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Hav posted:You know this happens, right? Debt buying happens when the organisation buying the debt intends to collect on it (for significantly more money than they spent purchasing the debt, thus making a profit), not when they intend to just haemorrhage money until they die.
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What do you all think of Re:Legend? It looks like a final fantasy crystal chronicles harvest moon pokemon monster rancher type game. Already met the goal, just coasting on stretch goals now. The plushie rewards seem kind of ambitious for this project, as does Full Voice Acting. But it seems like it would really scratch that multiplayer monster raising itch that I didn't realize I had.
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Cool. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nectargamestudios/project-resurgence/posts/1954263?ref=backer_project_update quote:• Why Nectar has been dissolved
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You know a Kickstarter was doing poorly when you wonder why you got the failure email because you forgot you even backed it
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Primpin and Pimpin posted:What do you all think of Re:Legend? It looks like a final fantasy crystal chronicles harvest moon pokemon monster rancher type game. Already met the goal, just coasting on stretch goals now. The plushie rewards seem kind of ambitious for this project, as does Full Voice Acting. But it seems like it would really scratch that multiplayer monster raising itch that I didn't realize I had. Uuuuuuuuuuughhhhh..........someone talk me out of this! Someone show me the warning signs!
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Aug 3, 2017 18:00
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Zaphiel posted:Uuuuuuuuuuughhhhh..........someone talk me out of this! Someone show me the warning signs! They've got a working prototype that appears to be relatively far along, the project was cultivated through the Square-Enix Collective, and they actually have a programmer listed as part of the staff. Not really seeing any obvious warning signs here, other than maybe being a bit over ambition with everything they're trying to cram in [farming, combat, village-building, monster-raising, and multiplayer].
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Zaphiel posted:Uuuuuuuuuuughhhhh..........someone talk me out of this! Someone show me the warning signs! it is a multiplayer focused game quote:Most of the features in the game are built around multiplayer
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Aug 3, 2017 21:09
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GreenNight posted:Cool. Oh that's the RT and TB RPG that I decided not to back because no one has ever successfully made a good game with both RT and TB options.
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Chairchucker posted:Oh that's the RT and TB RPG that I decided not to back because no one has ever successfully made a good game with both RT and TB options. X-com Apocalypse would like a word.
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Aug 3, 2017 21:34
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Great Rumbler posted:over ambition with everything they're trying to cram in [farming, combat, village-building, monster-raising, and multiplayer]. This is what should keep you from backing this.
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Aug 3, 2017 21:36
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Doorknob Slobber posted:This is what should keep you from backing this. Thanks, I need that cold shower!
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I finally played the backer preview of EXO ONE and it was already incredible, outside of some hitching (which somewhat worryingly reminded me of subnautica). If jay can work on the performance it's going to be something I can easily recommend to anyone as a fantastic "experience" game you'd play for a similar feel to journey and abzu.
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Aug 3, 2017 21:50
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Zaphiel posted:Thanks, I need that cold shower! I'll temper my excitement until I see it pop up on Steam. It does look and sound pretty dope though.
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Primpin and Pimpin posted:What do you all think of Re:Legend? It looks like a final fantasy crystal chronicles harvest moon pokemon monster rancher type game. Already met the goal, just coasting on stretch goals now. The plushie rewards seem kind of ambitious for this project, as does Full Voice Acting. But it seems like it would really scratch that multiplayer monster raising itch that I didn't realize I had. Yeah I will definitely get that if it comes out and is good. I never realised until Stardew Valley that I enjoy that sort of farming game. Another concerning thing is that the company is Singaporean, where I think the cost of living is comparable to San Diego, so I'm not sure the money will go any further. Happy to wait and see.
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Primpin and Pimpin posted:What do you all think of Re:Legend? It looks like a final fantasy crystal chronicles harvest moon pokemon monster rancher type game. i guess it kinda depends on whether or not they can actually finish it. maybe i've just become jaded but even with a demo, i find it increasingly difficult to believe a word until the release date.
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DatonKallandor posted:I honestly don't see how taking over someone elses Kickstarter without getting the money is ever going to be a good idea. It's like paying someone to be allowed to take on their debt. I mean, they essentially bought the IP to make a new game. Assuming they have the cash to make a new game period, I don't see the issue in paying a bit more to get something that's already got a decent story written with A Bigish Name attached (and supposedly a collection of his Big Name Buddies who showed up briefly to say "yeah I'll contribute something I guess" during the original campaign). Agreeing to fulfill all the physical rewards at their own cost seems a little nuts but maybe the Barbie Mobile Game Warchest is deep and overflowing ninjewtsu fucked around with this message at 03:07 on Aug 5, 2017 |
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So they lose funding for one game in development and proceed to pick up a failed Kickstarter project? https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/08/05/mistborn-rpg-cancelled/ quote:Mistborn: Birthright has been cancelled because of funding problems for developer Little Orbit. [...] That's a really odd move...
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ninjewtsu posted:I mean, they essentially bought the IP to make a new game. Assuming they have the cash to make a new game period, I don't see the issue in paying a bit more to get something that's already got a decent story written with A Bigish Name attached (and supposedly a collection of his Big Name Buddies who showed up briefly to say "yeah I'll contribute something I guess" during the original campaign). Do you think the IP really has any value though? I'd think any would just be attributable to Matsuno's name, which is probably more useful for raising kickstarter money than selling a game.
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If you played a computer wargame back in 1991, The Future is Here Today: Empire Deluxe Combined Edition. Has doubled it's needed pledge with 12K+. I put 100's of hours into this game back on the Amiga, and later on the PC. This version will work on Mac and Ubantu! Amiga is not listed  I'm glad it's still going on, with the sound effects still as they were from 2 decades ago. It really is the wargame of the 20th century. Comstar fucked around with this message at 14:27 on Aug 5, 2017 |
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The Moon Monster posted:Do you think the IP really has any value though? I'd think any would just be attributable to Matsuno's name, which is probably more useful for raising kickstarter money than selling a game. I mean I want the game more or less just for matsuno's name. It helps that matsuno did work that they aren't scrapping too. They're buying an IP that also has a pre-written story and whatever else matsuno has done, which is work they themselves no longer have to do. They made it sound like they were able to purchase it for very little, which is what makes it somewhat of a sane decision I think.
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Memento posted:Yeah I will definitely get that if it comes out and is good. I never realised until Stardew Valley that I enjoy that sort of farming game. They state Kuala Lumpur which is in Malaysia which should be cheaper than Singapore. Also anyone remember this?: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/honored-real-rewards-for-digital-achievements
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Argento posted:They state Kuala Lumpur which is in Malaysia which should be cheaper than Singapore. Oh ok, that probably makes a difference. Their information page said Singapore, so that's where I got that from.
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Ah, kickstarter promises. Hypnospace originally had this: Delivery date: January 2018 quote:Release Window I can't say I'm surprised or annoyed or anything, just amused. "by the way it'll be over half a year later when we deliver this thing"
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Aug 6, 2017 12:13
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Eh. Half a year is pretty tame by game delay standards.
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StrixNebulosa posted:Ah, kickstarter promises. Sorry my estimate was wrong. It's me and one programmer who works a full time job, so it's a bit difficult to nail down exactly how long a project like this would take. I'm also being careful to NOT do the thing I did with Dropsy and cut content to release sooner. You'll get the game eventually and it'll be good.
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Maluco Marinero posted:Eh. Half a year is pretty tame by game delay standards. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11sYRdj3cmb2WKFzikyT7bDGBFjQtdXLQ5YcECNNZKKY/
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today is the four year anniversary of me backing Ghost Song kickstarter estimated release date: may 2014 website estimated release date: TBA 2016 steam estimated release date: TBA 
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Gaspy Conana posted:Sorry my estimate was wrong. It's me and one programmer who works a full time job, so it's a bit difficult to nail down exactly how long a project like this would take. I'm also being careful to NOT do the thing I did with Dropsy and cut content to release sooner. You'll get the game eventually and it'll be good. Oh man, no dude. I'm not mad. I'm just amused at videogame kickstarter ETA estimates. (Also you're my first delayed videogame kickstarter so it's a new experience for me!) I'm genuinely happy to wait to get a better product, here. e: Double bonus you're communicating with us and telling us about content and so on. I trust you and your programmer.
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Has anyone seen anything about Harebrained Schemes being sued by those loving dickbags at Harmony Gold? I assume it's going to delay Battletech but I haven't heard anything about it. I guess having an ongoing lawsuit is a good reason to maintain radio silence, but still.
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StrixNebulosa posted:Oh man, no dude. I'm not mad. I'm just amused at videogame kickstarter ETA estimates. (Also you're my first delayed videogame kickstarter so it's a new experience for me!) No worries! :0) Picking a date when you're at the very beginning of development is always tricky. Even so, feeling annoyed as a backer is perfectly valid even if it's normal for Kickstarters/Gamedev. Gaspy Conana fucked around with this message at 10:50 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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The promise has been made.
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Memento posted:Has anyone seen anything about Harebrained Schemes being sued by those loving dickbags at Harmony Gold? I assume it's going to delay Battletech but I haven't heard anything about it.  Haven't seen anything about it, but yeah you're probably not gonna hear anything official until it's settled.Edit: Looked it up, the case's all over the place online so you got plenty of reading material if you need: https://community.battletechgame.com/forums/threads/9113 I doubt it will cause any major delays, just any "infringing" designs might have to be temporarily cut until the whole thing's over. SupSuper fucked around with this message at 09:56 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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SupSuper posted:Oh are they at it again? Harmony Gold has a long history of dicking around with mech IPs. U.S. copyright laws are a disaster. I think having a game with a robot and being sued is the silicon valley equivalent to some slimy P.O. box company having an IP for "web generated user interaction" and making millions suing everyone who can't afford to fight it for decades, with no products of their own.
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In this case the claims actually aren't spurious, because the designs Harmony Gold single out are updated versions of designs that were literally copied 1:1 from Macross (the international distribution rights for which HG own via Robotech) by FASA back in the 80s. The best possible outcome here is that this goes to court and a judge rules that the redesigns are legally distinct from the originals, paving the way for every future Battletech game (video or tabletop) to not have to pay HG a single cent to use the Warhammer and Archer. That said, I imagine HBS will probably settle and just pay HG whatever fee they want for the use of the designs. Lemon-Lime fucked around with this message at 20:05 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Lemon-Lime posted:In this case the claims actually aren't spurious, because the designs Harmony Gold single out are updated versions of designs that were literally copied 1:1 from Macross (the international distribution rights for which HG own via Robotech) by FASA back in the 80s. One of their exhibits uses the Atlas as an example of an infringing design. I don't see HBS settling if HG wants licensing fees for every stompy robot ever. HG's claims against PGI have a little more merit, but Battletech isn't touching the Unseen designs as far as I'm aware.
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Gaspy Conana posted:No worries! :0) Picking a date when you're at the very beginning of development is always tricky. Even so, feeling annoyed as a backer is perfectly valid even if it's normal for Kickstarters/Gamedev. This is my one huge regret regarding our campaign - not having a more realistic idea of just how complicated and time-consuming gamedev is, even when you're at it 10 hours a day, 7 days a week. Another tricky thing is that you set the est. delivery date before you launch and that's that, it's set in stone no matter how overfunded you are, and how much you can now expand the project. Thankfully, people are generally super understanding (and let's face it, they got used to the majority of Kickstarters being at least a few months late), but the advice I'd give 2016 me and whoever's Kickstarting would be to add another minimum of 6-8 months to what you initially estimated. Seriously, if there's anyone in this thread about to hit launch, do that. It's a lot more fair toward your backers and you won't feel like kicking yourself when people ask you if the game's done already.
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Wicked Them Beats posted:HG's claims against PGI have a little more merit, but Battletech isn't touching the Unseen designs as far as I'm aware. Are HBS really including none of the Rifleman, Archer, Warhammer, Marauder or Phoenix Hawk in the game? I find that kind of hard to believe given how iconic some of those are. The first half of the comparisons listed here are pure bullshit though.
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Kaubocks posted:today is the four year anniversary of me backing Ghost Song I'm in the same boat, I was really looking forward to it too
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Lemon-Lime posted:Are HBS really including none of the Rifleman, Archer, Warhammer, Marauder or Phoenix Hawk in the game? I find that kind of hard to believe given how iconic some of those are. Looks like the Marauder and Warhammer are in, but the other three aren't in the list. Could be those three didn't exist in the 3025 era. Not really up on my BattleTech lore. And I don't know if the versions of the Marauder and Warhammer they're using are visually distinct or infringing, but HBS is using the MWO models so if the MWO version is found to be infringing, then so is the BattleTech version.
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Lemon-Lime posted:Are HBS really including none of the Rifleman, Archer, Warhammer, Marauder or Phoenix Hawk in the game? I find that kind of hard to believe given how iconic some of those are. the Marauder was in their super pre alpha videos, but that was the only Unseen so far.
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