Brandon Sanderson breaks another Kickstarter record with his Cosmere table-top RPG

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must confess that Brandon Sanderson has truly outdone himself this time. The man is a literary genius, and his dedication to his universe, the Cosmere, is nothing short of inspiring.

As a gaming aficionado, I can’t help but marvel at Brandon Sanderson, the mastermind behind captivating series such as “The Stormlight Archive” and “Mistborn”. These epic tales unfold within the same expansive universe known as the Cosmere – his very own interconnected, sprawling storyline that rivals even the grandeur of a Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sanderson boasts a highly enthusiastic fan community. A significant number of these fans flock to his yearly Dragonsteel convention, which is centered around his work. He shattered fundraising records on Kickstarter when he collected funds for a series of upcoming novels that were shipped directly to contributors who donated. This fellow is a marketing genius.

Once again, Sanderson is launching a fundraising campaign! This time, it’s for Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG, a table-top role-playing game that resembles Dungeons & Dragons. In this game, players can assume the roles of characters from the Stormlight Archive, Mistborn series, and many more. The initial goal when the Kickstarter started was $250,000. However, with only 15 days remaining as of now, Sanderson has surpassed $7 million. On the very first day, he managed to raise an astounding $5 million, breaking a platform record. Previously, the most raised for a board game on Kickstarter was $1,150,566, for the board game Avatar Legends.

In the end, the Avatar Legends event amassed a total of $9,535,317. With more than two weeks still remaining for Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere RPG campaign, there’s a strong likelihood it could surpass this figure. I wouldn’t hesitate to place my bets on Sanderson in such endeavors, given his track record.

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Regarding the game, we’re aiming to release the initial content by around September of this year, focusing on “The Stormlight Archive”. Another round of content centered around “Mistborn” is scheduled for September 2026. Since Brandon Sanderson has written numerous stories within the Cosmere universe and continues to create more, the game’s content could potentially grow endlessly.

Sanderson and his group are preparing numerous items for launch, such as beautifully illustrated hardcover books filled with rules and backstories, DM screens, custom dice, and many other items. Their Kickstarter campaign promises that each new release will expand the Cosmere’s lore while offering fans an enjoyable game to play. Although there may be unexpected turns, as is common in table-top role-playing games, if you have experience with something like Dungeons & Dragons, you should find a strong base for this. Players will participate in fights, embark on missions, and interact with non-player characters, all guided by dice rolls.

I continue to be astonished by the grand empire Brandon Sanderson has created through his books and related merchandise. Regardless if his work is one day brought to life on screen (which appears unavoidable), he’s already ruling his realm with authority. And he warmly invites you to join him.

2024-08-14 20:41

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