Press Releases – Strange Owl Games

Las Vegas, Nevada, October 26, 2022

Strange Owl Games, LLC, publisher of role-playing and other entertainment properties announces its second project—a partnership with Richard Rohlin—scheduled to launch in second quarter 2023: Amboria: Roleplaying in the World Under Starlight. The open beta and playtest will be available to Strange Owl Games’ patrons in first quarter 2023. Amboria is scheduled to be published following Space 1889: After, which Strange Owl Games is currently promoting, aiming for a November 2022 crowdfunding campaign.

Amboria is a fantasy role-playing game of low magic, high adventure, and culture creation in the World Under Starlight. Set in a world two decades in the making, Amboria introduces players to a rich tapestry of liturgy, lore, romance, and history, all of which draw deeply from the legends and folklore of eastern Europe and the Black Sea. In this world, players take on the role of Adventurers: courageous individuals on the edges of the kingdom who journey into the dark, fight monsters, and uncover the secrets and treasures of their own past as they attempt to build communities that can stand against the coming night.

CEO Timothy Brown, long-established industry executive and creator, says “Richard Rohlin’s approach to the Amboria setting is inventive and immersive. We are thrilled to be publishing such a masterpiece.”

“In Amboria, Richard weaves a world that is beautiful and fey,” Lead Developer John-Matthew DeFoggi adds. “I have had my eye on bringing Amboria to market for some time, and I am thrilled to be partnering with Richard on this.”

Creator and Lead Designer Richard Rohlin continues, “I have been developing the World Under Starlight for over two decades now, and am excited to partner with Strange Owl Games to bring it to the world beyond my own gaming table. Because my world-building approach has always been to go deep rather than broad, I believe players will find in this setting and game a rich world of beauty and depth that still leaves plenty of room for them to spin their own legends and tell their own stories.”

Art Director Bob Crum adds, “Amboria will be an immense challenge for me as an Art Director. I rarely see projects this captivating. Keeping up with the creative majesty and sweeping scope of this setting and game will be like gilding an already stunning lily.”

“As a long-term fan of the World Under Starlight’s fiction and poetry—published and otherwise—I am thrilled to see it reach new fans,” says Benjamin Feehan, long-time Amboria player and published game writer. “In the shadow of literary giants, Richard blends ancient faiths, linguistics, Eastern fairy tales, myths, and legends to create a place both immediately familiar, yet fresh. As Tengelbur of the Silverhand, I have walked the old forest roads, delved cursed tombs, and sailed perilous seas. I cannot wait for others to experience a place as rich and alive as Amboria.” Benjamin is also working on several Strange Owl Games products to be announced soon.

Strange Owl Games Editor-in-Chief, Trisha DeFoggi, continues, “I am excited to bring Richard and Amboria into the Strange Owl Games family. Richard’s poetic mind and creative world-building bring Amboria to life in a deep and unique way. There is nothing like it on the market today!”

Further developments and publishing partnerships to be announced soon.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, August 20, 2022

Strange Owl Games, LLC, publisher of role-playing and other entertainment properties commences operations effective this date, simultaneously announcing its inaugural product launch in November 2022: Space 1889.

CEO Timothy Brown (Dark Sun, Dragon Kings) says, “Strange Owl Games is an exciting venture committed to the RPG sector and all the best 21st Century publishing practices.”

“Strange Owl Games’ first product launch, the reimagining of popular classic Space 1889, is already well underway,” adds Lead Developer John-Matthew DeFoggi. “We promoted its release and Patreon-driven open beta at GenCon earlier this month, and the response was fantastic!”

Lead Designer Darrell Hayhurst says further, “It was my dream to one day revitalize Space 1889, and Ulisses Spiele and Strange Owl Games have given me that opportunity. I’m so pleased with the results.”

Strange Owl Games will publish Space 1889 under license from its owner, Ulisses Spiele.

“Darrell’s vision is spectacular,” adds original creator Frank Chadwick. “The game I made at Game Designers’ Workshop is in good hands with Strange Owl Games.”

Strange Owl Games Editor-in-Chief Trisha DeFoggi continues, “Space 1889 is just the beginning. We’ll follow up with Dragon Kings and other original and licensed RPGs. Each one will be dual-statted with an original game system plus all the OGL stats, so players can incorporate every element into their existing campaigns.”

Ulisses Spiele CEO Markus Plötz says, “Strange Owl Games is the ultimate continuation of our plans to deliver the best RPG products to role-playing audiences worldwide. Keep an eye on them!”

Strange Owl Games Community Manager Kirk Kading adds, “Keep up with all Strange Owl Games news by joining our mailing list, or join our Patreon for access to our Discord, early Kickstarter access, playtest rules, and more.”

Further developments and publishing partnerships to be announced soon.