The ORPHEUS Protocol

A project in West Lafayette, IN by Rob Stith
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A tabletop role playing game of cosmic horror and occult espionage.
Backers: 479
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79

Funded: $37,923 of $10,000
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 6th (31 days)
Project By: Rob Stith
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Latest News

The Final Day

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank each and every person who backed, shared, or spread word of mouth about this game. It's still hard to believe it's actually happening. But that's exactly what's happening. The game is being made in earnest, starting 7 or so hours from... (Read More)

2 DAYS LEFT!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
With less than 48 hours remaining, we've unlocked Quinn Welsh-Wilson's contribution to the project! A hallmark of Quinn's creative output is novel and fascinating worldbuilding, so I know we're in good hands when it comes to a contribution from them.... (Read More)

New Player Character Archetype Unlocked!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We hit this goal faster than I expected! But I've got the details for you right here, right now. The newest Player Character Archetype is: Emanant By tapping into the same wellspring of mental power that fuels the abilities of psychics and... (Read More)

ORPHEUS Character Builder App Unlocked!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome work, everyone. I can now pay for the final development of a character builder app for The ORPHEUS Protocol, which for theorycrafting junkies like myself is a dream come true. We've still got 6 days left to see how far we go, with the very... (Read More)

We Soldier on.

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
With one week remaining, we've slowed down a bit, but keep marching forward. It's crazy to think about, but there's only one week left in the campaign. We're making steady progress toward the character builder app, which for theorycrafting geeks like... (Read More)

Kat Kuhl Contributes!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The very person who inspired me to start podcasting is going to make a thing for my book! We've passed $25k! And that means Kat Kuhl is going to contribute something magical to The ORPHEUS Protocol. I've made no secret over the years regarding how... (Read More)

Concerning Archetypes

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We've unlocked the first mystery archetype! And I couldn't be happier about that, but before I reveal that archetype to the world, I realize that backers who don't listen to The ORPHEUS Protocol Podcast likely don't actually know what all the... (Read More)

The Road Ahead

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
As Week 1 Closes, we Look Forward. With week 1 In the rear view, I've decided it's time to reveal the REST OF THE STRETCH GOALS. They're updated on the campaign page itself, but I will also summarize them here. At $27.5k, we'll fund the full... (Read More)

EXPANDED ART!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it, Operatives! At long last (okay, not that long, we're doing really well), we've unlocked the expanded art budget for the book. I love the art done so far by the wonderful  Hinchel Or from Gunship Revolution, and I can't even express how... (Read More)

Something Payton This way Comes...

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
RPPR's own Ross Payton is contributing to The ORPHEUS Protocol! After a stellar opening for the campaign, we closed out Day 2 by unlocking a stretch goal that has me very excited: Ross Payton of RPPR will be contributing something strange and... (Read More)

Day One

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We Really did That, Didn't we? Still can't believe it myself, but we ended up at around 169% funded in the first day of the campaign. That means we've ensured both Full Color and High Quality printing for the hardcover book. And, perhaps even more... (Read More)

Floored, Humbled, and Grateful.

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
For someone who makes a living with words, I'm having an awfully hard time knowing what to say. Except thank you. I'm immensely grateful for the outpouring of support during the campaign's opening hours. We've already sufficiently funded to deliver a... (Read More)

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