Homebrood
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Mikal Saltveit000days
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Ever wanted to get your friends into table top role playing games? Homebrood is designed to help new players get into the action.
Backers: 58
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $1,670 of $250
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 11th (25 days)
Project By: Mikal Saltveit
Backers: 58
Average Pledge Per Backer: $29
Funded: $1,670 of $250
Dates: Feb 14th -> Mar 11th (25 days)
Project By: Mikal Saltveit
$1,670
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 11 @ 01:03 -0400 GMT
668%
of goal
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Latest News
6 Hours Left 
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 6 hours left! As soon as Kickstarter allows I will be issuing a Survey with shipping info and questions that need to be answered. Backers who contribute $20 or more will also have their name printed on the inside back cover of the Homebrood... (Read More)
Only 3 days left! Modules have been restructured.
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Special Edition cover is colored. It will go through a final revision over the weekend before we send it to the printers. Modules have been restructured. M1 is an intro adventure into the countryside.M2 is a boat ride to the edge of the known... (Read More)
Greetings from the Olympic Coast
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I did some hiking in the Olympic National Forest in Washington State. Specifically, the Quinault Rainforest. While there I took some pictures of moss and water. From a young age my imagination was inspired by the tiny forests that grow around... (Read More)
Adventures and Modules
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I've talked a little bit about Adventures and Modules before, but today we are going to delve a little deeper into their layout and construction. A Module is made up of three Adventures. Each Adventure is presented to the Storyweaver as a single... (Read More)
Currency and Rewards
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
In Homebrood characters are assumed, unless otherwise stated, to have prepared before they ventured into the unknown. Any item that they might reasonable have packed is available to them. As a common example; If they need rope, they have it. New... (Read More)
Weekend Update
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Many pages of adventures were written this weekend. As a result, I will be posting one of them tomorrow for you all to read! Near final cover art for the Rulebook cover can be found here. The artist will be on vacation until March 1st, so no art... (Read More)
More Stretch Goals and Talents
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Q. Any chance of more stretch goals for this? A. At this point we are tapped out for physical rewards. Anything else we could promise would have one of three effects: 1. Increase time to ship 2. Cost more to produce 3. Increase package weight which... (Read More)
Stretch goal #3 reached!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Our third stretch goal has been reached. This is so exciting, and I am going to spend the whole weekend sketching out modules 3,4 and 5 in more detail. I'm not sure where I want to go with module 5, but i'm sure by the end of the weekend it will... (Read More)
Some More FAQ's
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I have added some FAQ that I want to highlight here. Q. What is a storyweaver?A. Many words have been used over the years to describe this role; Dungeon Master, Game Master, Referee, Game Manager, Judge, Narrator, Director, Storyteller. I have... (Read More)
Stretch goal #2 reached!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright! We have reached stretch goal #2! Module 4 will take place under the waves. A Jules Verne style descent into madness and self-discovery. (Read More)
The World of Tor'n
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I first conceived of the World of Tor'n while reading about the West Marches sandbox campaign by Ben Robbins. In the West Marches, the players begin in a frontier city on the edge of civilization and must explore the wilderness. While thinking... (Read More)
Hit Points, Wounds and Criticals
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
For people who have never gamed before, hit points are an odd idea. Combine that with increasingly large numbers, and you have a recipe for confusion. Most people just don't understand large numbers, and they certainly can't tell how tough their... (Read More)
News Update
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Covers have been collected onto a new page and can be viewed here. I have uploaded a picture of the Game Dice. Character sheets have been uploaded to the website. Keep in mind the Character Sheet item includes the dice stickers we intend for use in... (Read More)
Stretch goal #1 reached!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
"I just got back home from Orccon 2014 and I am exhausted. This was my first time at a table-top convention and it was a fascinating experience. I made connections with so many people, from many walks of life, and with many stories to tell. I look... (Read More)
Conflict Resolution
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The most important feature in Homebrood is the Dice Contest. When a character makes an action they will often come into conflict with other characters or objects controlled by the Storyweaver. Two players each roll a die and the one who rolls highest... (Read More)
Fully funded!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I go to bed, wake up... AND WE ARE FULLY FUNDED! Thank you to all our backers for your support. A number of potential backers have messaged me asking for more details about the game system and setting. We are working on a video over the weekend... (Read More)
Strategicon 2014 and 48% of the way!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
One day down and already we are 48% of the way to the goal! The support is really great to see. At this rate we are on track to not only fund creation of all the planned adventure modules, but also (as part of our stretch goals) to provide them to... (Read More)
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