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Haunted West, a Historical Weird West RPG Corebook

Created by Chris Spivey, Darker Hue Studios

One moment sets the course of destiny. But what if that one moment was changed in the smallest of ways? What if one madman's plan actually were to succeed beyond our known history? The Old West—The Wild West, The American Frontier—is one of the world’s most familiar modern myths. The time was draped in ruggedness; there was an idealized dream of freedom, and a notion that just one person could shape the world. That myth belongs to all of us. Yet so many stories of truth, justice, and the American Way have been stolen, erased, and never recorded. Haunted West is a game about hope through struggle. It is a game that pieces together the stories of the largely forgotten people of the Old West, the people who have been whitewashed by history. Discover the American experience in the Weird West. Grab your rifle, jet pack, and spurs to battle traitorous rebels in the defense of freedom, join the fight against temporally displaced dinosaurs, rustle cattle to make ends meet, and hijack a train full of illicit Confederate gold!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

A word of thanks and what's next. Happy trails to you.
over 4 years ago – Fri, Nov 01, 2019 at 04:19:10 PM

Howdy Paragons,

You rode the trail hard with me. It was treacherous at parts, but you stayed the course. Your resolve helped us blow through our expectations and unlock a slew of stretch goals, and I am eternally grateful.

I want to let you know what to expect from now until the book drops:  

  • We’ll provide you fine folks updates at least once-a-month.
  • Backerkit surveys to select add-ons and update/confirm your information should be coming your way soon.

If you are interested in a closer look behind the veil and/or want to continue to support the work that I do, I have reopened my Patreon. There I will provide more detail about the creative process, share bits of drafts, and provide ways for you to get involved. Please consider joining.

Thank you. I am grateful to all of you, from the dollar backers up to the highest tier. Every bit makes the book even better, lets people know that change is coming, and helps to pay the team more for their hard work.

I am off to take a much-needed rest and then will happily dive back into Haunted West.

See you on the trail, partners,    

 Chris

Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go, and we've broken 50K! Where does our journey end?
over 4 years ago – Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 06:47:54 PM

We had an amazing day yesterday and blew through THREE big stretch goals -- a new scenario, a well-deserved pay increase for the corebook creative team and a digital keeper screen! 

Every bit you pledge now gets us closer to the remaining stretch goals! Remember, we've added two free dice to pledge levels above $75. And the $100 level also includes a digital version of Harlem Unbound and a book to someone in a marginalized community. Add $$ to your pledge now for add-ons to get us closer to the goals listed below.

24 HOURS LEFT! WHERE DOES OUR JOURNEY END?

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MOST RECENT FUNDED STRETCH GOALS

STRETCH GOALS ON THE HORIZON

48 HOURS LEFT! Info about add-ons AND a GIFT FOR $75+ PLEDGE LEVELS!
over 4 years ago – Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 09:05:53 PM

Home stretch of our journey, folks! 

ADD-ONS

Now is the time to figure out what your add-ons will be! Will you choose the custom compass from Campaign Coins? The paper minis? The railroad pass? Or maybe the Cowboy Warbag? 

You'll be able to add funds after the Kickstarter campaign closes (on Backerkit), but every dollar you pledge NOW gets us closer to our stretch goals (and we still have quite a few on the horizon!).

NEW! GIFT FOR THOSE WHO PLEDGE $75 AND ABOVE

Those who pledge at the $75 level and above will receive 2 complimentary Haunted West dice! And don't forget that the $100 pledge level will give a copy of Haunted West to someone from a marginalized group that may not be able to afford the book. Consider upping your pledge now! 

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With 71 hours left, 2 more stretch goals bite the dust.
over 4 years ago – Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 09:01:37 PM

BOOM! Powered By the Apocalypse hack and more alternative reconstruction history are coming your way. We are $1,200 away from the next digital scenario: DJANGO UNBOUND. See what else is up ahead if we can get there!

Thanks to all of you for supporting us and sharing Haunted West with your networks. In the home stretch now!

Chris

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FUNDED STRETCH GOALS!

STRETCH GOALS ON THE HORIZON!

1, 2, 3! Those stretch goals never stood a chance. 3 DAYS LEFT and LOTS OF COOL STUFF ON THE HORIZON!
over 4 years ago – Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 07:24:43 PM

Thanks to all you cowpokes, we broke through THREE stretch goals (including a secret one!) in the last couple days: a new school of magick, more history, and more aptitudes (or special skills)! Read on for more information about these and what's to come. ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT! Will we reach the next stops on the trail?

 ***FUNDED STRETCH GOALS!*** 

*** THE NEXT THREE STRETCH GOALS!*** 

44K: Powered by the Apocalypse Hack

45K: 1,000 More Words of Reconstruction

46.5K: New Digital Scenario: DJANGO UNBOUND


We can do this, but only with your help. Three days left to make all our Haunted West dreams come true!

The end of the trail is near. Glad you've come with us on the journey.

Chris