Journey To The Overland: A Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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A Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game where players create characters who journey throughout the Overland in search of Five Weapons of Power
Backers: 221
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108
Funded: $23,972 of $6,000
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 17th (35 days)
Project By: Deano C. Ware
Backers: 221
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108
Funded: $23,972 of $6,000
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 17th (35 days)
Project By: Deano C. Ware
$23,972
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 17 @ 18:46 -0400 GMT
399%
of goal
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Latest News
Updated Red Dragon's Lair Crossover Promotion List 
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I won't call this the "Final" list yet but this is all the backers I have at the close of my project. There may be some who are already backing both projects but otherwise this will be the final list. Please feel free to message me or leave a... (Read More)
Gratitude and Going Forward!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
First and foremost I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the backers who have supported me throughout this campaign. I would however like to extend a special show of appreciation to backers Tony, Dan Buman, Tom Hoefle, Mr... (Read More)
Final Crossover Promotion List?
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The caption may still be a little premature with 82 minutes left but as of now this is what I got. Remember message me or leave a comment if you notice your name or call sign is not on here. Again I will update this as needed after the project... (Read More)
Updated Crossover Promotion List
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Crossover Promotion with Red Dragon's Lair has been very well received. Thank you one and all. Here is "my" list as of this morning. I will double check this with Logan when my project closes but anyone that should be on here feel free to... (Read More)
Updated Crosspromotion List and Sample Promo Cards!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok here is the updated list along with a look at the promo card from Red Dragon's Lair. Thank you for those who contacted me. Remember these cards are not final, just something me and Logan wanted to get up to give everyone an idea of what we are... (Read More)
Beautiful New Art!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update with some beautiful new art from Artist Artur Mirosz. I literally pulled these off his desk top! Darkmen's Domain The Darmen's Domain is an area of land cursed to perpetual darkness. The town appears as a post apocalyptic... (Read More)
Updated Crosspromo List
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok here is the updated list. Thank you for those who contacted me. Greatlich Keith Hughes Wilfred Santos Jr. Shadowbooth Michael Haley Ken Thronberry Robert T. Duane Cargo Skyrek Mr. Mister Jean Sebastien Gravel Alex Parker ... (Read More)
Red Dragon's Lair - Cross Promotion!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I would like to thank everyone who has taken part in the Red Dragon's Lair Crosspromotion. It really has turned out to be a good fit and we even had backers who were already backing both projects. For those taking part I hope to get a mock up of... (Read More)
Going Out with a Bang! Final Stretch Goal - Ultimate Urban Expansion!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As I expect this will be the last Stretch Goal I wanted to make sure it was at least as good as any of the other non-miniature Stretch Goals we have unlocked already. And I believe it is! ULTIMATE URBAN EXPANSION! Get up and close and personal with... (Read More)
An Open Letter to All Canceled Backers!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As we approach the 48 hour mark reminders will go out to anyone who has starred this project. As this may include people who backed this project once but then canceled their pledges but nonetheless wanted to be reminded to follow it I would like to... (Read More)
New $17,000 Stretch Goal - 2 Player Variant!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You asked for it and asked for it! So I racked my brain and racked my brain (and I must admit I am pretty smart) for how to make a solo game 'not a solo game' but in the end 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' and it was always right... (Read More)
Red Dragon's Lair - A Not So Shameless Cross Promotion!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I have had a few creators reach out to me for cross promotions but none of the ones that made the offer had what I felt was a good project that I could honestly direct my backers to. Moreover, most were not funded and I did not feel their request... (Read More)
454 Cards!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
In order to answer a question asked in the comments section just a minute ago I did a quick count of all the cards an ALL IN backer will get as of now with all the stretch goals that have been unlocked and my quick total came up to 454 cards! This... (Read More)
NPC Stat Cards!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the Stretch Goals Unlocked early on was for 15 NPC Stat cards. I am in the process of taking artist submissions for these cards and wanted to show an early one I got from Luis Romanos. This has been on the Facebook page for a while but I... (Read More)
Heading Down The Final Stretch!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we approach the final 48 hours I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who have worked so hard and spread the word so much to make this campaign successful. I also want to assure you that I am working just as hard as the clock ticks down to... (Read More)
The Future for Journey To The Overland!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's Update is inspired by a question from backer, Michael Bonastia This was such a good question I wanted to share my response with Michael. I will address his question two fold: the short term future and the long term future. Short Term... (Read More)
New 3D Renders!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing I have tried to do from Day 1 is keep working on fulfillment of this campaign. This includes the art, the rules, the expansions and the miniatures. With five days to go my focus has not changed and I just wanted to share the latest 3D... (Read More)
Elf Mountain!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Elf Mountain is a mountain fortress located high atop the mountain from which it takes its name, Elf Mountain. It is home to the last remaining Elves in the Overland. These Elves are very reclusive and guard their fortress with diligence. The Elves... (Read More)
What is a "Narrator?"
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The Dictionary defines a "Narrator" as a person who narrates something, esp. a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem; To tell (a story, for example) in speech or writing or by means of images. 2. To give an account of... (Read More)
New Art! Dwarfhaven!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dwarfhaven is a Dwarven fortress hewn into the Yeti mountains. It is populated by long lived Dwarves who are strong, stocky, favor long beards and great axes. Their King is Thorond 'The Dragonslayer'. Unlike the more social Dwarves of... (Read More)
Morsh Monastery Rises!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Morsh Monastery! Morsh Monastery is a Renaissance styled cathedral/monastic campus. It is what you would get if you combined The Vatican with Tibet. The “priests” all wear a monk’s habit and are all trained martial artist. The monks of the... (Read More)
Women In The Overland!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the things players will learn early in playing Journey To The Overland is how important it is to recruit NPCs to join your party, especially as NPC Comrades that you essentially get to control and direct their actions. Some of my fondest... (Read More)
More Art and Good News!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good news everyone. Adler will be hard at work soon starting on the 3D render of the Wizard Morcai! I am hoping to get a preview of it before the campaign ends. In addition I have brought on another 3D artist, Justin Howlett to hep with some of... (Read More)
Moving Ahead and more info!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to thank everyone that has supported Journey To The Overland in the past few days since my Update "Kickstarters, Stretch Goals, Cancellations and Burning Books!" The response has been overwhelmingly supportive and we have finally... (Read More)
The Town of Igloo
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Igloo. Igloo is a harsh cold town. It is styled after old Russia during the time of the Czars. The men are bearded, rugged and aloof, distrustful and disagreeable and resemble the ancient Norse. The men hew out a rough way of life between... (Read More)
New Art! Dwarftown!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dwarftown is inhabited by Dwarves and sits in the middle of the mountain range consisting of Firetop Mountain in the south and Yeti Mountain in the north. It is mostly a trading town where the Dwarves trade with other towns in The Overland as well as... (Read More)
Kickstarters, Stretch Goals, Cancellations and Burning Books!!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I have been debating whether to post this Update or not for a while but I read something today that finally convinced me to do so. First of all let me say that I have heard from a lot of Backers and "potential backers" and indirectly "former backers"... (Read More)
FACEBOOK LIKES!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Up until now I have assumed most of you are aware that I am also maintaining a Facebook page for the Journey To The Overland Kickstarter. However, I do not post the exact same stuff at that page as I do in Updates. I realize that not all Backers... (Read More)
New Art!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
So yesterday I got the following question from Backer Ricky and thought this would be a good time to share the answer with everyone. Is the artwork final for all the cards? I might be in the minority side here but I think this game aesthetically... (Read More)
Sneak Peak #4 - Game Cards!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
First of all I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I am trying to keep the updates to a minimum but I do check and respond to the comments and messages so feel free to contact me. Today I am posting some of the text from the Event, Encounter,... (Read More)
Sneak Peak - Bounty Hunters
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I am putting together another possible Stretch Goal involving an Urban Expansion similar to what I am doing with the Town of Misery and have proposed for The Unknown Island Expansions. However one of the new Advanced Skills that would be... (Read More)
Game Progression and Ocean Adventures
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the things that lends to the open ended play aspect of Journey To The Overland is the way the focus of the game shifts as your character progresses. Initially Journey To The Overland is much more roleplaying as your character travels,... (Read More)
More Sneak Peaks! Taverns!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Without Further Adieu I Give You The Town of Misery!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we have passed the $10,000 Pledge Level - for the second time - and have finally unlocked the Town of Misery! And this time it stays unlocked even if we slip back a little!! So thank you to all those who have hung in with me. There is a lot... (Read More)
Sneak Peak of the Current Cards in the Game
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
The Town of Misery and Necromancy?
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
So apparently Misery met its demise having something to do with its specific form of magic, which is Necromancy? Doesn't Necromancy have something to do with Zombies?! I don't know, I'm just thinking out loud. Did someone mention Zombies! (Read More)
$10,000 STRETCH GOAL - INTRODUCING THE TOWN OF MISERY!
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCK A NEW TOWN! The Town of Misery If we hit this Stretch Goal I will create a new Kickstarter only town for the Kickstarter version of Journey To The Overland…The Ghost Town of Misery! The Ghost Town of Misery does not exist. But using a round... (Read More)
I CAN'T SLEEP!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our International Backers across the pond we have went through the last Stretch Goals so fast I could not sleep with all the Updates hitting my Ipad. So I didn't sleep! Instead I got up first thing this morning and started working on... (Read More)
Work Continues...Miniatures!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This update is just to let all our backers know that even as the campaign continues, the fact that we have reached our funding goal (and assuming we are still there at the end) means that we are busy working on fulfillment already. In addition to art... (Read More)
Gameplay: Example of Combat in Journey To The Overland
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I got up early this morning and put together this video example of Combat in Journey To The Overland. I decided to do an example of combat because I didn't think anyone would be interested in a 20 minute video of my character buying food or... (Read More)
100 Backers!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
There is something about the number 100! Whether its money or years or backers reaching the number 100 is a universal milestone. I really appreciate all the support and backing we have received so far (and yes the artist and designers are keeping... (Read More)
Stretch Goals versus the Game Itself
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
NPC STAT CARDS!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
These are just mock ups done on the Internet of what information will be included with the stat cards and what the NPC Stat Cards might look like. Although these are only concepts, what I tried to do is the BLUE BORDERS represent NPC who "may" aid... (Read More)
NON-MINIATURE STRETCH GOALS!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of backers especially my fellow RPG gamers have been anxious to get to non-miniature Stretch Goals! As a result when I restructured the Stretch Goal reward tiers last week to be more consistent with the pace that the campaign was funding it... (Read More)
International Shipping Day!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok it looks like today's Updates all involve International Shipping. I have responded to an appeal from an International Backer and created a reward level GOOD BETTER BEST for two copies of the game and all Stretch Goals for $250.00 but with only... (Read More)
NEW REWARD LEVEL UP FOR TWO COPIES!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most common tips given to any creator attempting a successful Kickstarter is to listen to the input and suggestions of your backers and be quick to respond to good feedback. At the suggestion of a backer that we add a reward level for TWO... (Read More)
Restructured Stretch Goals and New Art
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Having reached our funding goal I have restructured the Stretch Goals to more accurately reflect the pace of funding and add value to those backers at the ALL IN level. Please be sure to take a look at the new Stretch Goals including those which... (Read More)
JOURNEY TO THE OVERLAND IS FUNDED!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the faith and support of all our backers who really WANT something like Journey To The Overland to exist we are now 100% funded! Keep an eye on the project page in the days ahead as I have some pleasant surprises in store. Now due to... (Read More)
Journey To The Overland "Looks Interesting" To Beasts of War!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a short update on this Sunday morning to let you all know that Journey To The Overland was mentioned on Beasts of War the premiere tabletop wargaming channel and according to its resident Board Game expert Brennon... "Looks Interesting..!" Click... (Read More)
Weekend Push!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
With the weekend here I realize many people will be seeing the project for the first time not having been online during the work week. With that in mind and seeing how close we are to funding I believe it would not be fair to any of us to not take... (Read More)
Advanced Skills
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all before I do today's update I would like to thank all the backers that have hung in there with us as things have slowed down. I know we have been just short of successful funding for a few days now but this was expected after all the... (Read More)
Selected Excerpts from the Rules!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As we get closer to funding, I thought I would share something I have been meaning to share since the campaign launched. Excerpts from the rulebook. Hopefully these will give you a feel for what the game is like and what you have to look forward to.... (Read More)
Playtesting! Solo
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The nice thing about a Solo Roleplaying game is the ability to playtest it yourself. As I have stated in other updates Journey To The Overland has been a fully realized game since 1987 but once I got it back I needed a way to playtest it and see... (Read More)
A Look At Game Cards: Event and Weather
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In this update I would like to take a closer look at two of the sets of game cards included in the game. These are the Weather and the Event cards. Weather Cards Weather Card (art not final) Weather cards are pulled daily and each card will have two... (Read More)
The Importance of Spreading the Word!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I am really humbled by all the comments and questions I have received from backers and potential backers really wanting me to lay everything out and "hard sell" Journey To The Overland. But one of my fears (even more than not funding) is over... (Read More)
Journey To The Overland makes Kicktraq Hotlist!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all the early support we have made the Top 20 on the Kicktraq Hotlist! Kicktraq is a site that tracks the trends and analytics on Kickstarter campaigns. Kicktraq Top 20 (Read More)
The Exclusive Binder!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
So when putting together the pledge levels I wanted to limit them and keep them simple. However in discussing it with one of my partners we thought it might be nice to give away the original binder containing the actual game as it exists now. Now... (Read More)
Barbarian Prince map
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wanted to show an image of our map versus the map from the Barbarian Prince game published in the 1980's. Sorry for the blurry image but you get the point! (Read More)
So What Does a 3' x 3' Map Look Like?
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the most important things to me when working on realizing Journey To The Overland was obtaining a good quality map. I knew the map had to look great as all of your character's actions (and life) would play out on the map and in time a lot of... (Read More)
A Fully Realized Game! A Look At Character Races.
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing I would like to clarify is that Journey To The Overland is a fully realized game! This is not "a concept" for a Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game, it is a completed game. I can reference or take an excerpt from any portion of the rules listed... (Read More)
My Story.
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I did not want to post this on the front page as it is somewhat long and many backers may not care about my story or what this game represents for me whether it gets funded or not. But this is the story I shared the first time I tried this... (Read More)
Larger view of Table of Contents!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you having trouble viewing the Table of Contents. I put a larger image up at my web blog: There is also an image in the photo gallery at the Facebook page. (Read More)
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