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[wildfire]

Honestly just increase the salaries that were downgraded. $600 a week might've been calculated for livable income but it is useful to have flexible income for comfort and to cushion yourself against personal setbacks.

 

[Troubled Bat]

here

About 6 years old though, to be fair

I love it. I actually enjoy Jar Jar. ^^

 

[Master Milk]

My best guess was that one of the reward tiers had a middle man that they were able to cut out in order to develop them. Doesn't seem to mesh when NDAs get involved though.

Maybe Microsoft refunded some of the money they've spent on testing? I can't imagine they'd suddenly waive whatever they plan to spend on testing in the future nor do I believe the testing fees themselves are going to get cheaper.

Cert. costs looks like it fits.

$48,000: Staff Salaries - 8 people for 10 weeks
$30,000: Animation and Clean-up Contracting
$4,000: Voice recording
$2,000: Hit-box Contracting
$5,000: Audio Implementation Contracting
$20,000: QA Testing
$10,000: 1st Party Certification
$10,500: IndieGoGo and Payment Processing Fees
$20,500: Manufacturing and Shipping Physical Rewards

Alright, the bottom two aren't character line items, and the two sound and hitboxes probably aren't going to span $40K worth of waivers over 5 characters. *completely pulling things out of my ass at this point*

Alright, so I don't think M$ is going to be doing LZ any favors at all. That's why I didn't go with 1st Party Cert. I think it would make sense for Marvelous to pay for the QA costs of two characters though, especially if they're PC exclusive for awhile . . .

Speculation!

 

[Village]

Draw away!



That's awesome! Looks like we're complete with everything! ^^

When does the voting start, how much time do i have

 

[Jawmuncher]

OMG Panzerfaust is so awesome.
I need badass fanart of him ASAP.

 

[Azure J]

Writing up a post-campaign update right now, but thought I'd throw this out there...

Non-disclosure agreements with the powers that be prevent me from getting too specific, but in the last week one of our character development line items has evaporated. This means we’ve got an additional $40,000 to play with now.

Naturally we’ll be using this money to give the 2nd fan-selected Mysterious Character a stage and story mode.

Goddamn, this is the best thing ever. Mission accomplished.

 

[voodoopanda]

Deciding which characters to vote for is tough. First round is 4 picks, right? Roxie is my #1 but for the other 3 I just can't decide.

I wish I had any amount of drawing ability, haven't seen much support or fanart for Roxie yet.

 

[NEO0MJ]

When does the voting start, how much time do i have

voting starts on monday.

Also, maybe a bit greedy of me but when will we get the rewards?

 

[Village]

voting starts on monday.

Also, when will we get the rewards?

ok good i can draw issac a bit later then

 

[Troubled Bat]

When does the voting start, how much time do i have

The voting will begin on Monday.

 

[Beats]

How many people bought into the custom color palette tier? Maybe I missed it, but I don't think I saw anyone mention the amount.

 

[synce]

FIVE characters with stories and stages, and free to the general public?? This is madness

 

[Master Milk]

How many people bought into the custom color palette tier? Maybe I missed it, but I don't think I saw anyone mention the amount.

I think it started with 8 or 9, then it doubled after the initial sellout. Uhh, Did it jump to 20 when Big Band was confirmed? No, I think it went up to 24 for some odd reason . . .

And then it was sold out and removed to make way for other stuff . . . .

Maybe?

 

[El Sloth]

Goddamn, this is the best thing ever. Mission accomplished.

Even Keima wouldn't have seen this ending.

 

[Troubled Bat]

Gah. The extra colors! I'm excited to see what will pop up!

 

[wildfire]

FIVE characters with stories and stages, and free to the general public?? This is madness

It's free for the first few months only. Since most game sales occur in the first month this isn't a big deal.


[edit]
I think the voting process should be done in rounds for each character instead of voting for both characters at the same time.

It would be a good way to extend awareness of the game while the DLC is being developed.

 

[enzo_gt]

aw man, we can't have that. hustle a dollar from somewhere and throw it up when they get the paypal for direct contributions set up

hmm, i donated twice (kawaii emergency) so maybe i can get ravid to send you a vote link in my stead

Haha, that's alright man, rather let the good people who donated already get the most out of their donations! I'm sure you could find some long-time SG supporter in this thread that's more worthy of getting the vote!

I haven't read through all the playstyles yet, but I plan to once I get some free time.

 

[lazybones18]

We gonna need lots of "Vote ????" designs and avatars

And 2nd mystery character getting a story mode and stage after all? Fucking sweet

 

[kirblar]

Regarding Double, all of her moves and characteristics are unique. She's a full fledged character.

She is, but because she turns into the other characters and has their (altered) moves, she's not really adding much of herself to the appeal of the cast (and I do really like her idle animations.)

 

[Mesoian]

It's free for the first few months only. Since most game sales occur in the first month this isn't a big deal.


[edit]
I think the voting process should be done in rounds for each character instead of voting for both characters at the same time.

It would be a good way to extend awareness of the game while the DLC is being developed.

A very Japan Time sort of method?

 

[TheOGB]

Wait a minute

what if I already bought the soundtrack on iTunes?

 

[joe2187]

Wait a minute

what if I already bought the soundtrack on iTunes?

I think the one you'll be getting is either the physical one (if you went to that tier)

or a revised one with the additional soundtracks.

 

[Moonlight]

Writing up a post-campaign update right now, but thought I'd throw this out there...

Non-disclosure agreements with the powers that be prevent me from getting too specific, but in the last week one of our character development line items has evaporated. This means we’ve got an additional $40,000 to play with now.

Naturally we’ll be using this money to give the 2nd fan-selected Mysterious Character a stage and story mode.

Brilliant.

 

[NEO0MJ]

I think the one you'll be getting is either the physical one (if you went to that tier)

or a revised one with the additional soundtracks.

Only booster ($150) and above get the physical CD.

 

[Village]

Brilliant.

hmm, those guys get all the non shonen animation work these days don't they.

 

[Passive Assassin]

Vote Juju and Stanley if you know whats good for you and the world. Thank you.

 

[Urban Scholar]

We gave our energy to Goku and that spirit bomb nailed it.

 

[Village]

Vote Juju and Stanley if you know whats good for you and the world. Thank you.

That doesn't sound like Issac and Leduc and/or Panzerfaust

 

[Ultimadrago]

Vote Juju and Stanley if you know whats good for you and the world. Thank you.

Way ahead of you!

That doesn't sound like Issac and Leduc and/or Panzerfaust

Isaac and Panzerfaust is good too.

We gonna need lots of "Vote ????" designs and avatars

And 2nd mystery character getting a story mode and stage after all? Fucking sweet

If Skullheart goes back up before the vote ends, I will be representing my choice(s) through avatar for sure.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

We gave our energy to Goku and that spirit bomb nailed it.

Bah, screw that. I gave my energy to Mr. Satan! Who else is gonna save Earth?

 

[aaaaaa]

Non-disclosure agreements with the powers that be prevent me from getting too specific, but in the last week one of our character development line items has evaporated. This means we’ve got an additional $40,000 to play with now.

Here's my guess:

"$10,000: 1st Party Certification"

Sony has announced that patch fees for indies are being eliminated. MS is likely addressing the issue as well. This line item times 4 (one for each character patch) = $40,000.

 

[Tizoc]

So a few things

Brilliant.

1- What anime is this?

2- Aside from Squiggly and Big Band, what characters are gonna be made now?

3- Where can I vote for what character(s) I want or has that ended now?

 

[Beats]

1- What anime is this?

Hyouka.

 

[Ultimadrago]

So a few things

1- What anime is this?

2- Aside from Squiggly and Big Band, what characters are gonna be made now?

3- Where can I vote for what character(s) I want or has that ended now?

1. Hyouka from Kyoto Animation

2. Robo-Fortune and two fan-voted characters

3. An email will be sent to all indiegogo suporters ($1 or more) on Monday with a survey starting the votes

 

[El Sloth]

1- What anime is this?

2- Aside from Squiggly and Big Band, what characters are gonna be made now?

3- Where can I vote for what character(s) I want or has that ended now?

Hyouka

Robo Fortune, backer's choice, backer's choice

Monday. Email. Instructions. Vote.

 

[Nyoro SF]

Here's my guess:

"$10,000: 1st Party Certification"

Sony has announced that patch fees for indies are being eliminated. MS is likely addressing the issue as well. This line item times 4 (one for each character patch) = $40,000.

Logically, this also makes the most sense to me.

 

[Tizoc]

1. Hyouka from Kyoto Animation

2. Robo-Fortune and two fan-voted characters

3. An email will be sent to all indiegogo suporters ($1 or more) on Monday with a survey starting the votes

Thanks. Wonder if RoboFortune will do wacky zany stuff like RoboKy...

 

[LuffyZoro]

Is there any sort of timeline for when the Steam beta will come out? I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Ravidrath]

Is there any sort of timeline for when the Steam beta will come out? I'm really looking forward to it.

Aiming for mid-June.

 

[Village]

Way ahead of you!



Isaac and Panzerfaust is good too.



If Skullheart goes back up before the vote ends, I will be representing my choice(s) through avatar for sure.

No one likes Leduc
;o;

why does no one like leduceooo~
Ledduceo smash.

Spoiler

No one will understand the last part

 

[NEO0MJ]

Aiming for mid-June.

Hey Ravi, any reason why the last round of the votes is for 3 characters instead of 4?

 

[Harlock]

With that money they can hire the dude who posted here that he would work a full year doing all the work for a new character for less than U$150,000.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

We gave our energy to Goku and that spirit bomb nailed it.

Our Goku always delivers

Great news on the story and stage for mystery 2!

 

[kirblar]

Aiming for mid-June.

Are you able to get animation done all at once for multiple characters, or do you have to do it sequentially?

 

[CrazyTank940]

No one likes Lesuck

Well it's true

Spoiler

Kappa

 

[NEO0MJ]

Are you able to get animation done all at once for multiple characters, or do you have to do it sequentially?

They work one character at a time, as it's much easier staying consistent in their art style. besides, that means we'll get a constant trickle of characters to keep interest strong.

 

[Ravidrath]

Hey Ravi, any reason why the last round of the votes is for 3 characters instead of 4?

Going to make it four in the final thing, because you people like powers of 2 so much.

 

[enzo_gt]

Here's my guess:

"$10,000: 1st Party Certification"

Sony has announced that patch fees for indies are being eliminated. MS is likely addressing the issue as well. This line item times 4 (one for each character patch) = $40,000.

MS being nice?

Nope. Plus I didn't know Sony was eliminating them on the PS3.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

i can't handle all this fanart

 

[Village]

Well it's true

Spoiler

Kappa

Hmm,

Soon.