Backroads: A post-apocalyptic American-gothic Horror TTRPG

A project in St. Paul, MN by Backwater Games
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Explore the Outskirts. Travel its ancient backroads. Brave the ruins of post-apocalyptic St Louis in this American-gothic horror TTRPG
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Backers: 131
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62

Funded: $8,139 of $7,000
Dates: May 16th -> Jun 11th (26 days)
Project By: Backwater Games
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June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Backroads: An American-gothic Horror TTRPG Hello, Backroads Backers! There is less than 24 hours left to adjust your pledge. So... Make sure that your pledge is correct before it's locked in! Or Adjust your pledge if you'd like us to hit our next... (Read More)

Update #4 with Setting Preview

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Backroads: An American-gothic Horror TTRPG set in Post-apocalyptic St. Louis Week Three Updates Only four days remain in the campaign! How's it looking so far? Pledged: $7,285 / 104% Backers: 100 Average Pledge: $72 Time Left: 4 days Next Stretch:... (Read More)

Update #3 with an Animal Companion Preview and Stretch Goals

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backroads: An American-gothic Horror TTRPG set in Post-apocalyptic St. Louis Week Two-Point-Five Updates Only seven days remain in the campaign! How's it looking so far? Pledged: $7,063 / 101% Backers: 98 Average Pledge: $72 Time Left: 7 days Next... (Read More)

Update #2 with a Monster Preview

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Backroads: An American-gothic horror TTRPG set in a post-apocalyptic St. Louis Week Two Updates We are two weeks into the campaign! How's it looking so far? Pledged: $4,395 / 62% Backers: 85 Average Pledge: $52 Time Left: 11 days Needed: $2,605... (Read More)

Update #1 with Character Archetype Previews

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backroads: City of the Arch Week One Updates We are one week into the campaign! How's it looking so far? Pledged: $3,600 / 51% Backers: 65 Average Pledge: $56 Time Left: 18 days Needed: $3,400 How does this compare to our first campaign? We have... (Read More)

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