Category: Monsterhearts: Skins

In the Italian edition of MH2 there is an additional Skin – The Galathea. Thought about sharing it here, too.

Originally shared by Mauro Ghibaudo

The Italian edition of Monsterhearts 2 is out, and in it there is a Skin designed by me – The Galathea.

I worked on her a little over five years, and looking back at the first draft it’s amazing how far she has gone. As always there are tweaks I’m thinking about, places where maybe she could be better or just different, but now The Galathea is out there, and for it I have to thank a lot of people.

Simone Micucci, who believed in her from the start and was MC for most of the playtests; also, he asked Michele of Narrattiva if he was interested in publishing her in the Italian edition – so you have to thank him, if I’m releasing her.

Paolo Cecchetto, who was the first to read the first draft, and the last to read the final version. He also wrote the amazing introductory text – twice. And he pointed me to Sabrina Scolari, the model for the photo.

Giulia Cursi, who was the first ever to play The Galathea, when she was still The Notabariko, and was always there to give suggestions.

These three people, in no particular order, are The Galathea family, and she wouldn’t be here without them. So, thanks.

Then I have to thank Avery Alder, who agreed to publish her in the Italian edition and was there to give suggestions in the final rush. And Michele Gelli of Narrattiva for having her in the rules, it means a lot.

Anna Koprantzelas did the editing on the photo.

Alberto Muti was among the first persons ever to listen to my babbling about this Skin, and despite his input being lost in the Skin evolution, the help is still there.

Stefano Burchi, Mario Bolzoni and Daniele Di Rubbo were always there, and I owe to Stefano the seed that became Theagenes. The name Theagenes, by the way, is from Ezio Melega, and I’m a Rock, I’m an Island is from Mario (as is the name Galathea), so those are yours.

Jason Morningstar and Paul Czege gave me spot on suggestions; the missing name list it’s Jason’s fault (and credit).

Alex G. made me notice a big typo in the final Italian draft, so big it’d have diminished The Galathea, so thanks.

Playtest credits:

Anna Koprantzelas

Giulia Cursi

Ivan Lanìa

Mario Bolzoni

Mauro Paielli

Simone Micucci

Steve DeCarli

(And more)

More people I have to thank: Luca Bonisoli, Mattia Bulgarelli, Manuela Soriani.

There are more people who helped me, who asked not to be named (or didn’t say they wanted to); still, thanks.

So here she is, The Galathea, feel free to reshare this post. I hope you can enjoy playing her and that she can add something to your games, as she did during the playtests.

Tu sei stata creata per uno scopo e soddisfarlo ti rende felice. Tu hai una ragione di esistere. Tu hai delle certezze. Tu sai perché sei al mondo. Tu non hai bisogno di poter scegliere. Tu non hai bisogno di libertà. Te lo sei ripetuto da quando sei stata creata e, forse, se te lo ripeti ancora per un po’, inizierai a crederci. Forse.

You have been created for a purpose and fulfilling it makes you happy. You have reason to exist. You have conviction. You know why you were brought to the world. You don’t need to choose. You don’t need freedom. You have been repeating this to yourself since you have been created, and, maybe, if you keep retelling it for a bit longer you will believe it. Maybe.

Italian Skin: http://www.narrattiva.it/it/shop/fantasy/cuori-di-mostro-ii/ (on the right you can find her in the downloads; keep in mind that there is a typo, it should be fixed soon: in Theagenes, venting against someone with the Condition triggers both the first and the second effect, which with the current layout it’s unclear)

English (including Skin and Under the Skin, both in A4 and in Letter for you USians): https://goo.gl/w4eYZ2

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