RuneQuest: Classic Edition
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Bringing the iconic RuneQuest 2nd edition rulebook back into print to kick-off the 50th Anniversary of Glorantha celebrations in 2016.
Backers: 2176
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $206,820 of $30,000
Dates: Nov 27th -> Dec 21st (25 days)
Project By: Rick Meints
Backers: 2176
Average Pledge Per Backer: $95
Funded: $206,820 of $30,000
Dates: Nov 27th -> Dec 21st (25 days)
Project By: Rick Meints
$206,820
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 21 @ 19:01 -0500 GMT
689%
of goal
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Latest News
Borderlands achieved, 4 hours to go... 
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, The clock keeps ticking closer and closer to the end, creating a wonderful mix of excitement and suspense along the way. First we had the excitement of passing 190K and achieving the Borderlands stretch goal, and now we... (Read More)
The Big Rubble - built from the shoulders of Giants
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I wish to mention a few places in Glorantha that make the setting so evocative and sacred. Griffin Mountain entranced me with Gonn Orta the Giant. He had not yet sat down and fallen asleep to become the twelfth mountain... (Read More)
Pavis unlocked! - and some more from Steve Perrin
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, A few hours ago we reached 160K and so passed the stretch goal for PAVIS, the classic city adventure scenario pack! With about 42 hours to go, there are still exciting stretch goals ahead, including BIG RUBBLE,... (Read More)
New backer level for the BIG PDF bundle
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, We've had a number of requests for a backer level that makes it super easy for those who only want PDFs, and want to get them all. Thus we are creating a new backer level for "just all the PDFs": $99 SHAMAN: You cast... (Read More)
Heading into the last few days, more info on some of the rewards.
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, To help explain the RQ1 "Origins Edition" book Jeff and MOB have recently done a podcast. Click here if you would like to listen in. We've also been answering a number of questions about the unpublished stuff, and as I... (Read More)
Postage
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, This update covers Postage. Shipping the physical books has been researched by us with the following criteria: We will not make money on it We cannot afford to lose money on it All shipments are tracked to greatly... (Read More)
Getting back to where it all started. New Add-on.
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, With only a few days left to go we continue pondering how to add another extra that would intrigue and delight our backers. A few days ago you helpfully suggested adding the SoloQuest book, and earlier today that became... (Read More)
SoloQuest and some info about ADD-ONs
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I awoke to find we had passed the $130K mark, which is always, along with a cup of coffee, a grand way to start the day! That unlocks the SoloQuest Collection, which is comprised of three books that have been out of print... (Read More)
Some of the intro to the Manuscript book
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, The RuneQuest Playtest Manuscript book is a 250+ page hardcover book created from high resolution scans of the original playtest manuscript, which has been lovingly kept in a binder for the last 40 years. The book also... (Read More)
The team talk about backer rewards
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, In the last update I mentioned Jeff, Mike and I recorded a podcast talking about many of the Kickstarter items, including the RuneQuest Playtest Manuscript, the unpublished scenarios and source material set, and Greg's... (Read More)
More info on some of the backer rewards
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, Jeff, Mike, and I have just finished recording a podcast about many of the Kickstarter items. From our home offices on three continents we got together to discuss what people can expect to find in the Old School Sea Cave... (Read More)
Additional Stretch Goal - SoloQuest Classic Collection, plus a Retailer level
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, We have been getting some great feedback and suggestions, two of which we have just included into the Kickstarter. Firstly, we have added a retailer level to better support the brick & mortar stores that want to carry... (Read More)
1200 Backers! and a Rewards Chart
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, It's great to have 1200 backers at present, and more with each passing day. Thank you for joining us. To make sure all of you have a solid and clear understanding of what is on offer in this Kickstarter and what rewards... (Read More)
$100K and Cults of Prax returns!
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I woke up this morning and went straight here so I could see if we broke the magic $100K mark, even before grabbing my first cup of coffee! Thank you to all who helped us get here. I'll go straight from writing this... (Read More)
Old School Unpublished stuff!
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, Thank you for bringing us so close to the magic $100,000 mark. I hope it's been an interesting Kickstarter for all of you thus far. Now that we're well underway, we've had more time to review and ponder all of your... (Read More)
As Requested - The Guide to Glorantha PDF bundle as an add-on
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I just updated the Kickstarter with the following information: SPECIAL ADD-ON: +$50 USD - The Guide to Glorantha PDF Bundle. This $50 add-on gets you the 800 page PDF of the Guide to Glorantha and a PDF of the Argan Argar... (Read More)
$80K brings us the RuneQuest Companion!
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I wondered how long we would hover just under $80,000 as Sunday evening progressed. Fortunately I was not kept in suspense for too long. Now that we have passed that mark I am happy to go over and mark another stretch... (Read More)
Passing $70K is Plunderful and some info on buying PDFs.
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, Thank you for helping us achieve another stretch goal. We've more than doubled our original funding level and we also have over 750 backers now, which is awesome. Now that we are getting into Potential PDF Purchase... (Read More)
A little more info about the $50 Leatherette version of the book
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, A picture is worth 1000 words, so here is a picture of the original leatherette rulebook with dust jacket (Reston publishing, 1980). I have two in my collection, so I am showing one with the dust jacket on, and the other... (Read More)
End of Day One - $60,000 and another Stretch Goal unlocked!
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, At the end of Day One, we're delighted to have exceeded $60,000! This also means we get to unlock the next Stretch Goal - Runemasters, the classic cult leader NPC supplement, featuring 45 Rune Lords, Priests and Rune... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal achieved and another Backer Level added
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, I am happy to go and edit the Stretch Goal section to mark $50,000 as achieved. We'll get the PDF of Snakepipe Hollow ready for download after the Kickstarter has concluded. Another free pdf for all backer levels getting... (Read More)
Apple Lane returns
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, Wow! Here we are again, with another stretch goal unlocked, and this one awards all backers getting PDFs with a free PDF of the Classic Apple Lane scenario. This is the kind of update I enjoy writing, and i hope it isn't... (Read More)
Funded in 4 hours and 26 minutes!
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To all members of the tribe, Jeff, Mike, Neil and I would like to thank you all for funding our project on the first day. At 11:26 am EST Kickstarter emailed me to congratulate us on achieving our funding goal. That magical first major step is done,... (Read More)
RuneQuest Classic Kickstarter Goes Live!
November 27th - via: chaosium.com
A special item of note is the Runequest Playtest Manuscript. This is a 250 page hardcover book, created from high resolution scans of the only known set of playtest notes in existence which had been lovingly kept in a binder for the last 40 years. (Read More)
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