Return of the Ripper : an urban horror adventure for DCC RPG
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Death stalks the streets of Spittle-Fields! A 20th Anniversary extended remix of DC24 Legend of the Ripper, with cover art by Jeff Dee.
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: €30
Funded: €3,625 of €3,500
Dates: May 31st -> Jun 27th (27 days)
Project By: Michael C. Davis
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: €30
Funded: €3,625 of €3,500
Dates: May 31st -> Jun 27th (27 days)
Project By: Michael C. Davis
€3,625
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 27 @ 07:06 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
Final sprint to the finish. And Actual Play episode 5 : The Library 
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the last day to back Return of the Ripper. We are just 120 € away from of the funding goal. Every pledge counts! In the meantime, the party finally made it up the stairs and find themselves in a room which smells a lot sweeter than they... (Read More)
Chris Holmes and the Bone Jelly
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the nail-biting last 48 hours of the Kickstarter, and we are 94% funded. We need less than 200 € to get us over the line—I think we are going to make it. If you have not yet backed the project, now is the time to lend your support! Here is... (Read More)
Actual Play Episode 4 : The Entrance Hall
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Return of the Ripper is 90% funded, with only three days to go. Pledge now to get this project over the line! Here is the fourth actual play episode. Beyond the small door, the party discover a wooden staircase leading up. A foul smell hints that it... (Read More)
Jeff Dee cover art revealed!
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only 360 € away from the funding goal. With just a few days to go before the end of the Kickstarter, I am pleased to unveil the completed cover artwork by Jeff Dee! The acrylics give the image a vibrancy that is impossible to achieve with... (Read More)
100 backers and five days to go!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to the 100 people who have already backed Return of the Ripper! I really appreciate your support. I'm eager to produce this book and get it into your hands. I hope you will enjoy playing it as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I have in... (Read More)
Actual Play Episode 3 : The Alleyway
June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Pledges have passed the 80% mark, and there is one week left to fund Return of the Ripper. Thanks for all the support so far. If you have not pledged yet, now is the moment! In the meantime, here is the latest actual play episode. The party have... (Read More)
Law and Chaos
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
In this video, Chris and Jeff give their opinions on some of the themes of Return of the Ripper. In particular, alignment and identity. (Read More)
Jeff Dee Cover Art update : background colours
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Jeff has applied the background colours to the pencil sketch, to create the ambiance of the opening scene. The adventure starts early in the morning, just before dawn. "Help! Murder!" It’s a woman’s voice. Following the cries, you turn a corner... (Read More)
Lud Heat and Psychogeography
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the literary inspirations for Return of the Ripper is Iain Sinclair's book Lud Heat (1975). The book is apparently the narrative of a gardener in London who tends the green spaces around several churches, interleaved with reflections and poems... (Read More)
Actual Play Episode 2 : Mitre Square
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The party are still searching for clues about the identity of the killer. Early in the morning, they are drawn by another scream along Black Step Alley and into Mitre Square. The adventuring partyClockwise from JudgeHagbard the Acolyte of Yoangr... (Read More)
Jeff Dee Cover Art update : Pencils finished
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is Jeff's pencil work for the cover art, before applying the colours. The scene is Spittle-Fields Market. Dominating the front cover is the stone erection of the obelisk, stabbing towards the sky. Chris provided Jeff with his pen-and-ink drawing... (Read More)
Return of the Ripper on Morrus Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
One week into the campaign and we are 65% funded! Cursed Live Launch at UK Games ExpoThe Return of the Ripper Kickstarter was launched on Friday 31 May during the live recording of Morrus Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk. Unfortunately the recording... (Read More)
Actual Play Episode 1 : Spittle-Fields Market
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me introduce you to some of the regulars at the CERN Games Club who played and playtested Return of the Ripper. The adventuring partyClockwise from JudgeHagbard the Acolyte of Yoangr (Cleric)Poe the Acolyte of Pelagia (Cleric)Tommy Dyer... (Read More)
Interior Art : The Obelisk
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
When Jeff and Chris read the text of the module, both of them picked up on the Obelisk as something they wanted to draw. The Obelisk appears in the opening scene and acts as a focal point for the adventure. In the campaign video, Chris explains his... (Read More)
Let's talk about the cover art
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
One of the highlights of Return of the Ripper is the brand new cover art by Jeff Dee. Jeff is part of the cadre of original TSR artists and is well-known for his covers of classic D&D modules including Tomb of Horrors, Village of Hommlett and... (Read More)
Thanks to Jen and all at Goodman Games for the support at UK Games Expo
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
One day into our Kickstarter journey and we are 25% towards our funding goal. The Kickstarter went live yesterday at UK Games Expo 2024. I'd like to give a special shout out and show of appreciation to Jen Brinkman and all the Goodman Games staff and... (Read More)
Return of the Ripper has launched!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Return of the Ripper has just launched, during the live recording of Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG News podcast at UK Games Expo. The episode will shortly be availalable at https://morrus.podbean.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in for... (Read More)
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