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What Was Left To Rot: a survival horror adventure for Mothership RPG

Created by Terry Herc Games

Sentenced to hard labour, your prison transport crashes and you awaken to a living nightmare. A mysterious fungal infection ravages the penal mining colony. Will you live long enough to escape? A 48 page zine!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Preorder Store Open! Editing Underway!
7 days ago – Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 10:23:33 AM

Fellow explorers!

We’re excited to share the latest progress on What Was Left to Rot:
  • Preorder Store Is Live: If you missed the campaign or want to share the project with friends, the preorder store is now open! Spread the word!
  • Manuscript Update: The finished manuscript is now in the capable hands of our editor, ensuring it’s polished and ready for the next stage.
  • New Classes Drafted: The first draft of the four new classes—Smuggler, Flesh Mechanic, Data Leech, and The Law—is complete, and we’re gathering peer feedback to refine them.
  • Sticker Test Print: We’ve received a test print of the freebie “Infected” sticker for physical backers, and it looks fantastic.
  • “In Case of Infection” Sheet: The draft text for this short guide is coming together nicely. We've decided to go the horror-comedy direction, and it’s full of dark humor and Company-speak.
  • Backer Surveys Coming Soon: We’re finalizing the finer details of survey setup to ensure everything is accurate and smooth. Surveys will be sent out in the near future, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Thank you, as always, for your support and enthusiasm. We can’t wait to bring everything together for you! If you have questions feel free to reach out to us by email at [email protected].

Until next time!

-Terry Herc

🎉 Thank You for an Incredible Campaign + A Bonus Surprise!
about 1 month ago – Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 05:43:40 AM

Fellow explorers!


The What Was Left To Rot campaign has officially come to a close, and we're absolutely blown away by your support. Together, we achieved something amazing—here’s what we unlocked:


✅ Danger: Infected Sticker + Guide: Delivered as digital and physical rewards
✅ 4 New Classes and Loadouts: Smuggler, Flesh Mechanic, Data Leech, and The Law
✅ Crimes, Classes, Trinkets, and Patches: A bi-fold pamphlet for character creation
✅ Two Digital One-Page Adventures: With the themes Cryopod Cache and Sabotage
✅ Free Physical Print of Both One-Page Adventures: For all physical pledges

We came so close to the $30,000 mark—just a few dollars short! As a thank you for your incredible support, we're excited to announce a special surprise bonus:


🎁 A Digital-Only Release of the Third One-Page Adventure: Lost Convoy!
This additional adventure will be included digitally with all pledges! We couldn’t let this one go, and we hope you’re excited about this special extra!


Next Steps
Now that the campaign is behinds us, the real work is just beginning:
1️⃣ We'll be collating playtest feedback and refining the content.
2️⃣ The manuscript will go through internal edits and revisions.
3️⃣ It’s off to our editor to ensure everything is polished to perfection.

You’ll receive regular updates as we make progress toward fulfillment. Keep an eye on your inbox for more info in the coming weeks! Once again, thank you for making What Was Left To Rot a reality!

Until next time!

-Terry Herc

🚨 Final Call for the Backer Train! 🚨
about 1 month ago – Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 09:16:01 AM

The Mothership Month Backer Train is reaching its final destination very soon—this is your LAST CHANCE to get aboard! Now is the time to:

✅ Back What Was Left To Rot
✅ Upgrade your pledge and get extra addons
✅ Support other amazing Mothership Month campaigns


🚨 The Backer Train Keeps Rolling! 🚨
about 1 month ago – Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 06:29:08 AM

Unbelievably, the What Was Left To Rot Backer Train is STILL GOING! This is your last chance to:

✅ Back the project if you haven’t already
✅ Upgrade your pledge for even more amazing content
✅ Support other incredible Mothership Month projects before time runs out!

We are so close to unlocking our final campaign achievement! Act now—the clock is ticking, and we don’t want you to miss out!

Achievement Unlocked! Final Achievement Announced!
about 1 month ago – Mon, Dec 09, 2024 at 07:08:32 AM

Fellow explorers!

We’re in the final hours of the campaign, and thanks to your incredible support, we’ve unlocked yet another milestone!

✅ $25,000 Unlocked! Both one-page adventures—Cryopod Cache and Sabotage—will now be printed as a double-sided 5.5"x8.5" freebie and included with every physical pledge. This is all thanks to YOU, our amazing backers!

But the journey isn’t over yet. We’re thrilled to announce our final achievement goal:
🎯 $30,000 Achievement Goal
  • Third One-Page Adventure: We’ll create an all-new adventure, Lost Convoy, exploring the mysteries that lurk in a dangerous cargo.
  • Upgraded Bi-Fold Pamphlet: All three one-page adventures—Cryopod Cache, Sabotage, and Lost Convoy—will be combined into a beautifully printed bi-fold pamphlet, delivered as both physical and digital extras!

We’re so close to making this a reality. Here’s how you can help in these final hours:
1️⃣ Share the Campaign – Tell your friends, gaming groups, and RPG communities about What Was Left to Rot! Every share helps us unlock more for everyone.
2️⃣ Upgrade Your Pledge – Thinking of grabbing an extra patch or add-on? Now’s the perfect time to do it!
3️⃣ Spread the Word About Mothership Month – Help us shine a spotlight on all the amazing creators participating in this event.

We’re blown away by the incredible support and enthusiasm you’ve shown for this project. Thank you! Let’s end this campaign on a high note and unlock this final goal together!

Until next time!

-Terry Herc