The Real Thing RPG
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Officially based on the music of Faith No More, this TTRPG is a Powered by the Apocalypse adaptation that is simple and gritty.
Backers: 1345
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $68,349 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 15th (33 days)
Project By: Jason Ward
Backers: 1345
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $68,349 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 14th -> Apr 15th (33 days)
Project By: Jason Ward
$68,349
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 16 @ 00:03 -0400 GMT
1366%
of goal
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Latest News
And we'll stroll to the edge of the world... 
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost there. As the campaign winds down at midnight local time, we will likely be in bed or at least settling in. We didn't want to miss one last chance to send a thank you message before the campaign ends, however. So, here you go! ... (Read More)
Final add-ons are available!
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, thanks for your patience as we finalized the production quotes for the Deck of Secrets and the Player Portfolio. Both are now live as add-ons! Deck of Secrets = $16 This full deck of poker cards is branded and designed to match the game,... (Read More)
New coverage, The Deck of Secrets, and the Player Portfolio!
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
"I got that feeling! I can't stop winning!" Howdy friends. It's a great day in the state of Indiana. We've got rain. I got sh*t on my hands from cleaning up after my dog. And we're nearing $55k. Not bad, all things considered! New coverage in various... (Read More)
"The crowd roars..."
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm not sure this qualifies as any kind of "malpractice," but holy hell people, you have all been too kind! We just hit $50,000. We just hit 1,000 backers. We just lost our f**king minds! We are preparing a large update with a preview of the Deck of... (Read More)
So. Many. Updates!
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
"You are an angel heading for a land of sunshine, and fortune is smiling upon you!" We just hit $40k and 800 backers! With six days left, it is time to start the Death March and head for the Land of Sunshine! Tarot Card Preview James has been hard at... (Read More)
What is it? - The EPIC experience of playing The Real Thing RPG
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
"I begin to see through your eyes. All the former mysteries are no surprise." So... turns out I've not been great at telling folks what to expect while playing The Real Thing RPG. Even though I am aware of the fact that I have knowledge that you all... (Read More)
Brief update, and upcoming events to be part of!
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there FNMFFAF (Faith No More Fans Family and Friends)! Just a quick note tonight, but a larger update coming in a couple of days... Hitting a wall? Things are chugging along, but we've hit the expected mid-campaign lull. We'd love to hear your... (Read More)
And, action!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Bonsoir mes amis! I'm not French. I'm not even French Canadian. In fact, I only made it through college French because my future wife dragged me through it. She's a keeper! Anyhow... thanks for getting me off track right out of the gate. Back to... (Read More)
Special announcement, Rad new stickers, Student and tenth playbooks, and Add-ons how-to
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It's Sunday morning again, so you know what that means! This is another big update! Playbook voting complete You have spoken, and while the voting was close, the Hedonist is the tenth and final playbook! So, let's have some fun, followed by more fun,... (Read More)
Big Update! Moves, New Sticker Designs, and 10th Playbook voting.
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, hello there. Fancy meeting you here! We've got some cool stuff going on over here at TRTRPGHQ. So, let us not delay! Playbook votes First, I am completely blown away by how many of you have taken the time to vote on the tenth playbook. Holy... (Read More)
The Tenth Playbook Survey - Pick your favorite!
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, As mentioned in a previous update, we are opening the decision-making process up to our awesome backers (that's you!). Please fill out the one-question, anonymous survey linked below. We will reveal the results next week. Thank you... (Read More)
Three more playbooks, stretch goal updates, and a huge thanks!
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
"Oh lord, I'm on my way!" I'm running out of platitudes, cliches, and Faith No More lyrics... okay, not really Faith No More lyrics. You have all been so great thus far! Thanks for backing us. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for being willing to try out... (Read More)
Closing in on $30k, hats, upcoming stuff, and re: FNM inclusions!
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it's Sunday morning, so you know what that means! EASY! Not that it was. It has been a lot of work to get this far. Honestly, we had no idea that the work would yield such great results. What is easy is expressing our eternal gratitude! Thank... (Read More)
Final stretch goal in sight, 3 more playbooks, and hats!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, well, well, we meet again! It has been a wild couple of days. You love us, you really love us! Thanks so much for all of the support, kind words, press, questions, constructive criticism, and excitement. You are all truly making this fun! ... (Read More)
Retailer Copies?
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, We've had some interest in providing retailer copies. While we will not be able to create a different backer level for this, we would love to chat with retailers who are interested. We'd be happy to create packages that suit your needs, to... (Read More)
About the system, Characters (part 2)
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there fine people, One of the coolest things about Powered-by-the-Apocalypse games is the speed with which you can create a character, as described in the previous Characters update. Part of that process is the selection of a playbook. For... (Read More)
A star is out, I reach for one to sparkle in my hand!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Say what!? Did we just pass our $20k stretch goal? Wowsers! You know what that means... We'll be including The Real Thing on the Role Gaming Platform! I personally love this app. It is a great way to do homebrew or out-of-the-box virtual gaming with... (Read More)
Nerds! Some wizard is creating a Faith No More tabletop role-playing game
March 17th - via: loudersound.com
Faith No More have thrown their weight behind a Kickstarter campaign set up to fund the creation of an old school, two dice plus pen-and-paper tabletop role-playing game based on their 1989 breakthrough album The Real Thing. (Read More)
Kings for a day, we are!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We just zoomed past $15k and another stretch goal, 'Motherf***cker'! That's free stickers for everyone who backed a physical product! Additionally, we'll be running a "contest" to determine the third and final sticker design, so keep your eyes open... (Read More)
About the setting - Where and When?
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well hello there! It's been a few hours since we last touched base. We've had a few requests to share a bit more about the setting, and we are happy to do so! We just want to be very careful that we don't spoil any of the surprising parts of the... (Read More)
About the system… Characters (part 1)
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy backers! We've been getting some constructive feedback that perhaps we are not telling folks enough about the game. I think that is valid, particularly for folks who are immediately drawn to the Faith No More content. So, let's try and... (Read More)
Official Faith No More TTRPG announced
March 16th - via: mp3sandnpcs.com
Faith No More fans will be able to dive into the band’s music through pen and paper. A Faith No More TTRPG titled The Real Thing will be released this year via Accidental Cyclops. (Read More)
We crushed our second Stretch Goal. Say hello to The Student!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Wowsers, day 1 and we have almost doubled our funding goal already! This is friggin' amazing! For surpassing the $8,000 mark, we're introducing the Student playbook. The student joins the cast of the other 8 playbooks (Architect, Artist, Criminal,... (Read More)
Holy Cow! 12 hours!!!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 We cannot thank you all enough for the support and love! It has been a wonderful rollercoaster working on this project! Pass it on to your... (Read More)
Wow! We already made it!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there friends! I am just blown away by the support you have all shown us. We funded our minimum $5,000 goal in under 12 hours! We have plenty of updates to come, but I'm dropping a quick "thank you" video just to let you all know how grateful... (Read More)
The Real Thing is an official Faith No More tabletop RPG inspired by the classic album
March 15th - via: dicebreaker.com
Faith No More have inspired an official tabletop RPG, the first in a planned series of five games inspired by the rock band’s music. Named after the band’s influential third album - and the first featuring singer Mike Patton - The Real Thing is a standalone RPG that draws direct inspiration from the 1989 release known for songs such as Epic. (Read More)
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