Heroes of Barcadia

BackerKit Bonanza and HoB on Tour 🛳 ✈️
about 2 years ago – Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 05:22:38 AM

Barcadians, rejoice! All of those “Your BackerKit is being charged soon” reminders sprinkled throughout our previous updates finally paid off — it's been just over 2 weeks since we charged cards and we successfully completed the transactions for most of our backers. Huzzah!

But don’t worry if your card was declined, we’ll attempt the charge again. You might want to roll an investigative check and verify your payment info just in case. We’ve been working with many people through Kickstarter messages to resolve issues as they’ve crept up. Here’s a bunch of questions we’ve been seeing:

Ummmm… why was I charged? I already paid?

The BackerKit charge was for shipping and taxes/VAT, plus any add-ons and extras you ordered when you filled out the backer survey. And yes, you did already pay some in July, but that was for your original Kickstarter pledge.

Oh no! I saw the BackerKit charge went through, but I’m moving soon. Is it too late to update my address?

No, no, sweet adventurer. Update your shipping address at will. We’ll let you know when the cut-off date for updating your address is coming up.

How do I update my address on BackerKit?

Great question! The quickest way is to go to https://heroesofbarcadia.backerkit.com/backer/review, and click “Edit Shipping Info” in the Shipping Info box located at the top left of the page. Some people have had issues changing their state. If that happens, just send us a message and we can help!

I forgot what I ordered on BackerKit… how do I check that?

Go to https://heroesofbarcadia.backerkit.com/backer/review, and you’ll be able to review your order. (There should also be a link in your email.)

And now, Heroes of Barcadia proudly presents… something fun! We’ve got more pictures of the game to share with fronts AND BACKS of boxes ready for your appreciative gaze. Since we were just talking about add-ons, let’s start with the Party Pack expansion!

First is a close-up of the Party Pack, including Maltilda, Tipple, and juicy new enemies. The packaging is designed to make it sit proudly by your official box. For those of you wondering what the Party Pack Glass Set looks like, we’ve got the full view here:

Now for the main event. The unobscured full box (including the heavy-duty rope handle)...

Tadah! You can see the back too, with graphics that match the new game pieces. We’re not gonna lie — it’s a pretty attractive box. And just look at all that lore!

If you haven't caught our coins in the socialphere yet, here's a detailed look at these 2 incredible add-ons, hand minted by Shire Post Mint:

Lastly, we've had a busy couple of weeks showing the game off on JoCo Cruise and at GAMA!!! This first picture is the (physical) maiden voyage of Heroes Barcadia at sea. Lotta peace signs, but no peace was had amongst these Heroes!

And here, at GAMA, we can see someone discovering the pain of hallways for the first time... along with the traps your fellow adventurers may leave behind as presents. 

We hope you’ve enjoyed the “full picture” of our game boxes, coins, and recent excursions, but don’t worry, even more is coming your way. See you in a few weeks for another update, and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to send us a message on Kickstarter!

We Cast REVEAL on Production Samples!
about 2 years ago – Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 01:15:00 AM

Good things come in small packages. But epic, adventurous, dungeon-spanning adventures come in multiple boxes. Welcome to Barcadia, adventurer.

It is our great pleasure to introduce you to our final production samples — physical manifestations of our hard work finally revealed! Though you’ve seen a test print version of our game throughout the Kickstarter, this is the first time we’ve been able to showcase the Party Pack, Massively Enhanced Dice, Turn Tracker, Potion Opener, Game Mat, and Glass Sets.

Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle and let’s take a look at everything up close!

First up is our new upgraded Heroes of Barcadia game box, and what's that on top of the box? Why, it's the Party Pack featuring Maltilda and Tipple. These are our standard plastic cups that feature your Health Point lines and adorable character designs.

Next is our Base Game Glass Set (and the Party Pack Glass Set)!

Look at that shine. Look at the clarity of the print! We went back and forth trying to get the design to be crystal clear on this glass and getting the Health Point lines just right. We’re happy with the quality and can’t wait to get these in your hands.

Near the bottom of the Base Game Glass Set, you’ll see our Potion Opener with a faux leather handle. It's sturdy and no animals were harmed for you to open your drinks. 😉

To the left is our Turn Tracker stand to help people keep track of whose turn it is. We hope this piece will save your game from a lot of yelling, pulling hair, and passive-aggressive comments. Well, more than usual, that is.

Near that is our Massively Enhanced Dice Set and Bottle Cap Traps. Note the custom molding and the glittering brightness of the dice! And the upgraded Bottle Cap Traps look amazing on the dungeon tiles, with their bright color meshing quite nicely with the rest of the game pieces.

Now, look to your left. Could it be… a glimpse of the Enhanced Drink Hoard with the gold foil effect? Nice!

Last but not least, is our rubber table Game Mat, which we reworked a bit to be more dungeony. The stone texture puts us in the mood for a custom dungeon-building exploration adventure.

Seeing these samples from the factories assembled is extremely exciting for us, and we hope this peek gives you a thrill until our next reveal. (We have a +5 rhyming skill)

Stay tuned to see the samples of our Coins, Health Point Straws, Dice Trays, and more!

As a final reminder, we will be charging cards on Mach 7th. If you are looking to update your information, or just review it, you can access everything through the Pledge Manger. If you need another link sent, you can request it here:

http://heroesofbarcadia.backerkit.com

Shipping Update — Stop me if you’ve heard this one...
over 2 years ago – Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 09:06:17 PM

Did you hear the one about the Kickstarter that had to push its original delivery date because of the chaotic state of the global supply chain? You have? Well, here’s another…

Because of extra time in getting final production samples improved, an increase in raw material costs, and the window for game component production being shortened, we’re adjusting our delivery date to Q3 of this year. We are committed to delivering Heroes of Barcadia to you this year and we appreciate your patience and support.

After going through multiple sample reviews, we’ll be going into full production in February once Chinese New Year ends. Due to power restrictions in China, the factories producing our plastic cards, tiles, dice, and cups are only able to operate two days a week now. Coupled with production restrictions that will be in place for the upcoming winter Olympics, this has led to a much longer production window than earlier anticipated.

Now, have you heard about the Kickstarter that had 700+ backers who never filled out their Backerkit Survey? Well, unfortunately, it’s true. Since we are pushing back the delivery date for the product, we are also pushing back the date for your credit card to be charged for shipping and add-ons to March 7th. If you need your survey sent to you again, go to https://heroesofbarcadia.backerkit.com.

Thank you again for all your support, none of this would be happening without it. We’ll have photos of approved samples to share in our next update. If you have any questions in the meantime, send us a message on Kickstarter.

Happy New Year From Heroes of Barcadia!!!
over 2 years ago – Sat, Jan 08, 2022 at 01:58:40 AM

What better way to start 2022 than by introducing a new element to our backer updates: The HOB Chart of Progress!

Every Kickstarter update we send out will include an updated version of this chart so you can see where we are in the process of getting Heroes of Barcadia to you this year. Now you can follow our progress as we go through testing, production, and shipping!

And speaking of this year… we still can’t believe it’s only been five months since our Kickstarter ended. In that short time, we’ve managed to secure all of the materials we need to create the game and its pieces, finalize the core game components, fine-tune the designs, and showcase our work at three major in-person events.

In September, we showed our game off at Gen Con. This was our first time meeting our backers in person, and we wouldn’t trade that experience for anything. So many of you came up to us to share your excitement and anticipation for the game, and the support was unreal.

Our next event feels like yesterday, but it was at PAX U in December. Here we got to meet even more of you and ask about post-campaign stuff. Thank you to those of you who came by our booth and met with us. We love you!

As a final reminder, we will be charging cards on February 7, 2022 for the remaining balances in the Pledge Manager. Also, please keep a lookout for our updates and let us know what you think of the new Chart of Progress.

HOB Presents: Three Holiday Tales
over 2 years ago – Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 10:22:36 PM

Greetings, fellow Barcadians!

Grab your holiday beverage of choice and gather round the fire for story time. We have three tales for you today that differ in quality and narrative value, but they are stories, nonetheless. Let’s begin with the shortest story about a little card who was unprepared.

The Little Card That Could

Once upon a time, there was an anthropomorphic credit card named Clarence. Clarence loved to be swiped and pay for all the things. But one day, February 7, 2022, to be exact… he didn’t have the funds to pay for his order. Sadly, after another failed attempt, the order was canceled. Clarence sank into a slump, and not even retail therapy could bring him out of his funk.

So, who can tell me the moral of the story?

CORRECT! Your credit cards will be charged through BackerKit on February 7, 2022. (That will give your bank accounts time to recover from the holiday season.) How very astute of you to pick up on that from that poorly crafted narrative. I mean, really… a credit card named Clarence?

But anyway… onto the next holiday story.

The Digital Delivery

‘Twas the night before the big Roll20 rollout when a little holiday goblin came and ran off with all the codes. The Heroes of Barcadia quickly gave chase and cornered him deep in the labyrinth, only to discover the goblin wanted to polish them, wrap them up, and release them along with the full tabletop game. The heroes decided to have mercy on the little goblin because it was the holidays and they had drunk a ton of eggnog.

You guessed the point of the story already! In order to give the best Barcadian experience, we’re pushing back the release date of the Roll20 Heroes of Barcadia game to coincide with the physical one. That way, people will be able to use their Barcadian glasses that come with the physical editions and really enjoy the game the way it was meant to be played.

Adventures in PAX U Land

For the last bit of news, we’re sharing the story of a group of travelers who met up in the magical land of Philadelphia. There, they braved crowds, karaoke, and the coolest cosplays they’ve ever seen to spread the word of Heroes of Barcadia. They met with friends, made a few enemies (we see you Fake Liberty Bell who’s probably a mimic), and even met some of YOU in person.

That’s right! We went to PAX U this year to show off all the cool things we’re doing at Rollacrit. Thanks to those of you who came and said “Hello.” It was great seeing you in person! Now that we’re back from PAX, we’re following up on production so we can keep you updated with the timeline of when you’ll receive your Heroes of Barcadia game.

Happy Holidays to everyone! We’ll see you in 2022!