Grimfel - Grimdark Fantasy Interactive Fiction/Visual Novel
A project in Grimsby, UK by Adam Frank000days
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Grimfel is a grimdark fantasy game for the PC, Linux and MacOS inspired by D&D and Zork. An interactive fiction/visual novel hybrid.
Backers: 193
Average Pledge Per Backer: £45
Funded: £8,710 of £500
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 27th (30 days)
Project By: Adam Frank
Backers: 193
Average Pledge Per Backer: £45
Funded: £8,710 of £500
Dates: Jul 28th -> Aug 27th (30 days)
Project By: Adam Frank
£8,710
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 27 @ 10:03 -0400 GMT
1742%
of goal
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Latest News
24 hours to go! 
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Yesterday, we had our biggest day with over 30 backers! I am amazed and humbled by how many of you have invested in my decade-long project. Grimfel has been a labour of love bore out of a desire for more choice based RPGs. Games that... (Read More)
Final Hours!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Nearly 48 hours to go and 135 backers! Thank you so much. You know when I started the KS campaign I would never have imagined we would get to this level. I'm very grateful and it's been a pleasure to hear your thoughts on Grimfel. As we march on... (Read More)
3 Days left!
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to say a massive thank you for backing Grimfel. Your support has been incredible and I have enjoyed hearing your suggestions. We'll soon hit the final 48 hours and I'll post another update outlining what to expect from Grimfel in the... (Read More)
Early look at the party system
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 If the video is blurry, you can view it from here So here you will see an early look at the Party system for Grimfel. The avatar cards will... (Read More)
Character Sheet Progress
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey warriors, Hope you're having a great weekend. Also, welcome to all the new backers :) I've been getting a few messages from people curious about how the UI is coming along so I thought I'd share this as an update for all. You'll need an... (Read More)
4th Stretch Goal!
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We've done it! We've powered through and smashed the 4th stretch goal! Absolutely incredible and it is all thanks to your support for Grimfel. The game has been a labour of love for many years taking various forms until it found its home in the form... (Read More)
100 Backers!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to thank you guys as we've just hit over 100 backers! We've come a long way since the first day. Welcome to all the new backers as well! Some of you have been here from the start and have been following Grimfel's progression. I've been... (Read More)
How loot will work + Fantasy Author contribution
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 It might appear blurry on KS so you can view here. Above, you will see a rough example of how loot will work in Grimfel. This is using the... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 3 Unlocked!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dungeons! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 If the video is blurry you can watch it here Thank you so much for getting Grimfel to the third stretch goal! We are now well on... (Read More)
New KS Video Pitch!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey warriors, Hope you've had a great day. After listening to feedback, I've given the concept video pitch a overhaul. I agree that the original concept trailer was quite blurry due to Kickstarter's encoding and didn't really do Grimfel any... (Read More)
Companions Interacting With Each Other
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 The Video may be blurry, if so you can check it out here Your ability to pick and choose which companions to take on your journey may come... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 2: Unlocked!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 2 Unlocked: Music, Music, Music! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Let there be music! Though Grimfel is a pestilence riddled world, the town and city folk are... (Read More)
Grimfel Mythology & Throne Edition Limited
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The Bean-Nighe - The Laundress Pronounced ben-nee'-yeh. Known as the omen of death. They can be seen washing the blood from clothes along the shores and coasts of Grimfel. Further inspection reveals that it seems to be your clothes that she's washing... (Read More)
UI Progress and World Eater Physical Edition Limited Rewards
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Warriors, We are nearly at the original goal I intended for Grimfel which is absolutely incredible! And nearly at the second stretch goal! Which I cannot wait to share with you! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play... (Read More)
Visual Novel Aspects
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to all the new backers and hope everyone is having a great day! I am getting questions regarding the visual novel aspects of the game. So I've created a small video to show you how character dialogue will show up in the game. Especially from... (Read More)
Add-Ons
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, Thanks for the requests on add-ons. I was twiddling my thumbs as to what I could provide for you realistically. Something I could ensure delivery on. I realised that no one had backed the Throne editions so I could drastically reduce it... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 1 Unlocked!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it, Warriors! We absolutely smashed the first stretch goal! With that comes two romance scenarios. Both play an importance because they'll be accessible on the first fully-contained episode. Both are unlocked to romance preferences and will... (Read More)
We are close to smashing the first stretch goal!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey warriors, Hope you are all well! The advice and support has been amazing over the last few days. We've hit over 200% funded and I'm so glad because it means we're in stretch goal territory! Once we hit the first goal, I'll post detailed lore... (Read More)
Character Creation
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Music by Solas Composer (credited in-game) Hey Warriors, Welcome to all the new backers! Thank you so much for your support! We're now... (Read More)
Stretch Goals!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey warriors, Stretch goals have now unlocked! I've made them realistic and something I can deliver on. The last one is a nice surprise but I can only get them on board if we get enough backers to hit those stretch goals for Grimfel! (Read More)
We did it in under four hours!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Incredible! Thank you all so much for backing Grimfel! It's been one hell of a ride these past few weeks and to see it fully funded in 4 hours is just incredible! Even for the minimum amount we need to get Grimfel going. I'm so glad we relaunched... (Read More)
Relaunched!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
After conversations with some successful KS creators they advised me to relaunch the project. Mainly because I had doomed it from the start by launching it without a concept trailer and originally left it bare bones. I had since been updating the KS... (Read More)
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