Whoa!
Apologies, I meant to do a March update, but I blinked, and suddenly, it was already April.
So Ahoy! Happy April!
Geo and I have been working hard to get The Hotel...
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February Update!
Ahoy!
I hope all is well wherever you are. It’s been a minute since we launched, and with the holidays and January, we leaned into the adage that no news is good news. So, ...
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John McGuire
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That's A Wrap!
We did it!
The 5th Anniversary Expanded Rule Book and Encyclopedia Monstergoria campaign has ended. Once again, we’re floored by the outpouring of support from ...
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Home stretch!
Whoa!
As we round the bases and head home on this campaign, I want to take a moment to give a quick update and thank everybody who has supported us so far.
You h...
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Free Solo Adventures PDF, a Live Play of 321RPG, and more!!!
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As a thank you to everybody who has followed this Project from the start and to all our backers, we are giving away a free PDF of 321RPG Solo Adventure...
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We started a FREE Patreon!
Ahoy!
I hope you are having a killer Monday so far.
Since launching this BackerKit, we've received many questions about 321RPG and the types of adventures we off...
Apologies, I meant to do a March update, but I blinked, and suddenly, it was already April.
So Ahoy! Happy April!
Geo and I have been working hard to get The Hotel Exorcist to our backers. It was indeed a labor of love, and ultimately, we built a haunted hotel, which is pretty cool.
We also got to the home stretch on our end of Death By Dino while continuing to build out the rule book and Encyclopedia Monstergoria.
New Rules: I've been watching A LOT of detective programs, even more than usual, and I think I have come up with a unique take on P.I. rules that will complement our 321RPG rules and still provide a satisfying sleuthing experience.
New Monsters: We're trying to balance what we have already set and what we think would resonate the most with people looking for a fun pick-up-and-play experience. So more on that soon.
We'd also like to share some WIP page updates over the next few months so you can enjoy a look behind the scenes at our process. This is our biggest undertaking to date, and we want to ensure we get it right. So, with that said, I want to share our mission statement with you. Geo wrote it the other day for our website, and I think it perfectly sums up who we are and what we are all about.
321RPG Mission Statement
At 321RPG, we don’t make money from our games—we put everything back into making the best books possible. That means hiring amazing artists and graphic designers, pushing for quality on every page, and putting care into every detail. We believe RPGs can be a lifeline. They give people a place to connect, to not feel alone, and to work through tough times in a creative, supportive space. That spirit—of community, empathy, and storytelling—is at the heart of everything we do. We’re here to grow this space, make great games, and build something meaningful together.
We'll be back soon with another update.
Stay safe out there, and may the dice always roll in your favor,
I hope all is well wherever you are. It’s been a minute since we launched, and with the holidays and January, we leaned into the adage that no news is good news. So, now that we are entrenched in February, I thought I would take a moment to bring you up to speed on the current state of our Expanded Rulebook and Encyclopedia Monstergoria.
Currently, (while on the precipice of delivering The Hotel Exorcist and working on completing Death By Dino, we have been fleshing out monsters for the Encyclopedia and figuring out how to convert and balance traditional fantasy weapons for 321RPG.
It has been a cool experience because I got to revisit some of my favorite old versions of Dungeons & Dragons and see how seamlessly a classic weapon can be scaled using the d10.
Joey Royale has submitted his adventure for the Rulebook, and it is a gem. It is what you would expect from the brilliant mind behind Weird Heroes of Public Access. I am also working on my first one, titled (at least for now) Kids Don’t Follow.
In the meantime, Zine Quest is underway, and we have just launched an adventure called Avon By The Sea.
Here is the synopsis.
In the sleepy beachfront town of Avon By The Sea, a devastating hurricane has awakened an ancient evil—and it’s up to you and your friends to stop it.
Set in the off-season of a quiet vacation town, Avon By The Sea combines The Monster Squad's kid-driven adventure with The Lost Boys' brutal horror. It's kids versus monsters in a battle for survival.
The 5th Anniversary Expanded Rule Book and Encyclopedia Monstergoria campaign has ended. Once again, we’re floored by the outpouring of support from each and every one of you.
It’s not just this campaign, either. It’s everything.
We’ve survived almost five years as an independent publisher that started in a New Jersey basement and have been able to provide work to amazing artists, editors, and layout folks because of you.
Your support, no matter the amount, has meant that we keep making cool books and feeding that part of ourselves that is compelled to create.
It means you and your friends can create a few more fun memories sitting around a table, slinging dice, and having some laughs.
More than that, we get to put a little more beauty into the world through art, even when it is a picture of a hideous monster.
So when I say, “We did it!” I don’t just mean Geo and me; I mean ALL of us. Together.
Hell Yeah.
It is a holiday weekend, so I will be getting the BackerKit set up next week. Geo and I will be working on these books, and we cannot wait to start sending work-in-progress updates and give some sneak peeks of what is in store from the expanded Rule Book and Encyclopedia.
So, on behalf of Geo and myself, THANK YOU!
Stay safe out there, and may the dice always roll in your favor,
As we round the bases and head home on this campaign, I want to take a moment to give a quick update and thank everybody who has supported us so far.
You helped bring the dream of making this project to life, and Geo and I are forever thankful.
We had a great talk this morning about the stuff we are excited to include in the Rule Book and Monstergoria, which made me even more psyched to see your reactions when you get it to the table.
Speaking of things we're adding to the book, Joey Royale hit me up and told me he's almost done with his adventure, and we're close to the next stretch goal. I think we can still unlock Levi and Jay in this home stretch. Fingers crossed.
One more update coming on Friday at the finish, until then, stay safe out there, and may the dice always roll in your favor,
Ahoy! Happy 3,2,1... 5th! Backing the wonderful, expanded rule book in physical form (despite international shipping costs, it's worth it!), but to save shelf space, I wouldn't mind adding the Monstergoria in PDF form. Would that be possible?
