Savage Kingdoms 3e Core Rulebook

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The core rulebook for the 3rd edition of the Savage Kingdoms immersive sword-and-sorcery RPG!
Backers: 54
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56

Funded: $3,043 of $9,000
Dates: Mar 15th -> Apr 24th (40 days)
Project By: MikeY
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Latest News

A Big Ol' Thanks (And Indiegogo) Video!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A massive 'thank you' is expressed in this short video, as well as why we've decided to continue this campaign over at Indiegogo. Check it out and hope to see you there! =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx3zmwIRiXY -MikeY  (Read More)

Indiegogo Site Is Now Live!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - the Indiegogo site is now live, being that we only have 24 hours remaining in this campaign (at the time of this writing) and still shy 55% or so.  https://igg.me/at/savagekingdoms Thank ALL of you for your support, both monetarily and... (Read More)

Moving To Indiegogo

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! As we're less than 48 hours before the Kickstarter campaign ends, thought I'd go ahead and mention that this project - very unlikely to succeed since we're still shy $5,000 - will be moving to Indiegogo. The IGG campaign hasn't launched yet,... (Read More)

Video Time Again: My Top 5 GMing Tips Once The Dice Get Rolling

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - more video content! Check it out and like and subscribe and all that fancy YouTube stuff. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX79qX-fv-8 -MikeY  (Read More)

Thanks To Our Recent Backers!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
With only three days remaining and still only halfway there, I just wanted to thank our recent Backers for their contributions! Here's to one final, glorious push. =) -MikeY  (Read More)

More Video Content! My Top 5 GM Prep Tips Before The First Die Is Cast

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Wherein I discuss some pre-game Game Mastering tips in my continuing quest to share 40+ years of tabletop RPGing experience. Check it out and share and subscribe! =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gZiYi_yoh0 -MikeY  (Read More)

Another Video! My Plans For SK III And Some Other Upcoming Projects

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wherein I discuss what might happen if the Kickstarter campaign fails (which seems fairly likely at this point), as well as some additional game design projects I have in development. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbtB7W6ZjQI -MikeY  (Read More)

A Thousand Thank Yous To The Recent Backers!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Many thanks to the recent Backers, as well as a Backer who keeps increasing his pledge! (You know who you are. ;)) We're now at 40% with just 11 days to go - uphill for sure, but still doable. -MikeY  (Read More)

Video Time! Wherein I Discuss An Option To Character Death

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, Happy Easter to those of you so inclined! Or Happy Eostre to those of you thusly inclined instead. Or, failing either of those two, Happy Sunday! ;) Secondly, wanted to share another video. This one not precisely SK-related, but instead... (Read More)

Another Excerpt From The SK III Core Rulebook!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - hope you're hanging in there well enough and remaining relatively sane. In the meantime, here's another SK III core rulebook excerpt from the Talents chapter. Enjoy! TOTEM ANIMAL Talent Point Cost:3 Prerequisites: Animal Kinship or Animal... (Read More)

Now For Something Completely (Mostly) Different!

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thought I'd do another video, but this time instead of focusing on game mechanics and setting material, decided to use some of my experience as a professional actor - and Game Master of 40+ years - to speak on performing character voices! So enjoy... (Read More)

Another Rules Excerpt: Talents!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, here be another excerpt from the SK III core rulebook, this time dealing with Talents, a major pillar of character-building in the game. The following is the informational text before the actual talents plus the first three talents... (Read More)

Thanks For The Recent Pledges!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Many thanks to our recent Backers and those who are still spreading the word about this project! The world is certainly in a weird spot right now and money, in general, is needed for far more pressing needs than a mere tabletop roleplaying game, I... (Read More)

Another Video: The Differences & Similarities Between D&D and SK

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Here's another SK-based video (all that extra time and all), this one discussing the differences and similarities betwixt Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Savage Kingdoms 3e. Enjoy!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8h1E5xQk_Q -MikeY  (Read More)

Another Excerpt From The SK III Core Rulebook: The Bard Calling!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - here's another excerpt from the upcoming SK III core rulebook, the Bard calling. Posted the Assassin calling a week or so ago, so here we go with the second one (out of twenty presented in the book). To those who might not know, Callings... (Read More)

Still Plugging Along!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're still plugging along at 26% funded, so here's to continuing on with the ol' college try! Many thanks to our recent, and past, Backers. Stay safe, stay sane! -MikeY  (Read More)

Another Video: The Gods & Cosmology of the SK Setting

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - here's another video in the little series I've got going here regarding Savage Kingdoms 3e and its detailed setting. This time around, the deities, religions, and overall cosmology of the SK world.... (Read More)

Another Video: Combat & Warfare in Savage Kingdoms 3e!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With all this self-quarantine time, I'm able to do more videos for the Kickstarter project (and its awesome backers), website, and YouTube channel. Granted, I don't get a lot of viewers, but hopefully that'll change eventually.... (Read More)

Video Time: Magic & Sorcery in Savage Kingdoms III

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Another Savage Kingdoms 3e video, this time regarding magic and sorcery in the SK system and setting. Enjoy, and stay safe out there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amWz8tNtn9c -MikeY  (Read More)

A Video About Character Creation in SK 3e

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
More time at home means more time to make videos (and more writing time). So here's a 30-minute in-depth video about how to create a character in Savage Kingdoms III. Enjoy!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgvsuCFEl4A&t=593s  -MikeY  (Read More)

Rulebook Excerpt #3: The Assassin Calling

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Callings are somewhat new to Savage Kingdoms 3e; I say "somewhat" because, in the two previous editions, they were called Life-paths and really didn't have any game-mechanical value. Renamed 'Callings' now, a more accurate description of their... (Read More)

Many Thanks To Our Recent Backers!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting there, folks, slowly but surely. The current CV crisis is doubtless against us, but we'll keep plugging away at promoting this project nonetheless. More rules excerpt and other stuff coming soon. Maybe some videos too! ;) -MikeY  (Read More)

Rules Excerpt #2: Character Attributes

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's another excerpt from the SK III core rulebook, this time dealing with a portion of character creation and one of the primary pillars for expressing a character's overall capabilities. Enjoy! ATTRIBUTES All player-characters, and most NPCs and... (Read More)

An Excerpt From The Core Rulebook!

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Per several requests, and my own inclinations to do so as well, thought I'd post an excerpt from the (hopeful) upcoming SK III rulebook! I'll post these every so often throughout the run of the Kickstarter campaign. Going more or less in... (Read More)

Closing In On $2,000!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're closing in on $2,000 pledged, folks, which will put us not too far off of a quarter of the way to our goal of $9,000. Let's keep the momentum going! Thanks again to everyone who has pledged thus far and to those still considering it or at least... (Read More)

Amazing Opening Day Of The Campaign!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 23 hours, we've managed to have pledged $1,581 at the time of this posting, which puts us well on our way toward our goal of $9,000! Frankly, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the generosity and support - you guys rock. However, as many of you... (Read More)

Many Thanks For A Wonderful Start!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Not even 23 hours into the launch, we're already at $1,551, well on our way toward our goal of $9,000! And a huge thanks to those who contributed so far - you all have given us nice blast out of the proverbial gate! However, as most of you know,... (Read More)

Beware The Ides Of March: We've Launched!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
And here we go, folks! A sincere pre-thanks for all those invested in the project or at least keeping a watch on it from afar. Whatever you can pledge would be amazingly awesome in making this project become a reality! -MikeY, Creator & Designer... (Read More)

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