Overlight RPG: A roleplaying game of kaleidoscopic fantasy

A project in San Diego, CA by Renegade Game Studios
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Seven continents hang in the sky, stacked vertically far above an unending sparkling sea. Shining down upon it all is the Overlight.
Backers: 956
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $50,667 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 24th -> May 15th (21 days)
Project By: Renegade Game Studios
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Latest News

Overlight RPG LAST 24 Hours!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! It’s the final day of the campaign! Time to make the decision to back this project! The Kickstarter exclusive Founders Dice Bag and Exclusive Adventure won't be available after this campaign closes!  If you’ve already backed... (Read More)

Last 48 Hours! New Overlight Chapter Previewed!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! We're down to the final 48 hours! But this is just the beginning! We'll be previewing Overlight at Origins in just a few weeks and then releasing the full game and running more events at Gen Con! If you're going to any of these... (Read More)

Kickstarter Exclusive Adventure Unlocked!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our $35K goal and unlocked a new adventure! THANK YOU AGAIN!Right now, we'll make sure you receive the pdf of this adventure if you are a backer at the digital level or higher. If we hit our next goal, we'll print and include it with... (Read More)

Dig into the Rules and Contemplate the Destruction Based Creation Myth

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! We have two new downloads for you today! A preview of Chapter 4 has been posted to help you dig into the meat of this game. Learn how skill tests, combat, and more function in this unique system. Our Chapter 5 preview covers the... (Read More)

$30K Goals Unlocked! Next Up - New Adventure!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! Overnight we unlocked a new Add-On, the Kwanchai Art Portfolio! THANK YOU!Kwanchai's art really brings this world to life and we wanted to give you a way to enjoy these intricate paintings. The portfolio contains 8 total prints... (Read More)

Creator's Journey video and a new tier!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn!  There are a lot of fantasy roleplaying systems out there. Why does Overlight deserve a spot on your shelf? Man-eating centipedes of course! I’ll let Paul and George explain! Also, we've added a new tier to our kickstarter! We... (Read More)

Why Renegade is publishing an RPG, Preview Chapter 3, and more art!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! About a year and a half ago, Renegade decided to publish Overlight. But why? Aren’t we a board game publisher? Scott Gaeta, President of Renegade, explains how his vision for the future led to the first RPG for Renegade! Hear... (Read More)

Free Dice Bag, Stunning Art, and Play Through Finale!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! We hope you had a lovely Saturday gaming and/or enjoying the fresh spring air! We wanted to share a few new sneak previews with you today! Enjoy!Free Kickstarter Exclusive Dice Bag!  We just received our proof copy of the... (Read More)

The Folk of Overlight, Part III of the Overlight Play Through, and more!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! Picking your character is one of the most fun parts of every roleplaying game. Today, dive into the different types of Folk that occupy Overlight. Paul and George offer some details to help you choose your alter ego on today's... (Read More)

Preview Chapter 1, Play Through Part 2, and an adorable tiny Banyari

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn! Today we posted a ton of new content! There's a lot to sink your teeth into now and really start learning about the world. Here are some highlights from today!1) Head over to our Overlight Facebook group to catch a glimpse of a... (Read More)

Kwanchai Moriya - The man behind the paint

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We've been hearing a lot from Paul and George the past few days and wanted to take a moment to spotlight another hero in this story. Overlight is a kaleidoscopic fantasy world that has come to life with Kwanchai Moriya’s incredible art. He’s a... (Read More)

Actual Play Video Posted and $25K Goal Unlocked!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our $25K goal to unlock the upgraded translucent dice Add-On! Using these 7 Custom Spirit Dice, your character will be making some difficult choices in the beautiful but dangerous world of Overlight! Want to see what you'll be doing with... (Read More)

Who are the Skyborn?

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
When we were kids, our parents always told us we were special. In Overlight, they’re actually right! As a player in this world, you are one of the lucky few that have that special iridescent glint in your eye. You’re a member of the Skyborn... (Read More)

Scott Gaeta, George Holland, & Paul Alexander Butler (Overlight)

April 30th - via: gmshoe.wordpress.com
I'm Scott, prez of RGS. We make lots of board games and are now making an original RPG, Overlight! This is the start of an entire game world that we plan to expand in the RPG space and through other types of tabletop games. (Read More)

What’s special about the way this game works?

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Skyborn!We've received a fair number of questions regarding how the nitty gritty parts of this game work. We're excited to share a bit more of this with you and have even more planned for next week. Before we get there though, we have a... (Read More)

GM's Screen and Convention Pick Up!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our $20K Stretch Goal and unlocked the GM's Screen and Supplement Add-on! With stunning new art from Kwanchai Moriya, this Game Master's Screen is going to immerse your party in the world of Overlight while giving you all the tools you... (Read More)

Renegade Society Radio With Overlight Designers!

April 26th - via: renegadegamestudios.com
Find out about Renegade's first ever Kickstarter project and our latest RPG project Overlight, straight from the creators! (Read More)

Extra Art unlocked! - Hurray for Kwanchai Moriya!!!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit out $18K stretch goal and unlocked extra art for the book! We have also revealed a new group of stretch goals! Go check them out! To celebrate hitting our art goal, we decided to share a few more of Kwanchai's incredible illustrations.... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Unlocked and Live Stream Tonight with the Designers!!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re so overwhelmed with all the love we’ve received during this Kickstarter! We've already unlocked the following: Free* RPG Day Booklets for every BackerFree* Founder's Dice Bag for every BackerBook UpgradesDice Set Add-On!Nice Job! Please... (Read More)

Bathe in the Brilliance of 'Overlight' The Kaleidoscopic Fantasy RPG

April 25th - via: icv2.com
Set in the fantasy realm where the world has been fractured into seven continents which hang, stacked, in the sky. Each continent is called a Shard, and each has evolved its own culture, and in some cases, dominant species that differ greatly from one another. (Read More)

Funded in under 6 Hours! THANK YOU!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Thank you all for bringing Overlight to life! We have unlocked a FREE* Kickstarter Exclusive Founders Dice Bag for all backers and we'll be able to support Free RPG Day this year with a custom booklet from Paul and George for this special... (Read More)

Paul and George Talk About How It All Started

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to Overlight! We’re so excited to finally be able to share this with the world!  During the campaign, we have some behind the scenes videos with the creators chatting about this fascinating new game!  We will also be posting new images... (Read More)

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