Imp of the Perverse: A Jacksonian Gothic American Horror RPG

A project in Chicago, IL by Nathan D. Paoletta
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Hunt down monsters in order to save yourself in this RPG inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe. Can you resist your Imps temptation?
Backers: 731
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $27,420 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 14th (31 days)
Project By: Nathan D. Paoletta
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Latest News

Approaching the End...

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends. Well, we're in the final week of this campaign. I can only say that I'm overwhelmed (and overjoyed) at the support you've all given to get this game into the world so many times, but... I still am! No huge announcements here, but I... (Read More)

All Funding Goals Unlocked - We're Going...West

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, We did it! The final funding goal of The West has been unlocked. Thank you all so much.  I always wanted to include a broad sketch of the conflict along the Mexican border and the formation and dissolution of the Republic of Texas in... (Read More)

Live Q&A Tonight in the #rpgnet Chatroom

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, If you have some free time this evening (Mon, 4/2), drop by the #rpgnet IRC chatroom! I will be answering questions and generally chatting about Imp of the Perverse from 7:30-9:30 pm (US Central time). Here's the link for the chatroom... (Read More)

Updated Playtest Packet Now Available

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Playing Imp of the Perverse at Breakout Con 2018 Hello friends, We're halfway through the campaign! Thank you yet again for the amazing support so far. Updated Playtest MaterialsI've had a chance to catch my breath and make some small, but crucial... (Read More)

Color Upgrade: Unlocked!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, A quick update to say Thank You for hitting, and exceeding, the goal to upgrade the book to color! I am really excited to have the design space to push the layout and book design to match my vision for the game. I am on the road for the... (Read More)

Five Or So Questions Interview

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, A quick update to alert you to a blog interview I did over at Brie Sheldon's Thoughty. Brie asked me five good questions about Imp of the Perverse, what excites me about it and about my design and development process. If you want to read... (Read More)

Ex Libris Unlocked

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, It's only been a day and you've already handily surpassed the next funding goal of the campaign, and unlocked a run of custom-designed bookplates! All physical rewards will get one of these included, no need to manage your pledge.... (Read More)

Funding Goals Announced (More Art Already Unlocked!)

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, I am beyond pleased at the out-of-the-gate success of the campaign! I think that this game is really special and your enthusiasm to see it in the world is an incredible validation. I had a fantastic weekend at Breakout (including... (Read More)

Thank You

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, Well, you've exceeded my expectations and this game is officially funded after less than a day. Wow! Thank you. I will be attending Breakout in Toronto this weekend, running Imp of the Perverse at least once and looking forward to... (Read More)

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