KickStarter Kickstarter Watch.

[Outlander]

 

[skuphundaku]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/product7/torchships-real-3-d-space-combat

Newtonian physics space combat simulator

 

[Yaar Podshipnik]

Torchships look rather interesting, although fighting only near big masses is a downside.

It uses Unity3D, which, in this case, I won't hold against it. This is due to Kerbal Space Program also doing similar space stuff with this engine. Of course weapons in KSP would be much more fun than this game could possible be. 0.15 of KSP is out

 

[Guido Fawkes]

Arnold Hendrick(of Darklands fame) replied to my e-mail. Cool guy, not sure if he will try kickstarter or even if it would be Darklands related, but there is a chance. I posted his e-mail contact a few posts back, if any of you want to bug him some more with words of encouragement I guess there is no harm in it:

Hi ----------,

You know, you might be on to something there. A friend is starting up a new game studio. This might be a great way to fund one of the products. However, the real problem with RPG development, even for tablets or social, is all the art assets you need. Raising a million or two on kickstarter is just a down payment!

In any event, thanks for the encouraging words!

all the best,
Arnold Hendrick

 

[Guido Fawkes]

Also, Doug Tennapel will soon be coming to kickstarter with something. You might remember him as the man behind "Earthworm Jim", "Skullmonkeys" and "The Neverhood".

Actually, I am not sure if his kickstarter will be gaming related. It could be about cartoons or graphic novels. But he certainly hinted at gaming.

 

[Kz3r0]

Also, Doug Tennapel will soon be coming to kickstarter with something. You might remember him as the man behind "Earthworm Jim", "Skullmonkeys" and "The Neverhood".

Actually, I am not sure if his kickstarter will be gaming related. It could be about cartoons or graphic novels. But he certainly hinted at gaming.

Link.

 

[General Maxson]

Arnold Hendrick(of Darklands fame) replied to my e-mail. Cool guy, not sure if he will try kickstarter or even if it would be Darklands related, but there is a chance. I posted his e-mail contact a few posts back, if any of you want to bug him some more with words of encouragement I guess there is no harm in it:

Hi ----------,

You know, you might be on to something there. A friend is starting up a new game studio. This might be a great way to fund one of the products. However, the real problem with RPG development, even for tablets or social, is all the art assets you need. Raising a million or two on kickstarter is just a down payment!

In any event, thanks for the encouraging words!

all the best,
Arnold Hendrick

That would be awesome. Dark, gothic german medieval low fantasy crpg. Only if he stays true to the original and doesn't go popamole route. To bad it probably won't happen...

 

[Guido Fawkes]

Send him an e-mail and cross your fingers. It seems I was the first to suggest it and I don't know if the guy knows how many people love his game and would pay for a sequel. I think he needs encouragement.

In my original e-mail I did point out to him that Wasteland was an older game and that its kickstarter was a massive success. Per his reply he was obviously interested in the idea somehow, who knows? Maybe the codex staff can call him up for an interview? He would probably be up to it. He did an interview with some guy in youtube a while back.

 

[General Maxson]

Send him an e-mail and cross your fingers. It seems I was the first to suggest it and I don't know if the guy knows how many people love his game and would pay for a sequel. I think he needs encouragement.

In my original e-mail I did point out to him that Wasteland was an older game and that its kickstarter was a massive success. Per his reply he was obviously interested in the idea somehow, who knows? Maybe the codex staff can call him up for an interview? He would probably be up to it. He did an interview with some guy in youtube a while back.

Actually a codex interview is a great idea! It could spark more interest too...

 

[Alex]

I agree with General Maxson that an interview with him could be a good idea, though I do worry we might end up sounding too forward about this. Anyway, I wonder what you guys in the editorial staff think. Jaesun? Crooked Bee? Grunker?

I also agree with Kz3r0 that a link to what Doug Tennapel said would be nice, FretRider.

edit: Fixed! Thanks, Infinitron.

 

[Guido Fawkes]

I agree with General Maxson that an interview with him could be a good idea, though I do worry we might end up sounding too forward about this.

It doesn't have to be too forward. The interview will basically be about Darklands, right? Just make sure to dedicate part of it to asking if there is any chance of a future work in the field and if he has been watching the kickstarter revivals. Also doesn't hurt to make a point that this site alone has many die-hard fans of Darklands who would love anything new in the same vein.

He did an interview with Matt Chat a few years ago, I am sure he would be open to the idea if we strive to remain civil.

I also agree with Kz3r0 that a link to what Doug Tennapel said would be nice, FretRider.

Here:

http://tennapel.wordpress.com/2012/...be-as-profitable-as-the-cafeteria-2/#comments

Scroll down to the bottom of the comments(I am "Sergio"). But like I said, it is nothing official yet. He said he is coming to kickstarter but I don't know if it will be related to his gaming work. On the context of my question/suggestion, it certainly seems so though. I am crossing my fingers on this one as well because I pretty much loved every game he worked in with the exception of Earthworm Jim 3d. Big fan of his graphic novels as well.

 

[Alex]

Thank you! I am a big fan of Tennapel's comics.

 

[commie]

He did an interview with Matt Chat a few years ago, I am sure he would be open to the idea if we strive to remain civil.

I tried asking for civility regarding developers but it fell on deaf ears. The Codex Clan didn't want to give up the joy of calling every developer a 'motherfucking cocksucker' at the drop of a hat.

 

[Crooked Bee]

I'd love to do a retrospective interview with him. A bit busy this week, but I'll be sure to drop him an email on Monday. Thanks, FretRider and Alex!

 

[Grunker]

Sounds like a good idea. I don't have the time to take charge of it because of the P&P interviews, but I'd love to see an interview

 

[Guido Fawkes]

I'd love to do a retrospective interview with him. A bit busy this week, but I'll be sure to drop him an email on Monday. Thanks, FretRider and Alex!

Awesome!

Is there any ill will against Hendrick here? The guy is a total bro and a fine gentleman. He developed what is certainly one the best rpgs ever, if not THE best ever(Darklands is certainly my all-time favorite). Probably the most original one as well.

I would be concerned about the "edgy" crowd making light of the fact that he has been working on MMO's for a long time now. It would suck to have such a thing.

Also, on his interview in Matt Chat there were a couple of douchebags from the codex in the youtube comments(Slenkar and someone else) making fun of the fact that he stutters. Moderation can't have mercy on that kind of thing, if he is to be interviewed that must be avoided.

 

[Metro]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/massiveblack/zombie-playground-zpg-3d-action-online-battle-rpg

 

[sgc_meltdown]

yet another concept art heavy scamathon
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forsakenstudios/embers-of-caerus-investor-prototype?ref=category
other iffy bits
- 25 dollers to reserve your charname,
- 50 dollers to preorder game
- each dollar also = 1 forum gold on their forum, whatever the fuck that means
- Scant pledges but coincidentally highest 10k tier reward has been purchased

black and white gritty 'sci fi action platformer'
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1829307829/rend?ref=category

Rend will give it's players what is referred to as a parallel narrative structure. This narrative structure allows our player's to have agency within the world. For the people who are not used to some of the terminology being used, agency is the capacity of which a person may effect their surrounding world. Therefore the team has created many instances throughout the game where a player may feel agency.

there is no way they did not see the fruitiness of the title graphic
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1838352735/toxologic?ref=category

Toxologic is a first person puzzle platformer (FPPPS?)

It features apx. 2-3 hours of gameplay across 7 levels.

only 15 dollars

shamanic facebook mmo by irl super shaman needs your 100k
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985676891/maya-2012-portal-to-the-new-humanity?ref=category

bunny versus zombie plants with villain voiced by the george romero
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1854966399/george-romero-in-zombie-squash-game?ref=category
once again pretty title graphic and flashgame quality gameplay sprites

chatroom mmo promises gameworld-changing c&c
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...stice-25d-multiplayer-online-rpg?ref=category

double pack for $10 = furry girl boobs adventure / beat em up starring western kyo kusanagi
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/528963635/3d-adventure-game-3d-beat-em-up-game?ref=category

online hex grid turn-based robot squad pvp
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/877610975/gunswords-tin-soldiers?ref=category

amazing looking beat em up wants a modest 100k
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1216692874/to-the-boss?ref=category
only 150 dollars and you can have access to their character creation process blog

3 dollars for cheap top down space shmup shooting zombies because everyone loves zombies in indie games
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/877092046/evil-zombies-from-andromeda?ref=category

another glorious rpg maker game
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1221306423/eve-of-perception-rpg?ref=category
oh wait

Pledge $50 or more
0 Backers • Limited Reward (5 of 5 remaining)

You will recieve your name in the Credits of the game and recieve your own custom "Everypony Dies" pony (custom MLP as any character from the game, your choice). The ponies are made with official pony hair, bodies, and acrylic paint.

official pony hair

and finally this
read the quote and then hit the link to be blown away by the pitch page
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sichas/the-ancient-wars?ref=category

What makes The Ancient Wars different than any other RPG?

The Ancient Wars is completely story-driven. Some of the best selling blockbuster games of recent memory have delivered incredible gameplay, but the story takes somewhat of a backseat. Not an irrelevant backseat, but a backseat nonetheless. In The Ancient Wars, I finally deliver a story that I have been writing for almost 12 years.

So it’s just a book in video-game form?

False. Even though the game is entirely centered around an epic storyline, I know firsthand that “playing a game on a rail” where you just mindlessly follow a story “rail,” is less than exciting. There’s a ton of amazing combat, sweet dungeons to conquer, and massive bosses to push your character to the limits.

 

[kazgar]

and finally this
read the quote and then hit the link to be blown away by the pitch page
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sichas/the-ancient-wars?ref=category

What makes The Ancient Wars different than any other RPG?

The Ancient Wars is completely story-driven. Some of the best selling blockbuster games of recent memory have delivered incredible gameplay, but the story takes somewhat of a backseat. Not an irrelevant backseat, but a backseat nonetheless. In The Ancient Wars, I finally deliver a story that I have been writing for almost 12 years.

So it’s just a book in video-game form?

False. Even though the game is entirely centered around an epic storyline, I know firsthand that “playing a game on a rail” where you just mindlessly follow a story “rail,” is less than exciting. There’s a ton of amazing combat, sweet dungeons to conquer, and massive bosses to push your character to the limits.

*CLICKS LINK*



glorious!

 

[Jaesun]

Is Ancient Wars Prosper's Kickstarter?

 

[Kz3r0]

Panzer Pets canceled the current project, they are preparing to relaunch it:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamundo/panzer-pets-customizable-robots-mmo/posts

 

[Kz3r0]

In the brown:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forsakenstudios/embers-of-caerus-investor-prototype?ref=category

Already added in the platformer section:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1829307829/rend?ref=category

Already added in the platformer section:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1838352735/toxologic?ref=category


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985676891/maya-2012-portal-to-the-new-humanity?ref=category

I have to think about this:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1854966399/george-romero-in-zombie-squash-game?ref=category


Already signaled, is really that interesting?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...stice-25d-multiplayer-online-rpg?ref=category

I will ignore this:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/528963635/3d-adventure-game-3d-beat-em-up-game?ref=category

Already added to the MMO section:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/877610975/gunswords-tin-soldiers?ref=category

I will add it to the brown just for the ridiculous amount of money asked:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1216692874/to-the-boss?ref=category


Already signaled, nothing special, and is going to fail anyway:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/877092046/evil-zombies-from-andromeda?ref=category

I will ignore this:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1221306423/eve-of-perception-rpg?ref=category

I will ignore this:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sichas/the-ancient-wars?ref=category

 

[Kz3r0]

A bit of an oddity, I was checking some bakers profile out of curiosity when I stumbled upon this guy who backed 95 projects:
http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/730939783
If you think that is a record check this other one, 264:
http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/cindy
She even has made a project, a lockpicking workshop:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cindy/a-locksport-workshop-with-schuyler-towne?play=1&ref=users


Now some game.
An interactive live movie:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ctive-live-action-movie-game?play=1&ref=users

A novelty, they claimed to have TV celebrities doing the voice over, but they couldn't reveal their names, not funded:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1589598867/pet-hunters

 

[Destroid]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/product7/torchships-real-3-d-space-combat

Newtonian physics space combat simulator

I'll keep an eye on this one, looks like it could be interesting.

EDIT: That person with >200 backed projects is a kickstarter employee.

 

[OSK]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sichas/the-ancient-wars?ref=category

So far he's only got one backer, and the person has the same last name as him. It's probably his mom.