Help Me Improve Heresy of Steel

Hello good hunter,

Heresy of Steel is quickly becoming our best-selling adventure, and I would like some feedback to make the adventure as good as possible.

As you know it takes place in the world of Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, and is as dark as it gets.

The Age of Flesh is Over, The Reign of Steel Begins

I'm sharing two different versions of the first chapter of Heresy of Steel for free below for your feedback. I've made several key changes between versions and would love to hear your thoughts.

CHANGES IN V2

One of the biggest improvements is the new Combat Tracker system. Each major encounter now has a dedicated "GM Combat Tracker" section that works like a condensed GM screen. You'll find:

• All relevant enemy statblocks in one place

• NPC stats if they're involved in the fight

• Pre-calculated HP trackers

• Important environment details and tactical notes

• Space to add player initiative

No more flipping through pages or juggling multiple books—everything you need for each encounter is right there on a single page. Once you're done, click "Back to the adventure" to return to where you left off before the battle.

example of a GM Combat Tracker (if the change is popular I'll build it for the entire campaign)

OTHER CHANGES

• Clearer organization with distinct section breaks

• Added QR codes for quick access to maps and faction tracking

• Expanded NPC descriptions and interactions

• More detailed Black Market section

• Better integration of companion content

COMING SOON: DOWNTIME & RIVALS

I'm also working on extensive downtime content for the next update. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming:

DOWNTIME ACTIVITIES

Want to join the militia on their nightly patrols? Study forbidden knowledge at Scion lectures? Or maybe help the Forsaken smuggle refugees from the Ruby District? Each activity will come with:

• Detailed mechanics

• Unique rewards

• Possible complications

• Faction reputation impacts

RIVALS & FACTION SHOPS

We're also adding a robust rival-building system and faction-specific shops. Your actions will attract personalized antagonists while building reputation with factions unlocks access to unique items and services.

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS

I'd love to hear:

• Which version feels better to run at the table?

• Is the Combat Tracker system helpful? How could it be improved?

• What aspects could use more development?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below - your feedback will help shape these upcoming features!

Evan | MonkeyDM

P.S: Parts 2,3 & 4 of this adventure are available on our website at a discounted price (The adventure's price will increase as new content is added, but early supporters lock in the launch price.)