Dying Hard on Hardlight Station: Anthology Edition

Day Two: A Whole New World of Stretch Goals!
6 months ago – Wed, Mar 04, 2026 at 04:31:31 PM

Hello everybody!

As promised I'm back to announce the next round of stretch goals. As I mentioned yesterday, each is a carefully selected upgrade that is also calibrated to keep scope creep in check and the delivery timeline protected. There are some big targets on these latest goals but I know we can do it!

But first, let's talk about we've already unlocked. 

So far we're adding: 

• A digital warden's kit filled with all kinds of resources to run your games online as well as print out for the table. If you've played MGG games before you know they always come with a healthy pack of play aids and this book will likely be the grandest so far. But don't worry, I promise to put them in a nice zipped file so you don't need to click download 14 times to get every single item ;-)
• Upgraded Endpapers to give the book a little extra luxury AND utility. Think Mork Borg, Mothership, and Hull Breach - all the tools you need for at-table improv right at your fingertips. 
• Lastly, the Smyth Sewn Binding... I've always wanted to add this to a release and now it is happening. If you don't know what it is Smyth-sewn binding is a book binding where pages are sewn together with multiple stitches to create the complete book. Smyth-sewn books can stand up to years of wear and tear and lay flat on the table which is  ideal for TTRPG manuals like this.

Ok, but what's next?

Well I'm glad you asked. Here's where we are going next!

As you can see we are already steaming toward adding the Operative class at 150k to our custom Hardlight Character sheets. A scoundrel fit for life and death on the station, live your best worst life by choosing the operative to navigate the shady alleys and shadier deals that abound in Sector 1365. 

At that magic number 1365 backers, we will expand the fleet of ships sailing the perilous sector skies with two new entries. Unlike the first 48 hours bonus though, this one goes out to everyone. I've got some special plans for these two ships as well that I'm excited to announce at a later date. 

And lastly, if things really get cooking, at 200k I'm adding a tasteful and handy ribbon book mark to every hardback. Ready at hand to mark your page when its time to roll the dice or grab another delicious slice of game-night pizza.

Alright, that's it for this one. Thanks all for another great day. Please spread the word about the Anthology to any friends you think might be interested and lets keep this good momentum going. 

Also, keep the questions and comments coming. I'm happy to answer any you might have - this book has been in the works a long time so if you're curious about any of the finer details drop a note below and I'll be happy to expand! 

All the best until next time,

Dave

Day One: The hardlight Anthology is Fully Funded, and Plenty More to Come!
6 months ago – Tue, Mar 03, 2026 at 10:36:25 PM

Hi Everyone, 

Just wanted to drop in to say THANK YOU for an amazing first day. This project has been a lot of fun and a lot of work over the last few years and I'm glad you are all here to celebrate everything myself and the team of artists, writers, designers, and other creative people have worked so hard to bring to life. 

Dying Hard on Hardlight Station: Anthology Edition is officially now Magnum Galaxy Games' most funded project ever and you all made that happen on day one of the campaign. Amazing! I am truly overwhelmed by the response. I've also been having a blast today chatting with so many of you in the comments. It's been a day of celebration and you all have brought that energy here too. I love it!

More to Come

Yes, it may have been a big day but we're not done yet! With every stretch goal smashed in less than 24 hours I don't know what to do... or do I?! Well actually I do! I've got another round of carefully considered goals to share and I will do so... soon. Keep an eye out for those going up in the next 24 hours. For now I will just say, watch out for the number 1365, and prepare  for the return of at an old favourite and something else, brand new. 

Have a wonderful night (or morning) and talk to you all again soon!

Thanks a bunch,

Dave

One Week to Go: 11 Adventures, 4 Interstellar Sectors, and One Massive Station
6 months ago – Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 06:34:32 AM

We are officially one week from the March 3rd launch of Dying Hard on Hardlight Station: NS-1365 Anthology Edition. To celebrate, here's a one sentence summary of each of the 11 interconnected adventures awaiting your crew:

• Nightmare on Somerset: A "daylight horror" depth crawl through a beautiful, infested garden world.
• Repo: Repossess an asteroid mansion from a deadly, washed-up holostreamer.

• Perihelion Crossfire: A fiery drop pod extraction in the middle of a planetary civil war.
• Shear Zone: A corporate cover-up spirals out of control in the claustrophobic corridors of a mining colony.

• Oneiros: A psychological thriller where hyperdrive dreams twist memory and identity into paranoid new forms.
• Lacuna: Race to salvage tech from an utterly alien habitat cylinder before it vanishes back into hyperspace.

• The Planets of Dr. Gennero: A sector-spanning scavenger hunt for rare alien lifeforms across three uncharted worlds.
• The Horror on Tau Sigma 7: Descend into a living cave in this updated and expanded prelude to Dying Hard on Hardlight Station.

• Corporate Reconstruction: An assassination mission wrapped in corporate intrigue at a zero-G sports complex.
• The Hunger in Achernar: Navigate a void-haunted science vessel corrupted by a year lost in hyperspace.
• Dying Hard on Hardlight Station: The original "Die Hard in Space" adventure reborn with expanded maps, fresh layout, and all-new art.

Launch Day Alert

To make this project as big as possible and smash through our stretch goals, I need your help to build massive momentum on Tuesday, March 3rd. Everyone who pledges in the first 48 hours will unlock an exclusive PDF of the NCID Fleet Guide, a pamphlet featuring new ships to hire, pilfer, and fight in the skies of Sector 1365.

Want to Know More?

For a deeper look into each of the eleven adventures, check out the detailed overview I posted on the Magnum Galaxy Gazette. 

Excited to invite you all onto the station next week. 

See you on March 3rd,

Dave 
Magnum Galaxy Games