A high-speed, tricycle taxi, fantasy adventure!
The spirits were enraged; seeking atonement through the spilling of blood.
The Imperyo saw it as just a nuisance,
But the people saw truth in their jungle’s darkness.
They must exorcise their demons from the root… The Imperyo must go!
Traysikel- Ride or Die is a system agnostic, one-shot adventure for 1-4 Players and 1 GM by Rhodrick Magsino. Your rebel cabbie must ferry a Babaylan fugitive across the jungle mountain on a tricycle taxi in a single evening! Battle nightmarish monsters while navigating the island’s violent colonial occupation and its brewing revolution.
What does it feature?
Compatible with any fantasy RPG system! This fast-paced, point crawl module provides tricycle customization and unique travel rules to give a "motorcycle diaries" style journey across a horror/fantasy setting within a fictional Philippines. Traysikel draws its themes from 400 years of imperial colonialism in an alternate reality where indigenous magic and monsters still dominate the archipelago.
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Unique Starter Items & Backstories
- Enrich your characters with special items like Lapu Lapu's Magic Kampilan, and evocative backstory prompts that drive their motivation!
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Style
- Customize your ride to suggest alliance with either the revolution or the colonial powers. With each leg of the journey, you will experience the prejudice and benefits that come with driving a machine that represents both a painful past and a hopeful future.
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Stunt Driving & Mobile Combat
- A unique battle setting to perform death defying stunts on three wheels, leap from moving vehicles, and swing swords at high speeds.
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Monsters from Filipino Folklore
- Face off against horrifying, yet memorable, monsters inspired by pre and post colonial influences.
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Survive vs. Agitate
- You cannot make it all the way to Sugat on your own. You will need the help of the locals, but they will need your help in return. With the Imperyo hot on your trail, time will always work against your compassion.
Download the Player Pamphlet Preview Document Here
A Mountain of Flavor Packed into a Tiny Package
Traysikel will be printed on TWO full-color trifold pamphlets (8.5" x 11" flat / Full Bleed printing / Text stock: 100lb matte). One pamphlet will be for Players and the other will be for the Game Master. When closed, the two pamphlets combine to reveal the full adventure title and amazing cover artwork by comic artist, Ramon Gil!
- Player pamphlet will contain character build options, driving & mobile combat rules, open story information, a map, and Traysikel stat trackers.
- Game Master pamphlet will contain detailed monster/NPC/Encounter descriptions, secret story cues, item/travel charts, and instructions on how to run the module.
Traysikel is inspired by the initial spark of organizing a united front; which is often through accessible literature. So, pamphlets felt like the perfect symbolic container for this agitator-for-the-underdog story. Isang Bagsak!
Word on the Street
" A versatile adventure that can jump-start a campaign, serve as its climax, or stand on its own as a truly unique one-shot. Traysikel is kinetic, immersive, and full of Southeast Asian swagger. "
- Alex H. Cheng (Game Designer: Giga-Robo! )
“Immediately engaging and immersive--cinematic and accessible in equal measures! Traysikel is a wild and exciting ride. The setting is revealed in a way that kept me hooked into the lore while constantly (delightfully) navigating the action."
- William L. Cox (Game Designer: Outsider )
“Traysikel gets you into the action fast and without compromise.”
- Adrian Anguiano (Play tester & Filmmaker )
Hip Hop & Punk Music Influences
Revolution inspired the idea; music powered me through the work. This playlist contains 5+ hours of curated music for your Game Master prep session, or gameplay!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qRC8n0l4hMPaJizKOFOKd?si=9541508f2c1b4401
!!Content Warning!!
Traysikel - Ride or Die explores themes of colonialism, trauma, abuse of power, and the violence that may come with it. Gamer Masters and Players are advised to discuss their comfort levels and to use an X Card to help maintain a safe space for everyone.
Crowdfundr Store
Welcome to my new crowdfunding outlet! This one works a little differently than my usual platform.
- Contribution Storefront: You can choose exactly which rewards you would like and add it to your shopping cart. No more tier restrictions or third party fulfillment.
- Flexible Pledge: Pledge any amount above the base price when you purchase a Traysikel product.
- Retailer Reservation: Retailers can contribute the minimum amount as a reminder to contact Alewood Games, post campaign, for Traysikel wholesale orders. In addition, wholesale orders for Remember Frankie? can also be arranged through Exalted Funeral or Independent Press Revolution.
Funding Goal Details
- $400 Adventure dual-pamphlet printing from PrintPapa
- $1000 Recoup Traysikel development costs
- $1000+ Investment for next TTRPG project
The Team
Rhodrick Magsino - Writer & Additional Art
Rhodrick is an indie game designer by day, award-winning filmmaker by night, and boisterous musician at heart in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the epitome of an artist with ADHD. He designs cinematic games while addressing his own experiences with identity, mental health, and activism. Married to illustrator/fiber artist, E. Robin Magsino, and co-parent to two cat dragons (Poni & Chibi).
Ramon Gil - Cover Artist
Ramon Gil teaches marketing and graphic design at Yeshiva University and coaches entrepreneurs. He recently graduated with a Masters in Fine Arts and makes comic books in his spare time. He lives in New York City with his wife and two almost adult kids and is on an eternal quest for authentic Mexican tacos.
Roz Leahy - Copy Editor
"I'm one half of Two Rats Press, a queer, risograph press operating out of me and my fiancé's bedroom in Edinburgh. We've produced award-winning comics, run a successful Kickstarter for Zinequest and printed work for clients the world over. In 2022 I began to work in games full time as a freelance editor, using my years of experience in the field to help people make their books! I specialize in dungeons, and OSR-adjacent games. I've worked with Melsonian Arts Council (Troika), Cubicle 7(Warhammer 40,000: Wrath and Glory, Vault 5e), and a number of small and independent publishers."
In Participation With:
Perks
1 x Player Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
1 x Game Master Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
[Pamphlets printed on 8.5" x 11" Full-color, 100lb text stock]
[PDF bundles will include: Full color, B&W, full bleed, and personal printer options]
[Every physical copy contributes 1 copy to the community pool on itch.io]
- 0 bought
- 4 remaining
Book a private online 4 hour session (a single session or split into multiple) of Traysikel - Ride or Die for 1-4 Players hosted by yours truly, Rhodrick Magsino! Games can be hosted for veteran players or folks who are new to roleplaying games. If you're new, I will happily walk you through and introduce you to this amazing hobby!
This Tier Includes:
- 1 x Player Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
- 1 x Game Master Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
- Games will be online. We may game in person if you are in the Baltimore area!
- Choose an hosting option (Roll20, Discord)
- Choose your favorite generic fantasy RPG/OSR system (one that is reasonably accessible) or allow me to curate what I feel is the best system for your group.
- Build characters from scratch as a group or I can provide prebuilt character options so you can jump right into the action.
- I'll provide all visual aids & digital markers.
- You must provide your own snacks.
1 x Player PDF bundle
1 x Game Master PDF bundle
You can provide a digital copy of Traysikel for someone who can't afford one. Community copies will be available on itch.io after the campaign.
[PDF bundles include: Full color, B&W, full bleed, and personal printer options]
For retailers: A friendly reminder to contact Alewood Games for bulk ordering after the campaign ends. This contribution will be deducted from your final order.
Wholesale Prices:
Traysikel: $2.50 per copy
Remember Frankie?: $6 per copy
Alewood: $12 per copy (Funagain Distribution)
Tethered Fates: $3.50 per copy
1 x Remember Frankie? [PDF]
A previous Zine to help fund Traysikel
"I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past." - Tom Waits (Tango 'Till They're Sore, Rain Dogs - 1985)
3-4 Players | 14+ | 45 Minutes
Remember Frankie? is a storytelling game about creating a shared history at the crossroads of memory and fiction for 3-4 players by Rhodrick Magsino. Players will reminisce about an imaginary person using real memories - playfully twisting the facts of their story to create a thematic veil of mystery. Anecdotal stories about Frankie are accompanied by stylized lyrics composed by the other players, breathing life into Frankie’s persona while emphasizing the connection players have to each other.
Zine Features:
The full color, high quality print zine will contain the core rules, over a dozen play settings with thematic prompts and randomization charts, game-play dialogue with sample anecdotes from the designer's personal life, campaign song-writing options, and abstract/psychedelic artwork inspired by vintage academic textbooks.
- Rules easy enough to teach and play in under an hour.
- 13 play settings allow high replay and provide creative writing tool.
- Story mechanics allow players to blend real memories into the fiction of the game.
- Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC) approved game settings for expressive group therapy.
- 3 ordered
- 97 remaining
1 x Remember Frankie? [Print + PDF]
A previous Zine to help fund Traysikel
"I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past." -Tom Waits(Tango 'Till They're Sore, Rain Dogs - 1985)
3-4 Players | 14+ | 45 Minutes
Remember Frankie? is a storytelling game about creating a shared history at the crossroads of memory and fiction for 3-4 players by Rhodrick Magsino. Players will reminisce about an imaginary person using real memories - playfully twisting the facts of their story to create a thematic veil of mystery. Anecdotal stories about Frankie are accompanied by stylized lyrics composed by the other players, breathing life into Frankie’s persona while emphasizing the connection players have to each other.
Zine Features:
The full color, high quality print zine will contain the core rules, over a dozen play settings with thematic prompts and randomization charts, game-play dialogue with sample anecdotes from the designer's personal life, campaign song-writing options, and abstract/psychedelic artwork inspired by vintage academic textbooks.
- Rules easy enough to teach and play in under an hour.
- 13 play settings allow high replay and provide creative writing tool.
- Story mechanics allow players to blend real memories into the fiction of the game.
- Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC) approved game settings for expressive group therapy.
[Every physical copy of Frankie contributes 1 to the Remember Frankie community pool on itch.io]
Shipping from Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
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1 x Player Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
1 x Game Master Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
[Pamphlets printed on 8.5" x 11" Full-color, 100lb text stock]
[PDF bundles will include: Full color, B&W, full bleed, and personal printer options]
[Every physical copy contributes 1 copy to the community pool on itch.io]
- 0 bought
- 4 remaining
Book a private online 4 hour session (a single session or split into multiple) of Traysikel - Ride or Die for 1-4 Players hosted by yours truly, Rhodrick Magsino! Games can be hosted for veteran players or folks who are new to roleplaying games. If you're new, I will happily walk you through and introduce you to this amazing hobby!
This Tier Includes:
- 1 x Player Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
- 1 x Game Master Pamphlet [Print + PDF Bundle]
- Games will be online. We may game in person if you are in the Baltimore area!
- Choose an hosting option (Roll20, Discord)
- Choose your favorite generic fantasy RPG/OSR system (one that is reasonably accessible) or allow me to curate what I feel is the best system for your group.
- Build characters from scratch as a group or I can provide prebuilt character options so you can jump right into the action.
- I'll provide all visual aids & digital markers.
- You must provide your own snacks.
1 x Player PDF bundle
1 x Game Master PDF bundle
You can provide a digital copy of Traysikel for someone who can't afford one. Community copies will be available on itch.io after the campaign.
[PDF bundles include: Full color, B&W, full bleed, and personal printer options]
For retailers: A friendly reminder to contact Alewood Games for bulk ordering after the campaign ends. This contribution will be deducted from your final order.
Wholesale Prices:
Traysikel: $2.50 per copy
Remember Frankie?: $6 per copy
Alewood: $12 per copy (Funagain Distribution)
Tethered Fates: $3.50 per copy
1 x Remember Frankie? [PDF]
A previous Zine to help fund Traysikel
"I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past." - Tom Waits (Tango 'Till They're Sore, Rain Dogs - 1985)
3-4 Players | 14+ | 45 Minutes
Remember Frankie? is a storytelling game about creating a shared history at the crossroads of memory and fiction for 3-4 players by Rhodrick Magsino. Players will reminisce about an imaginary person using real memories - playfully twisting the facts of their story to create a thematic veil of mystery. Anecdotal stories about Frankie are accompanied by stylized lyrics composed by the other players, breathing life into Frankie’s persona while emphasizing the connection players have to each other.
Zine Features:
The full color, high quality print zine will contain the core rules, over a dozen play settings with thematic prompts and randomization charts, game-play dialogue with sample anecdotes from the designer's personal life, campaign song-writing options, and abstract/psychedelic artwork inspired by vintage academic textbooks.
- Rules easy enough to teach and play in under an hour.
- 13 play settings allow high replay and provide creative writing tool.
- Story mechanics allow players to blend real memories into the fiction of the game.
- Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC) approved game settings for expressive group therapy.
- 3 ordered
- 97 remaining
1 x Remember Frankie? [Print + PDF]
A previous Zine to help fund Traysikel
"I'll tell you all my secrets, but I lie about my past." -Tom Waits(Tango 'Till They're Sore, Rain Dogs - 1985)
3-4 Players | 14+ | 45 Minutes
Remember Frankie? is a storytelling game about creating a shared history at the crossroads of memory and fiction for 3-4 players by Rhodrick Magsino. Players will reminisce about an imaginary person using real memories - playfully twisting the facts of their story to create a thematic veil of mystery. Anecdotal stories about Frankie are accompanied by stylized lyrics composed by the other players, breathing life into Frankie’s persona while emphasizing the connection players have to each other.
Zine Features:
The full color, high quality print zine will contain the core rules, over a dozen play settings with thematic prompts and randomization charts, game-play dialogue with sample anecdotes from the designer's personal life, campaign song-writing options, and abstract/psychedelic artwork inspired by vintage academic textbooks.
- Rules easy enough to teach and play in under an hour.
- 13 play settings allow high replay and provide creative writing tool.
- Story mechanics allow players to blend real memories into the fiction of the game.
- Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC) approved game settings for expressive group therapy.
[Every physical copy of Frankie contributes 1 to the Remember Frankie community pool on itch.io]
Shipping from Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
