These things are coming fast... A new Kickstarter that is close to my heart has just started today: Shadowrun Returns.
It is a oldschool RPG based on the oh-so-awesome Shadowrun game system. Even if you have no idea what that is, give the pitch video a watch, it is very well done. It will also come with a level editor if you're into that sort of thing.
Judging from the video updates, it's an X-Com perspective thingie with seriously enhanced roleplay/conversation part.
And they implemented PayPal backing. Wise guys. Seriously, wise guys. Ze finanshel power of ze credit card less Germans iz not to be underestimated. Lets see if Tim's jaw might still hit earth.
For those unfamiliar, it's the same genre as Diablo.
Thanks for the tip, I think I'll support them. From the look of their vid they've got a good basis down and an interesting not-quite-standard setting. And if they're lucky they might get some inflow from people who think D3 is getting too drm-laden.
"Shadowrun Returns" is coming along fine, might even hit 1.5 in the remaining eight days. It will hardly beat Tim's project, but then again, the kickstarter page doesn't even display the PayPal backers, and that's where I put my money on (literally also ).
I'm not sure if these guys already know where they're going with this. As of yet, I think they're pushed into the right direction by some fans (the "special mission only available to backers" bullshit is already half-revoked, for example).
I like a good turn-based "RPG" shooter, but of course a strong story, multiple-choice dialog and Mass Effect-style "decisions" make a game sincerely interesting to me. It will be quite a challenge to incorporate those into a 2D X-Com-like game. The second main area of "how will they do it?" is characterization in the story. If you can customize your character AND his/her team too much, character-specific dialog and character-driven story, let alone a detailed/individual display of the main character's face in dialog scenes is hardly possible. Well, we'll see.
They will put up a website and forum (not financed with backer money). That will be quite crowded, I'd assume. It will be interesting to see whether I can get my voice in somehow or if a single look into those thousands of loud voices makes me back off immediately.
Why has no one mentioned this one? It looks pretty amazing to me.
Awesome! It's about time. I've always wanted a free roaming, sandbox zombie-apocalypse game. I know that there's Dead Island but I was put off by the atrocious voice acting! I hope that this game does a better job on that front.
Also, there had better be a shopping mall somewhere in the randomly generated world, so that I can recreate the events of George A Romero's Dawn of the Dead.
Well, it seems Bill Tiller is now jumping on board and turning to Kickstarter to get a project off the ground. Whatever project he pitches, I really hope that it will be successfully funded. The guy's had a hard run; he deserves some good fortune after his years of struggle in the industry.
At least call them "Fallout-style decisions". That way they would actually mean something.
And I agree, the SRR project looks very good, though they've been extremely vague about what the game is really going to be like beyond some very high-level design concepts. Still, I love Shadowrun enough that I put in a fair bit of cash.
Well, it seems Bill Tiller is now jumping on board and turning to Kickstarter to get a project off the ground. Whatever project he pitches, I really hope that it will be successfully funded. The guy's had a hard run; he deserves some good fortune after his years of struggle in the industry.
I doubt he would get enough money to do something he hasn't done before at any decent quality. Maybe if he could reuse assets from VPS or that Weird Pirate game he could pull off a game for 200k or so?
Thought it might be interesting to list the projects I've backed aside from the Double Fine one (seriously, did anyone here NOT back that?). Here's the list, sans amounts I've pledged (that'd be a little TMI, IMHO, LOL):
Lot of RPGs there, I notice. I might actually have to admit that it could possibly be my favourite genre. Eep!
You backed Echoes of Eternia, which blatantly steals RPG Maker assets, but NOT Wasteland 2, which has the ultimate in RPG design dream teams? For SHAME.
You backed Echoes of Eternia, which blatantly steals RPG Maker assets, but NOT Wasteland 2, which has the ultimate in RPG design dream teams? For SHAME.
I don't like that style of RPG. *shrugs* Sue me.
Besides, it's not like my $15 would have made much difference. For that IS all it would have been.
You backed Echoes of Eternia, which blatantly steals RPG Maker assets, but NOT Wasteland 2, which has the ultimate in RPG design dream teams? For SHAME.
Personally, I wonder if Telltale might ever consider getting in on this action. I'd certainly like to contribute, if it meant Telltale could get the rights to produce more Tales of Monkey Island.
Personally, I wonder if Telltale might ever consider getting in on this action. I'd certainly like to contribute, if it meant Telltale could get the rights to produce more Tales of Monkey Island.
Kevin
The Monkey Island license is in the hands of Lucasarts, which doesn't seem to have any interest in using it at the moment. Lack of money on Telltale's part is not the issue.
The Banner Saga FUNDED! $50.00 - Be a real part of The Banner Saga! At this tier we'll provide you a template and you provide us with YOUR OWN CREST DESIGN which...
Auditorium 2: Duet FUNDED! $30.00 - An exclusive Auditorium Duet T-shirt, as well as exclusive Dev Note Access, which will include frequent progress reports and the...
VivaJava: The Coffee Game FUNDED! $60.00 - LIGHT ROAST w/a SHOT- One pre-order copy of VivaJava plus the Geekspansion, delivered anywhere in the U.S. (For each $20 added t...
Code Hero: A Game That Teaches You To Make Games $13.00 - Elite Hacker Name Your Price Edition You are an elite hacker and will receive the full game along with exclusive access to ente...
Double Fine Adventure $30.00 - HD download of the documentary series with extras, Digital game soundtrack, Digital documentary soundtrack, and all previous rew...
Core of Innocence: Eh, I'm a sucker for classic platforming.
Team Notion Game: I jumped on board after they pretty much admitted "we don't really know what we're doing(second game, different style) but we'll figure it out and keep you updated". Basically, I picked a nothing project a while ago just to follow along for the ride.
Double Fine Adventure Larry Grim Dawn: A good team, some really nice design choices plus some people are saying it looks better than the Diablo 3 beta already. Rithmomachia: 18 hours left. Nice if you like collecting unusual board games like me. Anonymous Agony: Seems a bit of a risky one, but I won't feel bad if I've wasted some money giving it a shot.
The Monkey Island license is in the hands of Lucasarts, which doesn't seem to have any interest in using it at the moment. Lack of money on Telltale's part is not the issue.
Yes, Lucasarts is just sitting on the license. Hence, it might be willing to actually sell the license. I think Leisure Suit Larry license has been bought thanks to the Kickstarter project.
I'm just saying, if Telltale started a kickstarter project to buy Monkey Island, I'd certainly chip in.
Yeah, me too. Shadowrun Returns was gloriously funded (at 1,836,447$), but I had very high hopes for the PayPal backers - these just scored a meager 52,969$. I thought they would at least push the thing over two million. Well, you can't have everything.
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Yes, an official Yogscast video game.
Judging from the video updates, it's an X-Com perspective thingie with seriously enhanced roleplay/conversation part.
And they implemented PayPal backing. Wise guys. Seriously, wise guys. Ze finanshel power of ze credit card less Germans iz not to be underestimated. Lets see if Tim's jaw might still hit earth.
...they'll get my money.
I think this is where I draw the line with my kickstarter funding... No offence to Yogcast or anything.
For those unfamiliar, it's the same genre as Diablo.
...what part of that does not sound awesome?
1. The title
2. Basically Earthbound
3. Wild West
4. 4 player co-op oriented
I'm not sure if these guys already know where they're going with this. As of yet, I think they're pushed into the right direction by some fans (the "special mission only available to backers" bullshit is already half-revoked, for example).
I like a good turn-based "RPG" shooter, but of course a strong story, multiple-choice dialog and Mass Effect-style "decisions" make a game sincerely interesting to me. It will be quite a challenge to incorporate those into a 2D X-Com-like game. The second main area of "how will they do it?" is characterization in the story. If you can customize your character AND his/her team too much, character-specific dialog and character-driven story, let alone a detailed/individual display of the main character's face in dialog scenes is hardly possible. Well, we'll see.
They will put up a website and forum (not financed with backer money). That will be quite crowded, I'd assume. It will be interesting to see whether I can get my voice in somehow or if a single look into those thousands of loud voices makes me back off immediately.
Awesome! It's about time. I've always wanted a free roaming, sandbox zombie-apocalypse game. I know that there's Dead Island but I was put off by the atrocious voice acting! I hope that this game does a better job on that front.
Also, there had better be a shopping mall somewhere in the randomly generated world, so that I can recreate the events of George A Romero's Dawn of the Dead.
At least call them "Fallout-style decisions". That way they would actually mean something.
And I agree, the SRR project looks very good, though they've been extremely vague about what the game is really going to be like beyond some very high-level design concepts. Still, I love Shadowrun enough that I put in a fair bit of cash.
I'm new to the crowdfunding nonsense, so I put in a meager 15$ for starters. We'll see in a year or so if the decision was right.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/500894669/serpents-tongue-a-new-magick-experience
For $45 you get
2 Hardbound Spell Codex’s
140 4×6 Incantation Cards, Specializations & Artifacts
PLUS 4 Inscription Packs (40 Adept-Level Incantations)
2 Focus Gems
60 Heavy weight clay Essence, Resonance & Will-Power Chips
2 4-sided dice
2 Ready/Interrupt Stones
2 Hourglasses (15 & 30 Seconds)
World & Rule Book
‘Out of Eden’ Adventure Campaign
Quick Start Tutorial & Solo Challenge
10 Encounter Cards (Random Challenge Deck)
"The Gentleman Magi - a modern guide to magical etiquette" Insert.
I doubt he would get enough money to do something he hasn't done before at any decent quality. Maybe if he could reuse assets from VPS or that Weird Pirate game he could pull off a game for 200k or so?
Sega would have more luck kickstarting a Sonic sex simulator.
Can't tell if thats anti Shenmue or pro Furry.
Boot Hill Heroes
Echoes of Eternia
Erythia: Shattered Dreams
Grim Dawn
Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded
Shadowrun Returns
Unemployment Quest
...I also backed the sadly unsuccessful Feeble's Fables.
Lot of RPGs there, I notice. I might actually have to admit that it could possibly be my favourite genre. Eep!
Besides, it's not like my $15 would have made much difference. For that IS all it would have been.
Hey, at least he backed Shadowrun.
Kevin
The Monkey Island license is in the hands of Lucasarts, which doesn't seem to have any interest in using it at the moment. Lack of money on Telltale's part is not the issue.
This one.
I'll share, though my list isn't very interesting:
Double Fine Adventure
Wasteland 2
Make Leisure Suit Larry come again!
I'm going to back Jane Jensen's Moebius and Pinkerton Road Studio too, but I haven't decided on an amount yet.
Full disclosure: I have very little time for video games (which is why Telltale's episodic formula is perfect for me) and 99.9% of what I play is point-and-click adventures.
Auditorium 2: Duet FUNDED! $30.00 - An exclusive Auditorium Duet T-shirt, as well as exclusive Dev Note Access, which will include frequent progress reports and the...
VivaJava: The Coffee Game FUNDED! $60.00 - LIGHT ROAST w/a SHOT- One pre-order copy of VivaJava plus the Geekspansion, delivered anywhere in the U.S. (For each $20 added t...
Code Hero: A Game That Teaches You To Make Games $13.00 - Elite Hacker Name Your Price Edition You are an elite hacker and will receive the full game along with exclusive access to ente...
Double Fine Adventure $30.00 - HD download of the documentary series with extras, Digital game soundtrack, Digital documentary soundtrack, and all previous rew...
And now I'm broke.
Double Fine Adventure ($30)
Code Hero ($5)
Wasteland 2 ($55)
Still going:
Pinkerton Road ($75)
Leisure Suit Larry ($15)
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective ($9)
Shadowrun Returns - $125
Funded:
Wasteland 2 - $250
Banner Saga - $100
Double Fine Adventure - $30
Code Hero - $1
JETSAM Wallets - $30
SMBC Theater goes to SPACE - $25
Grandroids: Real artificial life on your PC - $75
Ongoing:
Shadowrun Returns
Leisure Suit Larry
Valdis Story: Looked interesting enough for me to want to try it. Nothing special though.
Spriter animation tool: Threw them a bone.
Funded:
Double Fine Adventure
Code Hero
Core of Innocence: Eh, I'm a sucker for classic platforming.
Team Notion Game: I jumped on board after they pretty much admitted "we don't really know what we're doing(second game, different style) but we'll figure it out and keep you updated". Basically, I picked a nothing project a while ago just to follow along for the ride.
Larry
Grim Dawn: A good team, some really nice design choices plus some people are saying it looks better than the Diablo 3 beta already.
Rithmomachia: 18 hours left. Nice if you like collecting unusual board games like me.
Anonymous Agony: Seems a bit of a risky one, but I won't feel bad if I've wasted some money giving it a shot.
Yes, Lucasarts is just sitting on the license. Hence, it might be willing to actually sell the license. I think Leisure Suit Larry license has been bought thanks to the Kickstarter project.
I'm just saying, if Telltale started a kickstarter project to buy Monkey Island, I'd certainly chip in.
Relevant Twitter post:
May is going to be a very costly month...
I'm depressed!
Yeah, me too. Shadowrun Returns was gloriously funded (at 1,836,447$), but I had very high hopes for the PayPal backers - these just scored a meager 52,969$. I thought they would at least push the thing over two million. Well, you can't have everything.