Hello! I'm thrilled to announce that The Magical Year of a Teenage Witch is now in beta 1.1!

1.0 to 1.1 may not seem like much, but this is a pretty significant overhaul of the game. Go download the new versions now!

So What's New?

The rules have been rewritten from the ground up! I realized shortly after beta launch that the rules were very top heavy: lots of mechanics explanation, followed by character creation, followed by more mechanics. I rewrote them to launch right into character creation, and to explain the mechanics as the player creates their witch. I think this will make for a more fluid and intuitive experience! I also went through and proofed for typos and readability.

More art! Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this update is the inclusion of three more illustrations by Wren Hawthorne! They're worked in throughout the new rules pdf, and they bring a lot of life to the game. Working with Wren on these was an absolute pleasure and I can't believe how much they embody the themes of the game. If you're looking for an artist, commission @wrendorphin!

Improved layout! I reworked the layout and design of both the rules and prompt sheets to make them more aesthetically pleasing. I'll continue to tweak and improve it, but I think you'll find this is a major step up from 1.0. I added printer-friendly versions without backgrounds, as well.

Quick reference! I've also added a quick reference sheet that you can print out double sided and easily look up rules as you play.

Next Steps

There's a few things I want to get ready for the next big release!

Dedicated multiplayer mode! While you can totally play The Magical Year with friends as is, I've always wanted a dedicated mode in which players play different characters and have different experiences together. Now that the main game is in a place I'm happy with, I'll be able to really focus on this mode and make it something special.

More Prompt Sheet Types! Want to play a witch that goes to school during their Magical Year? A witch that travels the world? A mentor witch juggling responsibilities? Please let me know if you have any suggestions as I work on expanding the ways your witch can spend their Magical Year!

Power Creator! While creating magical powers and spells is really open-ended in this game, I'd like to provide an optional, more structured way to create them as well.

Random Tables! I also want to add some tables for each characteristic that you can either roll  randomly on or look through for inspiration.

My Thanks

Thank you for your interest in this game. If you've purchased it, you don't know how much it means to me. I look forward to improving it as much as I can, and your support helps keep me motivated.

If you have any feedback or questions, please comment here or reach out to me. I also just desperately want to hear about the witches you've created and the adventures they've had! You can also follow the game (and an upcoming side project I'm very excited about) @TheMagicalYear, and join the Discord.

Keep on witching,

Sky