I present to you the new Crowdfunding Collection #80, including every tabletop project started between 07.08 and 07.19.
The incoming GenCon has apparently motivated quite a lot of creatives and thus you’ll find no fewer than 13 projects for new rpgs alone. Well, and while I had the best intentions to safe up for the big event, I couldn’t resist a few gems.
I got swept by Demon City, a new, modern horror game by Zak S. I backed his patreon before and thus had been already convinced by the astonishing artwork as well as by the rule system. You’ll find that it uses a tarot card deck, yet one might as well use regular d6. Next to that the stretch goals are quite cool as well.
Of course I couldn’t resist the second edition of Greg Stolze’s Reign. The fantasy setting is nice and somewhat different, yet what sold me most is the one-roll engine/system. I am as intruiged by the ORE that it basically got this very blog started as I pondered if I could convert V:tM to it – I couldn’t or rather was to lazy to do it. The fact that Greg mentions that he might be working with „someone from White Wolf“ for a contemporary ORE setting was another cherry on a great cake. Go, check it, back it.
The third game I backed is Quickstarter: Harder They Fall by James Illes. On the one hand, Legacy as a game and as a Kickstarter was an excellent experience. On the other hand, I do really like the idea as presented in the the description and am curious. If you are curious as well, hurry up, it only has a few days left.
Next to those projects I am pondering to back the 2nd edition of Over the Edge. The setting is interesting, Urban Fantasy right up my ally and the system seems worth having a look, alas my resources are finite and thus am hestitating. Same goes for the TERA DICE dice set. It looks mighty cool and fancy… and everytime I ponder to maybe do drop the buck required.
Yet, the other games are quite nice as well. Esoterica is a new urban fantasy game with some horror elements that does look interesting and utilizes the „proven“ d6 system. Flotsam is a gm-less games for those who actually liked the B5 episode „A view from the gallery“ and wished to play those folks. If you yearn for another PbtA game Interstitial got you covered with an interesting premise.
Among the card-based systems Zombie World appears to be quite popular given the people I see who backed it and Tales of Arcana offers a nice card based character creation system. If you prefer d20 systems, check out Proficiency and Frey. I considered Proficiencey once and got Frey starred.
If you like game books, Samurai Slasher looks cool, though it is already on the clock. The supplement Animal Adventures will supplement dogs to your game and if you play Delta Green you might like to have a look at The Labyrinth. I did like the cover of the D&D supplement Careless Adventurer’s Guide. Well, and if you are a book-o-phile check out the lavishly designed, hand-crafted Cthulhu based Spell Book.
You’ll find plenty more cool projects in the collection, see for yourself:
English Crowdfundings
3 Urban Fantasy Role-Playing Games
4 Story Game Role-Playing Games
3 Card-based Role-Playing Games
3 d20 Role-Playing Games
2 Gamebooks
3 Supplements
3 D&D Supplements
2 Settings
3 Adventures
4 Dice Projects
4 Dice Accessoires
1 Enamel Pin
3 Map Projects
5 Various RPG Projects
3 RPG-related Games
1 Larp/Theater Project
Italien Crowdfundings
1 Role-Playing Game
Portuguese Crowdfundings
2 Role-Playing Games
1 RPG Community
The tiny star
Indicates that I backed the project.
() Indicates that I would have backed the project, have I had more money.
The red dot system
The red dots in front of the flags rely on the following information:
The project is within hours of ending
The project is within 7 days or less of ending
The indication is based on the release date and time of the crowdfunding collection and isn’t updated
English Crowdfundings
Urban Fantasy Role-Playing Games
() Over the Edge: A Roleplaying Game of Weird Urban Danger
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atlasgames/over-the-edge-a-roleplaying-game-of-weird-urban-da
Return to the island of Al Amarja in this new edition of Jonathan Tweet’s freeform roleplaying game of paranormal chaos.
Esoterica Tabletop Roleplaying Game
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2120854352/esoterica-tabletop-roleplaying-game
A tabletop roleplaying game of occult mystery and the quest for power
Darkness Incarnate
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1573053510/darkness-incarnate
A modern horror tabletop RPG game with content access via an online subscription to a website! A new play-ready City added every month!
Story Game Role-Playing Games
Quickstarter: Harder They Fall
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549920133/quickstarter-harder-they-fall
A storytelling game of earth-shaking combat and toppling titans, played using dominoes.
Greg Stolze’s Reign, Second Edition
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/halmangold/greg-stolzes-reign-second-edition
The second edition of Greg Stolze’s roleplaying game of lords and leaders, powered by the One Roll Engine.
Flotsam: Adrift Amongst the Stars
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/flotsam-adrift-amongst-the-stars
A roleplaying game about outcasts, renegades and misfits living in the belly of a space station.
Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined (An RPG of friendship!)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1564627018/interstitial-our-hearts-intertwined-an-rpg-of-frie
A PbtA Tabletop RPG about traveling to other worlds, the bonds we have with other people, and how we’re stronger for them.
Card-based Role-Playing Games
Demon City: The Ultimate Horror RPG
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070557469/demon-city-the-ultimate-horror-rpg
A modern horror RPG written by Zak Smith and filled with his evocative artwork.
Zombie World: A Card-Based Tabletop RPG of Zombie Horror
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1277034820/zombie-world-a-card-based-tabletop-rpg-of-zombie-h
A card-based roleplaying game about survivors fending off the dead and struggling to live with each other in a zombie-filled world.
Tales of Arcana: Roleplaying Card Game: The Second Set
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1383113518/tales-of-arcana-roleplaying-card-game-the-second-s
Tales of Arcana is a card-based tabletop roleplaying card game where players randomly generate their characters.
d20 Role-Playing Games
Proficiency RPG
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1250101476/proficiency-rpg
A tabletop roleplaying game for people who want to customise their world, without the bloat.
Fray: The Restless Sea | Tabletop RPG System and Setting
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mirthdrake/fray-the-restless-sea-tabletop-rpg-system-and-sett
A tactical, classless fantasy RPG set around competition for dominance of the Restless Sea by two powerful city-states.
Ori Arch: Animus RPG System
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shockpoint/ori-arch-animus-rpg-system
A Table Top RPG system with a Modern twist on Old School mechanics and a robust and inventive Steampunk setting
Gamebooks
The Samurai Slasher (Survive your own Adventure book)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1668205146/the-samurai-slasher-survive-your-own-adventure-boo
The Return of the Samurai Slasher puts you right in the middle of an 80s-style slasher story. But do YOU have what it takes to survive?
The Return of Steam Highwayman!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1643731888/the-return-of-steam-highwayman
Steam Highwayman II: Highways and Holloways Volume 2 of the Steampunk Adventure Gamebook Series
Supplements
Animal Adventures: Tales of Dungeons and Doggies
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russrmc/animal-adventures-tales-of-dungeons-and-doggies
A range of highly detailed dogs compatible with role-playing systems.
Delta Green: The Labyrinth
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcdream/delta-green-the-labyrinth
Delta Green co-creator John Scott Tynes presents a sourcebook of threats, allies, and mysteries to deepen the terrors of your campaign.
Qadal Roleplaying Game Worldbook Art Fund
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/northernmountainnerd/qadal-roleplaying-game-worldbook-art-fund
We are looking to raise money for an art fund to fill a new world book for an independent roleplaying game with amazing pieces.
D&D Supplements
Careless Adventurer’s Guide for the 5e RPG
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/482738549/careless-adventurers-guide-for-the-5e-rpg
A guidebook and collection of traps, poisons, and nefarious things for the 5e RPG.
Dark Matter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magehandpress/dark-matter-2
A 5th Edition supplement for rip-roaring space adventures! A full campaign setting in a 200+ page hardcover (and PDF!) book.
Occult Secrets of the Underworld – D&D 5E or Pathfinder RPG
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adventureaweek/occult-secrets-of-the-underworld-dandd-5e-or-pathf
The untold vastness of the realms below beckons, and for the first time, we unearth the mysterious occult traditions of the Underworld.
Settings
Eddie Jonas Forgotten Dungeon Mega Adventure for AD&D D&D5e
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1644549315/eddie-jonas-forgotten-dungeon-mega-adventure-for-a
The Forgotten Dungeon is an old school adventure that incorporates legendary artists from the days of TSR for AD&D, D&D5e, 77W, DSRPG
Woodfall – A mini hexcrawl setting
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lazylitch/woodfall-a-mini-hexcrawl-setting
A new system neutral dark fantasy setting that you can drop into your game.
Adventures
Flower of Heaven: Shrine of the Fallen Heroes
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/363836098/flower-of-heaven-shrine-of-the-fallen-heroes
An Asian themed module for the Universal Storytelling System: Second Edition
The Forgotten Dungeon Mega Adventure – AD&D, D&D5e
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-forgotten-dungeon-mega-adventure-ad-d-d-d5e#/
The Forgotten Dungeon is an adventure that incorporates legendary artists from the days of TSR
In the Dungeon of the Wizard Lord Keraptis (TRG1 & TRG2)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/141004033/in-the-dungeon-of-the-wizard-lord-keraptis-trg1-an
A 5E Adventure for Dungeons and Dragons
Dice Projects
() TERA DICE – Traditional Japanese Architectural Design Dice
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/msgames/tera-dice-traditional-japanese-architectural-desig
Set out across seven intricately designed layers, with unique Japanese symbols and characters. A true work of art and a joy to use.
NERO Ellipsis Dice
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neroteamdices/nero-ellipsis-dice
NERO Team Presents Ellipsis Dice – An Awesome Addition to Your Favorite Board Games, Card Games and Tabletop Games!
Dragon Dice – Swamp Stalkers (reprint)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sfr/dragon-dice-swamp-stalkers-reprint
Something stirs in the marshes of Esfah! It is time for the Swamp Stalkers to return to the mighty world of Dragon Dice!
Beer Dice
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1105250199/beer-dice-0
Beer Dice, the perfect die for drinking games or just for collectors!
Dice Accessoires
Over-Sized Graphical Dice Cups With Lid
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/easyrollerdice/over-sized-graphical-dice-cups-with-lid
Over-sized dice cups with lids and unique art designs – perfect for tabletop RPG and miniature wargaming.
Dragon Realms
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/147900702/dragon-realms
Fine wood and leather dice box and rolling tray
Luxurious handmade wooden „KUMIKO“ Deck Box
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/361756151/luxurious-handmade-wooden-kumiko-deck-box
Luxurious handmade wooden Deck Box with Kumiko patterns – a unique decoration method of Japanese craftsmenship
The Nomad’s Armory – A Dice Box and Tray for Adventurers
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/415532073/the-nomads-armory-a-dice-box-and-tray-for-adventur
The Nomad’s Armory is a handcrafted, compact dice box and tray for people who play tabletop RPGs.
Enamel Pin
Tiny Dice Buddies | Hard Enamel Polyhedral RPG Pins
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dblfeature/tiny-dice-buddies-hard-enamel-polyhedral-rpg-pins
Tiny Dice Buddies are .75″ hard enamel pins shaped like polyhedral RPG dice with a touch of personality.
Marp Projects
Shipstarter: Giant Fantasy Digital RPG Maps
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametilewarehouse/shipstarter-giant-fantasy-digital-rpg-maps
A Range of Huge Digital Fantasy Ship Maps in High-Resolution 300dpi JPEG with assorted Extra Maps that link to them.
RPG The Greatest Dungeon Map ever, size =number of backers
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1627453715/the-greatest-backers-dungeon-map-ever
Hey Guys, With my new project , I intend to do my biggest Dungeon Map ever…I mean ever ever ;-) hope you guys will jump into it!
DungeonTiles.net
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2111655020/dungeontilesnet
Dungeontiles.net – 3d printed plastic tabletop Dungeon and Dragons building setup.
Various RPG Projects
The RPG Coloring Book
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcanagames/the-rpg-coloring-book
A host of classic tabletop RPG creatures waiting to be colored!
Lovecraft / Cthulhu based Spell Book „Book of Nine Scribes“
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1178965847/cthulhubook2
A hand-made spell book inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and his Great Old Ones (like Cthulhu) written by the „Nine Scribes“.
Enemy Encountered! – A Creature Zine!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1596167206/enemy-encountered-a-creature-zine
This book is a collection of creatures, monsters, and critters; inspired by D&D, Dark souls, and many more RPGs!
GamersTable Returns: Season 2
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2020301852/gamerstable-returns-season-2
GamersTable, the table-top RPG podcast who’re like every game group with whom you’ve ever played, is back!
Quickstarter: Gamer Greeting Cards (Birthday to TPK)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-adventures/quickstarter-gamer-greeting-cards-birthday-to-tpk
Greeting cards for tabletop gamers, to include birthdays, character death, and TPKs. Includes humorous and serious cards.
RPG-related Games
Role Quest
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/herculesgamestudios/role-quest?
Role Quest: a hilarious game of role playing, guessing and improvisation that will grant you epic memories of laughter.
DRINKAGE: The Tipsy Meadows – An RPG Drinking Card Game!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emberstorm/drinkage-the-tipsy-meadows-an-rpg-drinking-card-ga
A true fantasy drinking card game for 2-8 friends (or foes). Test your might, fortitude, intellect and charm!
SlamForce Wrestling Game – tabletop, dice, card, & strategy
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slamforce/slamforce-wrestling-game-tabletop-dice-card-and-st
Bring the fun and unpredictable excitement of professional wrestling to your tabletop with dice, strategy cards, and unique characters!
Larp/Theater Project
Through the Wren
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1954148520/through-the-wren
An immersive theatre experience where 12 guests journey in and out of a parallel world set in a mid-1840’s Gothic Romance Fairytale.
ItalianCrowdfundings
Role-Playing Game
I COBOLDI MANGIANO I BAMBINI + MUNCHKIN
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/517620251/i-coboldi-mangiano-i-bambini-munchkin
I COBOLDI MANGIANO I BAMBINI! A COLORI Il classico GdR BIRRA & PATATINE in cui TU SEI UN COBOLDO! & L’espansione di Munchkin da RAVEN
Portuguese Crowdfundings
Role-Playing Games
Awaken
https://www.catarse.me/awaken
Desperte como um poderoso Vasalli em um mundo dilacerado por forças terríveis.
E AGORA? – Sistema Cômico de RPG
https://www.catarse.me/eagorarpg
Livro de Regras Inédito para jogar RPG com humor e muita zoeira!
RPG Community
EXTREME RPG – VISTA A CAMISA E SEJA UM HERÓI
https://www.catarse.me/extreme_rpg_vista_a_camisa_e_seja_um_heroi_0c8c
E uma iniciativa de nossa comunidade para arrecadar recursos e prover novas aventuras dando um suporte para nossa estrutura que cresce cada vez mais e aos nossos mestres que tanto se esforçam em produzir aventuras memoráveis aos nossos jogadores , deixando essa memorias gravadas em nosso canal do youtube como uma lembrança agradável de um universo de fantasia que todo o jogador de RPG gosta de imaginar .
How to get into the Collection
There are essentially two ways for a project to be included
) I do try to actually find each and every new project. On the one hand, I do use my Crowdfunding Suchliste (It is essentially a list of links). On the other hand, I do try to keep close tabs on several communities, groups, forums, newsletters etc.
) I do have to rely on readers, project creators or fans pointing out projects to be included in the collection. Because several platforms like Patreon, IndieGoGo, Startnext, and more offer no option to enter a search term and look for the newest started project.
If you like to submit a project or your project. There are just a few things to watch:
The project should be somewhat related to tabletop role-playing.
The project should be live and preferably still live when the collection goes up.
The project shouldn’t be included in a previous collection.
Usually, I am happy with any suggestions. It’s as well a method to make sure I include a project which is out of range for my completist approach. As, for example, I don’t include every convention project or every miniature/terrain/map project.