Crucible of Aether: A Mystic-Industrial TTRPG

A project in Philadelphia, PA by Living Metal Games
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Explore a tumultuous world of magic, industry, and the eldritch — in a game where you forge your character through the skills you use!
Backers: 246
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $20,105 of $5,200
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 13th (30 days)
Project By: Living Metal Games
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Latest News

You hit our last stretch goal!!?!!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it! More than 240 people have come together to unlock our last stretch goal – Virtual Tabletop Support! When we started this, we could not have imagined that we would get almost four times the amount we asked for to make our game. We are... (Read More)

You unlocked another stretch goal!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello folks! You did it! You unlocked another stretch goal -- this time an online character creator!  We are floored by the support this community has given us and we cannot wait to share more with you. This level of support has allowed us to think... (Read More)

The Home Stretch!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello folks! You helped us do more than we could ever imagine for Crucible of Aether! We’ve hit more than 180 backers and nearly 300% funding! You've already helped us with so much, including getting a printed copy of our introductory adventure,... (Read More)

You unlocked another stretch goal!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! You have helped us hit our second stretch goal! Now TTRPG designer and writer extraordinaire Jess Levine (I Have the High Ground & Going Rogue) will contribute a short story titled "Angels of the Industrial Age" to our Kickstarter. The... (Read More)

'Baghdad: The City of Peace,' 'Know Thyself,' & More

January 22nd - via: belloflostsouls.net
This week’s Kickstarter Roundup takes us to a French Patisserie, a Mystical-Industrial world, and asks us to look deep within ourselves. (Read More)

Update: First Stretch Goal Unlocked!! And new add-ons!

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello folks,  Thank you so much for your support! You have already met the threshold for our first stretch goal - printed versions of the “Incident on Illgriffe” adventure! You can add this book through the pledge manager. Our next goal, a short... (Read More)

Update: Shipping Down Under!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, Thanks to popular request, we are opening up shipping for our physical rewards to Australia! To access these, you should be able to order for each tier as you would normally. We are so thankful for the support you have all shown from... (Read More)

WE ARE FULLY FUNDED!!!! <33333

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We have spent years working toward this moment. We first started talking about doing a Kickstarter two years ago, after Jackie and the team worked on the game for eight years. There were moments where we doubted ourselves, where we thought no one... (Read More)

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