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Matt Forbeck

Beloit, WI

I've been a full-time writer and game designer since 1989. Game projects I've worked on have won 5 ENnies and been nominated for 28 Origins Awards and won 14. I've had 16 novels and countless stories published by traditional publishers, from Penguin and ... view more

  1. Fund The Truth Saga, Book 2 and Get Books 1 & 2. by Raymond Masters

    LIBERTY IS GONE, BUT TRUTH REMAINS. The Truth Saga tells of Kade Truth's super-powered battle against the growing forces of evil.

    • 9% funded $325 pledged
    • 11 backers
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  2. Deadlands Noir by Shane Hensley

    Hard-boiled detective pen-and-paper roleplaying in the Big Easy of 1930s Deadlands--using the Savage Worlds rules!

    • 683% funded $54,694 pledged
    • 643 backers
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    Farewell to Fear: A Progressive Post-Fantasy RPG by David A Hill Jr

    A self-aware fantasy RPG about tearing down fantasy's legacy tropes. We're telling stories of revolution and optimistic change.

    • 467% funded $18,696 pledged
    • 420 backers
    • Funded May 20, 2012
  4. FAT KID RULES THE WORLD by matthew lillard

    FAT KID RULES THE WORLD directed by Matthew Lillard starring Jacob Wysocki is raising funds to support its US Theatrical release.

    • 29% funded $43,641 pledged
    • 492 backers
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  5. Pathfinder Online Technology Demo by Goblinworks Inc.

    A fantasy sandbox MMO RPG where the character's actions are persistent, the players build kingdoms and YOU are the storytellers!

    • 205% funded $102,556 pledged
    • 1,595 backers
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  6. Gen Con or Bust! by Patrick Stutzman

    Patrick Stutzman of Star Wars RPG fame wants to make the trip to Gen Con 2012, get a table in Authors' Avenue, and promote his novels!

    • 13% funded $300 pledged
    • 6 backers
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    Starlight Inception by Escape Hatch Entertainment

    Starlight Inception is the rebellious stepchild of Wing Commander, X-Wing and Freespace 2, taking a fresh approach to a classic genre.

    • 105% funded $158,152 pledged
    • 3,724 backers
    • Funded May 08, 2012
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    Republique by Camouflaj + Logan by Camouflaj

    Help Hope escape from a 1984-inspired dystopia. Developed by Camouflaj (MGS4, F.E.A.R., Halo 4, Kinect) and Logan (Skyrim TV spot).

    • 111% funded $555,662 pledged
    • 11,611 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
  9. Haunts: The Manse Macabre by Rick Dakan

    Haunts: The Manse Macabre is a turn-based, horror game where you can play as the haunts or the intruders. PC/Mac/Linux and Ipad plans.

    • 47% funded $11,904 pledged
    • 601 backers
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    Steampunk Holmes by Richard Monson-Haefel

    Sherlock Holmes vs. Captain Nemo in an enhanced, interactive iPad adventure book set in a steampunk universe.

    • 147% funded $42,877 pledged
    • 1,290 backers
    • Funded May 03, 2012
  11. Storybricks, the storytelling online RPG by Storybricks

    Storybricks is the toolset that allows users to tell stories in a computer RPG and share them with friends.

    • 9% funded $23,239 pledged
    • 392 backers
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  12. Comedy of Doom: The Book by Joseph Scrimshaw

    A collection of essays, parodies, and true stories covering every major topic in geek culture.

    • 265% funded $5,316 pledged
    • 171 backers
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    Honor Brigade: SPACE FIGHT! by Tom Stillwell

    Honor Brigade: SPACE FIGHT! is a fun filled all-ages superhero comic.

    • 122% funded $2,450 pledged
    • 116 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
  14. Map Monsters by BodSix

    A free-to-play location-based mobile game created by Richard Garfield, inventor of Magic: The Gathering.

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/05/2012)
  15. Amanda Palmer: The new RECORD, ART BOOK, and TOUR by Amanda Palmer

    Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra are putting out an album. Pre-order it / get more info on the art book & gallery tour, here!

    • 888% funded $888,780 pledged
    • 18,676 backers
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    Cupcake Quarterly Pin-up Magazine by Elisa Jaeger

    Cupcake Quarterly is a new high-end magazine, showcasing breathtaking pin-up images that capture sexy and classic style and beauty.

    • 123% funded $12,322 pledged
    • 273 backers
    • Funded May 17, 2012
  17. Flame War - The Card Game of Extreme Moderation by Luke Peterschmidt

    A fast paced card game for 2-4 players that takes place in the fun filled world of internet forums designed by Andy Chambers.

    • 119% funded $11,395 pledged
    • 300 backers
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    Metamorphosis Alpha Roleplaying Game by Jamie Chambers

    Explore and survive as a primitive mutant on a derelict starship using all-new rules as the very first tabletop scifi RPG returns.

    • 185% funded $18,545 pledged
    • 447 backers
    • Funded Apr 29, 2012
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    Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes LLC

    Shadowrun Returns brings back one of our most original & cherished game settings as a 2D turn-based RPG for tablets & PC.

    • 459% funded $1,836,447 pledged
    • 36,276 backers
    • Funded Apr 29, 2012
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    King for a Day by Postworldgames Jim Pinto

    King for a Day is my first kickstarter project, a lengthy roleplaying horror-inspired campaign-adventure for any fantasy setting.

    • 605% funded $4,844 pledged
    • 97 backers
    • Funded May 01, 2012
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    The African American Superhero Anthology by Carlton Hargro

    We're creating a comic book designed to launch dozens of new African American superheroes into pop culture — and we need your help!

    • 193% funded $5,802 pledged
    • 327 backers
    • Funded May 07, 2012
  22. Dice Chuckers by Wes Kobernick

    A documentary about Role Playing Games, their history, and the unsuspected gamers who play them.

    • 10% funded $4,319 pledged
    • 120 backers
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    2012 Origins Commemorative Poker Deck by Richard Loomis

    The 4 kings in a deck of cards are 4 famous kings from history. My deck has 4 famous game designers as the kings. Other cards are ads.

    Funding Unsuccessful (03/28/2012)
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    Spirit of the Century Presents: The Dinocalypse Trilogy by Fred Hicks / Evil Hat Productions

    With psychic dinosaurs taking over Manhattan and beyond, it's up to the Century Club to save humanity -- from extinction!

    • 855% funded $42,769 pledged
    • 1,516 backers
    • Funded Apr 22, 2012
  25. Brothers Barbarian Season 2 by 5 Star Barbarians

    Sword-and-sorcery meets comedy in this tale of two teenage barbarians trapped in middle-age bodies by a witch's curse.

    Funding Unsuccessful (04/16/2012)
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