#MÖRKTOBER

When does MÖRKTOBER start?

MÖRKTOBER starts on October 1 and continues through October 31 each year. The prompts are released ahead of time, but you should wait until MÖRKTOBER starts. MÖRKTOBER uses Central European Summer Time (CEST) for start/end times.

What do we do when it starts?

Each day in October, use the daily prompt to make something for MÖRK BORG. It could be a little text description, some art, or something more complicated. Weapons, classes, items, dungeon things, scrolls, monsters, or anything else is fair game.

Use any format or medium you’d like — art, music, drawing, writing, or a mix!

You might also want to try DOOM QUEST if you like puzzles.

Can I make things for CY_BORG or Pirate Borg?

Absolutely! It’s your creativity at work, so make what you want. CY_BORG, Pirate Borg, and other Compatible with MÖRK BORG systems are always welcome. Death in Space content is welcome too. Make stuff and have fun.

How do I get started with MÖRK BORG?

The MÖRK BORG Third-Party License allows for the creation of compatible content. Check out Compatible with MÖRK BORG and Compatible with CY_BORG for tips on getting started.

Do I have to make something every day?

There is no registration or formal process for MÖRKTOBER. Make things when you feel like it, and don’t worry about missing some days. It’s a creative writing (or art) exercise, so use it the way you feel is best for you.

It’s also OK to not post every day! Some people just post a few times a week if that works better for their work/life schedule.

It’s not a challenge. You don’t get a prize if you do every day. Take breaks when you need them!

How do I share my creations?

If you’d like to share what you made, post it to social media with tagged #MÖRKTOBER. You can also share in the #MÖRKTOBER channel on the MÖRK BORG Discord server. Some people do post compilations on itch.io, but it is not required and just personal preference.

There is a custom #MÖRKTOBER Feed for Bluesky.

Tip: That Ö is made by holding down ALT and typing 0214 on your keypad.

What about making an itch.io game jam?

While I appreciate the sentiment, I’m actually opposed to the idea of a MÖRKTOBER game jam page (even though I love game jams). The way itch.io jams work, everything is automatically ranked and sorted based on popularity and clicks, and I never want MÖRKTOBER to become a contest or anything like it.

I personally love that MÖRKTOBER creations are dispersed with no clear “place” to post things. That is by design. Embrace the chaos!

Can I sell or crowdfund things based on the prompts?

Sure! Feel free to do whatever you want with your creations based on the prompts. Please follow the terms and conditions in the MÖRK BORG Third-Party License. If you are making something for CY_BORG or Pirate Borg, follow any additional requirements of their specific licenses.

In most cases, you should include the third-party license legal text on and/or with your works. This is particularly important if you are publishing compilations on platforms like itch.io and Kickstarter.

Also, if you mention MÖRKTOBER in your project please include the following text: "[Product name] is an independent production by [Author or Publisher] and is not affiliated with Exeunt Press."

I’d ask that you not use the stylized MÖRKTOBER logo.

What is DOOM QUEST?

DOOM QUEST is an optional MÖRKTOBER puzzle hunt! Solve puzzles during the month of October and possibly win a horrible prize. Check the DOOM QUEST page for details.

How do I cover my body in MÖRKTOBER?

Consume: shop.exeunt.press