Teylen's RPG Corner

I present to you the new Crowdfunding Collection #141, including every tabletop rpg project started between 04/26 and 05/10.

After some quite chaotic two weeks, the collection if back in a regular fashion, thus let’s get started.

I’ll start with Dragon Fighters by Luca De Marini. The game focus on fighters being involved in a kind of perpetual ongoing fight, like a tournament. The project offers unique visuals, that do point towards inspiration from games like Streetfighter and other beat’em ups, yet it doesn’t look like a simple carbon copy. At least not to me. The game offers various subsystems, and I am heavily tempted to back it, if I can find it in my budget. The project does still need some help, and I would recommend you’ll have a look at it. If you are looking for a fantasy game for the whole family maybe check out Lost in the Fantasy World. You’ll be playing a kid that has been moved from the real world to a fantastical realm. In regards of mechanics the game offers a narrative d6 system, The campaign is nicely colorful and you can already get the PDF. Thus, I recommend to have a look. Then there is the dark, modern Bloodlines & Black Magic RPG. Which offers a setting that reminds me of the World of Darkness, just that you get to play essentially crossover from the start and build in. The system is d20 and uses arcana cards, which makes it quite interesting, imho. I recommend the project, even as it is outside of my budget. You might enjoy the tech-noir approach of NEUROCITY. In which you explore a subterranean complet and topics of exentialism and psychology get address. The game seeks funding on IndieGoGo and Kickstarter in tandem. The last game is HardBoot a 5th ed D20 RPG, directed to celebrate the very first CGI cartoon. I haven’t seen the cartoon and don’t really feel engaged by the IndieGoGo project.
Fans of gamebooks will find that Destiny’s Role 2: Venom of Vortan offers to finance the third entry into the Destiny series. Then there’s Vala the Beast a boardgame like gamebook or a gamebooklike boardgame. It might be a fringe for the gamebook category, but I think it warrents to be including.
Of course there are many more projects. Fans of Mage: The Ascension will find that the M20 Technocracy Reloaded projects offers a brand new look at the Technocracy, the Web 3.0 and other fascinating aspects of Mage, that haven’t been explored in other books and needed – or could use – an update. It’s a cool book and if you are a fan of the WoD, check it out. Maybe the success will bring forth more books for M20, C20 or even x20 treatment for gamelines left out so far. Then there’s the Ekphrastic Beasts bestiary, which offers visually stunning monsters. There is the Fantasy City Sites and Scenes II to spice up your campaigns with the mentioned sites and scenes. I personally like the Witch Hunters adventure, a solo-scenario for D&D5E, which might be played with more players. You’ll find Dice and dungeons ITA Backpacks, Sidebags and enamel pins, a Cards Against the DM minigame with an inspirational aspect and The Adventurer’s RPG Tiles for creating caves.
You’ll find these and many more projects here:

English Crowdfundings

5 Role-Playing Games
2 Gamebooks
2 Settings
4 Sourcebooks
4 D&D Sourcebooks
5 Adventures
3 Dice Projects
3 Accessoires & Enamel Pins
1 Deck of Cards
1 Tile / Map Projects
4 Various RPG Projects

 French Crowdfundings

3 Role-Playing Games

 Italian Crowdfundings

1 Role-Playing Game

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

Role-Playing Games

() Dragon Fighters: Advanced Musha Shugyo RPG

()  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeon6/dragon-fighters-advanced-musha-shugyo-rpg
The Fighting Board Game that feels like an Arcade Console

Lost in the Fantasy World

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gallantknightgames/lost-in-the-fantasy-world
A family and kid-focused roleplaying game about being modern heroes lost in a new world of fantasy and adventure!

The Bloodlines & Black Magic Roleplaying Game

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stormbunny/the-bloodlines-and-black-magic-roleplaying-game
A dark, modern roleplaying game.

NEUROCITY

 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/neurocity#/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gavrielquiroga/neurocity
A tech-noir roleplaying game with an emphasis on psychology and existentialism

HardBoot a 5th ed D20 RPG..

 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hardboot-a-5th-ed-d20-rpg#/
A 5E compatible Main RPG Game Book based on the classic CGI TV Series..

Gamebooks

Destiny’s Role 2: Venom of Vortan

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/malthusdire/destinys-role-2-venom-of-vortan
The third adventure gamebook in the Destiny’s Role series

Vala the Beast Heart – Chapter One

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashcancomicspub/vala-the-beast-heart-chapter-one
A New Way to Read & Play. POGS & Dice, Viking-Inspired Story Game. RPG/Adventure/Fantasy Genre.

Settings

The Fading Embers Setting Primer

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/valiantfoxgaming/the-fading-embers-setting-primer-0
An introductory guide to Fading Embers: a Frozen Age, a game setting in 5th edition, to be published under the Open Gaming License.

Hidden Territories – Every Hero Needs a Quest!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomtermite/hidden-territories-every-hero-needs-a-quest
The Quest Begins! Cyclopedia of the World of Glatheriel book for the upcoming swords & sorcery hexcrawl sandbox solo/coop tabletop game

Sourcebooks

M20 Technocracy Reloaded

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/m20-technocracy-reloaded
Help us to create a beautiful Deluxe Edition of Technocracy Reloaded, a supplement for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition

Ekphrastic Beasts

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/janaka/ekphrastic-beasts
A New Kind of RPG Compendium

Fantasy City Sites and Scenes II, for use with Fantasy RPGs

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philipreed/fantasy-city-sites-and-scenes-ii-for-use-with-fantasy-rpgs
A guide for gamemasters. Includes sixteen different fantasy city locations, each ready to drop into your campaign.

Starfinder Legacy Bestiary

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/owenkcstephens/starfinder-legacy-bestiary
A bestiary of monsters for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game, updating and translating classic fantasy creatures from the Legacy era.

D&D Sourcebooks

Ancestry Awakened: New and Reworked Ancestries for 5e

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676433660/ancestry-awakened-5e
Brand new ancestry options for 5e, including a new system for creating and designing ancestries!

Menagerie of Magic: A collection of Magic items for DnD 5e

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spell-sleuth/menagerie-of-magic-a-collection-of-magic-items-for-dnd-5e
A 200+ page compendium of Magical items for use in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.

Aegis of Empires Adventure Path for 5E, Pathfinder 1E and 2E

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarygames/aegis-of-empires-adventure-path-for-5e-pathfinder-2e-pfrpg
A 600-page 6-part Adventure Path for D+D 5E, Pathfinder 1st Edition, & Pathfinder 2nd Edition, set in the epic Lost Lands of adventure

Wretches & Rewards Mini Adventures for 5e:

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1544768818/wretches-and-rewards-mini-adventures-for-5e
A 5th Edition supplement of monster encounters perfectly paired with memorable loot.

Adventures

Witch Hunters: a 5e (Solo) Adventure

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wms/witch-hunters-a-5e-solo-adventure
An adult horror story compatible with the world’s greatest RPG.

Journey to Beryl’s Reach

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-adventures/journey-to-beryls-reach
A new DM-less 5e adventure path for characters of 6th level.

Grimmsgate

 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/grimmsgate#/
A low-level adventure for 5e D&D and Pathfinder 1e, written by Matt Finch.

The Chronicles of Keranow: a campaign for D&D 5th Edition

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1839381666/the-chronicles-of-keranow-a-campaign-for-dandd-5th-edition
An epic adventure in six parts for 1st to 20th level PCs

Clash at Kell Crenn: A D&D 5e Adventure

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/482738549/clash-at-kell-crenn-a-dandd-5e-adventure
An original D&D 5e level 6-8 adventure: A river-fort siege, a magical lodestone, and a relic-tower hidden deep in the Broken Lands.

Dice Projects

Polyhedral Dice Advent-ure Calendars 2-4

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1398817948/polyhedral-dice-advent-ure-calendars-2-4
Satisfy your sense of adventure and love of dice with one of our fun countdown calendars! Over 70 all new custom polyhedral dice await!

Eclipse Dice: Aurora Lights Collection

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/auroralightsdice/eclipse-dice-aurora-lights-collection
Beautiful colorshift 7 piece polyhedral dice sets

Disc Dice: A Disc Golf Dice Game

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/discdice/disc-dice-a-disc-golf-dice-game
A 2 dice game to force creative shot play during the hundredth play through of your local course. No two games will be the same!

Accessoires & Enamel Pins

The DM Screen Of The Dwarven Metalsmith

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fandomoniumuk/the-dm-screen-of-the-dwarven-metalsmith
The Screen Of The Dwarven Metalsmith is our new offering for Dungeon Masters – a weathered effect copper inlay set into solid wood

Dice and dungeons ITA Backpacks, Sidebags and enamel pins!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mythicalstudios/dice-and-dungeons-ita-backpacks-sidebags-and-enamel-pins
D20 Dice Themed ITA Backpacks, Side bags and Enamel Pins!

RPG Job Class Enamel Pins – Warriors of Cute –

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1320672647/rpg-job-class-enamel-pins-warriors-of-cute
Enamel pins themed around MMORPG classes with cute animals!

Deck of Cards

Cards Against the DM

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davepaintselementals/cards-against-the-dm
Spice up your DnD one-shots with a set of 52 story-building cards. Get players involved and challenge your DM!

Tile / Map Project

The Adventurer’s RPG Tiles – CAVES

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rpgtiles/the-adventurers-rpg-tiles-caves
The Adventurer’s RPG Tiles are beautiful terrain chipboard tiles that inspire adventure and invoke mystery within each modular piece.

Various RPG Projects

Dungeon Master’s Adventure Pack

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegrinningfrog/dungeon-masters-adventure-pack
A monthly digital Fantasy RPG Magazine

Academy of Adventures: D&D Online Summer Camp!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rmalena/academy-of-adventure
Five days of fun as kids learn to play D&D, build exciting characters, and begin their heroic adventures!

RPGnet 2020 Membership Drive

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rpgnet-2020-membership-drive#/
Become an RPGnet member, support the site, get cool games!

Megan Gaming Table

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/geeknson-kickstarter/megan-gaming-table
This project is about the gaming table – Megan. With an aluminium Rail System and dozens of accessories, it’s a real game-changer.

 French Crowdfundings

Role-Playing Games

() Capitaine Vaudou

()  https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf344/capitaine-vaudou.html
Aidez-nous à financer le jeu de rôle des pirates et de la magie dans les Caraïbes !

Tylestel

 https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf323/tylestel.html
Le jeu de rôle des Héros, des Dieux et des Titans

Démon : La Damnation

 https://fr.ulule.com/demon-la-damnation/
Un univers d’espionnage technologique inédit pour les Chroniques des Ténèbres, quelque part entre Matrix et Person of Interest.

 Italian Crowdfundings

Role-Playing Game

Broken Compass – Gioco di Ruolo d’Avventura

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twolittlemice/broken-compass-gioco-di-ruolo-davventura
Ispirato ad Uncharted, Indiana Jones e la Mummia, un nuovo Gioco di Ruolo d’Avventura dagli autori del GDR dell’Anno „Household“.

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.