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Issue 9 cover reveal!
Patrons are the first to see the Part 3 covers!DG and Stunner grace the Issue 9 cover, created by Karl Sia (on Twitter @karlsia_art
Reminder! Zoom Meeting starts in 2 hours
See previous post for details and your Patreon PMs for the password. Hope to see at least a couple people!
Link to Zoom Meeting Tue April 21 7PM EST (11PM GMT)
Okay, we'll see if this works! The meeting is password-protected. I am sending the PW to ALL Patrons in second. I will have video enabled for everyone, but if it runs too slowly/glitchy, we could always move to audio-only if there is a 'next time.'(In case the link doesn't work, meet...
Would anyone want to do a Zoom meeting?
We had a few Patreon chats back in 2018 I think, but it’s been a while, and it definitely slows down a chat by having to type all the answers so I thought I would ask this now.I would limit it to just 5 people plus myself, in hopes that my wifi would be able to handle it. And the meeting would end...
CCH3 update #3 (wordcount: 25,000)
Link is above!This has almost 5,000 new words, and it's a very 'actiony' update, wider than it is long. I hope y'all get the impression that your actions are really starting to matter more because they are!I fully anticipate another update before the end of the month!
Oskar says hey! (April stuff)
I know it is a very scary time around the globe, so I figured I would post the world's cutest puppy, which is our new mini schnauzer, Oskar. We figured we will have TONS of time these next few months for playing, potty training, etc., so we added him to our family this week!Stuff that will happe...
CCH3 Update
It's up to 20.3k total words (not counting character creation) (Average playthrough length is 10.1k words, but that includes character creation).This update is the flight from New York to San Francisco. I've tested it thoroughly; it should be clean other than maybe some typos.BUT if you find...
Which RO should be featured in the first romance scene for CCH3?
I'm busy writing the first real action scene of CCH3 (Black Bullet scene doesn't count IMO, since it's for establishing choices) but after that, I'll be diving into some social and romance scenes.Now all of the RO paths will get equal time, but some will likely be written before othe...
Spring is here! (what's in store for March)
At least spring is here in Kentucky, in the good ole US of A. (Sorry Mike Walter, my Canadian friend!)What's in store here for March?1) Another CCH update. I will notify you folks of updates first, and then I'll notify the folks on the cog forums.2) I'll probably ask for suggestions re: ...
Check your PMs for the Zip! Game Guide
No one else will get it until Monday at the earliest. I wanted you folks to get first access!
It's Zip Release Week!!
Already - You can put Zip! on your Steam Wish List! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227760/Zip_Speedster_of_Valiant_City/Monday, February 17th - CoG will likely create a teaser post on the CoG forums with my author interview and a demo of Zip! (first couple of chapters)Thursday, February 20th - ...
CCH3 Update Link
I didn't get as much done as I would have liked, mostly due to various Zip! tasks and working on my website, but I did get to what I'd call the 'inciting incident' of Part 3. You'll see what I'm talking about when you play it.Updates since last time:1) Tweaked startup file to...
What to expect in February!
My February will be dominated by two things: 1) the next CCH3 update, and 2) the release of Zip! Speedster of Valiant City.1) I expect the next CCH3 update to be posted the weekend of February 15th-16th. As always, feedback, bug spotting, etc., is appreciated.2) Zip! is still scheduled for release o...
Would you want to brainstorm the Issue 9 cover with me?
I've been thinking about rewards and extras I can offer your specktacular folks, other than early access to the CCH3 demo. Would anyone want to brainstorm possible cover ideas with me in March?I anticipate finishing the Issue 9 draft with my March update. At that point, I'll be ready to send...
CCH3 Demo (9,500 words)
The Dashingdon (hosting site) link to CCH3 is above. This is a private link so please don't share it. The demo is about a 15-minute read as it stands.My goal is to update monthly, adding approximately 10,000 words per month.Compared to the demo I launched in 2019, I am much happier with this one...
A lot going on this winter!
1) Tomorrow - Voting starts for the Diabolical Dozen Flash Fiction Contest. Voting will take place exclusively on www.fictionbyericmoser.com. A post including both the stories and the poll will appear on my website within the next 24 hours! This process will determine the NEW member of the Diabolica...
Last post of the year; no short story this month
With the holidays, and with Zip! being in beta testing, and with me working to get at least a 10k-word CCH3 Issue 9 demo ready for you in January, I just won't have time to write a short story this month, so you won't be charged at the first of the year.When I post the Issue 9 demo in mid-Ja...
My new game’s beta testing starts VERY soon (maybe today)
An insider tip for my patrons!There will be a sticky thread on the CoG forums with details, if you’re interested!The game is called “Zip!” where you play a speedster struggling with a mid-life crisis who must stop their arch-enemy’s scheme that threatens the entire city!To manage expectation...
Plan for 2020 (involves CCH3 version 2.0)
Okay, the people have spoken/clicked on a poll option. 34 of 36 poll respondents indicated that they are okay with me shifting from monthly short stories to monthly CCH3 WiP links in 2020.That's 94% of respondents, and considering that 94% of people rarely agree on anything, I am treating this a...
Poll re: rewards for 2020
My family situation has improved from earlier in the year, and I am getting back into a writing groove.Because of that, I'm considering posting CCH3 updates here again soon. The idea would be that I post them here first, and then maybe 24-48 hours later, I post them on the CoG forums. That gives...
Trendsetter Flash Fiction
Here's this month's story, featuring Trendsetter from Prestige University. This story takes place several years before the Speck kids visited campus.I think the whole idea of having 'duplicates' raises a lot of interesting philosophical questions, so I took at stab at writing a more ...
My WiP is one step closer to publication!
I emailed CoG last night with a complete draft of my WiP's game files. This secret project is "off the grid" at this point, meaning it won't show up on the CoG Upcoming Titles thread on the forums right now - that should change eventually.It's a small game, one I was able to writ...
I’m in hiding! (not from this owl)
There will be no short story this month, so no charges when the first of Nov rolls around.I am taking a hiatus from FB and Twitter to focus on getting my new superhero story done.I love the engine for this story, and plan to “put Talon City on top of it” this winter. Frankly, and expanded versio...
Some (secret) info on my (secret) game!
Well, I promised a bit of info about my secret project, so here it is, for Patrons only!For the past three months, I've been working on a short superhero game. It's not CCH-related, but I think you'll find the vibe is similar.Why do this? you might ask.Well, I met with some of the fine C...
My NYC Midnight Score for Challenge 1 and entry for Challenge 2
So I'm writing in a flash fiction competition sponsored by NYC Midnight. Entries are limited to 1,000 words, and must be written in a 48-hour window. Basically, you get your prompt at midnight on a Friday (they give you a required genre, setting, and object that must appear), and you have to tur...
Official Rules for the Dozen contest on the website
I know have all the rules in one place on the most recent post on the website. Good luck, everyone!The entries are pouring in!
Clarification/Rule Change on DD Recruit Contest! (Please write your entry in story form)
I'm glad I did this "soft release" for the contest here, because I always forget a few details!A few points of clarification:1) Please keep your entries short! Limit your entry to a MAX of 250 words, something that can be read in a minute at most! Treat it as flash fiction!2) RULE CHANGE...
Diabolical Dozen Recruitment Contest Starts NOW! Details Included!
As a thank you to all my patrons, I'm giving you a head start for the Diabolical Dozen Recruitment Drive! Here are the details: The Dozen is recruiting a villain to replace the Manipulator! This is where YOU come in. From today through Oct 31st, I'll be accepting entries for the new villain....
Coming in September!
1) You'll be allowed a head start on your submission for the Diabolical Dozen Contest with complete rules, requirements, and submission guidelines (the general public won't know these things until Oct at the earliest! :) )2) You'll be the first to know about a new (short) interactive gam...
My flash fiction contest entry (paid post)
I've decided to share the flash fiction story I wrote last month for the NYC Midnight flastion fiction contest!I'm waiting for this story, titled "The World's Most Dangerous Fly," to be scored by the judges. I won't learn my score until just a few days before Round 2 of the c...
