exmachina64
Banned
Stabwound, Stoic has already said the cities are multiplayer content that can be added at a later date if the project doesn't reach $700,000. Accept it.
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The Banner Saga Kickstarter project by Stoic [Ended, 723K funded]
- Thread starter Alexios
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Exactly what is confusing about the statement regarding them prioritizing console ports over game content?
$650,000: we can do console ports!
$700,000: we can do player-run cities!
The explanation about how ports can only be done at an arbitrary level doesn't mean anything. They're 600% over their goal. And besides, they could have just as easily put the console port at $700,000 along with the player cities.
I don't feel like wasting any more time arguing about this, and it's clear I'm not going to change anyone's mind and no one is going to change my mind. I simply believe that releasing a console port of a game never is a positive thing for people that want a pure PC experience, and I've never seen a game that goes against that trend. I personally can't support this practice; to me, kickstarter is a platform for helping studios create games that are free from publisher crap and consolization of PC games.
$650,000: we can do console ports!
$700,000: we can do player-run cities!
The explanation about how ports can only be done at an arbitrary level doesn't mean anything. They're 600% over their goal. And besides, they could have just as easily put the console port at $700,000 along with the player cities.
I don't feel like wasting any more time arguing about this, and it's clear I'm not going to change anyone's mind and no one is going to change my mind. I simply believe that releasing a console port of a game never is a positive thing for people that want a pure PC experience, and I've never seen a game that goes against that trend. I personally can't support this practice; to me, kickstarter is a platform for helping studios create games that are free from publisher crap and consolization of PC games.
I think the confusing part is how you doggedly ignore that the $650,000 milestone is mostly focused on them adding a bunch of events and ending content. (And then also porting it.)
I mean, people keep posting the image so I don't know why I'm writing it out in text for you, but here it is:
Similar things can be said about iOS ports but that's already behind us in this case.
The word "port" clearly means everything else is irrelevant. Obviously.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
Holy shit, someone took the 10k tier. They're about to hit 650k.
EternalGamer
Banned
Only $205 to go.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
We have exactly 24 hours to hit 700k.
LiquidSolid
Member
Yeah, Half Life 2 was completely ruined by its console ports...
Anyway, holy crap. Someone went for the crazy ass super high price option. Insane. At this point I'm fairly confident they'll get to $700k.
Patapwn
Member
You can do this ignis, we have faith in your wallet
RPGCrazied
Member
Sweet. So, its coming to PSN then? That's where I wanted it to go.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
Awesome! I wanted this on my Vita, but PS3 will have to do.. For now!
I hope it reaches 700K for the cities, it sounds like a very awesome addition! If everyone who has pledged so far pledged 5 dollars more it would reach 700K in no time.
Hope it reaches it!
I hope it reaches 700K for the cities, it sounds like a very awesome addition! If everyone who has pledged so far pledged 5 dollars more it would reach 700K in no time.
Hope it reaches it!
RPGCrazied
Member
Wow at the backers that paid 5k and 10k. How can someone let that much go? Must be the rich folk.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
The 10k tier is pretty crazy though. I can see the attraction.
Its definitely cool, but unless i was a multi multi millionaire, no way in hell would i be getting that
superdeluxe
Member
Some 30-40 something tech guy that used to play dragon lair back in the 80's.
Edit: yeah describing the guy who put in the 10k
Edit: yeah describing the guy who put in the 10k
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
TheDarkKnight774
Member
I hope it hits the 700k milestone. That feature sounds cool!
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
My one fear is that they keep adding features just because.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
As long as it makes sense in the storyline, I'm all for it! Just 43K more to go!
My only guess is he is trying to describe the person(s) who did the 10K tier...?
That is my only longshot guess.
I think you just described half of Neogaf.
Sweetness
I hope they tell us how many characters we can have on the battlefield. I hope its 6+
Free multiplayer details
Oh...woah..I forgot to talk about our initial free 'combat multiplayer' section of the game. We talked about it at lunch and realize we need a new name for it as many people believe it's multiplayer only. This portion of the game contains all modes that are NOT the single player story based game (lets call this call Chapter 1) which, i guess, is why it got stuck with it's unfortunate name.
-You will be able to go through a 'prologue' storyline that will help set up the world you will encounter in the single player game. This is a single player mode. The old Varl (giant with horns) in our trailer video has an important role in this.
-You will be able to combat computer AI in 'skirmish' battles. This is a single player mode.
-You will be able to battle friends. This is a multiplayer mode.
-You will be able to battle random people over the net. This is a multiplayer mode.
Chapter 1 will impact this portion of the game as you move through the story.
Obviously this is putting the game in the most simple language possible and there are deeper ideas at play, but I don't want to ramble on about the full extent until we're absolutely positive that we can provide what we say we will provide.
The intent here is to tell you that it's not just a multiplayer experience.
-Arnie
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
God I want it so bad. So bad.
Empty Space
Member
I decided to fund this kickstarter, but looking through the different tiers I remember one said it paid for all the games chapter while the lower ones only offered the first chapter. That detail is no longer listed anywhere. Did they change their minds or am I just missing something?
If you look at the recent updates, I think #6 clarifies it. Donating at the $50 level and above gets you all three chapters.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
Read the Kickstarter description, it's right at the top under FOR OUR NEW BACKERS.
That's not true. Read Update 8 again. The guild crest is included.
This kickstarter is a homerun. I wish nothing but the best for these guys. It's three dudes with a great premise, amazing art style and a video where they convey that more than anything, they want to make this game.
I can't wait to play this and I hope these guys regularly update everyone on its progress.
I can't wait to play this and I hope these guys regularly update everyone on its progress.
Yeah I agree, my only question is wether or not the PSN version will have cross compatibility with the Vita. I doubt it, but either way I already pledged and these guys seem really passionate about the project so i'm looking forward to it quite abit.
Huh, sure enough! I read that update again just a few minutes before posting, but I guess my eye skipped right across "the guild crest" in the long list of stuff you get. Alright, well, that's that sorted.
michaelius
Banned
Or communities- RPG codex was collecting 5 or 10k $ for shrine or something in Wasteland 2.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
There's no way to share a prize like this though.
Need 2.5k per hour to make it. Possible, but also possible to fail.
RPGCrazied
Member
Isn't this game made by like 15 people? 700k is a lot of money... I guess they won't need to make another game for awhile, lol
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
It's made by three people, but they've contracted a lot of extra help now that they've got money.
RPGCrazied
Member
True, and I'm sure they have to pay Sony and Microsoft to get it onto the consoles, have no clue what that costs.
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
Good lord that's a big spike. They're at $682k.
Only $18k left. Unreal.
Only $18k left. Unreal.