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<blockquote data-quote="Egg Embry" data-source="post: 8186433" data-attributes="member: 6808965"><p>This week’s article covers projects ending in February including a number of <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/quickstarting-on-your-mark-get-set-fund.666027/" target="_blank">quickstarters</a>. Due to the deluge of RPG crowdfunding campaigns (largely from <strong>Kickstarter’s </strong><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/zinequest" target="_blank">Zine Quest</a>), I’m covering as many projects as there’s space, but, unfortunately, I can’t cover every RPG project on <strong>Kickstarter, GameOnTabletop</strong>, and <strong>IndieGoGo</strong>. As such, here are some of those that piqued my interest.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132057[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e" target="_blank"><strong>IRON KINGDOMS: REQUIEM <em>5e</em></strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/121/Privateer-Press?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Privateer Press</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Fri, February 12 2021 2:59 AM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Sourcebooks</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: $50 for the PDFs of all three books</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> Steam power plus gunpowder in a sword and sorcery setting using the <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong> ruleset brought to you by one of the largest tabletop game publishers, <strong>Privateer Press</strong>, I’m glad to cover this. The <strong>Iron Kingdoms</strong> setting has been around for over 15 years across several systems. It’s awesome to see it introduced to <strong>5e</strong>. This campaign offers three books (<strong><em>Iron Kingdoms: Requiem</em></strong> at 240 pages, <strong><em>Monsternomicon</em></strong> at 180 pages, <strong><em>Legend of the Witchfire</em></strong> at 80 pages), a GM Screen, and so much more. If you want a mechanized steam powered fantasy world for your gaming table, check out this project.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132058[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock" target="_blank"><strong>Gods of Metal: Ragnarock</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3439/Hunters-Entertainment?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Hunters Entertainment</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Mon, February 22 2021 9:00 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: An original system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Core rulebook</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: $50 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of the book</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>NOTE</strong>: I want to share an excellent customer service story. I backed <strong>Hunters Entertainment's</strong> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/altered-carbon-the-role-playing-game" target="_blank"><strong><em>Altered Carbon RPG</em></strong></a>. The book was damaged in the shipping, which is no fault of <strong>Hunters Entertainment's</strong> or their fulfillment service, <strong>Gamerati</strong>. They made addressing this easy as they had a campaign update with instructions on getting damaged books replaced. One email with some pictures of the damage and they shipped out a new copy, which arrived in mint condition. It was an exceptional customer service experience that left me even more impressed with <strong>Hunters Entertainment's</strong>. Because of that, I feel I can back their books with confidence.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> Imagine taking the combination of heavy metal and RPGs less as inspiration and more as fact and roadmap and you’ll have the base idea behind this game. <strong><em>Gods of Metal</em></strong> leans into the idea of metal gods and players as their metal band warriors, taking the concept as far as you can with a 250 page core rulebook that envisions a perfect genre mashup. There’s way too much to cover in a paragraph, so let me say the campaign page is inspiring, and highlight this: The RPG offers an album with an original song from a member of <strong>Anthrax</strong> and a member of <strong>Butcher Babies</strong> plus unreleased tracks from <strong>Fozzy, Gygax,</strong> and others as well as previously release songs from <strong>Motorhead, Armored Saint</strong>, and <strong>Bloodywood</strong>. Getting “name” bands for an album to accompany an RPG from the company that brought you <strong><em>Altered Carbon, Alice is Missing,</em></strong> and more shows their level of dedication to this project. If you need more metal at your gaming table, this is the one.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132059[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html" target="_blank"><strong>Torg Eternity - Orrorsh [ENG]</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3444/Ulisses-Spiele?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Ulisses Spiele</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: 02/17/2021 17:00 (GMT-5)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: <strong><em>Torg Eternity</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Sourcebooks</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: $225 + $15 US S/H for the casket box, multiple map packs, tokens, dice tray, cards, soundtrack, GM screen, adventure, sourcebook, and more</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>NOTE</strong>: This campaign is run via <a href="https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html" target="_blank"><strong>GameOnTabletop</strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Ulisses Spiele</strong> is offering more <strong><em>Torg Eternity</em></strong> goodness to help you save the shifting realities of the multiverse. Through this <a href="https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html" target="_blank"><strong>GameOnTabletop</strong></a> crowdfunding campaign, you’ll learn more about the occult mysteries of Orrosh, gain new crunch for the game, and face off against the Gaunt Man. If you’re a fan of <strong><em>Torg Eternity</em></strong>, <strong>Ulisses</strong> is offering more of their excellent products. If you haven’t tried this RPG before, this campaign includes a number of add-ons to feel the size of this game.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132060[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted" target="_blank"><strong>Lighthearted, a Magical 80s RPG</strong></a><strong> from Kurt and Katie Potts and </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/9839/Gallant-Knight-Enterprises?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Gallant Knight Games</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Fri, February 26 2021 5:05 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: An original system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Core rulebook</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: $36 + S/H for the PDF and hardcover of the book</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> In this RPG, you play 1980s John Hughes teen movie archetypes attending magic community college. It’s a solid mashup of 1980s kids on bikes nostalgia mixed with Harry Potter: The College Years. Pulling in the memories of John Hughes’ movies<em> solidifies the image of this game, fun adventures that help your characters grow up instead of saving the universe (though you can do that as well). Backed by <strong>Gallant Knight Games</strong>, this project looks like a beautiful combination of ideas (80s teen movies and setting plus magic school) creating an easy-to-envision RPG experience. </em>Mileage may vary on how well John Hughes’ movies aged.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132061[/ATTACH]</p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg" target="_blank"><strong>XENOSCAPE - Extreme survival Sci-Fi RPG</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/6899/Tin-Hat-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Tin Hat Games</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Thu, February 11 2021 12:00 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: An original system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Core rulebook</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: €99 + S/H for multiple PDFs, the print core rulebooks, a GM screen, dice, cards, and more</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> In <strong><em>Xenoscape</em></strong>, humanity colonized the planet then that colony failed as the planet’s ecosystem overran it. When the game starts, you’re among the last descends of the colonists fighting to survive. <strong><em>Xenoscape</em></strong> offers two core rulebooks, <strong><em>Creatures</em></strong> and <strong><em>Traditions</em></strong>, coming in at 220 page each. <strong><em>Traditions</em></strong> is the core rulebook, while <strong><em>Creatures</em></strong> is more about the sci-fi setting, monsters, and NPCs of this world.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132062[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition" target="_blank"><strong>Archetype Anthology: A Dozen Subclasses for D&D 5th Edition</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/87/EN-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>EN Publishing</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Tue, February 9 2021 5:00 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Sourcebook</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: £7 for the complete PDF</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: <strong>EN Publishing</strong> is the parent company of <strong>EN World</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> 28 pages worth of <strong>5e</strong> archetypes for druids, rangers, and more, giving more options to your players. Plus, feats, fighting styles, and spells. If you’ve sampled <strong>EN Publishing’s</strong> projects before, you know these are tight, to the point types of RPG books offering original ideas and crunch. Best of all, this project advertises 12 subclasses, but will deliver 14. If you want new <strong>5e</strong> mechanics for your game, check out the campaign page.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132063[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams" target="_blank"><strong>HYPNAGOGIC JERKS: an rpg zine about dreams</strong></a><strong> from Theoreticalboi</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Thu, February 25 2021 2:13 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: Based on Nate Treme's <strong><em>Prole</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: RPG zine</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>MOST POPULAR PLEDGE</strong>: $13 + $5 US S/H for the physical zine, stickers, and a hand written thank you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> I am a big fan of RPGs about dreams (<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/312745/POWERED-by-the-DREAMR-RPG-Zine?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank">one of my zines is about being a dream adventurer</a>), so seeing this combination of zine and dreams is a winner for me. In this game, you are a Sleep Agent escorting a dream avatar on a quest for enlightenment. You’re opposed by other Sleep Agents that want to stop this quest. If you need an RPG about dreams in zine form, check out this campaign’s page.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132065[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes" target="_blank"><strong>Low Stakes (Zine Quest 3)</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10416/NerdBurger-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Nerdburger Games</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: An original system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: RPG zine</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: I’ve attended conventions with Craig Campbell of <strong>Nerdburger Games</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> If you’re a fan of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waitit’s movie or TV series, <a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows" target="_blank"><strong><em>What We Do In The Shadows</em></strong></a>, this game is for you. <strong>Nerdburger Games</strong> does an excellent job of creating original, engaging RPGs. If you are looking for supernatural vampire roommate comedy at your gaming table, I recommend trying out <strong><em>Low Stakes</em></strong>.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes//minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132066[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure" target="_blank"><strong>Tower of Scoundrels</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16363/Philip-Reed-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Philip Reed Games</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: <strong><em>MÖRK BORG</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: Adventure and record</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> Above, I talk about <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock" target="_blank"><strong><em>Gods of Metal: Ragnarock</em></strong></a> from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3439/Hunters-Entertainment?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Hunters Books</strong></a>. On their campaign page, they link to the other notable metal RPG, <strong><em>MÖRK BORG</em></strong>. While Philip Reed’s project hits some of the same beats as <strong>GoM </strong>(a metal-based RPG and a record), it is its own thing and uses <strong><em>MÖRK BORG</em></strong> as its engine. The <strong><em>Tower of Scoundrels</em></strong> adventure comes in two booklets detailing the tower, the record is an original recording by Philip Reed, and the record sleeve serves as a mini-GM screen; it’s a nice looking package. If you’re a fan of Philip’s other <strong><em>MÖRK BORG</em></strong> projects, you know how much he understands the system, and this project promises to be another great product with a dedicated soundtrack.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure//minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]132067[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest" target="_blank"><strong>Love's Labour's Liabilities - A 5e RPG Zine Quest</strong></a><strong> from </strong><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16964/Egg-Embry-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Egg Embry Publishing</strong></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>END DATE</strong>: Sat, February 13 2021 11:59 PM EST.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SYSTEM(S)</strong>: <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PROJECT TYPE</strong>: RPG zine</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: I am a co-creator and publisher of this project. It is not associated with <strong>EN Publishing</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?</strong> Want <strong>5e</strong> content based on the theme of love for your game? Ideas like: warlock’s whose patrons are obsessed with them, monks who use the tragedy of breaking up to fuel their discipline, backgrounds, feats, and monsters that support the fiction of the zine. Co-written by novelist John McGuire, poet Leland Beauchamp, and myself, this sequel to our other zine, <strong><em>Love’s Labour’s Liberated</em></strong>, features <strong>5e</strong> crunch as well as a short story, poem, and essay about keeping love safe at the gaming table instead of, you know, creepy. It’s my hope this zine shows my love for <strong>5e</strong>, and that you’ll enjoy it.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest/minichart.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><em>Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG and Amazon.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Egg Embry, post: 8186433, member: 6808965"] This week’s article covers projects ending in February including a number of [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/quickstarting-on-your-mark-get-set-fund.666027/']quickstarters[/URL]. Due to the deluge of RPG crowdfunding campaigns (largely from [B]Kickstarter’s [/B][URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/zinequest']Zine Quest[/URL]), I’m covering as many projects as there’s space, but, unfortunately, I can’t cover every RPG project on [B]Kickstarter, GameOnTabletop[/B], and [B]IndieGoGo[/B]. As such, here are some of those that piqued my interest. [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="IRON KINGDOMS- REQUIEM 5e.png"]132057[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e'][B]IRON KINGDOMS: REQUIEM [I]5e[/I][/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/121/Privateer-Press?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Privateer Press[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Fri, February 12 2021 2:59 AM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Sourcebooks [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: $50 for the PDFs of all three books [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] Steam power plus gunpowder in a sword and sorcery setting using the [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] ruleset brought to you by one of the largest tabletop game publishers, [B]Privateer Press[/B], I’m glad to cover this. The [B]Iron Kingdoms[/B] setting has been around for over 15 years across several systems. It’s awesome to see it introduced to [B]5e[/B]. This campaign offers three books ([B][I]Iron Kingdoms: Requiem[/I][/B] at 240 pages, [B][I]Monsternomicon[/I][/B] at 180 pages, [B][I]Legend of the Witchfire[/I][/B] at 80 pages), a GM Screen, and so much more. If you want a mechanized steam powered fantasy world for your gaming table, check out this project. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-requiem-5e/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Gods of Metal- Ragnarock.jpg"]132058[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock'][B]Gods of Metal: Ragnarock[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3439/Hunters-Entertainment?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Hunters Entertainment[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Mon, February 22 2021 9:00 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: An original system [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Core rulebook [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: $50 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of the book [*][B]NOTE[/B]: I want to share an excellent customer service story. I backed [B]Hunters Entertainment's[/B] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/altered-carbon-the-role-playing-game'][B][I]Altered Carbon RPG[/I][/B][/URL]. The book was damaged in the shipping, which is no fault of [B]Hunters Entertainment's[/B] or their fulfillment service, [B]Gamerati[/B]. They made addressing this easy as they had a campaign update with instructions on getting damaged books replaced. One email with some pictures of the damage and they shipped out a new copy, which arrived in mint condition. It was an exceptional customer service experience that left me even more impressed with [B]Hunters Entertainment's[/B]. Because of that, I feel I can back their books with confidence. [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] Imagine taking the combination of heavy metal and RPGs less as inspiration and more as fact and roadmap and you’ll have the base idea behind this game. [B][I]Gods of Metal[/I][/B] leans into the idea of metal gods and players as their metal band warriors, taking the concept as far as you can with a 250 page core rulebook that envisions a perfect genre mashup. There’s way too much to cover in a paragraph, so let me say the campaign page is inspiring, and highlight this: The RPG offers an album with an original song from a member of [B]Anthrax[/B] and a member of [B]Butcher Babies[/B] plus unreleased tracks from [B]Fozzy, Gygax,[/B] and others as well as previously release songs from [B]Motorhead, Armored Saint[/B], and [B]Bloodywood[/B]. Getting “name” bands for an album to accompany an RPG from the company that brought you [B][I]Altered Carbon, Alice is Missing,[/I][/B] and more shows their level of dedication to this project. If you need more metal at your gaming table, this is the one. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Torg Eternity - Orrorsh [ENG].jpg"]132059[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html'][B]Torg Eternity - Orrorsh [ENG][/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3444/Ulisses-Spiele?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Ulisses Spiele[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: 02/17/2021 17:00 (GMT-5) [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: [B][I]Torg Eternity[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Sourcebooks [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: $225 + $15 US S/H for the casket box, multiple map packs, tokens, dice tray, cards, soundtrack, GM screen, adventure, sourcebook, and more [*][B]NOTE[/B]: This campaign is run via [URL='https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html'][B]GameOnTabletop[/B][/URL] [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Ulisses Spiele[/B] is offering more [B][I]Torg Eternity[/I][/B] goodness to help you save the shifting realities of the multiverse. Through this [URL='https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf430/torg-eternity-orrorsh-eng.html'][B]GameOnTabletop[/B][/URL] crowdfunding campaign, you’ll learn more about the occult mysteries of Orrosh, gain new crunch for the game, and face off against the Gaunt Man. If you’re a fan of [B][I]Torg Eternity[/I][/B], [B]Ulisses[/B] is offering more of their excellent products. If you haven’t tried this RPG before, this campaign includes a number of add-ons to feel the size of this game. [/LIST] [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Lighthearted, a Magical 80s RPG.png"]132060[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted'][B]Lighthearted, a Magical 80s RPG[/B][/URL][B] from Kurt and Katie Potts and [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/9839/Gallant-Knight-Enterprises?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Gallant Knight Games[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Fri, February 26 2021 5:05 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: An original system [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Core rulebook [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: $36 + S/H for the PDF and hardcover of the book [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] In this RPG, you play 1980s John Hughes teen movie archetypes attending magic community college. It’s a solid mashup of 1980s kids on bikes nostalgia mixed with Harry Potter: The College Years. Pulling in the memories of John Hughes’ movies[I] solidifies the image of this game, fun adventures that help your characters grow up instead of saving the universe (though you can do that as well). Backed by [B]Gallant Knight Games[/B], this project looks like a beautiful combination of ideas (80s teen movies and setting plus magic school) creating an easy-to-envision RPG experience. [/I]Mileage may vary on how well John Hughes’ movies aged. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/kurtpotts/lighthearted/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="XENOSCAPE - Extreme survival Sci-Fi RPG.jpg"]132061[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg'][B]XENOSCAPE - Extreme survival Sci-Fi RPG[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/6899/Tin-Hat-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Tin Hat Games[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Thu, February 11 2021 12:00 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: An original system [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Core rulebook [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: €99 + S/H for multiple PDFs, the print core rulebooks, a GM screen, dice, cards, and more [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] In [B][I]Xenoscape[/I][/B], humanity colonized the planet then that colony failed as the planet’s ecosystem overran it. When the game starts, you’re among the last descends of the colonists fighting to survive. [B][I]Xenoscape[/I][/B] offers two core rulebooks, [B][I]Creatures[/I][/B] and [B][I]Traditions[/I][/B], coming in at 220 page each. [B][I]Traditions[/I][/B] is the core rulebook, while [B][I]Creatures[/I][/B] is more about the sci-fi setting, monsters, and NPCs of this world. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/tinhatgames/xenoscape-a-post-sci-fi-tabletop-rpg/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Archetype Anthology- A Dozen Subclasses for D&D 5th Edition.png"]132062[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition'][B]Archetype Anthology: A Dozen Subclasses for D&D 5th Edition[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/87/EN-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082'][B]EN Publishing[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Tue, February 9 2021 5:00 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Sourcebook [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: £7 for the complete PDF [*][B]DISCLAIMER[/B]: [B]EN Publishing[/B] is the parent company of [B]EN World[/B] [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] 28 pages worth of [B]5e[/B] archetypes for druids, rangers, and more, giving more options to your players. Plus, feats, fighting styles, and spells. If you’ve sampled [B]EN Publishing’s[/B] projects before, you know these are tight, to the point types of RPG books offering original ideas and crunch. Best of all, this project advertises 12 subclasses, but will deliver 14. If you want new [B]5e[/B] mechanics for your game, check out the campaign page. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/enworld/archetype-anthology-a-dozen-archetypes-for-dandd-5th-edition/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="HYPNAGOGIC JERKS- an rpg zine about dreams.png"]132063[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams'][B]HYPNAGOGIC JERKS: an rpg zine about dreams[/B][/URL][B] from Theoreticalboi[/B] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Thu, February 25 2021 2:13 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: Based on Nate Treme's [B][I]Prole[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: RPG zine [*][B]MOST POPULAR PLEDGE[/B]: $13 + $5 US S/H for the physical zine, stickers, and a hand written thank you [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] I am a big fan of RPGs about dreams ([URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/312745/POWERED-by-the-DREAMR-RPG-Zine?affiliate_id=814082']one of my zines is about being a dream adventurer[/URL]), so seeing this combination of zine and dreams is a winner for me. In this game, you are a Sleep Agent escorting a dream avatar on a quest for enlightenment. You’re opposed by other Sleep Agents that want to stop this quest. If you need an RPG about dreams in zine form, check out this campaign’s page. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/hypersigilgames/hypnagogic-jerks-an-rpg-zine-about-dreams/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Low Stakes (Zine Quest 3).png"]132065[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes'][B]Low Stakes (Zine Quest 3)[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10416/NerdBurger-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Nerdburger Games[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: An original system [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: RPG zine [*][B]DISCLAIMER[/B]: I’ve attended conventions with Craig Campbell of [B]Nerdburger Games[/B] [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] If you’re a fan of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waitit’s movie or TV series, [URL='https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows'][B][I]What We Do In The Shadows[/I][/B][/URL], this game is for you. [B]Nerdburger Games[/B] does an excellent job of creating original, engaging RPGs. If you are looking for supernatural vampire roommate comedy at your gaming table, I recommend trying out [B][I]Low Stakes[/I][/B]. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1582756696/low-stakes//minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="Tower of Scoundrels.png"]132066[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure'][B]Tower of Scoundrels[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16363/Philip-Reed-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Philip Reed Games[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: [B][I]MÖRK BORG[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: Adventure and record [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] Above, I talk about [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/gods-of-metal-ragnarock'][B][I]Gods of Metal: Ragnarock[/I][/B][/URL] from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3439/Hunters-Entertainment?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Hunters Books[/B][/URL]. On their campaign page, they link to the other notable metal RPG, [B][I]MÖRK BORG[/I][/B]. While Philip Reed’s project hits some of the same beats as [B]GoM [/B](a metal-based RPG and a record), it is its own thing and uses [B][I]MÖRK BORG[/I][/B] as its engine. The [B][I]Tower of Scoundrels[/I][/B] adventure comes in two booklets detailing the tower, the record is an original recording by Philip Reed, and the record sleeve serves as a mini-GM screen; it’s a nice looking package. If you’re a fan of Philip’s other [B][I]MÖRK BORG[/I][/B] projects, you know how much he understands the system, and this project promises to be another great product with a dedicated soundtrack. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure/'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/philipreed/tower-of-scoundrels-a-third-party-mork-borg-adventure//minichart.png[/IMG][/URL] [ATTACH type="full" alt="COVER, FRONT - Love's Labour's Liabilities w Credits CROPPED Second - 300 dpi.jpg's Labour's Liabilities w Credits CROPPED Second - 300 dpi.jpg"]132067[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest'][B]Love's Labour's Liabilities - A 5e RPG Zine Quest[/B][/URL][B] from [/B][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/16964/Egg-Embry-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Egg Embry Publishing[/B][/URL] [LIST] [*][B]END DATE[/B]: Sat, February 13 2021 11:59 PM EST. [*][B]SYSTEM(S)[/B]: [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] [*][B]PROJECT TYPE[/B]: RPG zine [*][B]DISCLAIMER[/B]: I am a co-creator and publisher of this project. It is not associated with [B]EN Publishing[/B] [*][B]WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN?[/B] Want [B]5e[/B] content based on the theme of love for your game? Ideas like: warlock’s whose patrons are obsessed with them, monks who use the tragedy of breaking up to fuel their discipline, backgrounds, feats, and monsters that support the fiction of the zine. Co-written by novelist John McGuire, poet Leland Beauchamp, and myself, this sequel to our other zine, [B][I]Love’s Labour’s Liberated[/I][/B], features [B]5e[/B] crunch as well as a short story, poem, and essay about keeping love safe at the gaming table instead of, you know, creepy. It’s my hope this zine shows my love for [B]5e[/B], and that you’ll enjoy it. [/LIST] [CENTER][URL='https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest'][IMG]https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/eggembry/loves-labours-liabilities-a-5e-rpg-zine-quest/minichart.png[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER] [I]Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG and Amazon.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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