The Start Here Roleplaying Game

A project in University Place, WA by Tim Beach
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The fast and easy way to learn to play, or to teach others how to play, RPGs.
Backers: 210
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98

Funded: $20,681 of $20,000
Dates: Aug 2nd -> Sep 6th (35 days)
Project By: Tim Beach
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Latest News

Less Than a Day to Go!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the final 24 hours of the campaign. I hope you will spread the word, so more people can help us bring this game to life.  (Read More)

Reward Clarification

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Game with the Designer Rewards Each backer of a "Game with the Designer" reward will receive a print copy of the boxed set. If you would prefer a PDF copy instead, you can let us know in the backer surveys after the campaign closes.  (Read More)

Combat Example

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This update is an example of how combat works. In the Start Here Roleplaying Game, as in most RPGs, player characters usually work together, but we’re going to show what it would look like if our two sample characters, Shannon and Ka-nam, got into... (Read More)

The Game's Rules, Part 3

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This update explains the details of combat, including weapons, ability scores, Action Rolls, and Target Numbers. Combat: Attack, Resist, Damage It takes up to three steps to figure out what happens when a character makes an attack. 1. Attack. If the... (Read More)

The Game's Rules, Part 2

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The last update introduced the core rule for Start Here, along with an example. In today’s update, I’ll talk about ability scores and character archetypes. Ability Scores Characters in Start Here are partially described by the following six... (Read More)

The Game's Rules, Part 1

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
For those who prefer text over video, here's an explanation of how the game works. The Rule: Action Roll vs. Target Number When you take an action, you make an Action Roll: roll a 20-sided die (d20), and add the ability score appropriate for the... (Read More)

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