I just saw that Far West Redux is live on BackerKit, and it hit me with a wave of nostalgia.
I was a backer of the original Kickstarter way back in 2011. If you know the lore of this project, you know the road wasn’t exactly smooth. It faced serious challenges, delays, and a vocal crowd of detractors who thought it would never see the light of day.
But here is the thing: Gareth Skarka never gave up.
I’ve always maintained that crowdfunding isn’t a pre-order store; it’s an investment in a vision and a creator. Through the long journey of Far West, I got to know Gareth. I only met him once in the wild at Gen Con (I have no idea if he remembers!), but I consider him a friend and a genuinely terrific human being.
He is a passionate, creative force who pushed through every obstacle life threw at him to get this book into our hands.
And he delivered. The final product was great, and this Redux version looks even sharper.
If you have any love for Wuxia and Westerns—and specifically, the magic that happens when you mash them together—I highly recommend checking this out. It’s a cool setting, but more than that, it’s a testament to resilience.
Check out the campaign here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/adamant-entertainment/far-west-redux
Question: Have you ever backed a project that took the “scenic route” to completion but turned out awesome in the end?
