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The developer blog series for the highly anticipated Ways and Means sourcebook is set to be delivered via email to those who follow the project. This series will provide insights into the making of the first hardback sourcebook for Heart: The City Beneath, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation process.
Each blog in the series will focus on a specific piece of the Ways and Means puzzle, such as new classes or callings, equipment, or hirelings. The next developer blog will specifically highlight the new Classes featured in the Ways and Means sourcebook.
As for the cover illustration, renowned artist Sar Cousins is at work, having previously contributed to the Dagger in the Heart campaign module. The cover is intended to pay homage to the original Heart corebook cover, and it incorporates elements of M. C. Escher's Relativity.
Sar Cousins is currently sketching out thumbnail ideas for the cover, focusing on key aspects such as isolated delvers, oppressive ruins, and giant creepy hands. These elements are also prominently featured in the final version of the cover illustration for the Ways and Means sourcebook.
The crowdfunding campaign for the Ways and Means sourcebook is planned to launch on August 5. Stay tuned for more updates as we delve deeper into the world of Heart: The City Beneath.
In the absence of widely documented information about Sar Cousins, specifics about the artist beyond their credited role as the cover artist for the Ways and Means sourcebook may be found on the sourcebook's publisher or official website, the artist's professional website or portfolio, or within gaming or tabletop RPG community resources that discuss Heart: The City Beneath editions.
The developer blog series for the Ways and Means sourcebook might also delve into various aspects of lifestyle, as it could discuss the home-and-garden setup or gadgets, including smartphones, used by delvers in the world of Heart: The City Beneath, considering technology plays a significant role in this undercity setting. For instance, the next blog could potentially explore how certain classes of delvers utilize smartphones and various tech devices for their daily routines and survival within the city's labyrinthine network, thereby showcasing how technology can shape a character's lifestyle. Additionally, as innovative designers are always at the helm of creating engaging game settings, it may be interesting to see how Sar Cousins, the renowned Heart: The City Beneath cover artist, integrates technology and gadgets subtly yet effectively into the Ways and Means sourcebook's cover illustration, reflecting the broader themes found in the game.
