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GROK?! 2e: A Gonzo Science Fantasy RPG

Created by Lester Burton

Grok?! is a [human made] rules-light science fantasy RPG in a posta-apocalyptic world of advanced technomancy and boundless plausibility.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Last 24hr?!
3 months ago – Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 08:24:16 PM

Get Hype!

To help hype Grok?! 2e, I've worked with my great friend Tom Hickman to implement tools on the GanderGaming.com website.

You can now roll dice pools with baked in features for Grok?! mechanics like Advantage/Disadvantage and Pushing rolls. It even tells you the result per the Outcomes table!

You can also get access to a fillable Character Sheet, generate a complete and wholly random Player Character, as well as generate random Scenes, NPCs, and Assets.

If there are any other features you'd like to see, please post them in the comments!

Sickest Wretch

A friend of mine just launched their Sickest Wretch supplement for their game called Sickest Witch. The Sickest Witch is a dark, low-fantasy setting with smooth mechanics. It has a very focused setting, strongly reinforced by its system, and it does them both very well. The kickstarter also offers some pretty cool looking wooden minis.

NEARING THE END?!
3 months ago – Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 07:49:01 PM

Spread The Word

Now that we're approaching the end, please spread the word of Grok?! to help this kickstarter end strong. Every post on social media to help bring awareness to this game would help, and I'd appreciate all the help I can get!

To that end, here are several links you can pass around to show your friends what the game is all about.

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gandergaming/grok-2nd-edition
Actual Play - https://youtu.be/Tu26wmY54kU?is=Uqg10CrUOfjJZY4x
Rulebook Flip-Thru - https://youtu.be/zSRaDMY6QMg?is=pMt3i6IsOpc9s1fs
FREE Quickstart Guide - https://gander-gaming.itch.io/grok-2e-quickstart-guide

Discord

Consider joining the Grok?! Discord to get behind-the-scenes insights and sneak peaks, and take part in game discussions.

https://discord.gg/2jjhJ2jggv

Other Projects

Kris McClanahan is the genius responsible for the Grok?! 2e layout, and is also currently funding Dweomerdark!

It's a SONGS & SAGAS based game, focusing on cooperative dwarven dungeon exploration, written by Alan Bahr. It's a focused OSR inspired game with modern sensibilities and I think the aesthetics really nail the vibe.

Character Creation Video?!
3 months ago – Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 10:06:38 PM

How To Create A Character: 101

Check out the video for Character Creation in Grok?! 2e, where I walk through randomly generating a character and highlight a few of the pregenerated characters in Grok?! 2e.

If you'd like to play with generating your own characters, go to GanderGaming.com for Form-Fillable Character Sheets, Random Character Generators, Dice Rollers, and more!

Flip-Thru Video of Grok?! 2e
3 months ago – Fri, Jun 05, 2026 at 06:44:09 PM

Flip-Thru Video?!

Check out the Flip-Thru of Grok?! 2e below, where I go through a Print-On-Demand copy of the Grok?! 2e Rulebook.

The print run after funding this kickstarter will have some notable improvements compared to the POD version shown in the video, but I hope it conveys the love and dedication that went into this thing. Some of those improvements include offset printing, smyth-sewn binding, matte laminate cover, matte internal pages with bolder colors, and printed end-sheets.

I didn't get into deep detail on the contents of the book during this video, but I hope it gives you a taste of the content. If you have any specific questions, be sure to comment below and I'll get to them promptly.

Synth & Sorcery?!

Blades of Power just funded on Kickstarter, and it looks AWESOME! It's a standalone game compatible with Old School Essentials, and looks to really nail the themes and aesthetic from my favorite 80s/90s science fantasy cartoons. The rules look very slick and focused, and the artwork by Rick Hershey is really fantastic.

Any Question?!
4 months ago – Sun, May 31, 2026 at 08:41:33 AM

Video Incoming!

I'm going to record a flip-thru of a print proof, and will take the opportunity to answer any questions you might.

Please leave your questions/comments below so I can address them during the video, and let me know if there are any areas of that book you'd like me to spend more time on!

Other Cool Projects

While you're on Kickstarter, check out WRATH by Christian Eichhorn: a ~100-page omnibus hardcover edition of two completely new Mörk Borg zines (Brutalizer and Scorn). It's near the last 24-hours, so time is short!