Rocket Age RPG for 5e

A project in Vincennes, IN by Why Not Games
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ENnie Award Winning Rocket Age role playing game adapted to the popular 5e system
Backers: 402
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24

Funded: $9,774 of $5,000
Dates: Jun 4th -> Jul 4th (30 days)
Project By: Why Not Games
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Latest News

Rocket Ranger's Handbook Unlocked and Last Few Hours

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are past the $9,000 stretch goal, unlocking the Rocket Ranger's Handbook (5e)! This guide to all things Rocket Rangers details the United States Rocket Rangers with mission profiles, campaign seeds, equipment, subclasses, feats, and more. Rocket... (Read More)

Last 48 Hours of Rocket Age (5e) Kickstarter

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the last 48 hours! We here at Why Not Games want to thank all of your backers and supporters, everyone who shared news of our project, and of course our artists, editor, and playtesters.  Now, in these last few hours we ask that you make... (Read More)

Ken live tonight on Matt Finch RPG Studio and printing begins!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight Ken will be live on Matt Finch GM Studio to talk about sci-fi games, running them, and of course Rocket Age! Also, Rocket Age (5e) is at the printer! We finished up proofing this week and baring Europan interference everything is on... (Read More)

Ed Greenwood Adventure Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We have passed the $7,000 mark and now the first stretch goal, Bold Brigands of the Belt (5e) by Ed Greenwood will go out in pdf to all Rocket Age (5e) PDF and higher level backers. The print + pdf of the 5e version is now available as an add-on for... (Read More)

Live Tonight on Random Worlds -Ken Spencer!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Ken Spencer will be live tonight on Random Worlds chat! Stop in to watch or ask questions. The chat log will be posted after the interview,  if you can't make it you won't miss out! [Q&A] #randomworlds welcomes Ken Spencer (Rocket Age 5e)... (Read More)

Interview with Idle Red Hands and A Look At Classes

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week Ken sat down with the Idle Red Hands podcast to talk about Rocket Age (5e). These expats living in Japan were a great crew to discuss not just the mechanics, but also the deeper philosophy behind the game and the setting. The Scientist is... (Read More)

Backgrounds Preview!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are moving along towards our first stretch goal, Ed Greenwood's adventure Bold Brigand's of the Belt (5e)! When it is unlocked we will add the 5e version in print, and the Classic version in pdf or print+pdf as add-ons. Today we have previews of... (Read More)

Funded!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
A big thanks from the Why Not Games crew to all of our backers, those who shared and spread the word, and our fans. We have achieved our goal, but why stop there? We are less than $2,000 from our first stretch goal, Bold Brigands of the Belt (5e), a... (Read More)

$119 to go and the Equipment Chapter!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are nearly there, a little over $100 to go! Thanks to everyone who has backed, and spread the word so we can get those last few backers and start dreaming about stretch goals! Take a look at the start of the equipment chapter: The left hand page... (Read More)

Interview with Ken Spencer on Gaming with Gage!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Ken Spencer talks Rocket Age (5e), Weird Races, and our plans for the Kickstarter on Gaming with Gage! Rocket Age (Classic) fans you have cause to rejoice! When we hit our stretch goals we will make them available in both 5e and Classic, print and... (Read More)

Jovians Appear out of the Clouds of Jupiter!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
At the time of writing this we are about $1,000 from our funding goal. If you haven't already shared our projector social media please do so, if you have been, thanks for the help and let's get past $5,000 and on to the stretch goals! Jovians, from... (Read More)

Now with Add-ons!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We have included four Add-Ons to the Rocket Age (5e) project: Tales from the Rocket Age includes four short stories set in the Solar System of the Rocket Age! Andrew Peregrine brings us a tale of romance and adventure, evil Nazi plots and plucky... (Read More)

Interview with Ken Spencer on Migardia RPG's Cool Crowdfunding!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I had the chance to sit down and talk to Migardia RPG about Rocket Age (5e), how I got started in tabletop games, and all things Rocket Age!  (Read More)

All power to the engines and a look at Player Characters in Rocket Age (5e)

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting close to funding! Thanks for the support and keep broadcasting this station in the clear! This is the character sheet for Alyssa Hart, as used in our convention events. Alyssa Hart Who is Alyssa Hart? A rocket race champion? A daring... (Read More)

Halfway there and the Story of Rocket Age!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for getting us to the halfway mark! Make sure to tell your friends about Rocket Age on every channel and frequency. In this update we share the story of how Rocket Age came to be. Next update we start looking at what is inside... (Read More)

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