Oceania 2084 - the Orwellian TTRPG
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A game about resistance against a totalitarian world, ushered in by ecological collapse and authoritarian populism.
Backers: 201
Average Pledge Per Backer: €54
Funded: €10,914 of €9,000
Dates: Apr 10th -> May 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jocher Symbolic Systems
Backers: 201
Average Pledge Per Backer: €54
Funded: €10,914 of €9,000
Dates: Apr 10th -> May 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jocher Symbolic Systems
€10,914
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 10 @ 05:03 -0400 GMT
121%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank you! Oceania 2084 is FUNDED! Woohoo! 
May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Celebration time, everyone! 🥳 Oceania 2084 is officially funded, and we're making the 'Surplus Edition' a reality! It's been an incredible journey, and I have to admit, just a couple of weeks ago, I wasn't sure if we'd make it. The campaign was... (Read More)
Rascal did an interview about Oceania 2084
May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday an interview in Rascal was published: https://www.rascal.news/the-unwinnable-resistance-of-oceania-2084/ (Read More)
System Review by Barlow Keep
May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The YouTuber Barlow Keep has put together a system review of Oceania 2084: My comment (that I also left under the video is: "Thank you so much for your thoughts! The question you asked in the earlier part of the videos about how to play with a... (Read More)
Oceania 2084 will be a book! We just did it! The campaign is funded!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so thrilled! The "Surplus Edition" is becoming a reality, you have funded the Kickstarter. I can now finally focus on the final stages of layout and production so I can bring this game to you in all its hardback glory! Let me just say: THANK... (Read More)
The Unwinnable Resistance Of Oceania 2084 - An interview with Rascal
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I was interviewed by Rowan at Rascal News about the game! Check it out! https://www.rascal.news/the-unwinnable-resistance-of-oceania-2084/ (Read More)
Oceania 2084 - an RPG interview
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
90% funded, 4 days to go! A few days ago I was interviewed by Juan Tramontina. This interview has been republished here, with permission. Juan Tramontina: Welcome. First off, what is your relationship with gaming in general and RPGs... (Read More)
5 days left of the campaign!
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, time for another update! When I write this, the project is 83% funded and has only 5 days to go. Thank you all for supporting the project and helping my dream come true! Things are moving quickly (we gained 30% of the campaign over two days) and... (Read More)
70% backed, 8 days left
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Together we are soon hitting the goal. To get there we need only a few more people to pledge for the physical book. I want to also thank all of you that has chosen to join me in this endeavour so far! You are amazing. Yesterday I was "taking a... (Read More)
The 2+2=5 reward
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I added the biggest reward to the campaign. It is called 2+2=5 as a reference to the famous scene from the book 1984 in which Winston is finally broken. He "finally" comes to his senses and distrusts his actual senses and lived truth in favor... (Read More)
The Traitor Add-on
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This add-on is for those of you who want to help the project reach its goal in a bigger way. It means that you for whatever reason have some extra money lying about and think that the political aspects of the game are important and should have a... (Read More)
Interview by the Thoughtful Dane (creator of Montsegur 1244 and Mars to Stay)
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend I was interviewed by Fredrik Jensen, the designer behind titles such as Montsegur 1244 and Mars to Stay. We talked a lot about how the game plays, what the game design brings with it from Orwell's vision, and how it is possible to... (Read More)
[swedish] sagospelet.com intervjuade mig om spelet
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I dagarna blev jag intervjuad av Daniel Lehto från sagospelet.com om spelet. (Read More)
Interview with A-Radio Berlin (Anarchist radioproject from Berlin)
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Tune in to the interview about the political reasons and thoughts of Oceania 2084 in the interview made by A-Radio Berlin. In it, we covered a lot of the anarchist and antiauthoritarian perspectives of the game. Their description of the episode: ... (Read More)
An interview in swedish about Oceania 2084 by Spelkult!
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who read Swedish check out the article! We talked about the philosophical nature of the game and how it feels to play it. https://spelkult.se/oceania-2084-dystopisk-framtid-i-george-orwells-fotspar/ Thank you Spelkult! (Read More)
Add stickers to your physical pledge!
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, so, I have added an addon to the campaign! Get an assortment of stickers with your reward. The stickers packs are 10 stickers per pack and will be of assorted motifs. The motifs will be a collection of Mika's illustrations and the various logos... (Read More)
This game is an act of resistance
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I felt like I should share some thoughts I've had during the development of Oceania 2084. This game is in a few ways a "serious game", in the same way, that Dostoevsky's books are serious. It is not a "fun" game. It is a meaningful game. It is an... (Read More)
A summary of all the video material so far!
April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everybody, I thought it would be cool to gather all the various interviews, reviews, and video materials that this campaign has yielded so far. But before that, a quick update on the project as a whole! I am working away on the visual design of... (Read More)
On the politics and intended experience
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The latest interview i featured in, hosted by the Italian podcast No Dice Unrolled. We talk about the politics and the intended experience of my anti-authoritarian game Oceania 2084: (Read More)
Yesterday's talk on Gotland and a Bad Review
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday I held a presentation about my creative process, and more specifically about how I think about making game systems out of a literary source. Sadly, the presentation was not recorded as it was held. But. I will record a version for... (Read More)
Slow and steady!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today the Campaign has been active for about five days. Together we have managed to get 16% of the way towards our goal! Your support has been invaluable, and I'm truly grateful for it. The rate with which new backers support the project has, so far,... (Read More)
Hear me talk about the work and thought behind Oceania 2084!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I recorded a 20 minutes designers talk about the game, the creation of it and the thoughts I have around some parts of the design. I hope you like it! (Read More)
Preview of the visual design of the book!
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I feel like I want to tease you a bit with some work in progress images from the visual treatment the game is getting for the (hopefully) upcoming hardback book! The designs are bound to change as more illustrations are completed and implemented. (Read More)
An interview with Mildra the Gaming Monk on the design of Oceania 2084
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday I was interviewed by Mildra for their youtube podcast. We talked for an hour about inspirations, design choices and the development process of Oceania 2084! Check it out to get some more insights into the game. I hope you like it, and do... (Read More)
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