Kobold Press has a new RPG up on BackerKit. RiverBank is a game of “elegant animals, chaos, and whimsy.” And you can try it today.
Not long ago, Kobld Press announced a new RPG: RiverBank. Embracing the chaos of stories like Wind in the Willows, or if you prefer, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, as well as the cozy, animal aesthetic of something like Wanderhome, RiverBank is a game of poetry and tea parties and total disaster.
It’s also, pointedly, a departure from the d20 paradigm. It instead is its own new system, with its own new goal. RiverBank s a big swing for Kobold. But, with cozy games on the rise, and with a general air of chaos that seems to emanate from the zeitgeist itself, it could be a big hit.
It launched on BackerKit today—and is speeding toward success. With custom dice and cards, as well as a beautiful hardcover book, plus room for plenty of extras—let’s dive into the campaign for RiverBank.
RiverBank on BackerKit Now
So what, in a nutshell, is RiverBank? It’s a game of animals trying to have tea parties and fancy balls while also being badgers and otters and whatever else you happen to be. Will you keep your nice spats on as your life descends into chaos?
“In a RiverBank game, you join an intelligent society of anthropomorphic Animals and enter their life of cake and teatime by the slow part of the river. Here, the charm of cottagecore meets the whimsy of sophisticated critters as they navigate the intricacies—and often the bedlam—of polite Animal society.
Riverbank is a game about roleplaying, where your character choices directly impact the narrative. Weave farcical or dramatic tales of elegant characters on curious quests as you celebrate friendships, navigate social niceties, and weather the unique dynamics of Animal life. Attend tea parties, stroll through gardens, dance at fancy balls, and win the prize at the village fair—all while trying to keep a stiff upper lip and dodging difficult relatives.
Kobold Press is putting down its shields and picking up some spats with the RiverBank RPG. This brand-new system is optimized for 3 to 5 players, using standard dice (d4, d6, d12) to resolve decisions while players keep the balance between their characters’ Animality and Poetry sides. Fall too far into one side or the other, and total disaster may follow!”
But you don’t have to wait for the BackerKit to complete to know whether or not this is the game for you. You can take the rules for a spin with a free preview PDF available now. You can find both the PDF and the BackerKit below.
Riverbank runs on BackerKit for 30 more days!
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