ShockingAlberto
Member
I'd probably put the kickstarter URL at the top of the post instead of buried in the middle somewhere.
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Hex Heroes - [Kickstarter]
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This reminds me a bit of the Republique Kickstarter, where they opened it up to PC/Mac because they wouldn't have reached the goals otherwise. The iOS version of that released last year; PC/Mac version is supposed to release this year but is still TBD...
Basically, the risk of being treated as lower priority and an afterthought would make me reluctant to back this.
Basically, the risk of being treated as lower priority and an afterthought would make me reluctant to back this.
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
Hey all,
We've still got big news to announce in the coming days, so stay tuned. Reaching our goal may look bleak at times, but please don't let that stop you from pledging - If everyone thought that, no one would pledge, after all.
@HoosTrax
That's a very valid concern and I'm glad you brought that up. We in no way mean to treat the PC version like an afterthought. While a PC version was indeed brought on to attract more backers, we intend to fully make the game fun on it. We simply adhere to the notion that the Wii U version will be the most natural way to play.
The PC version will still have access to the single player mode the Wii U does in a near identical way. Local play will be a different story, as the PC version will only support up to 3 players. However, if we reach the extended PC support goal, we'll be able to devote more time to implementing not only single player online, but also a framework for achieving up to 5 players on a team, co-op or versus.
Thanks for your support! Spreading the word will make Hex Heroes a reality!
We've still got big news to announce in the coming days, so stay tuned. Reaching our goal may look bleak at times, but please don't let that stop you from pledging - If everyone thought that, no one would pledge, after all.
@HoosTrax
That's a very valid concern and I'm glad you brought that up. We in no way mean to treat the PC version like an afterthought. While a PC version was indeed brought on to attract more backers, we intend to fully make the game fun on it. We simply adhere to the notion that the Wii U version will be the most natural way to play.
The PC version will still have access to the single player mode the Wii U does in a near identical way. Local play will be a different story, as the PC version will only support up to 3 players. However, if we reach the extended PC support goal, we'll be able to devote more time to implementing not only single player online, but also a framework for achieving up to 5 players on a team, co-op or versus.
Thanks for your support! Spreading the word will make Hex Heroes a reality!
Stratostar
Member
25% funded!
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
Hex Heroes now includes 300% more Game Grumps!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prismaticgames/hex-heroes/posts/804519
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prismaticgames/hex-heroes/posts/804519
AcademicSaucer
Member
After the last smash direct, we can atleast say that hex heroes has better puns
HUELEN10
Member
They should also reach out to Jontron, even though he's not a Grump.
Village_Idiot
Banned
I might up my donation and buy extra copies for friends on the last day.
I really want this to happen. It seems as crazy and unique as 4 swords on GC and 4 GBAs.
Its almost as ambitious as a new game type. Like a moba.
I really want this to happen. It seems as crazy and unique as 4 swords on GC and 4 GBAs.
Its almost as ambitious as a new game type. Like a moba.
AcademicSaucer
Member
This needs a miracle to happen
Imba Iwata pledging 40k or something
I dunno about a miracle. It's only halfway, but it'll get a big push in the last week and in the last three days, and Kickstarters usually don't get close -- they get funded or they fall short by quite a bit. Plus these guys have some ideas to help get the word out.
But they certainly need more cash at the moment, no doubt about that.
Stratostar
Member
Halfway there, finally. Alright, final week, let's do this!
It atleast isn't that huge of an amount that's needed. A big push does have to happen, though.
Doubtful, but I really hope so.
There's an outside chance, but they need a big push in the last days.
frankie_baby
Member
Really hope this makes it but it'll be tight
The dev has so much plans for this game and he is partnering with many other indies. It will be a shame to not make it.
LiberaTeExInferis
Member
So, it is around 55.000
.Personally, I never thought that it would gather this sum, so I remain optimistic, that it will meet the great goal in the end of the tunnel.
I just backed it up!
.Personally, I never thought that it would gather this sum, so I remain optimistic, that it will meet the great goal in the end of the tunnel.
I just backed it up!
Stratostar
Member
#BelieveInHexHeroes
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
Burt's right about Kicktraq.
Actually, take a look at Kickspy - they tend to make a prediction in the beginning that ends up being very accurate by the end. Which is weird considering that in the middle of most Kickspy trends, they go off the charts with huge claims of success. Compare and contrast Hex Heroes with other campaigns on Kickspy to see what I mean.
Thank you all for the support! If there are any questions I can answer, I'd be happy to!
Actually, take a look at Kickspy - they tend to make a prediction in the beginning that ends up being very accurate by the end. Which is weird considering that in the middle of most Kickspy trends, they go off the charts with huge claims of success. Compare and contrast Hex Heroes with other campaigns on Kickspy to see what I mean.
Thank you all for the support! If there are any questions I can answer, I'd be happy to!
frankie_baby
Member
It's gonna be tight, just an idea but could they not add a 10k tier and find someone to help scam it over the line?
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
Any and all social networking helps. If you haven't seen, we have a backer referral program in place. If you get 5 friends to enter their Kickstarter account name and your Kickstarter account name (as having referred them) in this survey before backing, you'll get bumped up to the next reward tier! You can keep doing this all the way up to the $250 tier, at which point every 5 referrals nets you another 3D print! You could in theory collect all 8 classes!
Just share this link to get people to refer you - remember to give them your Kickstarter account name too:
http://surveymonkey.com/s/HexHeroes
We've just announced that we're doing a Twitch livestream tomorrow of Banjo-Kazooie from 12pm - 5pm PST. I'm challenging everyone to raise their pledge by $1 for every 10 jiggies I collect (it's been ages since I've played BK and I'm no speedrunner). I'll also be hanging out and chatting with anyone who's there - it'll be really chill
@frankie_baby: Scamming is not ideal by any means. Kickstarter has contingencies in place that prevent anyone from backing out of a pledge if it drops the amount raised below it's goal. That kind of move would be very tricky, and the person would have to be willing to part with that money in the event that we do end up needing it.
We have added some more high level rewards though - especially for budding artists looking to get into the game development scene.
AcademicSaucer
Member
damn, its about to cross the 60k line, i really hope a final push can bring it to the goal.
frankie_baby
Member
Any and all social networking helps. If you haven't seen, we have a backer referral program in place. If you get 5 friends to enter their Kickstarter account name and your Kickstarter account name (as having referred them) in this survey before backing, you'll get bumped up to the next reward tier! You can keep doing this all the way up to the $250 tier, at which point every 5 referrals nets you another 3D print! You could in theory collect all 8 classes!
Just share this link to get people to refer you - remember to give them your Kickstarter account name too:
http://surveymonkey.com/s/HexHeroes
We've just announced that we're doing a Twitch livestream tomorrow of Banjo-Kazooie from 12pm - 5pm PST. I'm challenging everyone to raise their pledge by $1 for every 10 jiggies I collect (it's been ages since I've played BK and I'm no speedrunner). I'll also be hanging out and chatting with anyone who's there - it'll be really chill
@frankie_baby: Scamming is not ideal by any means. Kickstarter has contingencies in place that prevent anyone from backing out of a pledge if it drops the amount raised below it's goal. That kind of move would be very tricky, and the person would have to be willing to part with that money in the event that we do end up needing it.
We have added some more high level rewards though - especially for budding artists looking to get into the game development scene.
I wasn't being entirely serious though there are ways it could be done, won't mention any more thoug, I am rather broke but will try see if I can afford to put a pledge in myself
Village_Idiot
Banned
I will up my pledge in the final 4 hours.
Hopefully I remember.
Hopefully I remember.
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
@Nilaul
There will be an in house level editor that we use. Making it available to gamers is a stretch goal we haven't yet revealed.
There's no official Reddit thread, just a lot of fan created ones that see good attention and then slowly fade as is normal
@Seth
If the campaign is a success, we'll be implementing Paypal so that we can continue raising funds and hitting stretch goals (we'll still honor most reward tiers too).
The way we designed the campaign, was taking the initial game I had envisioned, and stripping it down to a more affordable and realistic goal. So the features that ended up becoming stretch goals are ones I am really attached to - if we can (within our budget) we'll be developing as much of the original vision as possible, whether or not we reached the stretch goals. Reaching stretch goals just guarantees their inclusion.
By the way, it should be noted, that the campaign was also designed with very little overhead in place. Meaning that the stretch goals really are priced at about what it costs - we're not gaining that much profit. This is something I really wanted to do because I wanted us to reach as many stretch goals as possible. It's more important to me that we get to make the game I want to see and that I know people will love than it is to make profit off exploiting unrealistic stretch goal bars.
There will be an in house level editor that we use. Making it available to gamers is a stretch goal we haven't yet revealed.
There's no official Reddit thread, just a lot of fan created ones that see good attention and then slowly fade as is normal
@Seth
If the campaign is a success, we'll be implementing Paypal so that we can continue raising funds and hitting stretch goals (we'll still honor most reward tiers too).
The way we designed the campaign, was taking the initial game I had envisioned, and stripping it down to a more affordable and realistic goal. So the features that ended up becoming stretch goals are ones I am really attached to - if we can (within our budget) we'll be developing as much of the original vision as possible, whether or not we reached the stretch goals. Reaching stretch goals just guarantees their inclusion.
By the way, it should be noted, that the campaign was also designed with very little overhead in place. Meaning that the stretch goals really are priced at about what it costs - we're not gaining that much profit. This is something I really wanted to do because I wanted us to reach as many stretch goals as possible. It's more important to me that we get to make the game I want to see and that I know people will love than it is to make profit off exploiting unrealistic stretch goal bars.
AaronB
Member
I always thought this game had incredible potential but was getting concerned about the odds of succeeding in the kickstarter campaign, since the goal is fairly high for a Wii U/PC only game. Seeing the steady progress, though, I'm pretty sure it will make it. If I weren't so broke I'd have increased my pledge already, but if it comes down to the wire and still needs a bit more, I'll move up and many other backers probably will too. That soundtrack is awfully tempting.
This would be the second successful kickstarter I supported, since I backed Earthlock: Festival of Magic just a little while ago. That one came down to the last couple of days too, but wound up actually hit a few stretch goals at the last minute. I hope that happens here as well.
This would be the second successful kickstarter I supported, since I backed Earthlock: Festival of Magic just a little while ago. That one came down to the last couple of days too, but wound up actually hit a few stretch goals at the last minute. I hope that happens here as well.
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
Thank you all for the support. The way everyone has come together is very touching. If you're interested, we've gotten a lot off our chest about the campaign here:
http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/ChristopherJennewein/20140419/215756/Are_Innovative_Games_Too_Risky_for_Kickstarter.php
We also write some opinion pieces on our blog, if you care to read. The latest post debunks the notion of Valve being considered the "Pixar of gaming".
http://prismatic-games.com/blog/
http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/ChristopherJennewein/20140419/215756/Are_Innovative_Games_Too_Risky_for_Kickstarter.php
We also write some opinion pieces on our blog, if you care to read. The latest post debunks the notion of Valve being considered the "Pixar of gaming".
http://prismatic-games.com/blog/
frankie_baby
Member
Got to agree with what you said in your blog
PrismaticGames
Neo Member
MechaBowser
Member
Cold.