Pledge Manager - Smoke Test
about 4 years ago – Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 10:56:43 PM

Pledge Manager is about to launch!

Great news! The Pledge Manager is launching via BackerKit. To make sure everything goes as planned, we are starting with a "smoke test". Surveys are going out now to just a random 5% of backers. If you get a survey as part of the smoke test, please complete it as soon as possible. This lets us identify and fix any problems before we send the surveys out to the rest of the backers. If you get a survey and have ANY questions or problems, BackerKit has phenomenal customer service, so don't hesitate to reach out to them with any pledge manager issues. As always, you can message me directly via Kickstarter with any questions as well.

Once we confirm the smoke test is going well, we will send out the remaining surveys to all other backers.

The purpose of the pledge manager is to:

• Confirm your reward
• Add additional items to your pledge, if desired
• Provide your address so we know where to ship your reward
• Provide payment for shipping

As a reminder, we did not collect shipping as part of the Kickstarter campaign, but provided an estimate on the campaign page. While we were close on our shipping estimates, due to all of the stretch goals we unlocked and the updated 2020 shipping rates from our fulfillment company, some of the shipping charges are a bit higher than our estimates. To minimize the impact of this, we increased our subsidy towards shipping in ALL regions (regardless of whether your region's costs were a bit higher or not).

Group Pledges:

If you were in CHARGE of coordinating a group pledge - thank you! Please message me via Kickstarter BEFORE completing your Pledge Manager survey. Let me know how many total games your group is purchasing so I can apply your discount directly in the Pledge Manager.

Retailer Pledges:

Retailers who pledged for Legacies will NOT need to use the Pledge Manager. Instead, I will provide you with a Google Form shortly after the pledge manager launches to update and finalize your retailer order.

Immortalization Pledges:

Those of you that pledged at the Immortalization level should use the Pledge Manager to confirm receipt of your Deluxe version of Legacies. You will ALSO receive updates via Kickstarter about the steps necessary to get your image immortalized on a Successor card in Legacies. Many of you have filled out the first Google Form about your immortalization pledge. Thank you! We just need a couple more immortalization backers to finish it before moving to the next step.

Vote for Legacies!!!

One more note: Legacies is currently up for voting as one of the MOST anticipated games of 2020! This is incredibly amazing and humbling for us as we ended up not just in the final vote for the Euro and Economic game categories, but we're also up for the OVERALL most anticipated game of 2020! Are you excited for Legacies? Help build excitement for the game by casting your vote on BGG for Legacies in all 3 categories: Overall, Euro, & Economic!  Voting closes on Sat. Feb. 29th.

Stay tuned for another update very soon once the Smoke Test is done and the Pledge Manager is open for everyone!

--Jason

Immortalization Pledge Level - Info Needed
about 4 years ago – Sun, Feb 09, 2020 at 11:17:02 PM

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2020 is off to a productive start!
about 4 years ago – Sun, Feb 02, 2020 at 11:33:49 PM

Most Anticipated Games of 2020!

The new year is off to a great start and we were awed and humbled to learn that Legacies was nominated as one of the MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES of 2020 on BoardGameGeek!  If you're thrilled to get Legacies to the table, you can easily show your support!  Just click here and give Legacies a thumbs-up to help us become a finalist as one of the most anticipated games of 2020!

Pledge Manager

We are a few days away from opening the pledge manager and will send another update as soon as it launches.  The only thing we're waiting for at this point are the updated international shipping rates.  As soon as we have those we can finalize and launch the pledge manager. Note: We will be accepting late pledges.

New Cards & Character Art

We've built out many of the new cards you unlocked through the Kickstarter campaign and are playtesting them to make sure they fit in well with the rest of the cards.  Additionally, we have another character image to reveal!  Check out the Corporate Mogul and her backstory along with the Transportation Baron who you saw on the campaign page.

Corporate Mogul 

Capitalism is the one true way to find success in the new world. The days of catering to the needs of the masses are behind us. The Corporate Mogul recognizes that the path forward lies through the wants and desires of individuals. The best gadget. The newest fad. The most ingenious device. Those are the words that captivate the public and cause them to yearn, clamor for, and demand the latest and greatest product. The Corporate Mogul delivers on the cries and imploring of the lust-driven consumers to an end that elevates her as a provider, enabler, and savior to all of those who depend on their material possessions. This position has established her as an indelible mark on the emerging movement of consumerism.

Transportation Baron

Who could have imagined that the majestic stallion would fade into oblivion thanks to water and a dirty lump of black rock that fits in the palm of one's hand? The Transportation Baron harnessed the power of steam and coal to propel mankind across land and sea at speeds unheard of in all of history. Journeys that took weeks upon weeks could now be completed in a matter of days thanks to an iron beast that never needed rest and constantly spewed clouds of smoke as it carved its way across vast distances. Not only did the Transportation Baron capitalize on new methods to move humanity faster and farther, but he found reasons to encourage both individuals and businesses alike to place their faith and their funds in these new modes of transports. The landscape would never be the same again as people no longer had to feel constrained to the soil where they first entered this world.

Immortalization Pledges

This month we'll start collecting information from the Immortalization level backers who will have their image included in every copy of Legacies.  If you backed at this level, be on the lookout for an e-mail soon asking you to submit a photo and some additional details via an online form.  As a reminder, immortalization involves having your image on one of the 60 Successor cards in Legacies. You'll have the option of being portrayed in the past, present, or future.  More details to come for those that backed at this level during the campaign. 

Excited to continue our great progress! Be on the lookout for our Pledge Manager update this month.

Talk to you soon...

Jason

The New Year, Next Steps and New Art!
over 4 years ago – Sat, Dec 28, 2019 at 02:40:56 AM

As 2019 draws to a close, we're focused on making the most of 2020 in order to deliver this incredible version of Legacies that you helped bring to a reality! Going forward, we'll provide an update like this one every 2-4 weeks so you know how the final design steps, manufacturing, and delivery are progressing along the way.

Right now we're working with the manufacturer to shore up details on the add-ons along with updated dimensions & weights of Legacies based on all of the stretch goals that you unlocked.  Once we confirm those details we can open the pledge manager.  In the pledge manager you'll be able to confirm your reward tier (or upgrade it), select add-ons if desired, enter your address so we know where to send your game when it's ready, and pay for shipping.  We'll explain how that works in more detail when the pledge manager launches in a few weeks.

We're also working on the remaining art and the 30 new gameplay components (successors, events, and legendary figures) you unlocked in the stretch goals.  In fact, we wanted to share the latest character art (and backstory) as well as the backstory of one of the characters you saw in the campaign.

The General

Planning, preparation, passion, and perseverance. Those four elements will always lead to victory. The General is always ready - whether he is on the offensive, or seemingly reeling on his heels into a defensive stance. His relentless dedication to understanding his options, anticipating actions and developing contingencies, while constantly pursuing the betterment of himself and all of those around him keeps him attuned to every nuance. He is constantly poised to respond to and/or take advantage of any situation. His belief in his ideals and love for his fellow country-folk come through in every speech - whether just before heading into battle, or rallying the troops at the end of an intense day of exercises. A steadfast belief and focus on a better tomorrow keep him and all of his followers intent on declaring victory and conquering all that stand in the way of the peoples' safety and ideals.

The Socialite

Sure. Father's money may have been the reason why the Socialite first garnered the attention of the press and upper class, but her wits, charm, and glamour have turned her into the center of attention, casting an occasional spare bit of light on those lucky enough to be escorting her to the grandest events. By making an art of who to know, where to be, and how to look, the Socialite has become the most recognizable face in town. While many debate the value she brings or her overall contributions to a better society, nobody can resist discussing her latest whereabouts, actions, or companions making her the most-often mentioned individual on the town's lips.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Many of us around the world (myself included) are currently celebrating holidays with family and friends.  At this time next year, I hope to see pictures of you celebrating the holidays and/or new year with your friends and families and a copy of Legacies out on the table!  Enjoy these special times and have a very happy new year!  We look forward to sharing our next update with you in 2020! 

All my best,

Jason  

You are INCREDIBLE!
over 4 years ago – Fri, Dec 06, 2019 at 02:03:25 AM

Thanks to YOU, Legacies will become a reality!  We finished with 1,848 backers and over $138K raised.  You plowed through all of our planned stretch goals, gave us ideas for more, and then powered through all of the bonus goals in the final hours.  You have helped to make Legacies the best possible game it can be!

Special Thanks

I want to be sure to thank several key people for getting us to this point.

•  Yoma has been responsible not only for the art and graphic design of Legacies, but he also was the genius behind the design of and updates to our Kickstarter page throughout the campaign (as well as a provider of much sage advice to me as we navigated the various ebbs and flows of the campaign).  He is the one that has made Legacies look amazing and will be the one to thank for its fantastic table presence!
•  George Georgeadis put together the beautiful project video that brilliantly captured the essence of Legacies and showed over 4,000 people what they could expect in a grandiose fashion (with the rich voice of Eric Summerer!)
•  Brady Brooks has been by my side helping to playtest and showcase Legacies at a number of conventions and events.  His encouragement and pride in partnering with his dad have created many memorable father/son bonding moments
• The content providers who put together a variety of wonderful videos and blog posts to showcase Legacies
•  Dozens of fellow designers in and around Chicago who have provided mentorship, advice, and ideas that have helped me prepare for and execute this campaign
•  100+ playtesters who gave their time and opinions that shaped Legacies into the game it is today 
• and YOU! for being so active and encouraging in the comments; for going through the effort to arrange group pledges; for spreading the word about Legacies to others; for sharing ideas and ways to make Legacies even better; and for believing in and supporting our passion

“The noblest art is that of making others happy” - P.T. Barnum

You have made us happy by bringing Legacies to life.  We look forward to making you happy each time you put Legacies on your table.

Next Steps

Even though the campaign is over, we have a lot of work ahead of us to get the game to your table by next December.  You can expect regular updates along the way so you know what we're working on and how everything is progressing.   We've already noted that finalizing art, solo rules (now with the help of David Turczi!!!), and balancing will be key focus areas for us in the coming months.  Our first task, though, is to confirm the weights and packaging details for the stretch goals and add-ons so we can set up the pledge manager.  For those that backed at the Immortalization level, we'll reach out to you later this month with details on your image and successor card.

As for your next steps, our pledge manager (BackerKit) will open in a few weeks where you can provide us the details needed to get your copy to you, update your pledge level or add-ons, and pay for shipping.  In the meantime, sit back, enjoy our updates, chime in on any polls we offer, watch the preview videos again, and contemplate which character you'll choose to play first!

In our first update I asked: How will you be remembered? 

You will be remembered as 1,848 of our absolute favorite people in the world!!!

Thank you so much for bringing Legacies to life!!!

--Jason, Yoma, George, & Brady