Dark Trails RPG
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A standalone weird West RPG based upon the popular Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (DCC) ruleset.
Backers: 882
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $59,172 of $12,000
Dates: May 17th -> Jun 16th (30 days)
Project By: Stiff Whiskers Press
Backers: 882
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $59,172 of $12,000
Dates: May 17th -> Jun 16th (30 days)
Project By: Stiff Whiskers Press
$59,172
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 16 @ 12:01 -0400 GMT
493%
of goal
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Latest News
Sanjulian Confirms Signed Prints.... Saving the Best for Last! 
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, this is the last one for the day, folks! I've been trying very hard to find a way to get the legendary Sanjulian to sign a limited number of prints for fans of the cover. Sanjulian is truly an artistic legend, so I know a lot of you will be... (Read More)
How About a Saddlebag for Your Dice?
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I mentioned in a past update that I had a few surprises left for folks who are interested in additional add-ons. I've been waiting for a response from the kind folks at Cosy, who crafted the "demogorgon" dice bags sold at Gary Con a couple of years... (Read More)
Harley Hits the Trail. LaSalle and is Wrangled as I write! Madness!
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You folks have had me constantly shaking my head in disbelief for the better part of the last thirty days! I truly never thought this campaign would go over 30k. I knew three years of pushing the product by way of merch sales, and public con sessions... (Read More)
Free RPG Day Madness!
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm sorry for the delay with updates, but it's a little hard to get them out while I'm on duty at the firehouse (yesterday). This morning saw me in a mad dash to get something thrown together for the first ever Dark Trails RPG tournament. Some of you... (Read More)
New Stretch Goals and Add-Ons. Kickstarter gremlins? IMPORTANT UPDATE!
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, for starters, I've been working all day (literally 14 hours) on new stretch goals and add-ons to help keep the campaign from growing stale. I just happened to check Facebook and read someone commenting on these changes. The problem with this? I... (Read More)
Michael Curtis, Grab Your Saddle! Our Latest Stretch Goal Has Bit the Dust!
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy hand grenades! I can't believe you've cleared them out once again! Today we officially reached the 44K mark which means we now can count Michael Curtis as part of the weirdest posse in the West!. All backers will now receive the PDF version of... (Read More)
When Gong Farmers Go West
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the more popular requests during the campaign has been the desire for additional adventure material. I've been meaning to give a big shout out to some special folks, and tell you about a very special publication that just serves as a testament... (Read More)
We're Making the Switch to Backerkit
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a short one, but I felt it was important to keep everyone in the loop. I had originally planned to handle shipping invoices myself to try and cut corners where I could. As of today, I signed a contract with Backerkit in an effort to... (Read More)
Sanjulian's Surprise!
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I've already touched upon the fact that I, somehow wrangled the legendary Sanjulian to paint the cover for Dark Trails, but I'd given up hope that the piece would be finished before the end of the Kickstarter, when Sanjulian wrote to tell me he... (Read More)
How about a contest to finish these last five days?
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you helped me by promoting the KS the week before launch by sharing the teaser video to your social media page(s). I haven't forgotten you, if you went out of your way to spread the excitement for the launch. All the names of those who have... (Read More)
Back from Texas!
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
So, should you ever find yourself running your own Kickstarter be sure and remember never to schedule an out of state convention trip right smack in the middle of it! I arrived back home Sunday night from North Texas Con to find my internet was... (Read More)
North Texas Con, Free RPG Day, and a Man Named Michael Curtis..
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, this one needs to be brief! I'm hustling to pack and prepare for North Texas Con this weekend! I'll be there running a couple of sessions and stuffing myself on some of the best food I've ever had (friends think I come for the games, heh!).... (Read More)
T-shirts, Stretch Goals, and Potential Add-ons!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to catch you up on current events from my side of the tracks since it's been a few days and I want to keep everyone in the loop as things develop. T-shirts- I have mailed out shirts to everyone who has paid me, except for those who reside... (Read More)
Dark Trails Invades the UK!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! This past weekend I received a surprise video call all the way from my UK posse while I shopped in Walmart. Imagine a large group of "slightly" inebriated Brits passing around one phone and you can probably imagine the strange looks I... (Read More)
He rides a pale horse. Enter the mysterious Judge Brinkman ..
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
What could be better than knowing your pals across the pond in the UK are rounding up a posse for their latest adventures on the trail? How about crushing another stretch goal in the name of all things "weird"? That's right. As of tonight, we have... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal Found Dead! Locals Blame Rowdy Gang of Backers!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
$35,000- Yep, you done gone and put another one in the dirt! Looks like you'll now be able to use those newfangled contraptions to keep up with your favorite character classes! Once we make a few additional passes on the character sheets we'll make... (Read More)
Sheriff Baity takes visiting journalists on a tour of the darkest parts of the trail!
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This is one of at least two updates you'll be receiving today. I received word from the lovely chaps over at Gaming and BS that their latest show has posted. Sean and Brett of the Gamers & BS podcast are two classy guys that dig deep into the... (Read More)
I blame the Batmobile and Pete Spahn!
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Note: After tonight, I won't use updates to include things more personal in nature. This weekend was a special one that caused a slight hiccup in getting you a proper update, which is why I'm sharing! First, I want to apologize for allowing entirely... (Read More)
You've fanned the hammer on... every...single....stretch goal! Challenge accepted!
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
"Close yer'mouth Baity, afore you suck in a fly!" How do you thank a posse of folks that think enough about your game to, not only fund it in less than 3 hours, but break through every stretch goal in practically a week? I'm still looking for the... (Read More)
"We ain't got no more buryin' plots for these stretch goals, Sheriff!" exclaims local Undertaker.
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you'd had told me we would only have one remaining stretch goal less than a week after launching, I'd of told you to lay off the fire-water! Wow... I look at these numbers, and can do nothing but grin! Dark Trails is blazing up an eldritch trail... (Read More)
Sanjulian, podcasts, and the Cthulhu Alphabet
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I figured I'd throw one more on the fire before turning in. I'm on duty at the firehouse tomorrow and I'm not sure how much time I'll have to do a lengthy update. *For starters, the shirts are selling fast, even though I blundered and listed a... (Read More)
What's in Baity's closet?
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm a little late with digging into my closet for shirts, but today I had some extra time and pulled what I have left out of storage. I still have a stack of shirts left over from the last run printed in 2016. I plan on a 3rd run this year, but think... (Read More)
Another stretch goal receives a pine-box serenade!
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So, after a couple of weeks filled with the stress of last-minute tasks involving the Kickstarter, I thought I’d take the day, and just do nothing. After checking for unanswered comments on Kickstarter and going through the various social media... (Read More)
A sincere thank you!
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Jumpin’ Jackalopes! Talk about an awesome 24 hours. Words can’t describe the gratitude I have for all who have pledged to make Dark Trails come to life, and in less than three hours from launching! Thank you so much for believing in this... (Read More)
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