MAIN GAUCHE - a ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG supplement

A project in Kansas City, MO by Daniel Fox
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MAIN GAUCHE is a chaos expansion for ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG – a gritty, dark fantasy tabletop role-playing game.
Backers: 1054
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $75,171 of $13,000
Dates: Aug 6th -> Sep 5th (30 days)
Project By: Daniel Fox
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Latest News

September 5 - You did it! We're completely funded, and then some!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, You did it!The Main Gauche Kickstarter not only funded, you blew the doors off the original ask of $13,000 at +575% overfunded for $75,171 gold crowns! That's a lot of books! 1,054 die-hard #ZweihanderRPG fans helped bring this... (Read More)

September 5 - Special Editions Leather-bound Zweihander & Main Gauche Unlocked!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, At the 11th hour, our printer came through for us. We managed to massage the numbers right to unlock the Special Edition Leather-bound books early! (This is not the final image. Please look to Sandy Peterson's Call of Cthulhu 30th... (Read More)

September 5 - It's the final 13 hour countdown for the MAIN GAUCHE Kickstarter!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, We are in the final hours of the Kickstarter! Even GOB backed the Kickstarter (Narrator: maybe) We need your help to unlock the final $75k Stretch Goal: leather-bound foil editions of MAIN GAUCHE & ZWEIHÄNDER! How can you help?... (Read More)

September 4 - MAIN GAUCHE System Resource Document unlocked!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, The MAIN GAUCHE Systems Resource Document has officially been unlocked! This means we'll work with our developer to rework the entire book into an online, searchable SRD powered by TikiWiki at http://grimandperilous.com. We anticipate... (Read More)

September 4 - Flat Rate Shipping Costs Locked In!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Down to the wire, but we have Flat Rate Shipping charges dialed in! Offset Products Here's the standard rate for MAIN GAUCHE offset & ZWEIHÄNDER offset only. Each additional book you order has a reduced rate for shipping: United... (Read More)

September 4 - Shipment Updates!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, A few updates to share about international shipping: 1) For EU and worldwide shipping on the offset MAIN GAUCHE and ZWEIHÄNDER books: we are still working on a drop shipper. We're also working to find a way to subsidize shipping... (Read More)

September 3 - Zweihander Systems Resource Update

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, For those in the States, we hope you are enjoying your Labor Day! We've spent all weekend working on final touches for Liber Malus - a mechanics engine for making both NPCs and custom monsters! We'll have more to share out as edits... (Read More)

September 3 - Another Stretch Goal unlocked: the Gamemaster Notebook!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, A late night, and another Stretch Goal unlocked! A useful book for all GMs - the Gamemaster's Notebook: Gamemasters! Are you running grim & perilous adventures, but tired of having to scratch together your own system to track a... (Read More)

September 2 - Video Series #3 on Main Gauche from Garblag Games + other announcements

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, As mentioned before, we are sponsoring Garblag Games' production of "There's Something About Marie", the adventure found in the back of MAIN GAUCHE. Garblag Games gets into the thick of it, as the events which have unfolded in Minuet... (Read More)

August 30 - Video Series #2.5 on Main Gauche from Garblag Games

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, As mentioned before, we are sponsoring Garblag Games' production of "There's Something About Marie", the adventure found in the back of MAIN GAUCHE. Pete and the gang also do a little 'after show' episode, which is a nice touch. They... (Read More)

August 30 - Dejan Mandic Kickstarter-exclusive cover unlocked!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, You did it!  We previously had Dejan do a MAIN GAUCHE alternative cover for Kickstarter that was solely exclusive, never to be printed again. And now, he's back! Inspired by Les Edward's cover You will be able to select the cover of... (Read More)

August 29 - A special gift for our Main Gauche backers!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

August 28 - New Stretch Goals Announced!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, We've heard the rumblings in the oculus. And we're listening. With that, we've got two new Stretch Goals to share out today: $60K STRETCH GOAL (LOCKED) - GAMEMASTER'S NOTEBOOK Gamemasters! Are you running grim & perilous... (Read More)

August 27 - Video Series #2 on Main Gauche from Garblag Games

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, As mentioned before, we are sponsoring Garblag Games' production of "There's Something About Marie", the adventure found in the back of MAIN GAUCHE. You can watch the second of the four part series now over on their channel: In the... (Read More)

August 26 - All 18 Regular Professions for download

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

August 23 - Let's play a game of dice poker with Viktoria Koren

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists. Meet Viktoria Koren: local Jackdaw and famous gambler. Today, she's going teach you how to run a game of dice poker at your game table, inspired by the award-winning game The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings by CD Projekt Red. Gambler by... (Read More)

August 22 - Another Stretch Goal unlocked: Purity Seals for Conditions

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Another one down, another one down, another one bites the dust! Say hello to these sweet, sweet Purity Seals for Conditions, an exclusive POD product for this Kickstarter: Players! Are you running grim & perilous adventures, but... (Read More)

August 20 - We asked, you spoke. All Stretch Goals officially revealed!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Today, we conducted a poll to see if we should reveal our hidden Stretch Goals. And, you all voted an overwhelming YES! So, here we go...  $47K STRETCH GOAL - PURITY SEALS FOR CONDITIONS Players! Are you running grim & perilous... (Read More)

August 20 - Question for the audience on Stretch Goals

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Happy Monday! As you can see, we're getting really close to our next Stretch Goal. However, this has raised some questions internally, particularly as we begin to plan out our book printing options. As you are likely aware, ordering... (Read More)

August 18 - Video Series #1 on Main Gauche from Garblag Games

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, As mentioned before, we are sponsoring Garblag Games' production of "There's Something About Marie", the adventure found in the back of MAIN GAUCHE. You can watch the first of the four part series now over on their channel: In the... (Read More)

August 15 - New Stretch Goal up for grabs!

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, If you know anything about us here at Grim & Perilous Studios, we like to produce inexpensive Gamemaster and player-friendly accessories: Character Folios, GM Playmats, GM Screens, Magick Cards and other fun stuff for play around... (Read More)

August 15 - On the nature of Daemonology

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Another peek behind the curtain of MAIN GAUCHE you ask? Absolutely! It includes: Nature of Daemons - a treatise to forbidden gods and demons Daemonic Aspects - how to treat Order & Chaos Alignments in a new way for... (Read More)

August 14 - Every Profession for Main Gauche!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, We reached $40k! As promised, here is a peak at the entire Profession's list for Main Gauche: 18 new regular Professions 50 new Expert Professions There's 68 new Professions in Main Gauche making a total of 186 total Professions with... (Read More)

August 12 - Liveplay of MAIN GAUCHE + Professions list updates

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists,We are excited to be teaming up with Pete and the gang at Garblag Games for a four-part liveplay series! They are going to give you a preview of what is to come in #MainGauche, using the ENnie award-winning d100 system #ZweihanderRPG.... (Read More)

August 10 - ZWEIHÄNDER Offset Reprint Now Available As Add On + Retailer!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, You asked; we heard you. We are reissuing a second reprint of the ENnie gold award-winning Best Game and Product Of The Year ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG! In all it's beautiful glory! The offset print edition of ZWEIHÄNDER Grim... (Read More)

August 10 - Let's take a tour of artwork from MAIN GAUCHE

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, We are achingly close to the stretch goal I KNOW you all want to see. Look to the stars, and they will reveal what is to come. Our new profession the Caravan Mystic knows what is to come  Also: did you know you can increase your... (Read More)

August 9 - Zweihänder reprint 🤘🏽 🤘🏻 🤘

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Look: we all know what that next sweet, sweet stretch goal is - right? Surely, it's a reprint of the Zweihänder Grim & Perilous RPG offset edition with cover by Jussi Alarauhiowhich includes all the errata, right? Here's the... (Read More)

August 9 - Just WFT is the Witchhunter's #StatHat?

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, Some of you are new to our Kickstarter, and are asking what the heck is a Witchhunter's #StatHat. Let me take a moment to explain precisely what this mysterious hat is. In April 2018 and months onward, we had posted a joke-ey hat. We... (Read More)

August 9 - $28k Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, The second Stretch Goal has been unlocked! Say hello to Daemon Magick cards. Tracking Covenant spells on paper for your Daemon-worshipping cultist sucks. Thats why we are creating these player-friendly cards for you to keep in front of... (Read More)

August 8 - August 7 - Sneak Peek at Rituals in MAIN GAUCHE

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, It's the Witching Hour in Poland! Which means it's time to show you more Witch...err, our analogue to signs. Grab the 'Trace Sigil' Ritual now from Main Gauche, and equip your Hexer with an all-new use of Magick! Download the MAIN... (Read More)

August 8 - Add Ons and other questions

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear cultists, It's Q&A time! 1) People have been asking whether they can 'add' onto their pledge now or once surveys are sent out to purchase additional Main Gauche books. The answer is yes! We have updated the price for additional MG books in... (Read More)

August 8 - $18k Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gang, The first Stretch Goal has been unlocked! Say hello to Injuries & Mishaps Cards. Tracking Injuries to your character and Mishaps to your vehicles and animals sucks. Thats why we are creating these player-friendly cards for you to keep... (Read More)

August 7 - Sneak Peek at Professions in MAIN GAUCHE

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gang, We are fully funded! Which means it's time to share out a lil' more about MAIN GAUCHE. This Sneak Peek includes three all-new Expert Professions you can begin to use in your ZWEIHÄNDER Grim & Perilous RPG game today! It includes: Hexer... (Read More)

August 7 - Welcome to the cult of MAIN GAUCHE!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gang, For those of you who don't know me, I'm Daniel Fox - the creator of ZWEIHÄNDER & MAIN GAUCHE. I will be your pilot into the realm of chaos, along with our co-pilot Adam Rose - the line developer. When I rolled out of bed this morning,... (Read More)

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