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Dragonrah posted:DoubleBear Productions is an indie RPG developer founded by Brian Mitsoda (formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian - writer/designer for Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines) and Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda (Obsidian, Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir). Damnit thread...in for another kickstarter
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I had originally passed on the LA Gamespace kickstarter, but thanks to the discussion in this thread I took another look and decided to back. I just wanted to say that I appreciate the open discussion from both sides.Locus posted:I don't live in California, I'm sure I wouldn't want to be friends with some of the people who'll be at that game space, and I bet I'll only like a third of the games in that bundle at best, but it's still a worthwhile concept. I reached the same conclusion, even being in the EU.
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Shalinor posted:That is the huge take-away: Any of you running Kickstarters, plan your drive's beginning and end to fall at press-friendly, backer-friendly times. If you screw that up, you're sunk. I would also say all this feedback shows the guy does not have project management skills.---being an idea guy and/or developer isn't the only necessary skillset required to get a game thru Kickstarter and deliver accordingly. I think we've seen too many lately that are "designer, writer, artist,developer" job functions mentioned (and even many omitting anyone actually doing any developing entirely) and it's just assumed other skillsets are lesser/unnecessary to be successful.
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Shalinor posted:When you get a solid wall of posts that nobody understands what the game is, the correct answer is not to say "well if you'd just read the indiegogo page, you'll see..." My immediate thought was the scene from Brain Candy about the pill that gives worms to ex-girlfriends---so definitely a shared impression of him. Good to see he's trying to clarify further but it's still confusing...
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ReV VAdAUL posted:Plus I read in the comments if they hit the next stretch goal, the one that allows hireable dedicated servers, all backers get exclusive turquoise leg paint for one of their Gears! I genuinely read that as 'allows hirable dedicated servants'. Related, have there really been that many "kickstarter fatigue/death/slowdown" articles post failed KS---to the point it's a trend?
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XboxPants posted:Done and done. This does violate Kickstarter's rules. Each Kickstarter campaign is meant to have a specific project goal that they can guarantee if they reach their funding goal. To put it simply: "X" won't happen unless we get funded. This project doesn't have that. Which means that there is no project. The way he's presented it, this isn't a Kickstarter for Energy Hook, it's a "fund my life" project. Those kind of campaigns are strictly prohibited. I agree with this completely and have done the same. Also Kickstarter should make a minimum 50-100USD funding for new projects if anything to cover expenses incurred.
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OatmealRaisin posted:Backed for Yeah I tossed in 5er for this and the hotdog stand in the awful KS thread for pretty much the same humour premise. I did want to thank you guys for continuing to post about interesting projects, genuine or joke. Things like Hot Tin Roof or NOWHERE I probably wouldn't have discovered on my own so I appreciate all the input regarding.
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because this looks like it'll be hilarious.
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I think voting for which is the best cat for Hot Tin Roof's latest update is probably one of the more interesting/unique backer updates I have had to date.Also nice to see further call-out to more goon projects in that update as well.
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Yeah the Consortium thing is weird, especially with a few backers asking about the special edition of the game tier that hasn't had any release information. I get that release day can be nuts, but maybe smaller dev groups need to hire part time community managers (is there such a thing as a shared community manager that looks after multiple smaller groups/games/projects?) that could wrangle answering people on what's going in, or better yet proactively post updates to avoid some of the usual release backer negativity that keeps happening.
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Wow, thanks to you all for informing about Unsung Story, that is definitely something I am keen on! I won't get into details over today's Kickstarter games themselves but regarding The release of Banner Saga: I put in a good 4 hours today (it is hard to put down). From the perspective of a backer--do I feel it delivers what was promised and funded to deliver? Yes. Would I back further Stoic' Banner Saga via Kickstarter based on this experience? Yes. Am I satisfied with the release process, communication, and feedback from Stoic for this? Yes. The beta of Broken Age 1: Haven't delved in very far but the typical janky bugs one expects on day 1 of a beta haven't presented themselves whatsoever. I even so far stated aloud "this is a beta?". Also is that the same VA as Nier for her dad because I swear it is familiar...don't want to ruin anything for anyone so tagging this
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Anyone a Tex Murphy beta backer and has input? Their update a week or so ago mentioned beta keys going out to those level backers (I only backed release level). I also noted Steam has launch page up for an April release. I was curious if anyone had a hand at the beta and had some thoughts on it? *edit: also Bear Simulator just showed up in Kickstarter's newsletter! funakupo fucked around with this message at 00:13 on Mar 28, 2014 |
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Megazver posted:So, the people who made the fantastic open world action adventure Outcast back in 1999 are now crowdfunding a HD remake: Thank you for posting this, I loved this game to death. Also I am impressed they managed to navigate the Atari rights maze to regain.
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Shalinor posted:See, I would have pledged for THAT game. I demand a do-over. Wow, no kidding. Someone please make this game.
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Slate Action posted:They're asking for $100,000, why couldn't they have paid someone $100 or so to make sure the whole pitch wasn't in oddly stunted English? Professional translation services cost insanely much and even then start out with basic machine translations that make errors in context.
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Megazver posted:One of the backers of Jenny LeClue told them he'd back it for an additional $1000 if they manage to reach 30K by the end of Tuesday, so they opened up a $10 get-the-game tier until then. (It's $15 otherwise.) The game looks rrrrrrrrrreally good, you guys should back, yo. That is an attractive price point for someone willing to chance it. Seems a good idea to expand the early bird tier so thanks for posting about it. Backing this! It mentions Steam key if Greenlit but I must have missed where it is on Greenlight already (so I could vote), anyone have a link?
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Gravy Jones posted:C64 art book delivered. I am very happy with it even though it makes me feel old: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/commodore-64-a-visual-commpendium-by-bitmap-books Well you share company based on the thread responses, so don't feel too old. That book project turned out really neat and sorry I missed his Kickstarter. My husband is sitting here telling me to preorder it asap, so thanks for posting about it. When the Amiga KS launches, someone kindly please post it here so we don't miss that one too?
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beta keys for Massive Chalice via Humble are going out.
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SupSuper posted:It was so successful in that it just reached its goal. Not to mention the cost of taking a full orchestra on the road for the tour is $$, so I agree that their ticket sales for the concerts are just barely covering their expenses (and maybe still not even). I am seeing them in the Palais des Congrès in Paris on the 5th; that place by itself must be insanely costly to book. While I am here, I am sad that No Pineapple Left Behind didn't meet its funding goal. I hope they rally back for another attempt with a demo.
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I imagine Tallarico is just really proud of it much like he is about VGL as a whole (and given how many Kickstarters fail now, a success is always nice). I really doubt he's swimming in money given VGL itself is kind of an expensive niche and all the ticket money they get has to be funneled back into VGL, so all these side albums need Kickstarters just to pay for their costs.
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For those that didn't hop on Commodore Amiga Book KS, the same preorder offer is up on funstock. I went thru them to get the first KS-backed book, Commodore 64, and had no issues with their service. They have standard and collector's editions it looks like available. http://www.funstock.co.uk/commodore-amiga-a-visual-commpendium-book
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Chupadupa posted:The game I've been working on went up on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schellgames/orion-trail Very cool and definitely backing. epitasis posted:I'm just happy to have my perfect record with backed games eventually delivering remain untarnished. I was doing pretty well with backed games being delivered. Interestingly I have had more dropped or dissappeared projects with documentaries that I backed than anything else. But unfortunately one game I backed does seem dead and the creator has gone silent: Mansion Lord. Some of the more investigating backers mentioned the domain for Golgom no longer is owned, addresses for stuff are not existant etcetc. THis is a real shame; I really loved the concept. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/22285033/mansion-lord-a-murder-mystery-rpg-business-sim
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For those that backed The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 the latest update states the game is releasing tomorrow to GOG & Steam. Unrelated but Exogenesis ~Perils of Rebirth~ also updated saying they switched studios for multiple reasons, so likely their schedule is pushed out.
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A Kickstarter that a few of us pitched towards though the project did not succeed came out with a very positive update today:quote:No Pineapple Left Behind RETURNS
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just got a note that point-and-click adventure Epanalepsis releases tomorrow
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While I sit here downloading my Kung Fury just-released short  , I got a note that Jenny LeClue has a playable demo out
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I absolutely adored Contrast but am not really interested in We Happy Few either for the same reasons already mentioned by others. It looks so good; it's a real shame. However, thanks goons for pointing out Sethian! It sounds very very neat and, even if I am terrible at the puzzles, 5 bucks is a low risk.
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So the guy who did the Commodore Amiga and Commodore 64 compendiums has another going for the ZX Spectrum, ending very soon for those who caught the first two.
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Consortium's next chapter is going to Kickstarter January 18th, and there's a video already up with some tidbits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWTWJYXZvq8
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speaking of Fig, just got a backstage note for Good Life which is from Swery's new studio. Live campaign should launch soon.
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