Casting the Runes
A project in Toronto, Canada by Lawrence Whitaker000days
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A roleplaying game, based on the GUMSHOE engine, for supernatural investigations in the worlds of M.R James.
Backers: 485
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 CAD
Funded: $24,337 CAD of $15,777 CAD
Dates: Jan 4th -> Feb 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Lawrence Whitaker
Backers: 485
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 CAD
Funded: $24,337 CAD of $15,777 CAD
Dates: Jan 4th -> Feb 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Lawrence Whitaker
$24,337 CAD
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 3 @ 09:01 -0500 GMT
154%
of goal
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Latest News
Five Days and Counting... 
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Time has certainly flown by, and we're now into the Final Five days of the campaign. We are, first of all, exceedingly grateful to everyone for helping us meet and exceed our funding goal. You've provided fantastic support and encouragement, and... (Read More)
Secrets of Chimneypots - An Additional Scenario for Casting the Runes
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re delighted to announce a brand new reward for Casting the Runes backers: “Secrets of Chimneypots” (a working title that may change), a self-contained investigation that is available to all backers for an additional CAD $13.00 (USD $10.00,... (Read More)
Notes from the Designer: Behind the Runes
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Paul StJohn Mackintosh shares some of the inspiration and design choices behind Casting the Runes. Why this game? Why M.R. James? Essentially, two reasons. I came back to gaming after a hiatus of decades, when tabletop pen-and-paper RPGs were taking... (Read More)
And So The Runes Are Cast!
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We crossed the threshold! From myself, Paul, Sophia, and everyone at The Design Mechanism, a heartfelt thank you to all our backers for taking us up to and over the funding goal. :) But there's still lots of time left on our clock, and so we're... (Read More)
Almost There! And some encouraging words from a titan of the horror genre
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've almost, almost reached the funding goal, so time to say a big thank you to all our friends, backers and supporters, and to tempt you with another development in Casting the Runes' fortunes. Acclaimed British horror writer, Ramsey Campbell, has... (Read More)
The Shipping News Update
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It took a day or so longer than we thought, but we finally managed to get the shipping costs down to much more manageable levels for our Deluxe editions of Casting the Runes, which are the core of the Emeritus pledge tiers. We've created a new pledge... (Read More)
Still Working on the Shipping News...
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm waiting for one final data point before fully updating on reduced shipping costs. The good news: we know we can get the shipping costs down for UK, Europe and beyond to at least the $20 mark; the better news is, we can get them even lower than... (Read More)
1, 2, 3...
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
As I write, we're at 123 backers, and I wanted to say a big thank you for all the support and goodwill for Casting the Runes. I know many of you are interested in more Shipping Forecasts, and I should have a much fuller update by Tuesday or... (Read More)
The Shipping News...
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Fulfilling Standard Edition copies via Drivethru POD is going to be in the region of US$10/ CAD$13-15. For Deluxe Edition, it's too early to say, so we're still at work on the available options. We'll continue to add more information as it comes in.... (Read More)
Welcome to Casting the Runes: Shipping Costs
January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for backing the project - or even considering it, if you're pondering your options at the moment. We've had a few concerns about shipping outside North America. This is something we know can be hugely expensive and off-putting, so... (Read More)
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