Saving Throw - An Instructional Web-Series About RPGs

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Dom Zook
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Saving Throw combines Mythbusters and TableTop to create a how-to show for the world of pen & paper role-playing games.
Backers: 328
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $12,745 of $8,000
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 15th (33 days)
Project By: Dom Zook
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30 minutes left to back... and your TOMB OF THE FORBIDDEN STRETCH GOALS finale!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
PARTY ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good!Your dagger comes down… and cuts the ropes binding the young woman. As she sits up from the alter she grasps onto you tightly. The wind blows heavily as they Byakhee and other creatures are sucked back to whence they... (Read More)

Ivan Van Norman with some words about Saving Throw

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than 3.5 hours left in today's stretch goal challenge! And less than 12 hours to go in the campaign! Here's another focus on another co-host - Mr. Ivan Van Norman!Ivan was a season 1 contestant on TBS' King of the Nerds reality game show. In... (Read More)

A word from Amy Vorpahl, co-host of Saving Throw

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Dom here. I've been writing most of the updates with the help of Mason McDaniel who has handled the lion's share of the adventure campaign (there's still time to make your decision on that one!). But I thought it would be nice to hear from... (Read More)

24 Hours Left! The end is at hand... how will you finish it?

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
With a little less than 24 hours to go in this campaign we plan to make them count. We're going to be active on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and of course, here! Let's hit that $15,000 stretch goal! Remember, everyone who has donated at least $25 to... (Read More)

Less than 48 hours to go!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome new and seasoned adventurers! Many new backers joined the fold yesterday. So quick recap: we're pushing to raise $5,000 by the end of the week. If each of you asked one friend to back at $20, we'd get there. Simple as that! Help us reach our... (Read More)

Only a couple days left!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Good day to you, fellow adventurers! With just a couple days left we're in crunch mode here at Saving Throw. We must make a huge push over these next couple of days to hit that lofty $15,000 goal. But we CAN do it. If you believe in this project like... (Read More)

$10,000 Stretch Goal UNLOCKED! THANKS!!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! We continue to be humbled by the outpouring of support from you! Thanks to you we've unlocked the $10,000 stretch goal!! Which means we're gonna make another parody music video using the system of YOUR CHOICE as fodder.  When the surveys go out... (Read More)

Last days... can we hit $10,000 today?

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back dear readers. Backers - I hope you enjoyed our little video. If you want to see it and are not a backer - pitch in! Even a dollar will give you access to some of the backer only material. Not only that, but once we're funded and in... (Read More)

Backer Only Video: $4000 unlock!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

5 days left! Are you Evil or Good? Let's find out!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and were able to pick up a game or two! We are very close to our first Stretch Goal reward at $10,000! Less than $250 (at time of writing) to go. At $10k we'll make another fun music parody video... (Read More)

Final stretch begins!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday, everyone! As we go into our final week of the campaign I want to extend a huge thank you to each and every one of you. Not only have you made this Kickstarter a success, but you've helped shape the show as well. We can't wait to bring... (Read More)

Good is back! Less than a week left!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! We've got 6 days left in this campaign. Less than a week to bump our numbers up to $15,000. Help us reach this goal and be able to provide you with even more show! Check out the BAG OF HOLDING option. Only $40 and you get a 15-1/2" x... (Read More)

Over 200 backers! Way to go! Plus... today's challenge!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to Friday, friends! We've now reached over 200 backers and are just a shade away from $9,000! Woohoo! That's amazing. More importantly, YOU are amazing. Your passion for this project is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Let us know what... (Read More)

8 days to go.... and Evil wins??

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, folks! Welcome to Day 8 in the countdown to funding! I wanted to take an opportunity to tell you about one of the reward tiers - THE BARDIC SONG! We will write, perform, and film us singing a song about you or your character! We'll sing your... (Read More)

Good barely won! Is there a shift in the wind?

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back! 9 days to go and we're still pushing for $15,000 by week's end. It's a long way to go, but we can do it! But only with your help!Remember all backers at $25+ will receive a customized d20 if we reach $15,000. More importantly you'll be... (Read More)

Good triumphs again! Today's challenge!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well done everyone! New backers, raised pledges, and great comments lead Good to win yet again! Your support means so much to us in our quest to hit $15,000 by the end of the week.  If you know any developers, we have some enticing rewards for them... (Read More)

Good prevailed yesterday! But what will you choose today?

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We begin Day 4 - only 11 days to go! The big goal this week is to hit $15,000 in pledges by Saturday, March 8th! We can do it with you help! A $15,000 budget will help us not only produce an awesome show, but we'll also be able to do a lot of work... (Read More)

Evil wins! How could you?! Plus Today's Challenge!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back, friends! Day 3 of the TOMB OF FORBIDDEN STRETCH GOALS campaign begins! Help us get to $15,000 before the end of the week. All backers at $25 and above will receive a customized d20 if we hit this goal! Plus, we'll be able to make more... (Read More)

Good wins! The Mayor is Safe! Plus today's goal!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Wow! We had a great turnout for the first quest yesterday. Good overcame Evil and the mayor has been saved! More on that below. But first I wanted to briefly describe a couple of these early stretch goals. At $10,000 we can make a fun... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Quest for February 28th - Rescue the Mayor!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Saving Throwers! Don't forget, the Tomb of the Forbidden Stretch Goals has begun! Many of your fellow backers have already shifted the tides of destiny. Will you choose GOOD? Or EVIL? Remember, the winner is determined by how far beyond the... (Read More)

Success plus The Tomb of the Forbidden Stretch Goals BEGINS!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
First off - THANKS! Thank you to everyone who backed, shared, tweeted, liked, and otherwise supported us thus far. You are amazing! But with 15 days left in the campaign, we've got a lot of work to do! Now comes the fun part! The time is right. The... (Read More)

Saving Throw news from around the web!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, and happy Sunday! I hope many of you are able to grab a game or two with your friends! Let us know what you're playing!  I just wanted to take a second and recap some of the great write-ups this campaign has received over the last... (Read More)

New Reward Tier - INTERNATIONAL MODULE

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you're outside the U.S. and you wanted a MODULE PDF but didn't want to pay for the shipping of a button, this reward tier is for you! Or maybe you're in the U.S. and just don't want a button... here ya go! Thanks for being you, you guys! You're... (Read More)

1337LoungeLive appearance and... Cthulhu?!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Missed our live appearance on 1337LoungeLive last week? Well now you can watch the entire video - including nearly all of us twerking at some point. It was great fun chatting about exactly what Saving Throw is. If you're still curious, check it out... (Read More)

You are approaching the TOMB OF FORBIDDEN STRETCH GOALS...

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Halfway there!?

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! It's been a good first week for us. To wit: We just had a great Strategicon where we hosted a couple panels and ran a huge 25-person, 5 GM, cooperative Star Wars: Edge of the Empire game. The Nerdist selected us as a Pickstarter and... (Read More)

Happy Valentine's Day, Backers!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

New Reward Tier - INTERNATIONAL WARHAMMER

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! After some review we thought it best to add a reward for International backers who wanted to be able to watch the Livestream but didn't want to pay shipping for a button. So that reward is now available as the INTERNATIONAL WARHAMMER!... (Read More)

Saving Throw team appearances!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Top of the mornin' to ya! As Day 2 of the Saving Throw campaign gets underway I thought I'd let you know about some places you can find us this week! On Wednesday, from 7pm-9pm, we'll be on 1337LoungeLive to play video games (I think those are... (Read More)

You are AWESOME!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're already an 1/8th of the way to our goal. Thank you ALL for donating and sharing this project. We're extremely passionate about bringing a quality gaming instructional show to the masses and with your support we'll do it! Seriously awesome, but... (Read More)

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