In a collaborative endeavor by the Mausritter Third-Party Community, a grand adventure awaits as “Tomb of a Thousand Doors,” a captivating megadungeon campaign setting for the rules-light fantasy RPG Mausritter, takes the stage on Kickstarter. With an impressive $40,038 pledged against the initial $15,000 goal and the support of 621 backers, the campaign has 18 days left to unfold its secrets.
Embrace the chance to explore the labyrinthine stronghold of a mad mouse king, where over 30 unique dungeons interconnect into a sprawling structure. This promises not mere hours but hundreds of hours of potential gameplay for Mausritter enthusiasts. The project is a testament to the Mausritter Third-Party Community’s dedication to expanding and enriching the gaming experience.
What’s Mausritter?
Mausritter is a rules-lite fantasy adventure game that immerses players in a world where courageous mouse adventurers take on perilous challenges. With swift character creation, a unique card-based inventory system, a rich magic system, and a versatile toolbox for Game Masters, Mausritter sets the stage for thrilling, mouse-sized adventures.
The Tomb of a Thousand Doors: A Mega Delve
Dive deep into the tomb with a Kickstarter preview and a free Quickstart PDF. The megadungeon offers a complete campaign setting with over 30 dungeons intricately connected, providing endless possibilities for players. The campaign has already surpassed its initial goal, aiming to transform this expansive project into an A4 landscape, 88-page hardcover book with a premium print run.
While the text version of the project is already available on itch.io, this Kickstarter campaign seeks to enhance the project’s visual and structural design, elevating it to new heights. A dream project born from a game jam with 43 entries, Tomb of a Thousand Doors benefits from collaboration with exceptional artists, promising an immersive visual and narrative experience.
Unraveling the Tomb’s Secrets
This expansive dungeon, detailed in the pay-what-you-want A5, 188-page book, offers 38 separate regions, 250+ rooms, hidden hexcrawls, rival adventuring parties, factions, dungeon bosses, a new bestiary, treasure hoards, and more. The Kickstarter funds will be pivotal in restructuring and refining the project, ensuring a cohesive flow and design.
The Setting: A Hidden Menace Beckons
To the northwest of Mayfield, concealed beneath ancient oaks, lies the ornate stone archway leading to the Tomb of a Thousand Doors. Built by a mad mouse king to hoard vast riches, the tomb remained undisturbed until recent factions broke in, making it their perilous abode. Now, brave mice adventurers are called upon to clear out the tomb’s menacing denizens, retrieve its treasures, and face the diverse factions vying for dominance.
Whether a standalone campaign site or an addition to an ongoing Mausritter campaign, Tomb of a Thousand Doors introduces players to a world of mystery and danger. Referencing other Third-Party Mausritter Products, the megadungeon seamlessly integrates into the Mausritter universe, offering extended options and depth for those seeking an enthralling and challenging campaign.
With 18 days left on the Kickstarter clock, the Tomb of a Thousand Doors beckons adventurers to unravel its secrets, face its dangers, and emerge victorious in the world of Mausritter.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
