Welcome to Print & Play!
Every great game is shaped at the table long before it ever reaches a box.
Playtesting is not an afterthought at Stormvale Publishing—it’s a vital part of how our worlds are built. The people who take the time to print, play, question, and challenge a game are the ones who help transform a good idea into something truly memorable.
We deeply value our playtesters. Your time, insight, and honest feedback matter, and we do our best to reward that effort with things that are meaningful—early access, special content, and recognition that carries real value, not just filler or fluff.
If you’re here, you’re not just playing a game.
You’re helping shape it.
Feedback from our community is pivotal in crafting the best possible experience. Please take 3-5 minutes and let us know your thoughts!
Thank you!
At the bottom of this page is a FREE printable version of this game!
Read on for instructions on what "Print and Play" is and how to best utilize it.
What is Print & Play?
Print & Play (often shortened to PnP) is a way to experience a tabletop game using printable components instead of manufactured pieces.
You download the files, print them at home, cut or assemble what’s needed, and play using simple stand-ins like tokens, dice, or household items. It’s a practical and accessible way to explore a game’s mechanics, flow, and decision-making before final production.
Print & Play editions are especially common during development, where feedback and iteration matter most. They allow players to get hands-on with a game early—and allow designers to learn what’s working, what isn’t, and what can be improved.
No prior experience with Print & Play is required. If you can print a PDF and enjoy a tabletop game, you’re good to go.
What to Expect from this Print & Play
The Print & Play edition of The Curse of Talon Wrathmore is a fully playable early version of the game, designed to deliver the core experience while remaining flexible for refinement.
You can expect:
• Cooperative, story-driven gameplay built around tension and exploration
• Meaningful choices where risk and reward are closely tied
• Evolving board states that change as the game progresses
• Difficulty that scales through play decisions, not just randomness
• A focus on coordination, planning, and shared problem-solving
This edition is not a polished final product—and it’s not meant to be. Some elements may change, tighten, or evolve as feedback is gathered. What you’re playing is the foundation the final game will be built upon.
Your experience, observations, and suggestions directly influence where that foundation goes next.
Important Note!
This is a mostly Black and White PnP experience. The reason for this is to save our testers money on expensive color ink cartridges.
There will be a full color version at a later date. Stay Tuned!!
How to Print & Play
Print & Play is designed to be flexible and give future players a preview into what is coming and how they can help give feedback to improve the game. You don’t need to print everything to get started—and in many cases, you shouldn’t.
Some materials are best kept digital, while others need to be printed to function at the table. The goal is to make setup approachable, affordable, and easy to adjust as the game evolves.
What to Print
The following components must be printed in order to play:
Game board elements (including hex tiles and folding terrain pieces)
Hero and enemy stand-ins
Any trackers or reference pieces that require physical placement
These components interact directly with the table and are designed to be handled, moved, and adjusted during play.
What NOT to Print
The following materials can be read digitally on a laptop, tablet, or even a phone if needed:
The rulebook
Scenario setup instructions
Reference charts and clarifications
Keeping these digital prevents unnecessary printing and waste as the game will likely be refined.
Printing Options
This early Print & Play edition is optimized for ink-friendly home printing. Black-and-white or low-color settings work perfectly well.
At a later stage in development, a full-color Print & Play edition will be released—designed to look stunning when printed and assembled. That version will be made available to those who have helped us during this early playtesting phase as a thank-you for their time, feedback, and support.
What You’ll Need to Provide
In addition to the printed components, players will need a few common household items:
Dice (as specified in the rules)
Some kind of marker for life and skill point selections. Any number of small common household objects work, ie beans, buttons, etc.
Pencils or pens for tracking and notes, if needed
No specialty components are required.
Print These Pdf's:
These files are required to play. Print them, cut and assemble as needed, then place them on the table during gameplay.
The Figures
The Markers and Tokens
The Island #1
The Island #2
The Search Cards
Monster Spawn Cards
Pdf's for Digital Use:
These files are viewed on a laptop, tablet or phone during play. Printing is optional, but there is no need to waste ink & paper.
The Rulebook
Quick Reference Rules
How to Set Up
Skills, Spells, & Abilities
Island History Cards
Playtester Feedback
This short survey helps us understand what's working and how to improve the game.
Join the Storm Watchers
The Storm Watchers are the first to receive updates on game changes, new playtest material, and future plans for The Curse of Talon Wrathmore — including early access and Kickstarter announcements.
You’ve already helped shape the fate of Stormvale Island.
Now stand watch with those who will shape what comes next.