Author Update
Hello! I am going to start this newsletter and post a bit differently than I usually do. I wanted to start off by thanking anyone and everyone who has supported me by purchasing my book. I am grateful for all the support I have received and am excited to bring more stories to you all. I am currently working on or have finished four books as I shape the world of Hailgalad. My goal is to ensure a high-quality product for you, so these will take some time to publish.
In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a game concept that I have been working on for six months. This game first started when I wrote the first draft of my first book which has not yet been released in 2o21. I have a love for chess and wanted a chess-like game in my world. I came up with Chespel and for a while it was just a name. After some time, I created mock versions of what I thought chespel could be. I played versions of it with a physical board with family members and gathered feedback. In the past six months, I have been working on a playable demo on the platform called Replit.
Now, it is ready for players to try it out! Please see a bit of information below and lookout for more updates to come!
What is Chespel?
Play a popular game in the world of Hailgalad! Chespel is a mix of chess coupled with unit types, and dice rolls.
This game is currently in beta form and we are just getting started. We anticipate to update combat, stats, add factions, game modes, human-made artwork, and much more before it is in final form!
If you do take the time to try Chespel, please give us any and all feedback!
Since the game is in beta form, the directions are ever-changing. Please refer to this webpage on the website for the most up to date version of the instructions.
The game can be played through this link.
Looking Ahead
This game has a long way to go, here are some projects on the docket:
1. 4-Player Game Mode
- Play a 4 player mode with friends and computer players. This adds new strategic depth and possibilities to the game!
2. Human Made Artwork
- We currently only use copyright-free, human made music and sounds in the game. As we expand, we plan to use human-made battlefields and sprites to lead to greater immersion for gameplay.
3. Unique Game Modes
- There are currently five game modes that are being worked on to incorporate into the game. These will give players more options to explore what is possible in chespel.
- One mode that we are excited about once we h a ranked gameplay system.
4. Additional Factions
- There are currently 7 additional factions that will be worked into the game over time. We will work to ensure balance and army stats are subject to change to ensure a competitive environment
Harrison DeVries Writing 
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