The Big Book of Amazing Tales

A project in Haarlem, Netherlands by Martin Lloyd - Amazing Tales
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A collection of adventures for the Amazing Tales RPG. Aimed at kids aged 4 and up.
Backers: 387
Average Pledge Per Backer: €31

Funded: €11,990 of €10,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Nov 9th (31 days)
Project By: Martin Lloyd - Amazing Tales
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Latest News

We made it!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the first Amazing Tales Kickstarter has been an amazing experience with 387 of you pledging your support. A huge thank you to you all, each and every one. We fell an agonising 10 euro short of the Rescue City stretch goal, so you know what?... (Read More)

Rescue City is on the horizon

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
There's just one day to go on the Big Book of Amazing Tales kickstarter and we've nearly reached Rescue City! Another 400 euro and I'll be able to add an illustrated version of the Rescue City setting to the Big Book of Amazing Tales. Rescue City... (Read More)

Fresh artwork

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The artwork for Deeptown has been finalised. Check out the level of detail on this picture,  from the fleeing cat with the sardine, to the vessel making the perilous descent into port. I am so looking forward to working with Ayu on the rest of the... (Read More)

Funded!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Big Book of Amazing Tales is funded! When I set out to run my first Kickstarter I really didn't know what to expect. I've been delighted by how much love there's been out there for this project. I'll write more later. For now here's a picture of... (Read More)

Core book update

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, 97% funded! That's makes me very happy. And now, some news that I hope will make you all happy as well. A revised edition of the core Amazing Tales book is finished, and anyone who has pledged for the core book as a PDF or Print on Demand... (Read More)

What's in an Amazing Adventure?

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a look at the contents of the Quest for the Dragon Crown. When writing the campaign I wanted to get in as much exciting content as I could, so if your kids only ever play one fantasy campaign, well, this should leave them with plenty of great... (Read More)

The therapeutic value of role-playing games

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Therapeutic value of Role-playing games In the course of writing and supporting Amazing Tales I've come across a number of resources to do with the benefits of playing RPGs. These range from what I think of as small 't' therapeutic benefits, like... (Read More)

Work in Progress - Deeptown!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Take a look at this! Ayu's gone further with the illustration for Deeptown. Located at the bottom of a whirlpool Deeptown is a pirate Haven ruled over by the Pirate Queen Dread Nell from her tavern The Sunken Glass.  I think she might look a bit... (Read More)

Signed copies and random encounter tables

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
If you'd like to have either your copy of Amazing Tales or the Big Book of Amazing Tales signed, well I have a solution for you. Since I'm in the Netherlands and most of you - aren't, here's the plan. Add $5 to your pledge and I will send you a... (Read More)

New rewards! A hero on the cover

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
A hero on the cover! Many of you have written to me asking if I could create some more expensive rewards, which is not something I'd expected, but I'm happy to oblige. So here we go. Pledge 150 euro and you can send me a description of a hero, and... (Read More)

Moments of awesome

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the things I talk about when writing scenarios for Amazing Tales is including 'moments of awesome'. These are in game moments that make the players feel great, and require more thought and planning than might be possible in the space of an... (Read More)

The Big Book

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazing Backers, I'm sure it's a bit of a cliche, but thank you to all of you for pledging to support the Big Book of Amazing Tales.  The big launch day has got us to 28% funded in 24 hours, which is brilliant. But there's still a long way to... (Read More)

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