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90 Seconds to Midnight: A Module for Mothership RPG

Created by RANNE

A 16-page Mothership RPG module about a resort colony called Midnight, the trouble the Crew will find there, and what'll happen to it all when time runs out.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

PDF Status, Timeline, and a Backer Question
14 days ago – Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:00:27 AM

Hey, everyone.

I wanted to send out a real update because it has been too long, and because there is finally something concrete to say:

The pre-copyedit PDF is ready.

That does not mean the final PDF is ready yet, but it does mean the full project has been assembled into a readable, playable draft. The text is there, the structure is there, the bones are finally where they need to be.
The next step is copyediting, which is currently planned for mid-June, and after that the book will move into layout.

A couple of important changes on that front: I have brought on a new editor and a new layout designer to help get this over the finish line properly. I’m really excited about both, and I think the final book is going to be much stronger for it. I'll name them later but they are both incredibly talented people to add to the roster of already amazing folks that have done work to elevate my words.

About the delay

I also want to be upfront again: this project has been delayed pretty badly, and that is on me.

Some of it was first-time creator stuff. Some of it was me not understanding how many holes would need to be plugged between “cool idea with a lot of pieces” and “finished book that people paid money for.” Some of it was school and just not having the mental bandwidth to keep pushing the project forward at the speed I wanted.

But at the end of the day, I am the person responsible for the timeline, and I fumbled that part. I’m sorry for that.
I do want to say thank you, though. Seriously. People have been patient and encouraging even while I’ve been slower than I should have been, and I do not take that lightly. I know this is a small weird casino space-horror zine and not a heart transplant, but you still backed it with real money and real trust. I appreciate that.

A question for backers

Because the pre-copyedit PDF is now ready, I wanted to ask what people would prefer:

The current draft is readable and playable, but it is not edited, it has no final art/layout, and it will absolutely have rough edges. Think “ashcan / workprint / here is the thing before it gets cleaned up,” not “finished digital reward.”

So the question is:

Would you like me to release the pre-edited, no-art PDF to backers now, or would you rather wait until the edited and laid-out PDF is ready?

I’m leaning toward making it available for anyone who wants it, while being very clear that it is not the final version. But I also don’t want to dump a rough draft into people’s hands if most folks would rather wait for the proper book especially since everyone has been patiently waiting already (whats a little while longer?).

So please vote in the poll (leave a comment) below:

Poll options:

  1. Send the pre-edited PDF ASAP. I want to read/play the rough version.
  2. I’d rather wait for the edited and laid-out PDF.
  3. Either is fine. Do what makes the most sense.

Current timeline:

As of now, the rough sequence looks like this:

  • Pre-copyedit PDF: Ready now 
  • Copyediting: Planned for mid-June 
  • Layout: After copyedit 
  • Final PDF: After layout and review 
  • Print/fulfillment: After final PDF, final checks, and any needed corrections 

I do not want to throw out a fake-hard date and then have to eat my hat later like some sort of cursed carnival trick, so I’m keeping this as the actual production order rather than promising a specific finish date right now. But the big difference from previous updates is that this is no longer floating around as a pile of unfinished pieces. The project is assembled and moving into the cleanup/finalization stage.

That is a very good place to finally be.

Thank you all again for sticking with me. I know the delay is frustrating, and I appreciate the patience more than I can probably say without sounding like I’m trying to win an Oscar in the comments.

More soon.

Thanks, all.
 -RANNE

PDF In-Work
8 months ago – Thu, Oct 09, 2025 at 11:11:33 AM

Hey, everyone! 

Forgot to send out an update but just wanted to send a quick one: Layout is in progress now (early). Once its complete, I will have PDFs out to everyone! Hoping it is out within the next 30-60 days. Once that is complete and in everyone's hands, feedback is in, and final adjustments made, we will move to printing and shipping.

Appreciate everyone bearing with me and being patient. I know I was one of the smaller projects but you still pledged! So doing my best for everyone. 

I'll be back with another shout when something significant occurs.

Thanks!
-RANNE

🃏 #5 - Checking in!
10 months ago – Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 01:41:19 PM

Hello, everyone.

Quick update on my end:

As I mentioned last update, I pushed back my timeline due to just not realizing, as a first timer to this process from A-Z, how much energy everything would require - creatively and physically. That hasn't changed. I am reiterating that upfront so that I can, again, apologize, and take ownership of my complete fumbling of the timeline in the beginning. Very sorry - I know hard earned money is tied up in this!

That being said... things are moving along! I just got the artwork from Guy Pradel for Midnight's bank late last week and a couple of weeks before that I got the final illustration from Ross Hayes showcasing the infamous Red Room - I will share both of those pieces further down for those that want to see.

What's left now that all the budgeted art is in? Writing and layout. I have a little bit left on the writing end (still) before we move forward but all the pieces are now on the table and its just a matter of putting the whole puzzle together! But, before I share some of the new pieces, I want to mention some existing challenges going on (definitely not to get some sympathy points for how slow I have been):

Moving: Anyone ever moved? It sucks but its exciting. I'm moving into my first real home this next week so we have been busy packing

Central Serous Reinopathy: Something I'm experiencing for the second time this summer is Central Serous Reinopathy - a dark spot in the center the vision of my left eye that is semi-opaque and bends/distorts what I am looking at due to fluid being trapped behind the retina  The first time it happened it was really scary cause I thought I was going blind honestly but it cleared up. However, it has come back and, while less scary, is still a concern. Aside from it just being a concern medically though - it literally makes reading/typing difficult as it distorts letters pretty severely and makes looking at computer screens (I wear sunglasses at my computer now) all around uncomfortable.

School: My classes start back up in a week or so. Sharing for how that will obvious effect my time.

Anyway, some art:
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Confident? Stupid? Rich? All of the above? Risk it all in the Red Room - just make sure you're invited:





Maybe you’re here to gamble on something else—like the reported lack of security around Midnight’s vaults during the Good Night celebration. Luckily, you won’t need eleven for this job… just two or three more.





Bonus Share: The Gambler custom class preview



Some people bet with chips. You bet with everything. You’ve crawled out of the wreckage of station raids, bloodied but breathing. You’ve run cards in smoke-filled backrooms where the stakes are as high as the ceiling and the shadows hide more than just secrets. Countless times now, someone’s tried to end you—countless times you’ve stared down death with a crooked smile and walked away carrying more than just scars. That's because you know luck isn’t some random gift you pray for; it’s a currency you earn with every sharp move and carefully crafted lie. 

The world doesn't play by the rules - why should you? So, you don’t just play the game—you own it, even when the house is burning down around you. 

A custom class that will lean into the Fortune mechanic prescribed in 90 Seconds To Midnight. Leverage lady luck to stack the deck in your favor but know that, eventually, the house always wins. More details to come soon!

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Anyway, thank you everyone again for your patience! 

Take care
-RANNE

🃏 #4 - Update!
about 1 year ago – Sun, Apr 06, 2025 at 12:54:05 PM

Hey, everyone.

Have not updated folks in a while and I wanted to say sorry about that and let everyone know where things are at the moment. TLDR at the bottom of the page.

Currently, I am behind on the project. My classes started in January and I think I underestimated not just how much of my time they would take, but my energy too. They are condensed courses so there is a lot of work to do in short bursts of time and even if I am left with some time on the tail end to devote to creative work, I just have not had the mental juice to do so. I kept putting off updates/work just one more week one more week thinking I'd do something and, well, I have just not gotten much done creatively to be completely honest. Feeling quite bad about that but just wanting to be transparent...thinking I will be able to pour into my part of things once my classes end near the start of summer. So, we are talking about a 2-4+month delay from my original timeline, most likely. Sorry to disappoint you all!  Feel free to berate me in the comments.

That being said, things ARE moving in other places. The patches are in and the dice are nearing completion! We also have some art still being worked on and I want to share with you all some examples and WIP art below! Keep in mind the art and layout thereof is not final.

Patches:


What you see above is the actual piece and not a digital mockup. Based on art by Ross Hayes. I think they came out really nicely!

Dice:



BadWolfForge is nearing completion of 100+ pairs of hand poured/cleaned/polished/painted dice. They look and feel great (I already have a pair). Excited to eventually get these out to everyone. And yes the above only shows the 1s die but there is a 10s counterpart as well. 

Good Fortune:


A brochured-style "map" of Good Fortune, Midnight's own private cruise-liner. A lot of the wording and placement is likely to change but this is the final principle ship design birdnest put together for that bonus spread. Came out wonderfully!

Bonus Art:


Some additional art from Ross Hayes again. Just a potential reason (one of many at Midnight) one might get advantage their Shore Leave roll but be wondering why is ended up costing so much. 

Some other news:

My cross-collab partner campaign, Syndicate Wastrels, is already shipping! If you backed this campaign and that one, expect to get some additional Midnight themed bounty cards (you might already have the digitial versions). I regret that Midnight won't exactly be ready to utilize with them just yet but the bounties of course can be modified and used however/wherever you want. I had a ton of fun working on them with Daniel of Burning Light Press and glad those of you that supported both campaigns will get those soon. 

Joshua Justice, is releasing a follow-up to Analog Survey aptly named Analog Survey #2 that I contributed a spread to (as well as a bunch of other amazing creators). Keep an eye on his itch or drivethruRPG page for when it drops especially if you're a fan of the Hecate Sector universe he has created. I believe it is also going for a limited print run.

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Anyway, quick read but an important one. I appreciate everyone's patience with me. If you're frustrated, that's valid and I understand! Here is to some better news on the next update!

Thanks, all.
-RANNE

TLDR:
-I'm Behind. Sorry.
-Cool stuff to share otherwise.
-Thanks. Later!

📌 Mini-update #2 - Survey Reminder
over 1 year ago – Thu, Jan 09, 2025 at 07:01:05 PM

Hi, everyone.

Surveys have been sent out and most have completed them. There are about 25% of Backers however that have not completed their surveys. Please take a moment to fill it out. I'm adding one extra week before I lock orders to finalize counts so if you're keen on picking up any add-ons or adjusting your Pledge, you'll need to fill the survey out before the 17th (you can still update your information after this date).

Not much to say otherwise at this time. I'll send out a real update when I have something interesting to share!

Thanks.
-RANNE