Dark Matter - Kickstarter Spotlight
/I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re reading this, you’re a bit of a fan of the sword and sorcery genre. And what’s not to love? Epic adventures sprawling across fantastical worlds. There’s a reason the most popular table top gaming system in the world in set in a sword & sorcery universe. All that being said, there’s only so many variations on battling evil necromancers and exploring abandoned dungeons that one can experience before feeling a desire for something wholly different. Well, fear not, my friends. There’s another genre of entertainment out there that most fantasy fans also enjoy… of course I’m talking about Science Fiction!
Dark Matter is the latest offering from Mage Hand Press. And if the phrase “Sci-Fi Table Top Roleplaying Game” doesn’t already have you speed scrolling to the link, just keep reading…
Just look at that gorgeous piece of sci-fi art. So what exactly is Dark Matter? I’ll let the production team explain in their own words:
Dark Matter is a rip-roaring futuristic campaign setting set against a mashup of sci-fi and fantasy influences, which lets you play DnD in Space without learning a new system.
Play as bounty hunters, galactic explorers, or daring space marines in a universe inspired by the likes of Star Wars, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Expanse, and Doom. You and your crew can pilot breathtaking starships, face down alien horrors, battle evil space wizards, and explore the furthest reaches of the galaxy.
So much to love there. I particularly like that you don’t have to learn a whole new gaming rules system. And in addition to giving your party a whole new galaxy to explore, the book comes with a full campaign adventure called Conspiracy in the Stars to help get you immersed in their world. And can I take a second to gush about the art? I really dig the art…
And as the final kicker, they are offering some truly solid rewards at the various tiers. These include exclusive custom dice sets from Level Up, a custom campaign notebook, a GM screen, a Wyrmwood dice vault, and more!
So, activate the Light Speed Drive on your computer and jump over to back the Kickstarter campaign and get yourself a copy of Dark Matter right now!
Well, that’s all from me for now. Until next time…
Take care, Owlbear
Pat
Featured Images:Mage Hand Press
Patrick Edwards is the co-writer of the upcoming 5E Campaign, The Red Opera, as well as the writer of the Space Tripping series of novels. Check him out on Twitter @ThePatEdwards or his website thepatedwards.com
