February Third Thursday Update
7 days ago
– Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 05:01:38 PM
Howdy partners,
We're making good progress on card updates. The process has been lengthy due to the need to translate the files from French to English and ensure consistent terminology across all files. Our graphic designer is currently incorporating these changes.
Once complete, we'll update the Tabletop Simulator and open the game for playtesting. We'll share playtest instructions and a survey soon. Participants will be rewarded with items like previous Kolossal games, discounts, and priority shipping on a new Western Legends promo pack (original series) that will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for the reveal!
We know this update is brief, but we're working hard behind the scenes and are excited to share the updated files with you.
Cheers,
The Kolossal Games Team
Western Legends Stories: Character Reveal, Pledge Manager Closed, & More
about 1 month ago
– Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 10:38:21 AM
Howdy partners!
We apologize for the slower responses to your questions these past couple of weeks. With the Chinese New Year celebrations, we were busy finalizing approvals and printing with our team overseas before they began their holiday break. This was mainly focused on our Street Fighter V project, but rest assured, Western Legends Stories has been undergoing some exciting edits as well!
Eleanor Owens-
Terrence Burton
Bud Wago
In other news, The Geek Dad recently reviewed Western Legends Stories and had some fantastic things to say!
"The game is well-designed, the cards and artwork are incredible, and the components really add to the game.If you are a fan of the original Western Legends or really enjoy stories set in the old west, then I highly recommend this game to you."
You can read the full article here.
Pledge Manager Closed
Update: New Character Reveals & Pledge Manager Closed
Howdy partners!
We apologize for the slower responses to your questions these past couple of weeks. With the Chinese New Year celebrations, we were busy finalizing approvals and printing with our team overseas before they began their holiday break. This was mainly focused on our Street Fighter V project, but rest assured, Western Legends Stories has been undergoing some exciting edits as well!
Speaking of which, we're thrilled to give you a first look at some of the new characters you'll encounter in Western Legends Stories:
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Eleanor Owens: [Insert image of Eleanor Owens and a brief, flavorful description - e.g., "A sharp-tongued gambler with a knack for getting into (and out of) trouble."]
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Terrence Burton: [Insert image of Terrence Burton and a brief, flavorful description - e.g., "A grizzled bounty hunter with a reputation for bringing in his targets, dead or alive."]
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Bud Wago: [Insert image of Bud Wago and a brief, flavorful description - e.g., "A charismatic snake oil salesman with a silver tongue and a questionable past."]
In other news, The Geek Dad recently reviewed Western Legends Stories and had some fantastic things to say!
"The game is well-designed, the cards and artwork are incredible, and the components really add to the game. If you are a fan of the original Western Legends or really enjoy stories set in the old west, then I highly recommend this game to you."
You can read the full review here: [insert link]
Pledge Manager Closed
We understand there was some confusion about the pledge manager closing date. We received a number of requests to keep it open a little longer, and since it's much easier to manage changes while the manager is still open, we decided to extend the deadline by a few days.
If you had any issues with your pledge or payment, please don't hesitate to submit a ticket here
https://kolossal.games/support
The site will redirect you to the Independent Publishers Alliance support page (we're proud members!). This helps us streamline our support process, as your ticket will be assigned to the team member most familiar with your specific issue.
Stagecoach Poll
Don't forget to cast your vote in the Stagecoach mini poll! The Chiara miniature is currently in the lead, but there's still time for that to change. Voting closes this Friday, so head over to BoardGameGeek to make your voice heard:
Head over to BoardGameGeek to cast your vote: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3442539/article/45500659#45500659
That's all for now! We appreciate your patience as we catch up on messages and comments. We'll be working through those today and tomorrow. And again, if you have any issues with your pledge, please submit a support ticket so we can assist you.
-Kolossal Games
Third Thursday* Update January- Pledge Manager Closing and Diligence Poll
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 07:51:10 AM
Howdy partners,
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season! We apologize this update is a day late, we were waiting for the images in the poll below to be approved.
Just a quick reminder that the Backerkit Pledge Manager closes on January 20th.
Lockin' Down Orders: After the 20th, you won't be able to change the items in your order, so make sure to finalize everything by then!
Address Changes Still OK: Don't worry about updating your address if you move – you can still do that after the deadline.
Cards Charged January 21st: Get those wallets ready! 💰
Stagecoach Showdown!
Remember the Stagecoach miniature (Diligence) from the campaign? Well, we've got a showdown brewing!
Model 1: We received the final version from our sculptor, Chiara.
Model 2: But hold your horses! Herve, our lead designer, has also been crafting his OWN version of the Stagecoach with some extra flair!
Since this is YOUR game, we want YOU to decide which Stagecoach hits the trail!
Head over to BoardGameGeek to cast your vote: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3442539/article/45500659#45500659
Herve's passion for the Stagecoach comes from its history in the original Western Legends. It was one of his favorite elements, and he's excited to bring it back in style for Western Legends: Stories!
Thanks for being a part of this journey with us!
Cheers,
The Kolossal Games Team
Pledge Manager is Live!!!
2 months ago
– Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 04:24:53 PM
Howdy everyone!
We recently launched the smoke test which was a success and are now launching the full pledge manager
The system is pretty straight forward but we do have a quick guide below for anyone who's never used Backerkit before.
If you have any questions please submit a ticket through our website here: https://kolossalgames.com/support-center/
For those new to Backerkit we've created a quick walkthrough:
> Welcome Screen
This is where you’ll be able to select the country in which your game will Ship or Switch your Pledge Level (If you backed at $1 for Example).
Just click on the blue text just under "Your Pledge Level" and you can select any of the pledges from the drop-down menu
Click "Get Started" to continue, or "switch your pledge level" to do that.
> Questions
For any items in your Kickstarter order that have language options this is where you'll select the language.
Any items purchased through Backerkit with language options will have the language selected in the Add-on step.
You'll be able to add more items in the next step.
> Add-Ons
In this part of the Pledge Manager, you’ll be able to add additional items to your pledge such as extra copies of Western Legends Stories or Original Western Legends or upgrade materials.
You’ll see your shipping fees here which will increase depending on which extras you choose. Shipping is weight-based so the costs will be dependent on the weight of your items.
PLEASE NOTE If you don't have a country selected before this screen, as often happens with Late Pledges, shipping defaults to show "Rest of World" prices. Once you enter your address on the next screen it will fix itself.
If you live in a country where VAT is applicable you’ll also see VAT fees here. Please note that VAT is based on the amount charged for the items and shipping.
> Shipping
Then there is the “Shipping" section where you’ll have to fill in all your details so we can ship your games to you as soon as Western Legends Stories is printed and ready! All there is left to do is click “Next” and confirm your Pledge.
If your Kickstarter account is linked through an Apple ID, it might not deliver the BackerKit survey email. Please submit a ticket in this case.
Late Pledge
You’ve missed the campaign and still want to join?
Please join us in our Late Pledge through this link:
https://western-legends-stories.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Closing of the Pledge Manager/Late Pledge
The pledge manager will be closing its doors on January 20th
But the surveys will still be editable for a few months after that, so if you move, etc., you will be able to use the link in your emails to return to the pledge manager and edit your address, etc., for some time.
You can also return to your pledge manager any number of times to change your items if you change your mind :)
Last bit of news-
You've all given us such an amazing campaign that we're designing new poker cards for the game. We'll reveal more about the cards soon.
That's it for this update, have a great day everyone!
-Kolossal Games
Pledge Manager Going Live Thursday (December 19th)
2 months ago
– Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 12:24:03 PM
Howdy partners!
Just a quick update on Western Legends Stories. We've been busy behind the scenes getting everything ready to roll out.
Pledge Manager Launch
The Pledge Manager will launch on Thursday! We're just finalizing some details with Backerkit. A small group of you will receive a test survey tonight, and assuming all goes well, everyone will get access on Thursday.
New to Backerkit?
No worries! We'll post a helpful guide on Thursday to walk you through the process.
Free Add-ons
Those of you who had the Automata deck or Poker Chip Upgrades in your pledge should have received a refund through Kickstarter. These items will be automatically added to your Backerkit pledge.
Original Western Legends Reprints
We're also reprinting some classic Western Legends items, including:
- Western Legends Core game (English)
- Ante Up expansion (English)
- Blood Money (English)
- Wild Bunch of Extras (English)
Because these are being reprinted alongside Western Legends Stories, we can include the items in any pledge and ship them with any pledge. Shipping costs are weight-based and vary by region. You can add the items to your cart and see what the costs will be when the pledge manager goes live.
Other titles will be available in the pledge manager to those in the US/EU where the inventory is currently located. We're working on a way to make world wide shipping available on these but it will likely be through our own stores. We can't mix our weight-based shipping system with another to account for shipping Stories once it prints and older Western Legends items now.
What We're Working On
Our team is currently giving the game text a thorough review to ensure everything is clear and ready for translation. We're also making some graphic design tweaks based on your feedback!
Third Thursday Updates
Going forward, expect monthly updates on the third Thursday of each month. Of course, we'll share any big news as it happens!
That's all for now, folks! We'll be back on Thursday with more info about the Pledge Manager.
-Kolossal Games
