AP posted:

Everything he quoted (well pretty much, depending on when laws came into effect) would apply to contracts formed with CIG on Kickstarter or GoFundMe as well. Crowdfunding isn't a new thing, all that's happening is a contract is being formed between the backer and the project/person involved. The gizza pyramid would have been built under a contract and if you believe the bible Moses had a crowdfunding campaign to build a temple or some poo poo in 1500 BC.

I know you probably know this but the 1st line I quoted can be read differently.

D1E posted:

GAMESCOM 2016 - CLOUD IMPERIUM GAMES - STAR CITIZEN PRESENTATION WITH CHRIS ROBERTS

"We invite you to join the presentation as it’s broadcast LIVE on twitch.tv/starcitizen FRIDAY 8/19 at 9pm CEST / 12pm PDT / 7pm UTC"

Please plan to join the stream. It would be great to have ALL THE GOONS in attendance live on Twitch to celebrate the latest trainwreck together!

BinaryDoubts posted:

Star Citizen: Sunk Cost Galaxy is still the best title that's ever been suggested in this thread.

Spatial posted:

House of the Dying Fun is unequivocally the best.

Foo Diddley posted:

I was trying to explain to my friend about Star Citizen and how Streetroller's a hero for opening the refund floodgates, but he couldn't get past "He put in how much? Three thousand fuckin' dollars?" And I said "yeah but he got it back, see?" and no, no; my friend's credulity only stretched so far. He would not believe that anyone had spent that much on it

Ezekeel posted:

I'm Beet's shark pants.

Beet Wagon posted:

they're shark shorts

cocaine dad show posted:

star citizen: tickle down economics

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK posted:

so what happens if they dont get enough retweets? lol

Ezekeel posted:

Sharks have no legs.

Cigstomper58 posted:

am writing this because I would like to tell the devs of Starcitizen that the state the game is in now and what has been communicated about its intended progression has blown me away. The graphics as they are are absolutely phenomenal and they are only going to get better as the end product is executed to its full potential and eventually optimized.

I always hoped this game would be one that has had enough and more than enough passion and know how infused to make it become a project we can truly respect, admire and indulge ourselves in, without the constant feeling we have been sold promises that where not fully executed in order to make a quick buck off market entry sales, as it is so very common in the video game industry these days.

Once we had Kotor, Diablo 1 and 2, freelancer, the first GTA games like GTA 3 and vice city and many other older games, which immersed us so deeply, that we never once questioned the games story or setting.

These Games where crafted with such detail and creativity that we didnt notice or care for the sometimes obsolete graphics, occasional glitch or bug or even edge of an area or other seemingly game breaking aspects.

This was often the case because the game was tailored with a real passion for storytelling and a drive to portray the game world as one a player may identify with, as a place that could possibly truly exist characteristically and atmospherically.

The often blocky character models didnt matter because the way they spoke to each other showed what they wanted and did gave us a sense that they where real people, whom lived a real life within the given setting.

As we see this game come together we are beginning to witness something I have come to appreciate from games I deem "good", which is a specific hand writing as in a tight look and feel in the way the overall product has been crafted and exhibited.
Yes I am saying that this game is giving off all the right signals in my eyes. Its overall look and feel are really hitting home.

I hope the devs realize what I am trying to say about storytelling and that once the amazing graphics are implemented to their fullest potential, that they begin to implement stories, occurrences, surprises, meta game features and atmospheric luxuries from a truly creative place within their minds and hearts.

If I was a dev, my goal would be that the games story, interactive random occurrence storytelling and environmental characteristics could exist on their own with the shittiest of graphics and still capture peoples passion for the verse.

This game has a fantastic setting. I really really hope its content is spectacular enough for us to never feel the need to consider the graphics, when making arguments for the games quality.

You guys have the gaming world at the edge of their seats and may be the first to fill out the shoes of gaming's legendary predecessors.

Here's to you Cloud Imperium Games, Here's to you Chris Roberts and Co.

AP posted:

Everything he quoted (well pretty much, depending on when laws came into effect) would apply to contracts formed with CIG on Kickstarter or GoFundMe as well. Crowdfunding isn't a new thing, all that's happening is a contract is being formed between the backer and the project/person involved. The gizza pyramid would have been built under a contract and if you believe the bible Moses had a crowdfunding campaign to build a temple or some poo poo in 1500 BC.

I know you probably know this but the 1st line I quoted can be read differently.

Google Butt posted:

Sup surface detail

Cigstomper58 posted:

Foo Diddley posted:

I was trying to explain to my friend about Star Citizen and how Streetroller's a hero for opening the refund floodgates, but he couldn't get past "He put in how much? Three thousand fuckin' dollars?" And I said "yeah but he got it back, see?" and no, no; my friend's credulity only stretched so far. He would not believe that anyone had spent that much on it

Matlock Birthmark posted:

Have you shown your friend the higher packages on the site. Because if he can't believe that Streetroller put in 3k, you could share people like Cliff/Miku (or whatever that guy whose 30k+ in) with him.

Cigstomper58 posted:

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/339248/the-new-netcode#latest
Whatever you think of who I am and what motivates me, you are mistaken.
These things are projections of your own mind upon me. I have only said the words I said.
You have interpreted me through the filter of your own values and motivations.

Whatever you think my "wisdom" is, I have no idea and do not care. I am not vein and I am not in need of approval.
What you see and dislike about me is merely a distorted projection of your own self image, you try and model my intent on your motivations. I am not a reflection of you. I am a free and actualized human being, independent beyond your comprehension.

Cigstomper58 posted:

I've been well. Reflecting upon my life and my place on this planet. I am at peace.

ripptide posted:

vain, not vein BTW. Unless you see yourself as part of the great circulatory system that is life.