# Far West tags: #game/rpg/far-west ![[Far West (cover).jpg|400]] ## Summary **Far West** is a tabletop RPG that's like a cowboy movie had a baby with a martial arts flick and then raised it in the Wild West. Developed by **Adamant Entertainment** and released in 2023, it's a mishmash of **wuxia** and Western genres, complete with gunslingers and kung fu masters trying to outdraw each other in dusty saloons. ## Core Die Resolution Mechanics In **Far West**, actions are resolved using a dice pool system. Characters roll a number of six-sided dice (d6) based on their attributes and skills. The goal is to roll high enough to beat a set difficulty. It's like trying to hit a bullseye while riding a bucking bronco – you need skill, luck, and a steady hand. ## Editions and Changes **Far West** has only one edition so far, released in 2023. There haven't been any significant changes or updates since its initial release, making it a fresh take on the genre without any confusing rewrites or revisions. ## Kickstarter Delay and Criticism The **Far West** Kickstarter campaign launched in 2011 and was one of the early high-profile projects on the platform. However, it became infamous for its delays, with the game taking over a decade to be released. The project faced numerous setbacks, including health issues of the creator, **Gareth-Michael Skarka**, and conflicts with backers and publishers. Despite the long wait, the game was eventually released in 2023, but not without significant criticism for its prolonged development and perceived lack of progress over the years. ## References - [Better 12 years late than never? A review of the Far West RPG - Geek Native](https://www.geeknative.com/160829/better-12-years-late-than-never-a-review-of-the-far-west-rpg/) - [Western. Wuxia. Wildly worthless. | Far West Adventure Game - RPGGeek](https://rpggeek.com/thread/3168931/western-wuxia-wildly-worthless) - [Far West Delivery-Date Estimates - The Muted Horn](https://www.mutedhorn.net/far-west-delivery-estimates) - [End of Days is near: Far West has been published! Yes, THAT Far West RPG! - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/16dirdv/end_of_days_is_near_far_west_has_been_published/) - [Far West for PC - GameFAQs](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/Adamant/far-west-western-wuxia-mashup-adventure-game/posts/548683)