, interactive narrative where the obstacles can range from simple riddles to titanic battles. Of course, the game also emphasises collaboration between the team of adventurers, who shape the world around them and influence the story through their actions and decisions. This collaborative approach enhances immersion and allows for the creation of unique and personalised stories.

In short, Fabula Ultima offers an immersive and epic role-playing experience, ideal for fans of heroic adventures and collaborative storytelling, in a world of legends, mysteries and epic battles where every decision can change the fate of the universe.

Take part in the crowdfunding

The crowdfunding will take place on the Game on Table Top platform, from 4 June 2024 to 3 September 2024. You'll also find our previously published books, as well as a fantastic discovery kit entitled "Press Start".

Link to the crowdfunding campaign

Célestopol 1922

Celestopol 1922 is a unique role-playing game published by Antre Monde Editions, which invites players to explore a moon where a Soviet metropolis has settled to exploit a mining resource: selenium, which confers certain powers on people who are too exposed to it.

Context and Universe

The world of Celestopol 1922 is a captivating blend of retro science fiction and fantasy, rooted in a steampunk aesthetic influenced by the work of Emmanuel Chastellière.

In 1865, the Russian Empire established a colony on the Moon, named Celestopol. In 1922, this lunar city became a place where advanced technology, magic and occult mysteries came together. Players evolve in a city of contrasts, where automatons rub shoulders with decadent nobles, visionary scientists and daring criminals. From bright, elegant quarters to dark, dangerous underworlds, every corner of Celestopol is full of surprises. Themes include class warfare, moral conflicts, scientific advances and their consequences, and occult mysteries, often exploring the grey areas of morality, overweening ambitions and buried secrets.

Let's talk about the game system!

The gameplay of Celestopol 1922 supports immersion and narrative, emphasising player choices and their consequences. Players create characters from a variety of social backgrounds and professions, such as brilliant engineers, daring detectives, bohemian artists and discreet spies, each with unique skills. Actions are resolved by dice, with the results enriching the story with unexpected twists and complications. Characters evolve over the course of their adventures, improving their skills, discovering new abilities and acquiring advanced equipment.

And the role of the GM in all this?

In Celestopol 1922, you, the GM, play a crucial role in creating an immersive and dynamic story. You will have the pleasure of guiding your players through the winding streets and complex intrigues of Celestopol, while introducing intriguing characters and varied challenges. The game also encourages strong collaboration between players, who must often join forces to solve puzzles, foil plots and survive the dangers of Celestopol.

Take part in the crowdfunding

The crowdfunding will take place on the Game on Table Top platform, from 21 June 2024 to 31 July 2024. An introductory kit is also available on the funding campaign page.

Link to the crowdfunding campaign

Terra Mythika

Terra Mythika, designed by Bruno Guérin, is a captivating role-playing game that transports you to a mythological world rich in legends and epic adventures. 

Context and Universe

With Terra Mythika, discover a world where myths and legends dominate. As players, you'll embody heroic characters, imbued with the exceptional powers of diverse cultures and mythologies. The world is filled with diverse regions, each with its own traditions, deities and fantastic creatures, from sacred mountains and ancient cities to enchanted forests and mysterious seas. This epic setting explores profound themes such as destiny, sacrifice, bravery and the quest for glory, through adventures punctuated by heroic battles and dramatic confrontations.

Let's talk about the game system!

The Terra Mythika gameplay system is designed to be both accessible and in-depth, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the characters and the story. You can create characters of diverse mythological origins, defining their unique skills and powers. Actions are resolved by dice, with mechanics that enhance the game's immersion and fluidity, enriching the narrative. Characters grow in power and skill over the course of their adventures, allowing players to see their heroes progress and face ever-greater challenges!

A GM with major responsibilities

As always, you'll play a key role in guiding the story and embodying the antagonistic forces, creating a dynamic, interactive narrative. You'll be able to tailor the challenges and storylines to your players' choices, from complex puzzles to epic battles against mythological creatures.

Take part in the crowdfunding

The crowdfunding will take place on the Game on Table Top platform, from 17 June 2024 to 12 July 2024. 

Link to the crowdfunding campaign