Appendix N #

Inspirations #

This Mortal Coil is inspired by a life-long diet of horror, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction. Specifically, though, the idea of a necromantic space horror game crystalized when I watched Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness for the first time. During one memorable sequence, Dr. Strange possesses a corpse, and the way it was filmed and the action played out made me think, “Wow, I want to play that game.”

So I wrote it.

During the writing process, of course, I incorporated influences from a multitude of talented creators and amazing creations. If you tilt your head and squint hard enough, you might recognize some of them.

Authors: Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison
Movies: The Black Hole, Event Horizon, Hellraiser, The Ring, The Grudge
RPGs: Chill, Death in Space, Mörk Borg, Mothership
Music: Aphex Twin, Autechre, Nine Inch Nails, Orbital, Tool

Acknowledgments #

This Mortal Coil would not exist without the pioneering efforts of:

I’d also like to specifically thank the following wonderful people for providing invaluable advice and constant support during the development of this game: