Life’s Unexpected Turns

Two months ago, I had companionship but was in one of the most stressful periods of my life. To make things more complicated, a close friend chose that moment to ask for help. While their timing was understandable, it was far from ideal.

Now, two months later, I’m stable, happy, and have already fulfilled nearly half of the Soluna Explorers Kickstarter! Although my companion and I have come to realize that our futures no longer align, I’m grateful to her for inspiring me to pursue a new path I never thought possible.

Soluna Explorers is stronger than ever. Thanks to the Kickstarter, I now have funds for advertising and have brought on a new voice actress, Joanna Kim, whose soothing, storybook-like narration feels perfect for the game. Lance and I have also planned a meaningful yet relaxed update schedule. I’m especially excited about our first story campaign: The Friar Theocracy.

Beyond that, my friend in Taiwan and I are wrapping up a premium playing card set aimed at bringing high-end collectible decks to Taiwan. His innovative spirit has been an inspiration.

To anyone reading this: thank you for following along. Whether it’s one or three people, it means a lot to have a space to share these updates.

Here’s to what’s next!

A successful Kickstarter, a new beginning

Our Kickstarter campaign is now just 20 hours away from completion, and we’ve successfully raised around $3,700, surpassing our $3,000 goal. I’m proud to say this project was well scoped, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who helped along the way.

That said, I’ve fired my final shot for now. Soluna Explorers, the card game, has been a deeply rewarding passion project, and it’s been designed with a lot of care. Moving forward, I see myself focusing exclusively on expanding the Soluna Explorers universe—working on new cards for the mobile game and future expansions.

Lance and I have also finalized the new Soluna System, which we believe could be revolutionary for mobile gaming. We’re excited to see where it leads.

The world of Soluna Explorers is vast, and it deserves all the attention I can give. I look forward to continuing this adventure with new mobile games and expansions that bring even more to the table.

Adventure on, explorers!

The World that Deserves more

Ever since leaving Greg’s DnD session (the best DM I know), I’ve always wanted to recapture that feeling—going on an adventure with friends. However, my enthusiasm for the idea didn’t resonate as much with my more outgoing friends. When I asked them about it, they clearly outlined the challenges of getting into the hobby.

They actually liked the idea of role-playing but found the hobby to be daunting.

So, I knew I might have something special on my hands when they accepted the silly drawings for *Soluna Explorers* with glee! My experience drawing 178+ bear cards taught me that keeping things simple and cute isn’t just enjoyable for me; it’s also appealing to many others, especially those who aren’t already involved in the space.

So, I got to drawing and made sure to do something different this time: I tested.