donutzsick
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Sekai project owns my soul
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CLANNAD Official English Release Kickstarter (Funded | Stretch goals announced)
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Mine as well :x Still need to find time to play Planetarian (but only after I beat Steins;Gate...)
donutzsick
Member
Lee Chaolan
Member
Wowie, console ports are a possibility now? Vita would be cool especially if it'd work on the TV.
I like how it was funded within hours apparently, meanwhile they put in like 60 days for it gather funds. Oh ye of little faith.
Hopefully it's a sign for other Japanese VN developers that the West wants this shit and WE WANT IT BAD!
Tomoya and Tomoyo Rhyme you know.
Would you potentially be offering the complete version as well, even if just in a limited-edition form? Because I would be VERY interested in reading it, but I wouldn't be able to support an "incomplete" title on general principle, so would likely pass on it if it weren't the full edition. (And I doubt I'd be the only one.)
...Not saying this to be a contrarian, but just to make you aware that this is a common mindset, especially in recent years -- and that might be something worth keeping in mind if you're to make deals for the game, as it could ultimately affect your bottom line.
-Tom
It is a good point though. How much money this has garnered in such an incredibly short fashion is a great sign, but a good way to fritter away any kind of good will is censoring the work itself. I mean, if worse comes to worse you could possibly have it be an option in game, but yeah, flat out not having content in one version that was in another, no matter what it is, may not be the best of moves.
I'm not sure how, exactly. I'm a pretty well-known Key fanboy. Of course I'd be here.
-Tom
Oh really? 0_0 didn't know that. Haven't been here long enough it seems. XD
Just do it like Katawa Shoujo where you can simply click on the option to censor off any mature content.
bobawesome
Member
I take it you're referring to Tomoyo After? There was an all-ages version of the game that was released in Japan. It wouldn't be Sekai Project stripping the game in any form. Besides, the hentai scenes were laughably bad.
As Bobawesome noted, it wouldn't be censorship on Sekai Project's part, but simply a choice to release the already-existing all-ages version instead of the 18+ full version. And that would be a completely understandable decision, which I absolutely would not hold against Sekai Project in any way, and would suggest no one else do either.
However, I still don't think I could bring myself to buy the game, knowing that there exists a "fuller" version of it that we were denied due to restrictions originating from our own outmoded cultural sensibilities. If the game began its life as an all-ages release and had 18+ content added later, that would be different... but technically, the 18+ version is the original, and the more complete edition, and I would feel as if I were betraying my own sensibilities by purchasing it, knowing full well that there's content (however gratuitous it may be) that I'm missing.
-Tom
orthodoxy1095
Banned
It might be a loss and it might be worth crying over a "fuller version" being absent, but you're spot on. The H-scenes really aren't anything to be that concerned about losing, at least not for me.
Agreed with this 100%. The reasons and circumstances are different in my case but it's why I myself have bought Persona 3 yet. There is a PSP version where it has a different MC you can choose but it lacks some of the content from the original version, and for some reason there isn't a 100% version of that game yet. Just a PSP and PS2 version that both have different and missing content/features.
Yeah that's different circumstances and what not but I know that feeling of not buying a game when there exists a "fuller" version sort to speak.
Sekai Project
Neo Member
That's a really difficult subject to be honest, if you notice on Key's official site the 18+ version of the game is not even sold anymore. I really comment on it as a company spokesperson.
Mm, I definitely understand, believe me.
...Maybe I'd make an exception in this one case. Maybe.
If you guys do wind up releasing only that version, though, I'd strongly suggest being very up-front about it with fans. Tell people why, to the best of your legal ability, you're not able to release the complete version, and I'm sure most fans would be very receptive.
-Tom
You shittin' on my waifu yo.
I cut you. To death. With a gun.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Mm, I definitely understand, believe me.
...Maybe I'd make an exception in this one case. Maybe.
If you guys do wind up releasing only that version, though, I'd strongly suggest being very up-front about it with fans. Tell people why, to the best of your legal ability, you're not able to release the complete version, and I'm sure most fans would be very receptive.
-Tom
This so much, I really appreciate honesty in this industry that is filled with PR bullshit.
Basileus777
Member
Tomoyo After is really bad, leave the man be.
I can accept that Tomoyo After is bad. But I can't except her being called "boring" girl. I what mad country is it even legal to call the best girl of Clannad "boring"?
Update #3:
Good Morning!
So first off, thanks to the amazing response from you guys we've been able to make the physical version extra special!
We are now planning to make it almost the same as the original 2004 release of CLANNAD first edition. All physical editions are being upgraded for free! We're still working on our own mockups so in the meantime, here's a few pictures of the original Japanese release taken by @misuzulive.
So what does that mean? It means you'll be getting a physical edition of the CLANNAD MABINOGI Arrange Album and 80-page physical version of the CLANNAD Fanbook! Lastly, this is also KICKSTARTER exclusive edition, we cannot sell additional copies outside of Kickstarter once it's over so don't miss out on this!
Next up is HD assets and ports, those are still under discussion with VisualArt's. We noticed people were talking about cropped assets and while we haven't seen the actual assets we will let everyone know and have a side by side comparison for everyone to take a look and judge if it should be used or not for our release of the game.
We do have some other ideas being discussed but can't talk about it just yet!
Again, a big big big thanks from VisualArt's and Sekai Project for making this Kickstarter a HUGE success we couldn't do it without everyone's support.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Aw shit, that's awesome.
MikeHattsu
Member
Heh. Glad I backed for a physical copy instead of digital now.
calc84maniac
Member
This makes me feel really good about getting the Early Bird Physical Edition. It's like Steins;Gate all over again, but my wallet is even happier!
They still have plenty of time. But I'm not hopeful.
But I backed the physical version, so yay me.
Sekai Project
Neo Member
Still working on it, the gears are grinding.
Azure Phoenix
Member
Glad I held off on making the decision until now, a lovely special edition like that clearly beats out a few Steam achievements any day. Threw my pledge in for the physical version.
Basileus777
Member
I'm pretty sure the physical version is Steamworks anyway.
Yay, there is still hope then.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Is there any way to get the Physical version of the game plus the complete OST? I wanted to up my pledge to 175 but I think you only get the digital version of the game with that one.
Edit: Just noticed the Add-ons section, time to buy EVERYTHING. It's awful that I just got 1000 bucks to spend freely.
Just increased my pledge from 40 to 85.
Edit: Just noticed the Add-ons section, time to buy EVERYTHING. It's awful that I just got 1000 bucks to spend freely.
Just increased my pledge from 40 to 85.
Azure Phoenix
Member
Well I saw on their Facebook that someone asked the same question and was told they are two completely separate products, which I assume means no Steamworks for the physical copy.
I just got the physical copy + added the $35 for the OST.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Awesome.
MikeHattsu
Member
Pledge for physical copy of the game and add $35 to your pledge for the full OST.
Basileus777
Member
I hadn't seen that. I wonder if the physical copy will have some other form of DRM.
Basileus777
Member
Yes, it was fan translated. It's part of the original VN.
Ah ok. Didn't know that. Always heard good things about this one but never played it. Good time as any to start I guess.Would like to play this, then After Story I suppose.
With the upgraded physical edition, it looks like the best deal, thanks to that I lowered my pledge for pretty much the same contents.