The Umerican Survival Guide
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The Umerican Survival Guide is a science & sorcery post apocalyptic setting for the DCC RPG set in a twisted version of North America.
Backers: 540
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $17,698 of $7,000
Dates: Mar 11th -> Apr 12th (33 days)
Project By: Reid San Filippo
Backers: 540
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $17,698 of $7,000
Dates: Mar 11th -> Apr 12th (33 days)
Project By: Reid San Filippo
$17,698
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 12 @ 20:45 -0400 GMT
252%
of goal
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Latest News
Umerica's Last Stand 
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
By your herculean efforts, we have reached an amazing 236% Funding! Thank you so much! We still have a few hours left before the campaign ends and we are over halfway to a third update to the Twisted Menagerie Manual. If we can make it, here are a... (Read More)
It's The Final Countdown!
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The Umerican Survival Guide Kickstarter is hitting it's final countdown! It's been an amazing journey for everyone involved, and soon we'll settle back into production mode and get all of these awesome products delivered to all our wonderful backers.... (Read More)
Double Tap at 34 hours to go
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I am just flabbergasted to announce that since last night we have blown through not one but TWO stretch goals! Forrest's Killer of Giants adventure is a go and there will be another update to the Twisted Menagerie Manual, including such... (Read More)
T-minus 2 days! A Twisted glimpse
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings my fellow Umericans! We are now less than $500 away from the next stretch goal! Keep posting, sharing, and blogging about this campaign and I am sure we will make it! I wanted to share the initial sketch of the Twisted Menagerie Manual... (Read More)
4 days and counting!
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! We are less than $1000 away from the next stretch goal, the Killer of Giants adventure by Forrest Aguirre, and going strong! I am sure we can make it before the closing air raid siren tolls. In case you missed them, I've been on not one but... (Read More)
I'll be on the RPGnet chat tonight. Please stop by and say Hi!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
My fellow Umericans, I cannot truly express how honored I am by how far this campaign has gone. Your support has been simply amazing and I thank you so very much. I know we will have no problem reaching the next stretch goal before the end and maybe... (Read More)
400 Backers! Milestones, Social Media, and General News
April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Over 400 people have backed the Umerican Survival Guide, and it's been amazing to see all your support. Reid and I thank you for making this kickstarter a huge success, and there's still more to come. We're exited to be closing in on the Killer... (Read More)
Backer preview draft and some new art
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a preview draft available for all backers to downloadI thought it might be a good time to remind all of the backers that Update #1 (backer only) has a link to a 200+ page preview draft of the Umerican Survival Guide for you to download RIGHT... (Read More)
Menagerie Upgrade Unlocked and More!
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! Another stretch goal unlocked! You are all amazing! The Twisted Menagerie Manual will now have upgraded content with new monsters like these fiendish fellows... Laseraptor Turret-Rex Psyceratops Now, for something completely... (Read More)
Would you care for a fresh mutation?
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to show you some of the amazing art for the Mutations chapter! All done by the cover artist, Nate Marcel. https://sites.google.com/site/fantasyillustrator/ http://nates-notes.blogspot.com/ (Read More)
Next up: Upgrading the Twisted Menagerie Manual
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings my fellow Umericans! We are at 160% funding and going strong! I thought I'd share a bit about the upcoming stretch goal: The Twisted Menagerie Manual (Upgrade #1). What this entails is 16 more NEW monsters in addition to a bunch of... (Read More)
Garycon - I arrived, thrived, and survived
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings! Sorry for being quiet the last several days but I was attending Garycon IX to promote the Umerican Survival Guide in a DCC rich environment. Thank you to all those who came up to say hello, offer congratulations, and had questions! It was... (Read More)
Two Week Review, 150% Funded, and a brief look ahead.
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Two weeks in, and we've hit 150% funding. It's humbling to think of all this support for the project, and Reid and I appreciate your support. We've hit the Twisted Menagerie goal, and have almost hit the Children of the Sun goal. So what goals... (Read More)
Off to Garycon!
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update that I'll be at Garycon IX in Lake Geneva, WI for the next few days. I'll be running a few Crawling Under a Broken Moon events including a big Mall Maul funnel tournament. If you are attending the con, please feel free to strike... (Read More)
Next up: The Children of the Sun
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I asked Sean Ellis to give us a bit of information about the next stretch goal The Children of the Sun Gazetteer and how it came about. Here is what he had to say: ___________________________________ In late summer 2013, I was hunting used books in... (Read More)
Bring on the Menagerie, and an AMA
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I'm Tim Bruns. I'm a collaborator on this project, worn many hats, and have my fingers in many different aspects of this project. It's been a delight to see how well this has all been received, and I hope everyone enjoys what Reid... (Read More)
One week review and new pledge levels!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again everyone for an amazing first week! Not only did we fund but we are a stone's throw away from our first stretch goal, the Twisted Menagerie Manual. There have been questions regarding whether the Crawling Under a Broken Moon zine... (Read More)
The Twisted Menagerie Manual
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I thought it might be time to talk more about the upcoming stretch goals for the Twisted Menagerie Manual. The plan for this book is to have three sections: Monsters, Bosses, and Scenario Sketches MonstersThis section will list a host of creatures,... (Read More)
Goooooooooooal!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone! Your pledges have now made sure that Umerica will be greater than ever before. I look forward to getting the finished Umerican Survival Guide into your hands on time or sooner. Now, onto the stretch goals! Who likes monsters? I... (Read More)
Day 2...
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Double WOW! We are at 90%! I am blown away by all of the pledges and support being shown for the Umerican Survival Guide here, on Facebook, on Google+, and on a number of blogs. Thank you so much everyone! There have been some questions about the... (Read More)
24 hours in...
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! 65% funded in only 24 hours! Thank you so much for your support. For those that may have missed it, the first update was for backers only and contains a link to a full draft of the Umerican Survival Guide. It is a meaty 200+ page document for... (Read More)
The link to the draft of the Umerican Survival Guide!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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