The Ruin 2nd edition
A project in Thurso, UK by Broken Rat Games002days
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Status: Active
A dark and gritty post apocalyptic RPG about survival in a fallen world
Backers: 113
Average Daily Pledges: £389
Average Pledge Per Backer: £45
Funding: £5,054 of £2,000
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jun 30th (14 days)
Project By: Broken Rat Games
Backers: 113
Average Daily Pledges: £389
Average Pledge Per Backer: £45
Funding: £5,054 of £2,000
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jun 30th (14 days)
Project By: Broken Rat Games
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Latest News
Another Stretch Goal Unlocked
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Well overnight we smashed through another stretch goal and are now heading towards the Solo rules stretch goal, it would be great to be able to incorporate solo rules into the game as a lone wanderer, maybe with a trusty hound by their... (Read More)
Quick Update
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I am glad people are grabbing the Savage Wasteland Wanderer pledge, sorry it was a total ball ache but its done now. Only 70 hrs left and very close to another stretch goal which is awesome, hoping that we hit the 6000 as well but we will see, we... (Read More)
Morning and Apologies
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So yesterday was a fun day, trying to get that offset printed book to actually work was a bit of a nightmare, so I apologise for all the updates. Anyway, because I'm a glutton for punishment this morning I removed the addon that was clearly not... (Read More)
Hopefully this works
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So I removed the old addon and redone it if it still doesn't work then I give up, I tried and clearly the Universe doesn't want a SWADE offset print edition. I apologise in advance Jay (Read More)
And again
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I think I am doomed, for some reason the addon for the swade ltd edition is not showing for some reason or other, this thing is cursed or something, getting serious fatigue trying to sort this out so I will end the addon and try to fix it Bear with... (Read More)
The SWADE Confusion
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok so I have deleted the two rewards as they seem to be confusing everything. The Ltd edition would be one book, so all three of the original books will be in one, the reason for this is printing another 3 books would start to make the whole campaign... (Read More)
SWADE Ltd Edition
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok so we are on the last 3 days and we are getting close to the next stretch goal. I have worked out stuff, looked at the poll, and decided to add two new pledge levels, the first is just the combined rules for SWADE as an offset printed book,... (Read More)
Morning
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So the Poll is almost at an end and its interesting, not everyone filled it in which is fine but it seems that most of you that did are happy with a PoD, whereas some of you would like it depending on the price. So price, that is the big issue. Due... (Read More)
Morning
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we got new backers over night, so hello and thanks for joining us it is very much appreciated. This has edged us closer to the next stretch goal which is the GMs pack, this pack will include Character Sheets, maps, and a GM screen, with the... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal Unlocked.....
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Over night another stretch goal has unlocked, this is the VTT assets which means that I will attempt to get The Ruin on as many VTTs as I can , this won't happen all at once as I have to hunt people down that can do it, but it will happen. So a thank... (Read More)
Morning
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Well we have started moving so thank you and welcome to all our new backers, great to have you on board. The ltd editions are also going great which is cool. The ltd editions are three books and includes all the PDFs, PoD codes if you want players to... (Read More)
Hello just a little late
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
So my update today is a bit late, had a busy day, home stuff and work stuff, pretty anxious that the Delve 3rd ed ltd editions reach the US in one piece so lots going on, unlike here, the campaign seems to have stalled halfway to the next stretch... (Read More)
Good Morning
June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We had a few new backers overnight so thank you so much or joining us and supporting the campaign it is very much appreciated. Tonight I will be live at 7pm UK time on Discord for chats and questions about The Ruin, my other games or just stuff in... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Down
June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The first stretch goal is in the bag, this means the Underground sourcebook will be added to all pledges as both a PDF and PoD code. This sourcebook will allow the GM to run games in subways, Metro's, sewers and underground bunker systems, either as... (Read More)
Well...
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
That first stretch goal is looking like its taunting us, so please share on your social media and lets see if we can break through this weird imaginary wall. Or Derek above, will come over and steal you tinned foods! Jay (Read More)
Morning
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are extremely close to the first stretch goal so hoping that we break through that today. Also the poll was interesting, thanks to everyone that took time to vote. It seems that The Ruin will fit everyone's needs which is great. Please keep... (Read More)
Morning
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Overnight we had a few new pledges and people join us so thank you. I have had a few people ask me to explain what the different books actually bring to the table, so I thought I would explain each of them now. The Ruin 2nd edition Core Rules - This... (Read More)
The First Day
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached the end of the first day and what a day it has been, I was hoping that maybe we would unlock the first stretch goal, but we did fund so maybe I was being a bit greedy. Thank you to everyone that has jumped onto the campaign and made... (Read More)
New Addon
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I was asked about having the choice to have both ruleset PDFs, so for example if you have pledged for the D100 Settler you may also want the SWADE Settler, so this gives you the chance to add a second settler reward to your pledge, as it seems some... (Read More)
Creeping up to the First Stretch Goal
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are slowly making our way to the first stretch goal which will add a sourcebook for taking The Ruin underground, this will come with new threats, new encounters and locations all set in the underground. Inspiration is obviously Metro 2033, but the... (Read More)
I woke up and we have funded
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow that was quick, not sure when it happened but I had a message on Discord around 10.53 UK time telling me we were close to funding $54, so I am guessing around midnight. Thank you all very much for the support. I would like to apologise to... (Read More)
Me again
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
So the night is drawing in here in the UK and I have to take the dog for a walk, but after being live now for 6 hrs I am really pleased with how we are progressing so thanks to everyone who has pledge you have made this a very exciting campaign in... (Read More)
New Pledge Level and Addons
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been asked to create a SWADE pledge level without PoD codes so that is now the SWADE Settler, I have also added two new addons for the D100 core rules PDF and the SWADE core rules PDF, these are not including the two extra books which comes... (Read More)
The third ruleset?
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you may have noticed that in the addons there is a GhostEngine version of the Ruin, well there is in case you haven't spotted it. This version uses the GhostEngine and will be compatible with other GhostEngine games such as Ghost Ops and... (Read More)
Launch and Great Start
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to The Ruin 2nd edition launch and thanks for joining me. I will keep you all updated through the next two weeks sharing updates and artwork for the game. The need for this Kickstarter is to fund not only new artwork but also offset printed... (Read More)
Launching Today
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We are launching The Ruin 2nd edition today. We hope you will join us and we do have a Early Bird available for those that jump in at launch, so keep an eye on those emails. Thanks to everyone that has followed this launch page and I looking forward... (Read More)
Live Tonight
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be live tonight on Discord from 7pm UK time so chat, answer questions and just hang out, so if you are around come over and say hello. https://discord.gg/ezkAdfUPxY Hope to see you there Jay (Read More)
Launch is Close
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
So the launch of The Ruin is getting closer as I put the final touches to the campaign page. I have started on the Core Book and have began the process of listing everything that will eventually be covered. Currently the book contents will be the... (Read More)
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