This week’s article looks at RPG crowdfunding projects that end between October 27 to November 6. This list includes lots of projects that run on RPG engines with “dungeon” in the title as well as system neutral and an original system. If you’re looking for Halloween themed offerings, there are some winners in this sampling.
Nevermore Roleplaying Game from Nepenthe Games
THREE CURSES FOR SISTER SAREN for 5th Edition from Planet X Games
The Quintessential Fighter from Battlefield Press
Apocalypse from IGC
One if by land, two if by sea, three if by air from Homebrew and Hacking
Nightmare Fuel from Gaming Ballistic, LLC
Grimoire of the Grave - The Ultimate 5E Guide to Undead from 2CGaming
LexiCon 2023 Tabletop Boardgaming & RPG Friendly Convention
Terrible Treasures & Frightful Fables For D&D 5E from EN Publishing
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Nevermore Roleplaying Game from Nepenthe Games
- END DATE: Thu, November 3 2022 4:00 PM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): An original system
- PROJECT TYPE: Core rulebook
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $50 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of the book plus PDF character sheets
- TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Nevermore RPG QuickStart Guide is PWYW at DriveThruRPG
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? An original RPG utilizing the American Gothic horror genre fits the season. Set in 1888 on America’s eastern seaboard, this project pulls from “the tales of Melville, Poe, Gilman, Wharton, James, and Bierce.” Using an original card based system, this 280 page book details rules, Baltimore, powers, mysteries, and everything you’ll need to make American Gothic horror come to life at your table.
THREE CURSES FOR SISTER SAREN for 5th Edition from Planet X Games
- END DATE: Wed, November 2 2022 8:00 PM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition
- PROJECT TYPE: Adventure module
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $45 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of the book
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? As evil creatures pour into the valley of Crow’s Rest, you’re searching for a cleric’s tomb. Within, you hope to find the power to save the people of the town and valley. Designed for levels one to three, this is a weird sword and sorcery style hex crawl or one shot adventure. If you’re interested in this project, check out the campaign page for an awesome Creepy Magazine style comic preview.
The Quintessential Fighter from Battlefield Press
- END DATE: Thu, November 3 2022 1:45 PM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition
- PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebook
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $35 for the PDF and POD versions of the book
- DISCLAIMER: I have been published by Battlefield Press. I did not contribute to this project
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Want a book to ramp up your 5e fighter? This campaign offers an update on the Mongoose Publishing sourcebook from the d20 era, but redesigned for 5e. At 128 pages, you’ll get archetypes, rules, feats, strongholds, and more options to give new life to one of 5e’s bedrock classes. If you’re looking for classic fighter ideas for today’s D&D, this book has a lot to offer.
Apocalypse from IGC
- END DATE: Thu, November 3 2022 11:00 AM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): System neutral
- PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebook
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $20 for the PDF version of the book as well as VTT files
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Apocalypse campaigns are a common type of RPG scenario, but they can be difficult stories for the GM to craft every aspect of the setting and adventures. This book offers system neutral advice for how to improve story, encounters, and tales set at the end of the world. Written with specific direction for fantasy, sci-fi, and modern settings, this book is created by a number of designers, each giving their best take on how to make your game even better. If you’re running a game set in the apocalypse, this book may be the right aid for you.
One if by land, two if by sea, three if by air from Homebrew and Hacking
- END DATE: Thu, November 3 2022 4:00 PM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition and Level Up: Advanced Fifth Edition
- PROJECT TYPE: Adventure module
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: £10 for the PDF of the book
- DISCLAIMER: PJ Coffey co-hosts Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk
- ADDITIONAL REPORTING: I interviewed PJ Coffey and Adam Donovan about this project (here)
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Do you need vehicles for your Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition or Level Up: Advanced Fifth Edition campaigns? Air, land, water, magical, and original, this book offers the rules you’ll need to soar to new heights, dive to new depths, or go further and faster than anyone before. Designed to expand where and how your characters get around, this sourcebook has the guidance to integrate a variety of modes of transportation into your games. If you’re interested, check out the campaign page for a preview.
Nightmare Fuel from Gaming Ballistic, LLC
- END DATE: Nov 6, 2022 at 3:00pm PST.
- CROWDFUNDING ON: Backerkit
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeon Fantasy RPG
- PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebooks
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $125 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of four books and card set plus VTT files
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? Continuing to work with Steve Jackson Games, Gaming Ballistic adds new options to the Dungeon Fantasy RPG. Offering three bestiaries, you’ll get: Serpents of Legend at 40 pages, The Bugstiary at 36 pages, and Garden of Evil at 20 pages of monsters. Each creature is described with a background, abilities, and stats. If you want more monsters for your Dungeon Fantasy campaign, these books are waiting for you.
Grimoire of the Grave - The Ultimate 5E Guide to Undead from 2CGaming
- END DATE: Sun, November 6 2022 8:00 PM EST.
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition
- PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebook
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $55 + S/H for the PDF and print versions of the book
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? This is a book of undead monsters for 5e. This book has a list of creatures, ecologies, options, and guidance on how to make undead NPCs. I’m a fan of monster manuals, and this one gives new life to the undead. If you’re in need of more undead for your campaign, check out the project page for a 24-page preview.
LexiCon 2023 Tabletop Boardgaming & RPG Friendly Convention
- END DATE: Mon, October 31 2022 11:55 PM EDT.
- PROJECT TYPE: Tabletop gaming convention
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: $40 for a 3-day pass
- DATES AND LOCATION: April 21 to 23, 2023 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Lexington, Kentucky
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? This tabletop gaming convention brings the best of RPGs, boardgames, minature, and card games together in Lexington, Kentucky. If you’re an RPG fan close to Lexington, this is worth attending. One special note, this convention will “honor Refund Requests for anyone that does not feel well for the convention.” That is huge as many conventions do not allow you to get a refund if you’re sick. Taking that bit of customer service on means this convention ensures sick attendees don’t feel that they have go or lose their ticket. Hats off to LexiCon for going the extra mile.
Terrible Treasures & Frightful Fables For D&D 5E from EN Publishing
- END DATE: Thu, October 27 2022 6:00 PM EDT.
- SYSTEM(S): Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition
- PROJECT TYPE: Sourcebook
- MOST POPULAR PLEDGE: £7 for the PDF of the book
- DISCLAIMER: EN World is a subsidiary of EN Publishing
- WHY SPOTLIGHT THIS CAMPAIGN? This book is holiday specific, and will deliver its treats before Halloween. If you want spooky masks and magic and adventures, all done with EN Publishing’s normal high standards, then hurry! The latest offering ends tomorrow (Thursday), so now’s the time!
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