Song of the River Prince: A Roleplaying Journey
A project in Spokane, WA by Mark Meredith000days
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A brand-new RPG from Dice Monkey Games, with artwork by Aurumek.
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $3,925 of $3,500
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 15th (33 days)
Project By: Mark Meredith
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $3,925 of $3,500
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 15th (33 days)
Project By: Mark Meredith
$3,925
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 15 @ 23:12 -0400 GMT
112%
of goal
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Latest News
THANK YOU! 
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
15 minutes to go!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
And only $75 away from the stretch goal! We can make it! If you want to increase your pledge to get there, it will be a huge boon for everyone! (Read More)
Livestream tonight at 6PM PST
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Like I said this morning, I'm doing a livestream tonight, to ring in the completion of the Kickstarter, and talk about the game! I hope you'll swing by to chat, and learn about the game. If no one shows up, there'll be a lot of me... (Read More)
Dawn of the Final Day
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are! I was delighted to wake up to a big surge of support in the night, including from someone backing to create their own NPC. We still have a few slots remaining for that! I think we're pretty easily going to hit our stretch goal of... (Read More)
Modified stretch goals
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Since I basically promised almost all stretch goals if we funded, I need to adjust the stretch goals! If we hit $4000 in our last day, we'll add paper miniatures from OkumArts! This will include all the minis you need to run The Whispering Road,... (Read More)
We're funded!
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it. We really did. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. To every single person who backed this: thank you, truly. Creating Song of the River Prince has felt like charting a dream I’ve carried quietly for years. It started six years ago, when... (Read More)
Community Copies Available as an Add-On
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 37 hours to go, with only $304 dollars to go. This has been incredible seeing the community rallying. I really appreciate it. To help us get over our goal, I've added an add-on that you can use by modifying your pledge. We have the Hero of... (Read More)
Add-on added to Kickstarter
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we're just at about $550 from the goal. I promise, no more updates today, but I wanted to let you know that I've added an add-on to the campaign, which you can access by updating your pledge. For only $5, you can get Curse: The City of... (Read More)
On Tariffs and International Shipping
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're at about $645 left to go! I've had a few people mention being concerned about tariffs, and I totally get that, but I don't think it'll be too much of an issue, and I'll tell you why here. For the DriveThruRPG POD, those are... (Read More)
Only around $750 left to go!
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 78% funded, only $765 away from our goal! Here's a good graph showing how we've gone this campaign so far: We've taken a steep climb in the last couple of days! If we can keep that up, we can actually do it. It'll take a jump to get over the... (Read More)
Music of the Riverlands
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at about $950 left to go, with 3 days left. I think we can do this! I was crunching the numbers, if all of the hardbacks get backed, we'll make the goal, which I think is totally doable! The first update following the funding of the... (Read More)
Unlocked new hardback books!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I had initially limited the Harbormaster tier because shipping books is a lot of work! But It appears to be a huge draw for backers, so I've unlocked another 30, so that if anyone wants to bump a pledge up from the $15 POD to the $30 hardback, you... (Read More)
Only about 1200 to go!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening everyone. Gotta be honest, I'm not sure we're gonna hit the goal. I REALLY, REALLY want to, but I'm not sure we're going to make it. I really hope we can get a last-minute rally, getting 1200 in about 3 days, but I'm not sure we will.... (Read More)
5 days left!
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have five days left! We are 59% funded. I really believe we can make it there. Let's get funded! Today, I wanted to share an excerpt from one of the short stories I've written in the Riverlands. The story is called "Shadows Beneath Stonebridge." -... (Read More)
We broke $2000! And a massive announcement!
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a week left in the campaign, have hit $2000, and are less than $1500 away from funded! I believe we can make it there! We're so close! With that being said... I don't see us hitting the stretch goals. HOWEVER... If we get funded, I will add... (Read More)
We've hit 50% funding! And an announcement!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
More specifically, 52% funded! Thank you all so much! We're at 9 days left in the campaign, and I believe that we really can make that goal, with a last big surge of support. You can help us get there! With that being said, I wanted to reveal that if... (Read More)
The Fey Courts of the Riverlands
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who tuned into the Twitch stream last night! I had a great time talking with Nix, and we got a few more followers! Today, I wanted to share the info from the book on the Fey Courts of the Riverlands. - In the Riverlands, beneath... (Read More)
We're about to go live on Twitch!
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today's the day! In a couple minutes, at 5pm PST-7pm CST, I'll be sitting down with Nix on Twitch to talk Song of the River Prince! I'm very excited, and hope to see you there! (Read More)
Table of Contents
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We've broke $1500, which means we have less than $2000 to go! I believe we can make it. Another reminder of the live show with Punklenix tomorrow on Twitch! I'll see you there, and will post here as soon as we go live! - Today, I want to... (Read More)
Traveling in the Riverlands
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a reminder, this Thursday, I'll be appearing on Punklenix's livestream on Twitch! Be sure to turn in! - Travel in Song of the River Prince has been designed to bring depth and choice to every step of the journey. Rather than a single skill check... (Read More)
Discover the Heart of the Riverlands: Why You’ll Love Song of the River Prince
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, we've got 15 days to go, and are currently at 41%. Any help you can provide spreading the word goes a long way! - Imagine a place where peaceful waterways wind through lush forests, where laughter rings out from cozy town squares, and... (Read More)
I'll be appearing on Punklenix's Livestream
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I'll be appearing on PunkleNix's Twitch Livestream next Thursday, April 3rd. I'm really excited to chat with Nix about Song of the River Prince about the game. On the 3rd, I'll post up again about it, but you should head over and... (Read More)
Songs to Inspire Your Journeys in the Riverlands
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As I wrote Song of the River Prince, I had a lot of music running through my head. A lot, admittedly, was The Decemberists, but also a lot of Iron & Wine, some Civil Wars, a little Damien Rice. I have assembled a playlist of music that gives the... (Read More)
Discovering Estuary - Where River Meets Sea
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Today’s spotlight takes us to the last of the towns in the core rulebook, downriver to Estuary. Built around a grand harbor where the Wide River spills into open waters, Estuary welcomes tall-masted ships alongside small fishing boats. Merchants... (Read More)
The campaign is 31% done, and is 38% funded
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We've still got a way to go, but we're going in the right direction. Let's keep things going! Let your friends know, your gaming group, your weird neighbor who keeps throwing out mysterious bags of trash at 3am. I want to thank everyone who's backed... (Read More)
Discovering Riverbend -
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're at 38%! Let's get up to 50% by the end of this weekend! Riverbend is an active port town set along a wide bend of the Pandael River. This town thrives as a bustling center for trade, skilled craftsmanship, and culture. The town rests halfway... (Read More)
Downtime in Song of the River Prince
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We had a big boost of supporters last night due to the Vlog of Many Things! In Song of the River Prince, the time between adventures or a stop in a village on the way to adventure isn’t idle waiting. Downtime is an integral part of the adventure... (Read More)
Song of the River Prince Tonight on The Vlog of Many Things!
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm excited to tell you all that I'll be appearing on the Vlog of Many Things tonight, a live show covering tabletop news. It'll be at 5PM PST, 8PM EST. I'll be talking all things River Prince, a bit about my own background. I hope to see you there!... (Read More)
Discovering Marshwatch – Life in the Wetlands
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we journey to Marshwatch, a town rising above the ever-changing wetlands of the Riverlands. Unlike the trade centers we’ve seen so far, Marshwatch is defined by its elevated boardwalks and close-knit community that lives in harmony with... (Read More)
An Example of Play
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had a few people ask how the game plays, so I wanted to provide you with an example that appears near the beginning of the book. Hopefully this gives you an idea of how it plays out. The Setup: The party consists of three characters: Meryn, a... (Read More)
Discovering Stonebridge – A Pillar of Order and Trade
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we journey to Stonebridge, a town built around its grand, stone-carved bridge that spans a surging river channel. Stonebridge is the beating heart of regional commerce and local governance. The centerpiece of Stonebridge is, of course, its... (Read More)
Discovering Willowdale – A Haven of Nature and Lore
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
At this point, we need about $90 a day to get to our goal, so please spread the word! Today, we turn our attention to Willowdale, a quiet retreat from the bustling trade routes. Nestled among gentle hills and framed by deciduous groves, Willowdale... (Read More)
A preview of Comfort
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We've broken $1000! We're trucking along! Please spread the word! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them below, or on the main page comment section, and I'll answer them there, and also add them to an FAQ. This morning we talked about the... (Read More)
Discovering Comfort – The Heart of the Riverlands
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're close to $1k! I'm reaching out to a few different websites to see if they can help advertise for us to get more eyes on the project, so hopefully we'll hit more movement in the next few days. Today, we’re exploring Comfort—a peaceful city... (Read More)
Understanding the Core Mechanics
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We're slowly marching forward, at 26% funded. We still have 30 days to go, and with your help we can get there! Today, let's explore the mechanics that drive Song of the River Prince. At its heart, the game revolves around three core... (Read More)
What are the Riverlands?
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening, everyone! We're currently sitting at $888, only 112 away from $1000! That's great! We're moving along at a good pace. At this rate, we'll hit our goal in 4 days, but we can only do that with your help. So spread the message of the River... (Read More)
Only 3 hours in, and we're on our way!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome, adventurers, to the world of Song of the River Prince. Today marks the beginning of our month-long journey together, where I’ll share insights into the game’s setting, core mechanics, and the stories waiting to be told in the Riverlands.... (Read More)
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