METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition

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The 1st sci-fi RPG returns in a deluxe oversized hardcover featuring the original 1976 rules plus loads of extras and new material!
Backers: 624
Average Pledge Per Backer: $133

Funded: $83,264 of $30,000
Dates: Mar 28th -> Apr 27th (30 days)
Project By: Goodman Games
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Latest News

12 hours and $2,800 away from the final stretch goal

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The final countdown has begun! We are 12 hours away from the end of this Kickstarter. No matter how it ends, I think we can all agree it's been a huge success and a lot of fun. We originally posted fourteen stretch goals, and at the time that... (Read More)

Passed the slipcover! Almost to the bracelets!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update -- we have passed the stretch goal for a custom color slipcover with every hardcover! And we are only $4500 away from the final stretch goal, which is custom metal bracelets themed to Metamorphosis Alpha color bands. Only half a... (Read More)

Less than a day remaining, and almost at the slipcase

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it's been an awesome month, and the Metamorphosis Alpha deluxe hardcover collector's edition is less than a day away from ending. 19 hours, to be precise. We've racked up an astonishing 12 stretch goals in the last 29 days, and the custom color... (Read More)

Last call for add-on items!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We have about 1 day left on this Kickstarter. That means you only have 1 day left to pledge for add-on items! This update will provide everyone with a reminder on how to pledge for add-on items, and what items are available. First, how do you pledge... (Read More)

Stretch goal #12 passed: another adventure module!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Today has been huge! We just blazed past stretch goal #12. Now every order includes an additional new adventure module! Next stretch goal is the custom color slipcase at $75k. We are already making headway. Keep spreading the word everyone!... (Read More)

What exactly is in the book?

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
(This will look like a duplicate post for backers. Apologies - the initial post was "backers only" but should have been public.) Way back at the beginning of this project (seems so long ago), we posted the exact table of contents. 30 or so updates... (Read More)

What exactly is in this book?

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Stretch goal #11 unlocked: Cloisonne Pin

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A great overnight run! We have now unlocked stretch goal #11, the cloisonné Metamorphosis Alpha pin! An homage to the classic TSR pins of yore, this will be a very classy pin. Help us keep the momentum going in these last 2 days! Next stretch goal... (Read More)

Captain, That's a Nice Looking Belt Buckle

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Doug Kovacs turned in another awesome piece yesterday. Here is the final art for the official Metamorphosis Alpha brass belt buckle! Wow, it looks great! This is an add-on item available for an extra $50 as part of this Kickstarter. And... (Read More)

Only 35 remaining!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
On behalf of Jim Ward's soon-to-be-cramped hand, thanks to everyone who pledged for the autographed gold foil edition -- they are all claimed! The autographed leather copies are more expensive (yes the binding really is genuine leather!). There are... (Read More)

The Golden Ticket…and Starship Geomorphs Unlocked

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We've passed yet another stretch goal! Number ten: starship geomorphs unlocked. All purchases of the hardcover will include 8 pages of starship geomorphs suitable for putting together deck plan maps on the Starship Warden. And here is... (Read More)

Jim Ward has written some great RPG supplements...

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
 ...and now is a great time to pick them up! Some of Jim's friends in the industry have chipped in give some surprise bonus items to backers of this Kickstarter. First, as you may know, Jim has worked with our friends at Troll Lord Games. Among... (Read More)

What the heck, let's throw in a bookmark!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
After some back-and-forth with the printer, it looks like we can work in one more surprise add-on. All the hardcovers will be printed with a bound-in satin ribbon bookmark. You know, as in the "deluxe" part of deluxe oversized hardcover! A small... (Read More)

Mutation Manual Unlocked

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Another awesome run this morning! The Mutation Manual stretch goal is now unlocked. And we are almost to the starship geomorphs. Keep spreading the word, everyone. It's working!  (Read More)

Free Fat Dragon terrain to Metamorphosis Alpha backers!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, The night before we announced this project at Gary Con last month, Steve from Troll Lord Games treated myself, Jim Ward, and Tom Tullis to a great steak dinner. Steve's a great guy and his game Castles & Crusades is a lot of fun.... (Read More)

Starship Warden Armory Unlocked, Solo MA Adventure Unlocked, and: Would you trade your hat for another module?

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Well, it's been another incredible day here on the Warden. In the last 24 hours we've passed two more stretch goals: the Starship Warden Armory, plus a new printing of the solo adventure "The Long Hard Mile," by James M. Ward. And we're... (Read More)

Starship Warden Armory unlocked!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! A great overnight run! We just unlocked stretch goal #7: the Starship Warden Armory! And we are hot on the heels of stretch goal #8: the new printing of Jim Ward's MA solo adventure "The Long Hard Mile." Thanks for the continued support and... (Read More)

New add-ons: belt buckle and dice cube! New stretch goals! And book of player handouts unlocked as stretch goal #6!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Another great day here on the Starship Warden. We've blazed through stretch goal #6 (the illustrated book of player handouts) and we are a few pledges away from stretch goal #7 (the Starship Warden Armory). In today's update I have some... (Read More)

Stretch goal #5 unlocked: Free custom dice! PLUS The Mutation Manual added...

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, we are on a roll! With about a week to go we have now unlocked the fifth stretch goal. Every purchase of the MA hardcover will receive six custom Metamorphosis Alpha d6's. With so many stretch goals completed, this means every hardcover now... (Read More)

Two stretch goals in one day, six dice, and Jim Ward at the Playboy Club

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Wait, what? Did you say Playboy Club? Yes, indeed. Did you know Gen Con was held there one year? Jim Ward attended. (I would, too!) I'm sure there are many photos from that year we'd all like to see, but here's one that is suitable for publication:... (Read More)

Stretch goal #3 is close: a free adventure module.

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone - thanks for another strong day. We're "this close" to stretch goal #3, which is a free adventure module with every hardcover! This means the $80 deluxe oversized hardcover now includes a free PDF of the 1976 rules, free GM screen, free... (Read More)

Stretch goal #2 unlocked: Monster and Device Guide by James M. Ward

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Metamorphosis Alpha Kickstarter has passed the mark for stretch goal #2! The legendary James M. Ward will be authoring a Monster and Device Guide to be included with all purchases of the MA hardcover. This means the $80 deluxe oversized hardcover... (Read More)

Jim Ward demands more dice

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing about Jim Ward, he's always on the side of the players. (Except when he's killing their characters, of course.) My phone call this morning: "Joe, you only put 1 custom die in the stretch goal?" "Yes Jim, these things cost money." "What is a... (Read More)

Art preview #3

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone - Another good day! Looks like we're well on our way to stretch goal #2. Here's another fun preview of the new art for this project. Stefan Poag is well known to readers of our Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure modules. His images are... (Read More)

First stretch goal unlocked: Warden deck plans as poster map

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are past the funding mark and well into stretch goal territory! Thanks to everyone who helped us get here. The first stretch goal is now unlocked: a 24"x36" poster map of the Warden deck plans. Please keep spreading the word and let's unlock some... (Read More)

Updated Stretch Goals -- Within Reach!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, With funding just around the corner, it's time to update the stretch goals! As a reminder, every copy of the Metamorphosis Alpha hardcover will include two freebies. First, a PDF of the WardCo edition of the 1E Metamorphosis Alpha.... (Read More)

What are your preferences on stretch goals?

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone - We have had some great suggestions on fun stretch goals. I would like to get some feedback on what people prefer. Let's call this an informal vote among the backers! Based on the inclusion of the GM screen with every hardcover, we are... (Read More)

The votes are in: every hardcover includes a free GM screen

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the votes on the additional item to be included with the hardcover. It looks like the votes for GM screen are clearly in the lead. In the next 24 hours we will put together revised stretch goals that reflect the "GM screen" as standard... (Read More)

Even more goodies with the basic hardcover: GM screen, poster map, or module?

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, we have an exciting update to share with you. As you know, printing an oversized book like this is very expensive. A large part of the funding level is based on the printer bill, which includes the cost of the gold foil and leather... (Read More)

Free PDF! And some awesome stretch goals

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have some great news to share for Metamorphosis Alpha fans. First, a free PDF for everyone who buys the oversized hardcover! And second, some very fun stretch goals that are now within reach. First, the free PDF. As you all know, Metamorphosis... (Read More)

Art Preview #2

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the distinguishing features of the Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure modules from Goodman Games is "the best maps in the industry," as more than one reviewer has said. Artist Doug Kovacs does an amazing job creating maps that inspire the viewer... (Read More)

Metamorphosis Alpha Forums

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for the continued support! As you probably know, there are a lot of MA resources out there on the web. We've added one more, which is Metamorphosis Alpha forums on the Goodman Games forum site. In case you haven't already visited,... (Read More)

A historical landmark - and a historical photo

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This Metamorphosis Alpha project is partly about the game, and partly about the historical journey. Metamorphosis Alpha has a special place in gaming history: It was not only the first sci-fi role playing game, but also the very first game to... (Read More)

Video of Gary Con announcement

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
For all the Metamorphosis Alpha fans out there who weren't able to attend Gary Con, here is a video of our "What's New With Goodman Games" seminar. Held in Lake Geneva, WI, Gary Con is right in the heartland of role-playing. Mr. James M. Ward was... (Read More)

The Table of Contents

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This deluxe hardcover includes a wide variety of material for Metamorphosis Alpha, stretching far beyond just the original rules. Here is a preview of what material will be found in the book. Foreword, by James M. Ward Introduction, by Tim Kask... (Read More)

Art preview #1

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone - There is a lot to show off on the Metamorphosis Alpha project. Over the coming days we'll post previews of the art that is already completed; the table of contents (including new material and the compilation of original magazine... (Read More)

Off to a good start

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone for a strong start to this Kickstarter! And a special shout-out to the folks who were at Gary Con to support the announcement. It was terrific to hear all the enthusiasm around this project live and in person! Tell your friends and... (Read More)

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