Legacy: Life Among the Ruins - world-rebuilding roleplaying

A project in Oxford, UK by James Iles
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The old world was twisted and ravaged by the Fall, but your clan survived. Play through their saga of struggle, discovery and conquest!
Backers: 323
Average Pledge Per Backer: £13

Funded: £4,246 of £3,000
Dates: Nov 5th -> Dec 5th (30 days)
Project By: James Iles
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Latest News

Enhanced Art Unlocked!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! There's only 5 hours left - can we unlock the technological secrets of the world before? I'll be hoping so!  (Read More)

24 Hours to go + Contest Winner

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, With a day still to go, it's looking very likely we can hit the Enhanced Art stretch goal, and potentially even the Advanced Tech booklet! I can't thank you all enough for the support, and I'm really looking forward to making Legacy a... (Read More)

Cultivators Unlocked!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit £3500! Once the campaign's over I'll start the design and playtesting of the Cultivators of the New Flesh, and just like every other playbook they'll get professional art and layout. Next up at £4000 is enhanced art: every piece of art... (Read More)

48 hours to go!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Still two days left to hit those stretch goals, and it looks like we're going to meet at least one of them. I've talked to my artists and layout people and we've started working on everything that's needed to get Legacy finished - it's all very... (Read More)

Funded!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! Now let's see if we can get some stretch goals unlocked. First up at £3500 is the Cultivators of New Flesh, a family that focuses on creating new life to suit the new world. Their main thing mechanically is a set of three... (Read More)

Art Update II

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! Less than four days left now, and while it might be tight I'm confident we can fund. My artists are still committed to helping me make Legacy a reality no matter what happens, and as part of that I thought I'd show you a second piece of art I've... (Read More)

Competition Results

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, The winner of the second promo competition is Itamar Karbian! Contact me after the campaign's over and we can talk about which playbook you want me to modify, and in what sort of way. For the final competition, I'm going big: the winner will... (Read More)

2nd competition closes in 12 hours!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Just a quick note to say that the 2nd backer competition closes in 12 hours, and as there are currently 0 entrants the prize of a uniquely modified playbook could easily be yours! Just link a post you've made about Legacy online since last... (Read More)

75% there and 10 days to go

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! As the campaign's end approaches it's looking good - kicktraq is predicting that we'll fund, even without the bump that tends to happen in the last 48 hours. Fingers crossed that we can start unlocking some stretch goals too! A few things to... (Read More)

Half way through - win a custom playbook!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Today marks the halfway point - 15 days in and 15 days to go. I'm incredibly grateful for all the support you've shown so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the campaign goes. I've got interviews and podcasts scheduled... (Read More)

Art preview: The Tower

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi!  First, there are two more days left in this week's promo competition. Just post about Legacy on a blog, forum or social network and link it in the comments of Update 8 to enter! I'll announce the winner at midday (GMT) on Thursday, and reveal... (Read More)

Last call for the introductory session

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been collecting interest in playing an introductory session of Legacy, and it looks like the best time to run a game online is tonight from 7 to 9 PM GMT. If you'd like to be involved, sign up using this poll before 5 PM GMT. Thanks for your... (Read More)

50% funded and over 100 backers!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your help so far! It's really encouraging to look at the support you're sending in every day to make this game a reality. Once again, thank you so much! New/Altered Pledge TiersI've decided to change things around a bit - after... (Read More)

GamerXP interview, plus game rescheduling

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! An interview I did a while ago with GamerXP just went live: http://www.gamer-xp.com/surviving-and-thriving-with-legacy-life-among-the-ruins-interview-with-james-iles/ Have a read to see what was going through my mind when designing Legacy, and... (Read More)

One Week In!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! It's great to see how far we've come. A week in and already almost 50% funded. I've been giving interviews and promoting the game across the web, but with your help we can meet the goal that much faster and create an awesome book.  Competition -... (Read More)

Online game clarification

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoops! Meant to say that the game's for this Friday, the 14th.  (Read More)

Build a wasteland with me...

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! First, it's great to see the new backers rolling in! Every new backer email I receive is appreciated, and I can see the gap to funding getting ever smaller. You guys are the best! Second, while I'm very proud of the Homeland Creation system in... (Read More)

Add-ons and stretch goal changes

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Just a quick update today.  Firstly, add-ons.Do you want a softback copy to thumb through and dog-ear while keeping your hardback pristine on the shelf? Or maybe you want a hardback copy of your own while selling the softbacks you get with... (Read More)

FAQ Update, Facebook Group, and Character Layout Preview

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Printing FAQ UpdateI've had quite a few people contact me for clarification about the total cost to get the book into your hands. I've updated the FAQ to try and clarify this, but here's the full process: You back at a certain level, giving... (Read More)

Retailer tier added

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If you're interested in buying more than one copy of Legacy, I've just added a retailer tier. Backing at the Gilded Company level (£35/~$55.5) gives you the pdf of the game and a code usable to get 5 softback copies printed at cost, working out at... (Read More)

24 hours in!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a great first day - 25% funded, and it's all thanks to you. I'll be working hard on getting the word out and keeping the momentum going, but I need your help too. Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and forums, and we'll make this the best... (Read More)

The Draft Text

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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