KickStarter Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness - Tales of the Moon Cult expansion on the way

[Krivol]

Well, good title is everything.

 

[Bocian]

I sincerely wish this game a spectacular success just to see these sly naysayers eat their words.

 

[AwesomeButton]

You can laugh, but they're on track towards easily out-funding Copper Dreams, which is kind of sad.

Isometric. RtwP. Inspired by Baldur's Gate. Pretty backgrounds.

You know how it is...

I'm laughing at the promises of multiple localizations and extensive modding support in particular.

 

[Cael]

You can laugh, but they're on track towards easily out-funding Copper Dreams, which is kind of sad.

Isometric. RtwP. Inspired by Baldur's Gate. Pretty backgrounds.

You know how it is...

Unfortunately, those portraits really don't do it for me. Not my taste, I guess.

 

[hello friend]

Could the bonus spellcaster class be the fearsome Erupter, perchance? Or maybe the Exploder?

Nope. Alchemist. He hurls potions.... or drinks them... or both, although that would have messy consequences as a result of millennials playing the game...

Surely you mean the Drinker. Or perhaps even the Hurler. Or maybe Hurler is an advanced class unlocked after some time spent as a Drinker.

 

[Cael]

Could the bonus spellcaster class be the fearsome Erupter, perchance? Or maybe the Exploder?

Nope. Alchemist. He hurls potions.... or drinks them... or both, although that would have messy consequences as a result of millennials playing the game...

Surely you mean the Drinker. Or perhaps even the Hurler. Or maybe Hurler is an advanced class unlocked after some time spent as a Drinker.

Being able to do both at once would be hilarious because you can be SURE some fucktard millennial would drink the wrong pot and explode themselves and then go whinge on a forum somewhere about how unfair and badly made the game is that they allowed him to accidentally do something like that.

Think of the hilarity and joy that whinge would generate and the number of lives that would be lightened by the laughter.

 

[vazha]

Could the bonus spellcaster class be the fearsome Erupter, perchance? Or maybe the Exploder?

Nope. Alchemist. He hurls potions.... or drinks them... or both, although that would have messy consequences as a result of millennials playing the game...

Surely you mean the Drinker. Or perhaps even the Hurler. Or maybe Hurler is an advanced class unlocked after some time spent as a Drinker.

And then you advance into the prestige class category and become the Alcomist, the master of brewing, drinking, and hallucinations.

 

[Infinitron]

Oh look who's here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grapeocean/black-geyser-couriers-of-darkness/posts/2176564

Halfway there, undead are coming

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness launched its campaign 5 days ago and more than 50% of its goal has already been reached. This is awesome. We are extremely grateful for your support!

Also, many thanks to Feargus Urquhart from Obsidian for his great suggestions before our Kickstarter launch.

We are halfway there...

We have received an incredible number of questions--thank you! Our team is working hard to answer all of them. Those of you who asked us about greed and Plant Item mechanics, we ask your patience. We will soon start processing your messages as well.

Since we got several questions about undead 'mechanics' as well, the next update will be a special one, directly from our writer. It will present Animated Undead and Restless Undead, explaining the differences and their impact on gameplay.

 

[Mustawd]

Jinn , I really hope you don't mind me reposting this bro:

Jinn-Today at 7:46 PM
You seem to be in interesting support of Black Geyser .
What up wit that?


Mustardo-Today at 7:46 PM
I feel like it's an honest attempt
to make a BG-like game
from a team that cares
versus a company that just did PoE to survive and not go under

Jinn-Today at 7:46 PM
But you don't even like BG


Mustardo-Today at 7:47 PM
I respect the passion
And I think if Black Geyser does indeed do well
regardless of some janks
it's a good testament to how passionate teams can succeed on passion projects
I think that's a good thing

Just so bros know my agenda.

 

[Lyre Mors]

Jinn , I really hope you don't mind me reposting this bro:

No problem at all. I'm interested in this project, but have nothing but hesitation now when it comes to crowd funding. I may need to wait for an actually full release before I give my money to this one.

 

[Mustawd]

have nothing but hesitation now when it comes to crowd funding. I may need to way for an actually full release before I give my money to this one.

I honestly think that's fair. Part of me feels like the game will be janky as fack until modders get hold of it. So putting money in it is very speculative. That being said. Jinn , if you had to donate to this project what wouldit be my fren? I'm willing to up my donation by that amount.

 

[Lyre Mors]

I honestly think that's fair. Part of me feels like the game will be janky as fack until modders get hold of it. So putting money in it is very speculative. That being said. Jinn , if you had to donate to this project what wouldit be my fren? I'm willing to up my donation by that amount.

If I was going to, it'd be at the tier I support most crowdfunding projects: enough to get a digital copy of the game when it's released. Essentially a pre-order. So I think with the Euro conversion that'd be around $20.

 

[Cael]

No problem at all. I'm interested in this project, but have nothing but hesitation now when it comes to crowd funding. I may need to wait for an actually full release before I give my money to this one.

After the drama, deceit and crappy product that HBS came up with only a weeks ago, this is the responsible way with your money. There are good reasons to never pay a person before he has completed the work and shown you the final product, and HBS highlighted that to us very conclusively. Fans of the BTech franchise gave them money in advance only for HBS to show nothing but contempt and hate for the fans and telling them to fuck off and that they are not allowed.

I will buy this game after it comes out if people find it to be a good game with only minor problems. Giving workmen money in advance only encourages arrogance and shoddy workmanship.

 

[Mustawd]

No problem at all. I'm interested in this project, but have nothing but hesitation now when it comes to crowd funding. I may need to wait for an actually full release before I give my money to this one.

After the drama, deceit and crappy product that HBS came up with only a weeks ago, this is the responsible way with your money. There are good reasons to never pay a person before he has completed the work and shown you the final product, and HBS highlighted that to us very conclusively.

Cael is right. But fuck it. I'm upping my donation by $20 in honor of my internet fren Jinn. I respect his tastes.

 

[Lyre Mors]

Cael is right. But fuck it. I'm upping my donation by $20 in honor of my internet fren Jinn. I respect his tastes.

Why, thank you for doing such a thing in my honor. Hopes it goes to what will end up being a game I buy and enjoy one day.

 

[Mustawd]

Cael is right. But fuck it. I'm upping my donation by $20 in honor of my internet fren Jinn. I respect his tastes.

Why, thank you for doing such a thing in my honor. Hopes it goes to what will end up being a game I buy and enjoy one day.

 

[ArchAngel]

Jinn , I really hope you don't mind me reposting this bro:

No problem at all. I'm interested in this project, but have nothing but hesitation now when it comes to crowd funding. I may need to wait for an actually full release before I give my money to this one.

This is how I feel as well about this game. I just got a bad feeling about this team based on all the communication here and on Watch so I am not willing to risk my money on their KS.

 

[fantadomat]

I give money to games after they are released and good/decent. For all we know it could turn out like battletech shit.

 

[Viata]

Also, many thanks to Feargus Urquhart from Obsidian for his great suggestions before our Kickstarter launch.

I can't believe this conversation was real:

Obsidian QA guy is quite possibly the worst dude they could ever decide to work with.
What's next, a writer from Bethesda ?
Makes one wonder how they managed to get him to endorse the black geyser...

- Hi Mr.Urquhart, you might not have heard of us but we're working on a crpg and - for our kickstarter stretch goals - we'd like to know if Mr.Avellone could give us a hand. If I'm not mistaken, he really likes to do that kind of st...

- Avellone is an ass and we won't be working with him ever again.

- huh.. ok. Well maybe Mr.Sawyer or Mr.Cain could possib...

- David Lockwood.

- .. David who ?

- Lockwood. A terrific guy. He's one of the boyz who make sure our games are bug-free.

- ... Alright. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you very much Mr.Urquhart, maybe we could consider fig for our littl...

- *hangs up*


The more I learn about this, the more I deeply love it.

Also, what happened with CptMace?

 

[udm]

Also, what happened with CptMace?

Self-ejected from a black geyser.

 

[AwesomeButton]

Also, what happened with CptMace?

Gazed into the abyss

 

[Mortmal]

Everyone on CODEX who sees this kickstarter is backing it, so why is there no CODEX FUNDRAISER yet? Imagine we could design a quest or add a character or whatever else.. LET"S GOOOOOO DarkUnderlord Infinitron We could get the CRUSHMASTER in, wearing a prosper mask and equipping rings.

Is this thing from obsidian ? Having evangelists is nice and all, but they should not forget to donate to infinitron@paypal.com .If you want it, you'll have to fund it yourself, anyway no point waiting for a codex fundraiser. It is to give the staff npc with their names for a quick ego boost , never a quest or a feature.
Will back this, i backed poe, i backed torment, maybe in 5 years ill play something...

 

[Mortmal]

Probably too optimistic indeed, wait for years if its even released.If it is wait a few more months and you can get it for 1$ in an humble bundle.

 

[Jenkem]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grapeocean/black-geyser-couriers-of-darkness/posts/2179774

The Dark Side: Monsters and Undead

In the beginning Yerengal knew only peace and harmony. A tranquility of blissful ignorance eroded over the years as the dark, malevolent gods came down and took physical form.

Often formed from unnatural unions between god and mortal, creatures of a vile, perverted nature were spawned. These monsters consumed the innocent and fed on fear...

Left behind when the gods returned to the heavens, these creatures multiplied and spread across all of Yerengal. Even today, they lurk and thrive in the shadows, where only foolish or brave men tread.

Sewers of Isilbright can be used to reach further areas not for the faint-hearted.

Restless Undead
Restless Undead were one of the first creations of the dark gods in Yerengal. Though many religious texts claim their origins were not deliberate creations, but rather, the unexpected aftermath of godly offense.

Like the name suggests, Restless Undead are mortal souls so wronged in life or so fixated on some aspect of their life, they've come back from the other side. Reanimated corpses or possessed objects, functioning on a purely primal level.

Though not all Restless Undead are hostile, many find the presence of the living offensive and are empowered by their destruction—either by the eating of their flesh, or the absorption of their life-energy. The Restless Undead are indeed extremely dangerous.

Restless Undead are one of the most resilient and challenging opponents

Animated Undead
Where the Restless Undead come back on their own, or are encouraged to return by some dark unnatural phenomenon, Animated Undead are brought back by direct and deliberate arcane command.

These beings are not bound by their previous life in any way and exist only to serve their master. As the dark arts of animating undead have grown extensively throughout the centuries, so have holy magics to oppose such creatures. The methods of countering Animated Undead are easier and more effective than countering Restless Undead.

For all intents and purposes, Animated Undead are weaker than their Restless Undead cousins. But make no mistake, dark mages and priests of Yerengal often summon these undead minions in mass, where they are more than formidable to even the most battle-hardened party.

 

[Infinitron]

Don't forget Black Geyser!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grapeocean/black-geyser-couriers-of-darkness/posts/2182367

New add-on for DLCs and expansion packs

We have received several requests for an add-on that includes all future DLCs and expansions (one digital download from each). A great idea! We have just added it:

€15: All Future Expansions/DLCs as Digital Downloads (included in tiers €100 and above)

If you want this add-on, just add €15 ($18) to your existing pledge. For example, if you have chosen tier €16 (early bird download), set your pledge to €31.

At least two major DLCs are planned. We call them expansion packs, because they will offer brand-new content (areas, NPCs, quests, stories, items etc.) with up to 15-20 hours of playtime.

Some areas in Rothgor's Realm are part of the plot in the original game. Expansions extend the game with new areas and challenges.