Hero's Journey: A Tabletop RPG of Myth and Legend

A project in Greensboro, NC by Anne Ruthven
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A roleplaying game of gods and heroes, set in a modern world full of ancient myth.
Backers: 213
Average Pledge Per Backer: $99

Funded: $21,003 of $5,000
Dates: May 22nd -> Jun 21st (30 days)
Project By: Anne Ruthven
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Latest News

The Final Countdown!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we've come a long and incredible journey, and here we are with the final countdown for our campaign to produce Hero's Journey!  With only 24 hours left to go, we're absolutely blown away by the response from all of you out there.  We can't... (Read More)

Fifth Stretch Reward Unlocked: Four Bonus Gods!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again, everyone!  As we're about to head into our final week, we have just successfully crested the $15,000 mark - that's 300% of our original goal!  We are so grateful, humbled and incredibly excited by the enthusiasm all of you have shown... (Read More)

Second Mechanics Video: Making Things, Pranking Friends

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, there, everyone!  We've got eleven days left to go and are still going strong!  Thanks to everyone who has pledged so far and who is considering doing so in the future - you're the ones making this game a reality. While we continue to playtest... (Read More)

Fourth Stretch Reward Unlocked: Fortune

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
What a wild week this has been!  We're officially halfway through the Kickstarter, and we just hit our fourth stretch reward - Fortune will become a reality!  We know you all can't wait to start bending fate to your whims and abusing the laws of... (Read More)

First Mechanics Video: The Basics

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, there, everybody! Today we've got a quick little video showcasing some of the basic mechanics of Hero's Journey - how to perform actions, accomplish things in a social setting and use basic powers from some of the Talents and Blessings that are... (Read More)

Artwork Preview

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for all your support so far!  We thought we'd post some of the completed artwork that will be featured in the book here for your viewing pleasure.  Fresh from our talented artists, here are Hel, Norse goddess of the... (Read More)

Third Stretch Reward Unlocked: Pantheon Character Sheets!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy jeez wow times, all you people.  Your response has continued to be incredible, and we've just passed our third stretch goal!  Custom pantheon character sheets will become a reality, and our digital design team is sallying forth to work on them... (Read More)

Second Stretch Reward Unlocked: Fire!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! Thanks to the enormous generosity and awesomeness of all those of you who have pledged so far, we have shot past our second stretch goal in a single weekend!  The Fire Sphere, full of delicious powers over flame, heat and setting bad... (Read More)

New Pledge Option: Add New Gods!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone!  Last update for a little while.  We promise. By popular demand, we've added a new pledge option to the project: you can now pledge in order to have us add a new god to the game who was otherwise not appearing in the core rulebook.... (Read More)

First Stretch Reward Unlocked: Pantheon World Map!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The past day has been a total rollercoaster, and we've barely begun!   Thanks to all your awesome support and interest, our first stretch reward has been reached, and the world map will become a reality.  It'll detail the major areas of influence... (Read More)

We're Backed!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Holy wow, everybody! We are backed and ready to go within twenty-four hours!   Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far, and who are thinking about contributing even further. We are adding more stretch goals to keep this ball rolling - let's... (Read More)

Stretch Rewards Added!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. This project has only been live for about five hours, and we're alread within a good hard sprint of our goal.  We are incredibly grateful and blown away by the response from all of you so far. Since it looks like Hero's Journey may be about to... (Read More)

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