Barter Empire Classic RPG Inspired Game

A project in Trevor, WI by Adam Mayhem
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Classic RPG gameplay with open end fun! Build your empire by buying land deeds and questing in an open world RPG.
Backers: 192
Average Pledge Per Backer: $20

Funded: $3,846 of $1,500
Dates: Jul 8th -> Sep 6th (60 days)
Project By: Adam Mayhem
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Latest News

Crowdfund Bookie, September 1 - 7: Edo Superstar, Ghost Song

September 9th - via: joystiq.com
This week in crowdfunding, the Kickstarter campaigns for Edo Superstar, Ghost Song, Divergence: Online, World War 2: TCG, Paranautical Activity, Steel & Steam: Episode 1, Sword N' Board, Proton Pulse Shift and Barter Empire came to a close. (Read More)

Live Stream About to Start!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, this will be the last update before the campaign ends. We're going live a few minutes please come join us at https://new.livestream.com/accounts/5284956/events/2374132 -Adam  (Read More)

The Final Countdown!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Strike up the 80's hair band music because it's the final countdown! Afterwards, please turn it off as it hurts my ears. ;) We are now well into the 48 hour stretch of our campaign, which has historically been the busiest time for new pledges for... (Read More)

Live Stream Event Friday!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This Friday, I will be hosting a live streaming event on livestream.com. Join us as we countdown to the Barter Empire Kickstarter final countdown live! The Official start time will be 6:00 PM EDT (about one hour before the campaign ends.) or 5:00PM... (Read More)

New Add-Ons Hard Copy & Soundtrack

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing the Barter Empire Hard CopyFeaturing beautiful cover art by Kip Ayers. The Hard Copy will ship out shortly after the game is completed. Please add $35 USD plus $5 USD shipping and handling to your pledge if you live in the United... (Read More)

Another Goal Unlocked!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED! $3,000 STRETCH GOALMORE TOWNS & VILAGES!Even more towns and villages to explore, complete with new quests and NPC's for a much longer and more enjoyable experience. Last night we hit yet another milestone. With the help of our very... (Read More)

New Goal Unlocked! New Forum! New Rewards! Facebook Fan Page Admin Wanted! Project Shout Out!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
[UNLOCKED!] $2,500 STRETCH GOAL VOICE ACTOR & NEW BACKGROUND IMAGES! (A professional voice actor will be hired to do the narration of the game. New custom backgrounds for the game, including clouds, sea, landscapes, towns and villages.) We made... (Read More)

The Final Week Approaches

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As we go into our final week of this exciting campaign, I would first like to give a special thanks to three of our most active backers: Tzolak, Galit, and Ryan. You guys have shown great enthusiasm for the project, and I cannot thank you enough. Of... (Read More)

Backer Badge

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Here by popular demand, we present to you the official Barter Empire Backer Badge. Now you can show your support of the project with our official backer profile badges. Show a little love by adding this badge to your profile picture. As always... (Read More)

Add-Ons Are Here!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You asked for it. You got it!Because my backers are the the most awesome backers in the universe, so here it is. Introducing the official Kickstarter Backers only add-ons. These limited edition items will be for Backers only. They are for our... (Read More)

New Rewards & A Cool Kickstarter Project!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Since most of the rewards are now sold out, (or close to becoming sold out) I decided I would make some cool new entry level rewards. All limited early bird specials. Pledge $30 or more Limited (10 left of 10) [SHOPKEEPER] You get to be a shopkeeper... (Read More)

The Game Artwrok

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The Game Artwork is Complete.Some of my backers who have been supporting this project for weeks now are probably aware of the update I posted some time ago, about hiring an artist for the game cover. Well, here it is. I hope you like it, because it... (Read More)

Building a Better Project

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
New Streamlined Kickstarter Promo VideoFeaturing Moon Tribe Studios!I was never quite satisfied with my original Kickstarter promo video, so I shortened it to 4 and a half minutes, and let most of the game do the talking. Best of all, I formed a... (Read More)

Please Recommend Barter Empire

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are trying to get listed on Awesome Gaming Projects. In order to do so, we need your help. If you could take a minute just to fill out the quick recommendation form. Being featured would help us reach more stretch goals by bringing in more... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we reached our first stretch goal... Trading Cards! It's time to start striving for our next goal... VOICE ACTOR & NEW BACKGROUND IMAGES!A professional voice actor will be hired to do the narration of the game. New custom backgrounds for... (Read More)

We're Getting Close... (Backers Only)

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Trading Cards Early Concepts

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
All right, so I just finished some early conceptual designs for the trading cards. I know we haven't reached the trading card goal yet, but I thought I would get a head start. The character design is thanks to Thalzon, but the actual card design I... (Read More)

Funded!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it my friends! We reached our funding goal last night while I was sleeping. I stayed up until 4 in the morning with $30 to go, and I knew as soon as I went to bed the backers would start rolling in. Never fails. Anyway, this was a great thing... (Read More)

The 40th Backer This Way Comes!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
             We just achieved our 40th backer!Welcome to the project Matt! You are backer #40, and that means something... I don't know what, but it means something. It means we are 76% funded, that is what it means. With 6 new backers in... (Read More)

New Textures

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night I replaced some of the boring standard textures on city buildings with new highly detailed textures. Tell me what you guys think?  (Read More)

The clock is ticking... just not very fast.

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The clock is ticking, and we have less than 40 days left! Wow, that seems like a mile away still, but with this sudden cold front we are experiencing in the mid-west, (hands up in the air if you're from the mid-west) it seems like the fall season... (Read More)

$500 2go!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
How about an extra slice of cheese?We hit the $1,000 mark yesterday and introduced 9 new backers to the project. Welcome new backers and hello OB's (Original Backers... I know it's cheesy). We are only $500 away from reaching our funding goal with... (Read More)

Introducing the Everything Pack!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I just finished putting together a new gift. I would like to introduce the... [Everything Pack]Backers who pledge $250 or more will get everything from the [OWN YOUR OWN TOWN] gift as well as some cool new apparel and accessories. Free shipping and... (Read More)

We Have Our Imortal!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Farming and Bartering Videos

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I just finished making two videos for the game showing off both the farming and bartering aspects. Originally the videos had commentary audio from me, but for some reason the files didn't work, so I added music instead. Thanks! -Adam  (Read More)

Greetings New backers and old friends.

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
First, I would like to say thanks for the continued support I have received from my backers and the rest of the Kickstarter community. It means a lot to me. Next, I would like to welcome our newest backers to the project. We our currently 6% funded... (Read More)

Momentum is needed. Backers Only Update

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Deed Ownership

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I am going to elaborate more on the deed ownership system of Barter Empire. In a nutshell, there are many places you can purchase in the game. Homes, business', and farms. I'm going to explain the differences of each place, and what exactly... (Read More)

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