Folk Hero - a solo mode and sourcebook for the Punk is Dead TTRPG

Hey there,

This is a bit lengthy, but please do make it to the end as it would mean the world to me to get your understanding and feedback on what I am putting forwards.

Firstly, we adore our community. That isn't just a platitude, without you we would not exist and we never take that for granted.

Though I steer our little business on a day-to-day basis and navigate the storms that arise when capitalism and creativity mix, and my little team work dilligently to help me do that, ultimately it is your support that drives everything Critical Kit does. It does not matter if you have been with us since day one or are just hopping on the ride now, you are important to us.

It's for this reason I am coming to you for feedback on some future plans related to our crowdfunding. Raising money from backers is one of the most wholesome ways that our business can run. It allows us to bypass financial instituitions, lowers risk for us when it comes to printing and also offers us a way to engage with people who play our games directly. Let's be clear, Crowdfunding as the sole source of income for a business is a poor strategy and it leads to all kinds of problems, mainly because it doesn't make us as rich as it might appear to do, so for us it is just a part of our overall strategy to survive as a small business in a world of greedy corporations.

So, here are our thoughts for our future Crowdfunding strategy and we would love your feedback:

Let's look at Zine of the Month in more details:

Of course we want to make money for what we do, but we also want to do this in an equitable way. My business was founded on the principle of doing things differently and so it will always be.

Less than four years ago I was doing this alone. Now I have three well-paid staff, a warehouse and studio, eight creators who are paid the highest royalty rate in the industry and new friends from all over the world. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Thank you for not making me have to get a real job! 

Oh, and though I have a weird relationship with awards, this little business just won the South West start up of the year and we are now in the finals for UK Startup of The Year. Not bad considering we were among a sea of AI companies.

I do hope you made it this far and can offer comments/feedback in the comments that will help us develop this idea.

As always, thank you for your support whether it is financial or just shouting from the rooftops. 

Tim

(Plus Sarah and Josh)

Thank you so much to everyone who has backed, shared or supported Folk Hero in what ever way they could. 

This is the second of three games I am creating under the banner of Music is Hope; the first being Punk is Dead. These are games I have wanted to create for the longest time, so the fact that so many people have put their faith leaves me humbled. I promise I will create something special for your gaming table and shelves.

Now, speaking of being lost for words, being funded also kicks off that wild updates ride that seasoned backers of my work will be used to. I've decided to make this one even wilder and weirder, hopefully to give you some entertainment as the campaign progresses. Expect some inbox titillation every couple of days or so.

There's also the promise of a free "low-key-launch" game for all backers on the horizon. I'm not announcing that yet but, come on, it's like the encore at a great gig. We have an unspoken contract. Clap loud enough and I'll do it!

And I suppose I should remind anyone who hasn't yet backed two things:

1. All physical backers in the first 48 hours get a free enamel pin badge.
2. If you're not in a position to back, I understand, but you can help by sharing the campaign with a friend or loved one who you think may like it.

Once again, thank you for heading out on this journey with me.

I'll leave you with a fabulous Woody Guthrie track reimagined by Billy Bragg and Wilco. The very song that was the inspiration for this game:



Have a Happy Monday!

Tim x