Hello everyone!

Since releasing Insurgent, I’ve been thinking a lot about the core mechanic. As much as I love the idea behind it and how it plays out, there were a couple of things that kept bugging me, things that I felt could be improved for a better overall experience.

So what was the issue?

Accessibility.

The original system required a variety of dice in different sizes and added up numbers that could go as high as 30. While I liked the feel of that, I realized it might limit who could enjoy the game—especially for folks who don’t have easy access to multiple dice types, or for whom quick mental math isn’t a fun part of the experience.

Probabilities.

I also felt that the chances of hitting extreme results—both high and low—were too slim. And I love what the game does when those extremes hit! So I wanted a system that made those outcomes more likely to show up.

The New Core Mechanic

I came up with a completely new core mechanic that I’m really excited about. It uses just a single d12—and honestly, I haven’t seen anything quite like it in other games (I even asked around to make sure).

Now, the game requires only a d12 (plus a d20 for a few tables), which should make it much easier to pick up and play.

That said, I haven’t removed the original version of the game. I know some of you might still prefer the more complex dice pool system with different dice sizes—and that’s totally valid. Both versions are now available, so you can pick the one that works best for your table.

A Few More Tweaks

• The game is now in A5 format.
• I also removed the green color I was originally using. I had a visual aesthetic in mind when I chose it, but looking back, I don’t think it quite landed. I’ve replaced it with a variation of dark gold, which I think fits the tone of the game much better.

Physical Copies Now Available!

And here’s the big news: Insurgent is now available in physical format through Critical Kit!

They’ve started carrying some of my games, and Insurgent is one of the first. If you’d like to grab a physical copy, you can do that right here:

👉 https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/products/insurgent

Hope you enjoy this updated version of the game, and I’d love to hear what you think of the new mechanic. 

Talk to you soon!