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Jovian Whispers

Created by Tab Creations LLC

Jovian Whispers is a campaign and sourcebook for the Shadows Over Sol roleplaying game. It follows up on the mystery of the Jupiter Group Incident, in which all four Jovian colonies went suddenly and inexplicably silent. No one knows the cause of this mysterious event, but somewhere in the dark and ruined colonies of Jupiter the Insurrection Virus uses its clanking machines to plot the downfall of all humanity...

Latest Updates from Our Project:

All Rewards Sent!
over 4 years ago – Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 07:03:56 PM

Over the last few days, the final Jovian Whispers rewards were mailed out. If you live in the United States and are still waiting for a physical reward, you should should receive yours very soon. If you live elsewhere in the world, your rewards are likely still en route, but are on the way.

If two weeks from now your reward has not yet been delivered, please contact us and we will look into the matter to make sure you receive it.

The Future of Shadows Over Sol 

If you enjoy our games and would like to see more of them in the future, one of the best things you can do is to say nice things about them in public. Talk to your friends. Mention us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit or any of the many RPG discussion forums. As a small independent gaming company, one of the hardest challenges is simply getting the word out.

Of course, if it moves you, we also have a Patreon where every three months we release an adventure or other supplement. The next is scheduled for release in late October.

A Final Thank You

You are all wonderful people, and Jovian Whispers wouldn’t have been possible without you! From all of us at Tab Creations: Thank you! We hope you enjoy playing the campaign as much as we enjoyed making it.

We’re also interested to hear actual play reports, as well as seeing pictures or reading reviews. We’re always looking to improve our games and count on players for useful feedback.

If you want to follow us in the future, you can find us on Twitter and Facebook. We also host forums and a blog on our website.

And because we can’t say it enough: Thank you so much for your support!

Ganjifa Reincarnated

Our next big project is a second printing of our ever-popular Ganjifa cards. Out of print since 2019, these round playing cards have been around for centuries in India and Persia. The cards are numbered 1 - 10 with two face cards: the Raja and the Vizier. There are eight suits in the Mughal version, which makes 96 cards in all.

If you're interested, you can follow the Kickstarter here. It launches next month.

September Update: Final PDF Rewards
over 4 years ago – Wed, Sep 08, 2021 at 12:31:05 PM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Jovian Whispers Final PDF Released!
over 4 years ago – Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 04:36:57 PM

Hello Jovian Whispers backers! 

Earlier today we uploaded and released the final Jovian Whispers PDF. You can download the updated file directly from DriveThruRPG.

We also sent out all four One-Sheet Scenarios, as well as the Sol System Poster Map. You should have received several emails from DriveThruRPG, each containing a code to download one of the scenarios or the map. If you haven’t yet received your codes, feel free to contact us and we’ll make sure you get them.

Physical Rewards & Locking Addresses

In addition to the final PDF, we also uploaded the print files. That means in the next few days we'll order the printing proof. In the meantime, all backers with physical rewards need to finalize their shipping address. You should have received an email from BackerKit prompting you to do this. All addresses must be finalized in the next 48 hours.

Final Two PDF Rewards

At this point there are only two PDF rewards that have yet to be delivered: the Jovian Epilogue and the System Hacks document. The former has been written and is currently being edited. The latter is about two-thirds written. Both will be sent out in the next few weeks.

Thank you all so much! And thank you for helping make Jovian Whispers a reality! Good gaming, everyone!

Jovian Whispers PDF Released to Backers
over 4 years ago – Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 09:49:16 PM

Good news, everyone! A few minutes ago we released the initial Jovian Whispers PDF to backers.

You should receive an email from DriveThruRPG containing a link to download the book. If you haven't received your link by tomorrow morning, please message us and we will make sure to resolve the issue.

What do you mean "initial" PDF?

More eyes are always better than just a few! 

As part of our publication process, when we release a new game or major supplement, we create an initial PDF which we send out to backers. We then collect reports of typos or other errors and release a final, corrected PDF a few weeks later. It is this corrected PDF that we send to the printers.

Note that the initial PDF has one placeholder piece of art on page 6. In the corrected PDF this will be replaced with the final image. (We could have waited to release the PDF after this image was finished, but we chose instead to get it into your hands sooner.) The corrected PDF will also have the front and back covers added to the document.

If you find a typo or other error in the PDF, please let us know using the contact page on our website. We will be collecting error reports and making fixes until August 10th.

The campaign will be released to the general public once the corrected PDF is ready.

Progress Report

Here's a quick look at the progress behind the scenes:

  •  Jovian Whispers: Initial PDF released to backers. Will be released to the general public once the corrected PDF is ready.
  •  Sol System Poster Map: Waiting on the printing proof. PDF queued for release.
  •  System Hacks Document: Outlined.
  •  Jovian Epilogue Document: Being written.
  •  Trouble on Jackral V (One-Sheet Scenario #1): Queued for release.
  •  Fate of the Calamitas (One-Sheet Scenario #2): Queued for release.
  •  Outbreak on Adrastea (One-Sheet Scenario #3): Being edited.
  •  One-Sheet Scenario #4: Being written.

July Update: Surveys Closing Soon
over 4 years ago – Wed, Jul 07, 2021 at 11:32:20 PM

Hello loyal backers!

If you've been following us on Twitter or Facebook, you know that Jovian Whispers is nearing completion. The PDF is on track for release in a couple weeks. We'll send out a second Kickstarter update just before the PDF goes live.

Missing Surveys

We will be locking surveys and charging shipping one week from today, on July 14. There are currently 5 backers who haven't completed their surveys. If you don't see your name on the list below, you're good. If you do see your name, please complete your survey ASAP; we can't ship your game without it.

  • Micah H.
  • Chris P.
  • CopperKettle
  • Vernon T.
  • Lars H.

Jovian Whispers Progress

  • The Jovian Whispers campaign and sourcebook PDF is almost finished. All that remains is to receive and insert the last two art pieces and to finish the final proofing. Once we have the final art, we'll release the PDF.
  • The first unlocked One-Sheet Scenario is complete and queued for release after the campaign. Two more one-sheet scenarios are currently being written.
  • The Sol System Poster Map is likewise almost done. The art for it has been finalized; all that remains is to finish proofing the text that will appear alongside each of the planets, stations and moons. Before the week is out, it will likely be finished and queued for release.

Missed the Kickstarter?

If you're reading this and not a backer, this is your last chance to preorder the campaign! Preorders will close when the surveys do, one week from today!