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I was surprised that this one hadn't been linked here yet. So here it is.
It's already funded, but I think it has a neat concept.
Dark Sun was always my favorite D&D setting too.
Anyways, here's the KS stuff.

Dragon Kings is a new fantasy game world conceived and presented in fiction, art, and music simultaneously by Timothy Brown.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1084491323/dragon-kings?ref=users

Khitus is a world in decline. New heroes must emerge to challenge the wicked before all is lost …

The benevolent Dragon Kings who once ruled over Khitus have inexplicably vanished, leaving once-powerful nations at the mercy of foul creatures unchecked. Cold Skins and Krikis grow numerous and bold. Desperate cities of the Old Countries struggle against savage marauders who stalk ever closer to their crumbling walls. Ancient wizard schools guard their tomes more jealously than ever, essential to their dark sorcerous bargains, while the followers of a mysterious prophet rekindle the magic-that-is-not-magic. The essential materials of life and civilization are being ruthlessly plundered by the mysterious Pretenders in their Black Fortress, leaving the southern lands, especially, in dire straits.

Adventurers must face the wrath of a violent world to not only survive but to right these wrongs, protect the innocent, seek the fate of the Dragon Kings, and reintroduce some semblance of justice to a world on the brink of destruction.

Dragon Kings is a new fantasy game world conceived and presented in fiction, art, and music simultaneously by Timothy Brown, co-creator of Dark Sun and 2300AD.

The Dragon Kings project is growing all the time. Listen to new song clips as they’re released, see new art and maps, and discover the expanding lore at http://www.dragonkingsproject.com

THE DRAGON KINGS TEAM

Timothy Brown, Dragon Kings’ creator, has said “this is my spiritual successor to Dark Sun.” He is a writer, songwriter, and performer on the project.

He has recruited a talented team to contribute to the project including but not limited to...

Artists and Cartographers: Thomas Babbey, Thomas M. Baxa, Brom, Diesel, Thomas Denmark, Alyssa Faden

Musicians: Frank Klepacki, Mark Stevens, Mike Stone

Game Designers and Editors: Ricardo Bianconi, Tom Cadorette, Darren W. Pearce, Thomas M. Reid

Short Story Authors and Editors: Jamie Chambers, Jeff Grubb, Shane Hensley, James Lowder, Colin McComb, Don Perrin, Jean Rabe, Steven Schend, Stan!, James M. Ward, Steve Winter

Social Media Manager: Robert Adducci

They have impressive resumes. Check them and others out on the Dragon Kings website at:

http://www.dragonkingsproject.com/bios

I loved Dark Sun...our campaign ran for about twelve years.

(For those who didn't play this AD&D campaign world think Mad Max meets LotR)

I will be very interested in this project.

I'm a huge fan of Dark Sun, or was previously, not had it for a long while and pondered for a while about getting the re-release by Wizards but didn't.

It looks really good, but its one of those scratch my head and wonders how/why Wizards don't have an issue with such a closely set product, it is literally Dark Sun in all but name.

I'm sure its probably fine though, but in my head it seems like it shouldn't be.