Spectaculars

A project in Seattle, WA by Scratchpad Publishing
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A tabletop roleplaying game of costumed heroes and villains where you create your own comic book universe!
Backers: 1461
Average Pledge Per Backer: $73

Funded: $107,370 of $65,000
Dates: Oct 23rd -> Nov 21st (29 days)
Project By: Scratchpad Publishing
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Latest News

Only one stretch goal left!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me open this update by saying a big thank you to everyone who has supported Spectaculars so far. We've made some great progress in the last few days, and I'm pleased to announce that we have unlocked all but our final stretch goal! Since the last... (Read More)

Two more stretch goals unlocked! Plus, replays from last night's livestream.

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon heroes! I'm pleased to announce that the $75,000 and $80,000 stretch goals have been unlocked, adding more initiative and identity cards to the game! We're in the final 36 hours now, so if you are considering backing but haven't yet,... (Read More)

First stretch goal unlocked: Digital Creator Pack; Livestream tonight!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news, everyone! We've unlocked out first stretch goal! Everyone who backs the Kickstarter will receive the Digital Creator Pack (a $25 value) for FREE! This will allow you to make your own materials for the game that look just like the ones... (Read More)

Funded! Stretch goals announced! Campaign Coins designs finalized!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, great news! As of right now, Spectaculars has reached its funding goal! Not only does this mean the game will get made, it also means that I've announced a bunch of stretch goals! Instead of going three at a time, since we're so close... (Read More)

Less than $10k to go! Cam Banks unlocked! New guest creators revealed! Livestreams today! Exclamation points!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there everyone! Our increasing momentum continues to grow, and we're now less than $10,000 away from our funding goal! Thanks so much for all of your support so far! Things are looking good as we approach the end of the campaign, but remember:... (Read More)

Penny Arcade Livestream Today; Replays and Podcasts; Announcing a new livestream

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! A lot to cover today so I'll get right down to it. First, we're up over 80% of the way to our funding goal! Thanks so much to everyone who is supporting the game; we're making great progress toward making this game made! Today at 3 PM... (Read More)

Livestreams Wednesday & Thursday this week, plus a new survey!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, just a quick Monday update. First of all, we are over 75% funded right now, and closing in on our next backer goal (700 backers). Once we hit that number, we'll unlock Cam Banks as a guest contributor, and I'll reveal the next two guest... (Read More)

High Rollers stream starting soon; Seanan McGuire unlocked

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update today! First, don't forget to tune in to the High Rollers Twitch channel starting at 6 PM GMT/10 AM Pacific time (which is less than 25 minutes from the time of this posting!) for Spectaculars! Featuring Mark Hulmes as Narrator,... (Read More)

Two-thirds funded; two livestreams this week; new Basics video covering the initiative track

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, heroes! We're rocking right along and I'm happy to say we have passed the two-thirds funding mark with a surge of support following yesterday's guest creator announcements. Thanks to everyone for your support so far. We still have a ways... (Read More)

Guest Creator Unlocked: John Rogers! New Guest Creator Announcements!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit 500 backers which means that it's time for the next guest creator to be revealed. It's John Rogers! John is a multi-talented writer and creator, and is one of the creators of the TV show Leverage. John also has an excellent comics pedigree,... (Read More)

New Basics Video, High Rollers Stream

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello and welcome to the halfway point of the Spectaculars Kickstarter! As of this update, we're right at the $39,000 mark, or about 56% of the way to our goal! Perhaps of more immediate importance, we are very close to our goal of 500 backers, and... (Read More)

Interview on Shane Plays today at 11 AM Pacific Time

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A little over an hour from now, I'll be doing a live interview with Shane from Shane Plays, which you can watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4apzoVVZGI I know it's a little short notice, but I just wanted to make everyone aware... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live Q&A Replay Available

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update heading into the weekend. if you missed the Kickstarter Live Q&A last night, you can catch a replay now. Additionally, I announced that I'm going to keep doing those Q&A streams on Thursdays for the duration of the... (Read More)

New Basics Video: Dice

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good day, heroes! First off, some great news: As of this morning, we broke the 50% mark! We're halfway to funding this game! Please keep spreading the word; as a reminder, helping other people become aware of the game is one of the most valuable... (Read More)

Powers!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today’s update is packed full of information, so I’ll end this preamble quickly and get to the meat of it! First, thanks so much to everyone who joined us for last night’s Dice Friends show on LoadingReadyRun’s channel. Once the archived... (Read More)

Dice Friends Livestream Tonight! Live Q&A on Thursday!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there everyone! Just a brief update for today. We are not quite done with the first week of our campaign, and we’re knocking on the door of $28,000 as I write this. Thanks for all of your support so far! We still have a long way to go, but I... (Read More)

Help me make the setting and villains for the Kickstarter livestreams!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there! As of this posting, we’ve had a relatively strong third day, and are at about $23,000, or 35 percent of our funding goal. Thanks so much to everyone who has backed, and keep spreading the word to anyone who you think might be... (Read More)

Over $20k! New Video Tutorial! Character Creation! Help us keep up the momentum!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there everyone! First, I'm glad to see that we are well over $20,000 in funding, which is a solid start to the campaign. Now we're entering a slower period for all Kickstarters, and it's super important that we keep up our momentum so we can... (Read More)

Guest Creator Announcement: Steve Kenson!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have hit our first backer goal (200 backers), so it's time to announce our first guest creator: Steve Kenson! Steve is not only the co-designer of the Neon City Outlaws setting hack for Dusk City Outlaws, but he also has an excellent pedigree as... (Read More)

Print-and-Play Preview

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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