The Kickstarter thread (PnP edition)

[rjshae]

• Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy Role-Playing Game -- "Ryuutama is an original Japanese heartwarming tabletop RPG of travel and wonder, currently being translated for release in English!" Succeeding at $37,379 with 40 days to go.

 

 

• CORPORIA - the RPG where Camelot meets corporate! -- "Corporia is a new tabletop role-playing game of genre-bending fiction and futuristic urban fantasy written by Origins and ENnie award-winning author Mark Plemmons. In Corporia, you play reborn Knights of the Round Table or their modern supernaturally-powered allies, fighting an invisible war for justice in the struggle between otherworldly Chaos magics and the oppressive Order of the ruling mega-corporations!" Currently at $3,929/$13,000 with 28 days to go.

 

• Unwritten: Adventures in the Ages of Myst and Beyond -- "The worlds of Myst and D'ni are yours to explore in this FATE Core-driven tabletop RPG of Adventure, Discovery & Accomplishment" Succeeding at $30,742 with 48 hours to go.

 

• The Ages of Allu: A Pathfinder-Compatible Campaign Setting -- "A dynamic fantasy campaign setting, blending myth, elemental magic, and steampunk to tell sweeping tales of epic destinies." Currently at $560/$9,000 with 29 days to go.

[Amentep]

Not really sure where to put this, however this is the closest place I can think of -

 

Flying Frog Productions (Last Night on Earth, Invasion from Outer Space, A Touch of Evil) is kickstartering a new game -

 

 

Shadows of Brimstone is a fast-paced, Cooperative, dungeon-crawl boardgame set in the Old West, and mixed with Unspeakable Horror!

Players create characters, taking on the role of a classic Western Hero Archetype, such as the Law Man, Gunslinger, or Saloon Girl. Forming an adventuring posse, the Heroes venture down into the dark mines, overrun with all manner of ancient demons and foul creatures from another world. With tactical gameplay, lots of dice, and a robust card-driven exploration system, no two games are ever the same as the Heroes explore the mines finding new enemies to fight, new Loot to collect, and new dangers to overcome. Players can even find portals to other worlds, stepping through to continue their adventures on the other side!

 

I've liked some of the other FFP games, and this seems like it could be the physical game equivilent of an "Icewind Dale" type dungeon adventure.

 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1034852783/shadows-of-brimstone

 

Currently they've more than met their goal and have 5 days remaining to try and hit some more stretch goals, if anyone is interested.

[rjshae]

There's a lot of board games at the moment, with a few new RPG supplements in between:

• Advanced Bestiary for the Pathfinder RPG -- This is an update of Green Ronin's 2005 Advanced Bestiary for the d20 system. What's an advanced bestiary, you might ask? Well apparently it's a series of monster building templates. KS succeeding at $25K.
• ElfWood for Sixcess -- a fantasy setting book for RPGs based upon the Sixcess system. Their focus is on "wonky" game settings that are twisted versions of long established game tropes. Currently at $1K/3K with 35 days to go.

 

 

• Atlantis: Geographica RPG Supplement -- A companion book for the Atlantis RPG. "The Geographica details the people and culture of the antediluvian world once ruled by the kingdom of Atlantis." Succeeding at $11K with 14 hours to go.
• OmegaZone Instant setting for the Fate Accelerated RPG -- "Post-apocalpytic Los Angeles meets Cimmerian Pulp Adventure with a heavy dose of Gamma World in this new RPG setting." Now that sounds twisted. Presently at $3K.5.5K with a week to go.

 

Edited November 24, 2013 by rjshae

[Amentep]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marktaormino/adandd-1e-module-the-hanging-coffins-of-the-vampir

 

Old 1E style, OGL based retro Dungeon Module, "The Hanging Coffins of the Vampire Queen".

[Calrabjohns]

I don't believe it's been mentioned yet. Demon the Descent, the newest gameline in the World of Darkness from Onyx Path (previously known as White Wolf), currently has a Kickstarter going. It's been running for fifteen days now and is currently succeeding (successful) at $102,749 with fifteen days to go. The genre is spy intrigue with "techgnostic espionage," citing "The Matrix," "Burn Notice," "Person of Interest," "Fringe," and more as inspirations along with John Le Carré books such as "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy". From my reading of what's available, I feel confident in saying you can (eventually) be a Bond or Bourne or Bauer or a (B)amalgam. Pretty excited to play this someday

 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/demon-the-descent-prestige-edition

 

There will also be an AMA later today at 2 pm EST (presumably) in this section: http://reddit.com/r/rpg

 

I'll try to pop back here with the actual link when it's posted. Think that's it for now though. *shambles off*

[aluminiumtrioxid]

I don't believe it's been mentioned yet. Demon the Descent

 

Wow, this looks pretty much like a The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch RPG. With biomechanical monstrosities and some faint Kult vibes. Awesome.

[rjshae]

• Laying Waste: A Guide to Critical Combat -- (Pathfinder) "modular rules set that replaces the existing critical hit system, and is suitable for any d20-based game" -- succeeding at $10,800.
• Protocol Game Series: 15 Thematic Story/Roleplaying Games -- a series of games that "uses a simple method of shared storytelling with charts, motivations, character interaction, and plot"  -- succeeding at $3,670. Example: "Joan of Arc is a story roleplaying game about scientists and rescue personnel working to save a damaged space station before disruptive energy rips it apart. Starting from the planet’s surface, the team has limited time to get to the station, climb inside, and repair the damaged station. The clock is ticking as problem after problem besets the team members who have limited resources to battle the ravaged reactor core."
• Crios Role-Playing Game -- "Crios is a fantasy campaign setting that mashes the fantasy genre with that of Earth's First World War." It is based on the Renaissance Deluxe setting. Currently at $910/3,000 with 21 days to go.

[Walsingham]

I like the Crios one. Although I'm not convinced by the published material. It really needs some examples. I mean I could hack together a simple fantasy in ww1 mashup using a boot full of mud, tinned beef, and a smell of burning wire.

[aluminiumtrioxid]

That's a GLORIOUS dragon, by the way.

[rjshae]

• Slayers of the Great Serpent II: Beyond the Forest of Night -- "A classic fantasy adventure for Pathfinder and D&D 4th Edition. This module is the second arc of a globe-spanning quest." $390/$1,300 with 29 days to go.

• Ultimate Werewolf Deluxe Edition -- "A re-imagining of the best-selling werewolf game: a new design, dozens of roles, a new expansion, and new art for up to 75 players." Succeeding at $15,692 with 25 days to go.
• River of Heaven SF RPG -- "A science fiction role-playing game set in the 28th Century, using a modified version of the OpenQuest D100 system ." Succeeding at £1,143 with 58 days remaining.
• Alterkine: Dossier d20 RPG -- "Alterkine: Dossier is a d20/Pathfinder compatible based role-playing supplement for modern and futuristic settings." At $100/$300 with 57 days to go.

• Valkyn -- "Valkyn Is a Tabletop RPG set in a fantasy setting. It's designed to contain rich & deep stories as well as fast paced & fun combat." Presently at $600/$5,000 with 24 days left.
• An Illustrated Bestiary of Fantastic Creatures -- "The Bestiary of Fantastic Creatures is an adaptable RPG booklet of creatures based on the illustrations of Casey Sorrow." Succeeding at $1,991 with 15 days left.

   

   

   

[Bob Whitely]

Hi all, we are always looking for playtesters as we revamp our Cosmothea Blended-genre RPG and expand our Cosmoverse Campaign Setting! We're on our 5th major revamp and expansion of the setting and run PlayByPost adventures on QTGames.com.

We decided to start with publishing anthologies as we work on the revamp! What do cowboys and zombies, ancient stargates, dwarven space marines, and magic-powered hover bikes have in common? The Cosmoverse!

We've got Ed Greenwood, Steven Schend, Darrin Drader and other great authors and fantastic artists on board! Our anthology Kickstarter is up and running and we're at 47% with 20 days left!

Arcane Synthesis: A Blended-Genre Anthology
Eight tales blending magic, mystery, advanced technology, superheroes and horror, set within the vast, blended-genre Cosmoverse.
 
Even if you just want to see some great art or more on the setting, check it out. Thanks! http://kck.st/1a3F2GC

[Lioness]

Earthdawn 4th Edition

 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/783548120/earthdawn-4th-edition

 

My favourite system, it is like D&D except it makes sense (In this world, there is a perfectly good reason to have dungeons with treasures and monsters,... and so on)

 

The Earthdawn Franchise has been a bit of a mess, with Fasa abandoning it, RedBrick and another company acquiring it and taking it into different directions, then Fasa re-acquiring it recently.

 

The Earthdawn setting is a precursor to the more well-known Shadowrun setting.

[nikolokolus]

Barrowmaze Complete

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/barrowmaze-complete-official-miniatures-by-otherworld

[rjshae]

• Project: Dark -- "Play fantastic thieves in a fantastical city in this new stealth-adventure tabletop roleplaying game"; the game is focused on sneaking and uses playing cards. Currently succeeding at $21K.

Mutant Chronicles 3rd ed. -- "dieselpunk sci-fi techno-fantasy rpg"; a new edition of the 1990s RPG. Currently succeeding at 40K UK pounds.

Baker Street: Role-Playing in the World of Sherlock Holmes -- "In this Victorian-era RPG, you become an investigator working out of 221B Baker Street solving cases for Dr. Watson." Succeeding at $5.9K.

[rjshae]

• Era: The Consortium (Sci-Fi Tabletop RPG) -- "Era: The Consortium is a sci-fi tabletop RPG... using Shades of Vengeance's Era d10 Ruleset." It's a little short on the details. £305 pledged of £10,000 goal with 29 days to go.

1. The Clay That Woke, an RPG about Minotaurs -- "Minotaurs in a human civilization sundered by a surreal, trackless jungle. The core mechanic is a oracle system that uses custom tokens to guide the outcome of situations in play. In certain situations the gamemaster and a player put some tokens in a bowl. The player draws out four and compares them to a menu of outcomes." $9,167 pledged of $8,500 goal
2. Bump in the Night RPG -- "A Roleplaying Game of Paranormal Investigation. Investigate mysteries, debunk hoaxes, and get yourself a TV deal or die trying." $755 pledged of $3,500 goal with 26 days to go
3. Journey To The Overland: A Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game -- "A Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game where players create characters who journey throughout the Overland in search of Five Weapons of Power" $5,507 pledged of $6,000 goal with 31 days to go.
4. Saving Throw - An Instructional Web-Series About RPGs -- "Saving Throw is an instructional web-series and website, designed to teach you not only how to play, but why." $3,180 pledged of $8,000 goal with 28 days to go
5. He Who Laughs Last - A Cthulhu Dark RPG Scenario -- "A modern horror RPG scenario set in LA with comedians, ancient magics, and a growing sense of dread." $4,102 pledged of $3,000 goal.
6. Mecha vs Kaiju: A Sci-Fi Anime RPG for Fate Core -- "Mecha vs Kaiju is role playing game inspired by Japanese anime robots and giant monsters."  $1,836 pledged of $3,500 goal with 23 days to go
7. Against The Dark Yogi: Mythic India Roleplaying -- "In Against the Dark Yogi players take the role of legendary heroes, empowered by the cosmic force dharma, and charged with defending the Three Worlds from the machinations of the Dark Yogi, a sinister figure who seeks to bring about the Geli Yuga, the final age of the universe. Against the Dark Yogi is heavily inspired by Indian myths. Character abilities, archetypes and a host of worthy foes are drawn directly from the Vedas, the Ramayana and other Indian sources. Attain the mystic perfection of the eight primary siddhis, speak the feared Om-syllable or fight with astras, the weapons of the gods themselves!" $5,414 pledged of $4,000 goal
8. Far Away Land RPG: Fantasy Role-Playing & Worldbuilding -- "Far Away Land is a quirky and lighthearted fantasy tabletop role-playing/worldbuilding game which uses a simple d6 system." $3,826 pledged of $1,500 goal.

There might be a couple worth checking out.

[Calrabjohns]

"The Hunted: A Game of Medieval Magic, Mischief and Mayhem"

 

"The Hunted is a game of medieval magic, mischief and mayhem. The society in which the game takes place is one of great superstition. Many believe in omens, portents and the supernatural. In this culture witches are real, monsters lurk in the night and what’s scariest of all is that they might be your friends, neighbors, or even family.The church is constantly battling the encroaching heretics, keeping the seed of corruption from spreading within their communities. Those who are found to be against the church are killed for their crimes.

 

This is where our “heroes” come in. They have been called by a mysterious Dark Benefactor. It gives them power and leaves them with one purpose: Chaos. They are to personally see to the downfall of the three authority figures, The Lord of the Land, the Priest, and the Watch Captain. They are to remove these people from power by any means necessary. The characters must maintain the façade of living normal lives while working against the community. This will not be an easy task, however. The player characters must build their strength and power by causing mayhem in the town, if they hope to stand any chance against those who would stop them.

 

The authorities will not take kindly to this however, and do everything in their power to stop the impending chaos. The town will become more paranoid, neighbor turning on neighbor, brother turning on brother. Homes will be searched, blood will be shed, and people will be burned in an attempt to root out the heresy. The players’ actions will decide who will be the hunter and who will be… The Hunted." $595 of $2,000 goal

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/875266084/the-hunted-a-game-of-medieval-magic-mischief-and-m

 

It's a bit of an underdog but it sounds interesting enough, a little bit of everything in that you cooperate while somewhat compete to survive.

[rjshae]

• The Lost Lands: The Lost City of Barakus by Frog God Games -- "Detailed within these pages is the great, bustling metropolis of Endhome, the Penprie Forest and Duskmoon Hills located north of that city, and, finally, the huge dungeon that is the Lost City of Barakus." This is a hardcover campaign book containing a low level adventure designed to take characters up to level 6. Separate books for Pathfinder and Swords & Wizardry. Succeeding at $26,215 with 393 backers.
• EXTREME EARTH: A Dystopian Superhero Campaign Setting by Joe Bardales -- a supers campaign setting in a world that is short on resources and rife with paranoia and corruption. There will be seven different books for different rules systems. Currently at $1,250/$7,500 with 44 days to go.

• City State of the Invincible Overlord by Judges Guild -- They are bringing back an updated version of "the first published fantasy RPG city setting back to the presses for JG Universal and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game System." Succeeding at $37,758. Retro gaming indeed.

[rjshae]

Altais: Age of Ruin - A dystopian fantasy RPG -- "A dystopian science fantasy roleplaying game about a world where magic has gone too far and brought society to ruin." Includes a core setting book, art book, creature cards, and first campaign book. Currenty at $3,056/$40,000 with 27 days to go.

 

Worlds in Peril -- "Worlds in Peril is a standalone RPG that will produce compelling super hero action in any world with little-to-no preparation." Succeeding at $11,442.

 

 

Metamorphosis Alpha Deluxe hardcover Collector's Edition -- A deluxe oversized hardcover that will reproduce the original 1976 printing verbatim, along with the magazine articles, Mr. Ward's new NPCs and monsters, the new adventures, the introductions, and all new articles. Succeeding at $39,223.

[rjshae]

• Fantaji Universal Role-Playing System -- A generic, universal role-playing system ready for play but open for customization. Players "play to" qualitative character Traits and shared Themes to add dice to their pool. When you feel like making an attack, you add up your Drama and play to more Traits and Themes to roll against your opponent. Currently at $3,013/$3,400 with 35 days to go.
• Kromore by RAEX GAMES -- A multi-era tabletop roleplaying setting in a 350 page book. Kromore's current timeline spans ten thousand years. Currently at $7,285/$10,000 with 39 days to go.

• The Queen's Cavaliers RPG -- A tabletop roleplaying game set in an alternate fantasy France, circa the early-to-mid 1600s, inspired by the Three Musketeers and other swashbuckling stories. TQC uses a dice pool system based primarily on your three attributes: Verve, Affinity, and Guile. Succeeding at $4,477 with 28 days to go.
• World of Aetaltis: The Temple of Modren -- A new fantasy setting compatible with Pathfinder. Succeeding at $3,659 with 22 days to go.

• Outbreak: Deep Space - A "Sci-Fi Survival Horror RPG" -- It will "allow you to simulate any type of Sci-Fi Survival Horror scenario, under any circumstances, in any setting you can imagine for your tabletop games." Currently at $5,315/$8,000 with 23 days to go.

[600lbpanther]

Not to Hijack the thread but I believe this following post doesn't warrant a thread dedicated to itself.

I do believe it complements this thread though but apologies if not.

 

Creature Caster: First Wave - 1 day Left - 951% funded.
These "miniatures" are actually huge... standing 7+ inches.

Not sure how people view them on here as I am just getting into the PnP side of the RP world but I would imagine them as supreme beings, god-like demons, deities, manifestations of the gods or their handmaidens,etc.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jeremyglen/creature-caster-first-wave

[Jarmo]

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/age-of-the-tempest/

 

Some people who've played this (the finnish version) say it's good.

Easy to get into and stuff.

[rjshae]

• Fantasy Hero Complete -- "a stand-alone product containing all of the rules necessary to play Fantasy Hero with no other book required, but compatible with all Hero System 6th edition books". Currently at $13K/$15K with 10 days to go. Hurray, the Hero system lives on!
• Wield, a Little Game about Ancient Powers -- "A Fantasy Roleplaying Game where you play an ancient, powerful weapon and the heroes you wield are disposable hit points." Succeeding at $16K with 5 days to go.
• Wa, the Anime and Manga RPG -- "An exotic, collaborative, open-source, and action-oriented game designed from the ground up for anime-style storytelling and combat." Succeeding at $2.7K with 7 days to go.

[rjshae]

Castles & Crusades -- Castles & Crusades is a fantasy role playing game that uses an easy to learn attribute-based rules system with 13 character classes and 7 races. Spells, equipment, fast-paced combat rules, and all essential information needed to play a game of Castles & Crusades are in this book. Succeeding at $72,627 with 6 hours to go.

 

Nova Praxis - Savage Worlds Edition -- Originally released using a modified version of the Fate system contained in Strands of Fate and Fate Core, Nova Praxis is going to be re-released for the Savage Worlds game system. This new core book will contain the setting information contained in the original Nova Praxis core book, expanded with new material from Machinations: the Nova Praxis GM's Guide. Succeeding at $6,851 with 10 days to go.

 

A World of Dew - A Samurai Noir Role-Playing Game -- A World of Dew is a brand new Samurai Noir role-playing game, and a sequel to John Wick’s Blood & Honor. In the original Blood & Honor you played samurai who were members of a clan. In World of Dew you can now play everyone else: perceptive geisha, weary ronin, gargantuan sumo, greedy yakuza, and even gaijin. Succeeding at $15,928 with 6 days to go.

 

The GODSFALL - an epic post-apocalyptic fantasy rpg -- The fall and impact of an elder god has changed the face of the world. He lives, but barely. He has become the Sleeping God. Money is meaningless. Food is the standard with which people barter. Magical items are semi-living things, mini-characters with their own goals. They can go dormant, if they aren't kept happy. Succeeding at $4,357 with 13 days to go.

[Oner]

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cloak-and-dagger-roleplaying-game

[nikolokolus]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metalweavedesigns/non-player-cards-npc-a-card-based-npc-generator

 

This looks kind of neat. Might be handy for when you need to whip up a sort of fleshed out random NPC on the fly during a game, or a good way to brainstorm a new PC.