Saving Throw — a fundraiser fanzine to help James D. Kramer

grodog · Post September 15th, 2019, 9:47 pm

The OSRIC "Saving Throw" zine project is announced and live on DriveThruRPG. Details are @ https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/28 ... s-D-Kramer

I have some personal reflections about Jim on my blog @ https://grodog.blogspot.com/2019/09/sav ... ramer.html as well.

Allan.

Necron 99 · Post September 16th, 2019, 8:28 pm

I don't know Jim personally, however he seems to be a pretty damn good friend/acquaintance to many folks in the old school crowd. Not to mention both you and Ron have contributed to this, that alone is worth spending few dollars. And getting lots of cool stuff in the 'zine to use at the table is noteworthy also.

Most excellent!

Ancalagon · Post September 16th, 2019, 11:02 pm

I don't know Jim either but its a good cause so :goodpost2:

Allan - if a second Saving Throw zine project should come about to help out Jim then please post about it here. Maybe I can try and contribute something to the project to help the cause.

grodog · Post September 17th, 2019, 9:59 pm

Necron 99 wrote: ↑September 16th, 2019, 8:28 pm I don't know Jim personally, however he seems to be a pretty damn good friend/acquaintance to many folks in the old school crowd. Not to mention both you and Ron have contributed to this, that alone is worth spending few dollars. And getting lots of cool stuff in the 'zine to use at the table is noteworthy also.

Most excellent!

Thanks Jay!

Ancalagon wrote: ↑September 16th, 2019, 11:02 pm I don't know Jim either but its a good cause so

Allan - if a second Saving Throw zine project should come about to help out Jim then please post about it here. Maybe I can try and contribute something to the project to help the cause.

I'll keep you all posted, James, and thank you for the offer! I'm not sure whether a second issue would end up being focused on Jim or not, but it's certainly possible if the need arises.

Allan.

rredmond · Post September 19th, 2019, 9:40 am

The project was a quick put together, considering the circumstances, but man the quality is incredible; plus we are still adding art. Guy wants it perfectly set up for when the hard copy sales open.
I haven't heard from Jim in a bit, which makes me nervous, but it takes him a while to respond lately. Doing something like this for any old school gamer in need, is something that I (particularly as a social worker

) can get behind. Thanks for making it a sticky!!

Necron 99 · Post September 20th, 2019, 10:00 am

rredmond wrote: ↑September 19th, 2019, 9:40 am Thanks for making it a sticky!!

Anytime.

grodog · Post September 20th, 2019, 4:36 pm

News/update info:

1. Thank you for your generous support of this project!---Saving Throw has been as high as #3 on the DriveThru's best sellers list this week, outpacing both Eclipe Phase 2nd Edition and Legend of the Five Rings! That wouldn't have been possible without your support!

2. Please continue to spread the word---Saving Throw isn't even a week old yet, so many old-school gamers won't be aware of it: mention it in your gaming groups, your local game stores, and in your social media channels! Your primary link should be back to the DriveThru project page at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/28 ... s-D-Kramer

3. Bryce "tenfootpole.org" Lynch's very positive review is at https://tenfootpole.org/ironspike/?p=6236 and user Guggy Z on DriveThru commented as a verified purchaser that "What a great zine! Just skimming I think the hours of solid play to page count ratio looks immense, and I appreciate the chance to support a good cause. This stuff is going right to my table ASAP!"

More news and updates on my blog (including about the forthcoming print edition) @ https://grodog.blogspot.com/2019/09/sav ... dates.html

Thank you again, and please continue to share the project to amplify its visibility---the more gamers who are aware of it, the more support it will bring to Jim and his family!

Allan.