We wanted to thank you for helping Folklore Americana rise up from the dust and take its first big steps down the backroads of myth and misery.
So here’s a little gift for your support:
A FREE Digital Poster — available right now.
We took the cover art and gave it the spotlight it deserves — formatted like a vintage-style poster for your desktop, phone, or wall (if you’re the printing type). You can:
Use it as wallpaper
Print it at home
Share it online to show you were here at the start
Want a physical print version as an optional add-on? Let us know in the comments or on social media. If enough folks are interested, we may offer a high-quality print later on.
And if you do share it, tag us or use the hashtag #FolkloreAmericana so we can see it!
Thank you again for believing in this project. There’s more to come soon—creatures, stretch goal reveals, maybe even a strange whisper from the woods.
We’re closing in on our next big stretch goal: the Backroads Almanac, a regional adventure book packed with strange stories from across Folklore Americana. Once we hit $35K, it’s officially added to every physical and digital bundle.
But here’s the thing — we want these adventures to feel real. Lived-in. Rooted in place. And for that, we need your help.
Tell Us Your Local Legends
We’re asking you to contribute something personal: A myth, a strange encounter, a half-remembered story. Something tied to the place you live now, or a place you used to call home.
This isn’t about research. It’s about experience.
RULE: You can only post ideas for regions you’ve lived in (past or present). No secondhand stories from places you've never set foot.
Drop your tales in the comments. We want to know the stories and tales that resonate with you!
Spread the word — this is the time to bring more folks into the campaign.
Every share gets us closer to the Almanac. Every new backer helps carve another haunted road into the heart of America.
PS—Big thanks to everyone who joined us for last night’s Live Q&A. You asked smart questions. You got us talking. We’ll be doing it again before the end.
Grab a drink, kick back, and come hang out with us tonight for a special live chat about Folklore Americana.
I’ll be on voice around 8 PM Eastern with Lucus and Geoff. We’ll be talking shop, spilling secrets, and answering your questions about the game.
Here’s how it’ll work: We’re on voice, chatting live. You’re in text, dropping questions, ideas, or weird rural legends. We riff, respond, and probably say more than we should.
Topics on the porch tonight might include:
Our inspirations
Stuff that almost made it into the game
What’s coming next
How the sausage gets made (game design edition)
Your questions, theories, and hot takes
Backer or lurker, fan or first-timer—come hang out. No pressure. No structure. Just some good storytelling and conversation.
This Friday night, grab a drink, kick back, and come hang out with us for a special live voice chat in the Games from the Backporch channel!
I’ll be joined by Lucus and maybe Geoff (if he can be bribed). We’ll be talking all things Folklore Americana. If you’ve ever wanted to hear how this stuff actually gets made—or just want to throw a few questions our way—this is your shot.
Here’s how it’ll work:
We’ll be on voice, talking live.
You’ll be in text, tossing us questions, ideas, theories, or insights.
We’ll respond, riff, and probably overshare.
Expect behind-the-scenes talk about:
Our inspirations (good and bad)
Stuff that almost made it into the game but didn’t
What’s coming next (yes, we’ll tease a little)
Design philosophy and expectations
General TTRPG ramblings
And whatever YOU want to know about Folklore Americana.
Whether you’re a backer, a fan, a lurker, or just bored on a Friday night, you’re welcome.
No pressure, no structure, just a good old-fashioned porch hang.
We wanted to take a moment to clarify something that a few backers have caught—and big thanks to Miau for pointing it out.
Our “Dust in Your Veins” tier at $20 was always intended to include just the digital corebook. That’s why the tier description only lists that item. However, we accidentally mentioned digital stretch goals in the comments section of that tier. That was our mistake — something that slipped past us during setup.
To be clear: This tier was never meant to include digital stretch goals automatically. That’s why we created the new Digital Stretch Goals PDF Add-On—so backers could grab those separately if they wanted.
We hope this clears things up, and if this causes any concerns or questions about your pledge, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to work with anyone directly.
Thanks again for the support—and for keeping us honest.
