Teylen's RPG Corner

I present to you the new Crowdfunding Collection #164, including every tabletop rpg project started between 04/04 and 04/11.

The collection is back to it’s regular schedule at covering a week. Still there are 11 fresh games being kickstartered. Let’s get to them.

First there is Devil Dice Island, a small Powered by the Apocalypse game. The protagonists, each with some skeletons in their closet, strand upon a creepy island, where they’ll eventually die. I imagine it’s a bit like Lost, just without being dragged out into oblivion and a rather divisive six season. Next to that I know the designer, consider him a friend, a dp think that the project can be trusted to deliver. Check it out. If you are looking for a game for the whole family, there is Adventure Builder, which is presented in a quite colorful box. The introducation video highlights an accessible system, the option to have the game be education, and the whole thing looks quite splendid to me.
The game First They Came is definitely not for kids, yet quite intruiging. The ttrpg is available in English and Italian, and is played blindfolded, with three to five players, and an interactive soundtrack. Storywise it’s set in Berlin about 1942 and the characters appear to be hiding out to not get caught by the regime. While the topic is quite heavy, the presentation looks solid and the mechanic is quite unique. I am not sure if I would play it, but it is for worth having a look and considering it. The card based storytelling Partners is way more light weight. It puts two players, and just two players, in the role of a classic buddy/cop duo, with one straight and one rash person, and has them solve crimes and other mysteries. Another game that looks quite solid.
We Die Young RPG is a game about supernatural beings in the (19)90s,…. and had me hooked pretty much with the short text. Even as I realized that my 90s – I am born in 80’s – are to contemporary teens and tweens what the 60s and 70s are to me. Any way, the illustrations are on point, it’s a rare case in which I like the creature mix (zoo approach) and the OSR-inspired system appears fool prove. The whole thing is already written, and I am in. Another OSe influenced is The Bleakness. A horror ttrpg, in which you’ll be traveling into the snowy, and titularly bleak, Norths. In which you don’t only have to survive, but as well face various unsettling creatures. I gave it a star, for future notice, and recommend it. Rangers of the Midden Vale is another OSR inspired game, with some storytelling game influences, in which you explore a wilderniss and protect the innocent. It’s less gritty and more fantasy, yet sounds cool to. THETA is the last of the kinda OSR/OSE inspired games. It offers a quite unique setting, that combines Fantasy & SciFi elements and looks solid.
The Science Fiction rpgs are spearheaded by the new edition of Blue Planet: Recontact. A hard science fiction game about existing in a waterworld. It appears to be lavishly illustrated, and a 80-pages quickstart offers more details. I consider it worth having a look. If you are looking for a Science Fantasy setting, the Arkelon Chronicles might have you covered. The setting reminds me of Starfinder, and the system, in which both player and GM each roll a d20 to determine the success of an action, looks interesting. Though the corebook is quite a tome, with it’s 600 pages.
Last but not least, if you are up for a solo game, The Broken Cask has you running an inn. Housing patrons, sending out adventures and other stuff. It looks neat, and I got it flagged for later consideration. Check it out.
There are of course more projects. Like the Troika sourcebooks A Bug’s Guide th the Shimmer and Academies of the Arcane. The Venture Maidens Campaign Guide for D&D 5E intruiges me, whereas Mörk Borg fans might like to check out the LORD adventure.
You’ll find these, and more projects in the collection:

English Crowdfundings

2 Roleplaying Games
2 Storytelling Roleplaying Games
4 OSR Style Roleplaying Games
2 Science Fiction Roleplaying Games
1 Solo Roleplaying Games
1 Setting
2 Troika Sourcebooks
4 D&D 5E Sourcebooks
4 Adventures
2 Dice Projects
2 Coin Projects
1 Accessoire
2 Podcasts
1 Map Projects
2 Enamel Pins
3 Various RPG Projects

 Spanish Crowdfundings

3 Roleplaying Games

 French Crowdfundings

3 Roleplaying Games

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.

The tiny pile

Is an emoji to flag projects I personally consider abysmal. Whether it is due to aspects of theme, structue, copyright or other reasons.

 The project is, in my opinion, bad (a piece of dung)

English Crowdfundings

Roleplaying Games

() Devil Dice Island

()  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devildiceisland/devil-dice-island
A tiny Powered by the Apocalypse role playing game about being trapped on a mysterious island

Adventure Builder

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/widerpathgames/adventure-builder
A Family Roleplaying Game

Storytelling Roleplaying Games

First They Came – A Blindfold Role-Playing Game

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chaosleague/first-they-came
An immersive role-playing game played blindfolded, guided by an interactive soundtrack.

Partners

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevedee/partners
A Roleplaying Game of Mystery Television for Two Players

OSR Style Roleplaying Games

We Die Young RPG, Supernatural Roleplaying in the 1990s

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericfrombloatgames/we-die-young-rpg-supernatural-roleplaying-in-the-1990s
A spiritual sequel to Dark Places & Demogorgons, set in Seattle at the beginning of the Grunge counter-culture movement.

() The Bleakness

()  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twistedimage/the-bleakness
An indie horror TTRPG about traveling into the North on an ancient road. Venture into The Bleakness.

Rangers of the Midden Vale

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rangers/rangers-of-the-midden-vale
An OSR-inspired role-playing game about braving the wilderness to defend the innocent.

Fable Time Book 1 – THETA

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fabletimerpg/fable-timetm-book-1-theta
Fable Time is an entry level table top gaming experience that combines an old school style with a modern and fast paced core rule set.

Science Fiction Roleplaying Games

Blue Planet: Recontact

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
A new and updated edition of the classic science fiction roleplaying game set on the wild, frontier waterworld of Poseidon.

Arkelon Chronicles, a Tabletop Roleplaying Game

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wendigoworkshop/arkelon-chronicles
Arkelon Chronicles is a new traditional tabletop RPG set in a colorful universe of technology and magic!

Solo Roleplaying Games

() The Broken Cask

() https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shorelessskies/the-broken-cask
A Solitaire Innkeeping RPG

Setting

Cities of Myth (5e): Atlantis Divided

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/realmwarpmedia/cities-of-myth-5e-atlantis-divided-0
A 5e compatible, inclusive, mythological setting with eldritch gods, magitech, and ancestor worship.

Troika Sourcebooks

A Bug’s Guide to the Shimmer for Troika!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tentaclemag/a-bugs-guide-to-the-shimmer-for-troika
An adaptation of the world and creatures of the 3DIE6 RPG for Troikafest. A Third Party Supplement

Academies of the Arcane

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melsonia/academies-of-the-arcane
A new RPG book with rules to make magical schools, their houses and professors. Including 90 new spells and 36 new backgrounds!

D&D 5E Sourcebooks

Venture Maidens Campaign Guide for 5th Edition

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2cgaming/venture-maidens-campaign-guide-for-5th-edition
The Venture Maidens Campaign Guide presents a 5e-compatible roleplaying setting born from the actual-play podcast of the same name.

Here There Be Dragons: Unique Dragons For Your D&D Game!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/here-there-be-dragons-5-unique-dragons-for-your-5e-game
A softcover book showcasing a selection of unique detailed dragons for your D&D game, and and some dragon-themed player options.

Ekemon’s Exotic Mounts | A 5e Compatible Supplement

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exoticmounts/ekemons-exotic-mounts-a-5e-compatible-supplement
A collection of 30 new exotic mounts for use with your favorite TTRPGs. Includes lore, statistics, artwork, and more!

Aizendore’s Vault of Tragic Treasure – Magic Items for 5e

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paddyfinn/aizendores-vault-of-tragic-treasure
A 300-page tome packed with 200+ magic items and lore. A 200-page adventure module set in the Elemental Planes. And More! For 5e.

Adventures

LORD: a Mörk Borg Adventure

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lord-mork-borg/lord-a-mork-borg-adventure
A nameless land, conquered by a warlord known as the Saint, cries out for a savior. Choose your side in a story yet to be told.

The Mysteries of Coral Cove: 5e adventure

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fabledantics/the-mysteries-of-coral-cove-5e-adventure
Complete boxed set adventure for kids aged 6+, compatible with 5e.

Seidkona Saga: Wizards of the High Tower

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dodrichesofandvari/seidkona-saga-wizards-of-the-high-tower
A solo / co-op RPG campaign that uses the rules of 5E DND / D&D and is written to allow play without a DM, also playable in discord.

The Folio: Black Label #5

 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-folio-black-label-5#/
A dark fantasy adventure module for both AD&D and 5th Edition mechanics

Dice Projects

Rolling Maze—a metal dice set for RPG with the conception of

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollingmaze/rolling-mazea-metal-dice-set-for-rpg-with-the-conception-of
It is highly inspiring. The full metal dice set themed with a maze allows you to lose in the RPG world.

The SGL Standard Seven

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-g-l/the-sgl-standard-seven
The Sodality of Games and Lotteries is proud to present a unique selection of electroplated metal dice!

Coin Projects

Fantasy solid metal coins for DnD & RPGs by TrueBlack Forge

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/61940810/fantasy-solid-metal-coins-for-dnd-and-rpgs-by-trueblack-forge/
Hand polished by husband-and-wife team, solid iron and brass gaming coins for tabletop games, RPGs, DnD, and LARPs!

Historical metal coins, wave 3

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/giochistarter/historical-metal-coins-wave-3
Play with real metal coins instead of cardboard ones! New great historical metal coins!

Accessoire

D&D/RPG Organizer for Dice Fanatics

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/just-marc/dandd-rpg-organizer-for-dice-fanatics
A simple organizer for D&D dice fanatics.

Podcasts

Project Bluejay & Clever Corvids

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectbluejay/project-bluejay-and-clever-corvids
A new podcast and production company.

Dice Tower Theatre Season 4

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dicetowertheatres4/dice-tower-theatre-season-4
Season 4 of the Dice Tower Theatre: Dawn of Dragons Audiofiction

Map Project

MINDPRISON PROJECT: A DOOM II megawad – Phase 1

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jmaa/mindprison-project-phase-1
A DOOM 2 32-map level pack with special emphasis on extreme difficulty and gameplay.

Enamel Pins

Adept Ability Scores: Enamel pin set

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doizedemos/adept-ability-scores
A set of hard enamel pins featuring illustrations for each of the ability scores of a highly skilled adventurer.

35mm D&D Class Themed Acrylic Pins

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1711761840/35mm-dandd-class-themed-acrylic-pins
One sided 35 mm clear acrylic D&D Class themed pins with rubber pin backs made from 100% recycled acrylic.

Various RPG Projects

RPGnet 2021 Membership Drive

 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rpgnet-2021-membership-drive#/
Become an RPGnet Member, support the site, and get cool games!

TWIDDLE SPIN – A Versatile Kinetic Desk Gaming Gadget

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/notionbuilds/twiddle-spin-a-versatile-kinetic-desk-gaming-gadget
Precision machined, everyday carry, all-metal build with infinite gaming possibilities under the hood.

A Forsaken Tale: A D&D story by Donald E. Hawley

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/donaldhawley/a-forsaken-tale-a-dandd-story-by-donald-e-hawley
A Fantastic fantasy adventure based on my friends and I, TTRPG D&D Adventure.

 Spanish Crowdfundings

Roleplaying Games

SEMIDIÓS

https://www.verkami.com/projects/29590-semidios
Juego de rol ambientado en la Hélade heroica. Por tus venas corre sangre divina. ¿Buscarás las gloria eterna o sembrarás el caos a tu paso?

Lo que ocultan los árboles | Una aventura de rol para todos los públicos

https://www.verkami.com/projects/29664-lo-que-ocultan-los-arboles-una-aventura-de-rol-para-todos-los-publicos
Una fantástica aventura de rol accesible y divertida

Alpha Centauri 2047, el juego de rol

https://www.verkami.com/projects/29386-alpha-centauri-2047-el-juego-de-rol
Un sistema propio, ambientado en un futuro cercano, donde se mezclan leyendas, magia, y tecnología. Los PJs pertenecerán a la Alianza Global

 French Crowdfundings

Roleplaying Games

Vermine 2047

 https://fr.ulule.com/vermine-2047/
Deuxième édition du jeu de rôle post-apocalyptique de Julien Blondel

M42 – Magie et Sorcellerie

https://fr.ulule.com/m42/
Le livre sur la pop culture, l’univers et le reste

L’Ombre du Seigneur Démon

 https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf497/l-ombre-du-seigneur-demon.html
Après avoir annoncé notre enthousiasme pour l’excellent jeu de rôle de dark fantasy de Robert J. Schwalb en 2016 peu après son Kickstarter réussi en 2015, Shadow of the Demon Lord ® arrive enfin en version française !

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.