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SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!
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OnionPowder
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300-400 posts and 3 months I think
YESSSSS, we beat Bloodstained backer number! 
However, there is a catch here.
On the surface of the visual side of kickstarter, but not in actual number.
You see, many people that have backed have done so over several accounts, sometimes even as high as three or four of them in order to get rewards they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise, which means the stated number on Kickstarter isn't actually a realistic representation of the amount of backers the project has. I suspect it's much less and actually around 40-53,000 actual real backers.
Bloodstained and other kickstarters had other options such as addons, which means there was no need for people to pledge from multiple accounts, as well as a Pay Pal option for users who wished to pledge outside of kickstarter.
Now, I'm not trying to be negative here because on the surface of Kickstarter, it's amazing a great milestone reached and it should definitely be celebrated but in reality you can't deny that Bloodstained more than likely has much more backers than Shenmue 3 under the surface.
It's just visually, on the surface Shenmue 3 shows a higher number. Math says this is not true though
However, there is a catch here.
On the surface of the visual side of kickstarter, but not in actual number.
You see, many people that have backed have done so over several accounts, sometimes even as high as three or four of them in order to get rewards they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise, which means the stated number on Kickstarter isn't actually a realistic representation of the amount of backers the project has. I suspect it's much less and actually around 40-53,000 actual real backers.
Bloodstained and other kickstarters had other options such as addons, which means there was no need for people to pledge from multiple accounts, as well as a Pay Pal option for users who wished to pledge outside of kickstarter.
Now, I'm not trying to be negative here because on the surface of Kickstarter, it's amazing a great milestone reached and it should definitely be celebrated but in reality you can't deny that Bloodstained more than likely has much more backers than Shenmue 3 under the surface.
It's just visually, on the surface Shenmue 3 shows a higher number. Math says this is not true though
UranisYeti
Neo Member
Wish I could back more than 60, but I'm so happy to see this reaching 6mil.
dlbeast
Member
ahhh thats the issue then.
Join Date: 03-18-2012
but only 101 posts!
50 are prolly in this thread alone.
Theonik
Member
When you pledge over $300 on Shenmue III!
Jokes aside you need 3 months and 300 posts iirc.
Get an Xbox One and you will become a first class citizen.
300 posts and like 3 months of being on the site
The Silverlord
Neo Member
It's also my first kickstarter contribution
. Greatly enjoyed playing the original games, and just had to contribute something to this. Big shout out to Mr. Raincloud for the reminder, or I would have been, er, 'kicking' myself!
Acquiescence
Member
This is the perfect kind of thread to get your post count up if you're really that eager to be promoted to member status.
bananafactory
Banned
YESSSSS, we beat Bloodstained backer number!
However, there is a catch here.
On the surface of the visual side of kickstarter, but not in actual number.
You see, many people that have backed have done so over several accounts, sometimes even as high as three or four of them in order to get rewards they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise, which means the stated number on Kickstarter isn't actually a realistic representation of the amount of backers the project has. I suspect it's much less and actually around 40-53,000 actual real backers.
Bloodstained and other kickstarters had other options such as addons, which means there was no need for people to pledge from multiple accounts, as well as a Pay Pal option for users who wished to pledge outside of kickstarter.
Now, I'm not trying to be negative here because on the surface of Kickstarter, it's amazing a great milestone reached and it should definitely be celebrated but in reality you can't deny that Bloodstained more than likely has much more backers than Shenmue 3 under the surface.
It's just visually, on the surface Shenmue 3 shows a higher number. Math says this is not true though
You think 1 in 5 people made a second account and pledged twice?
I reckon it's maybe 1 in 50 or 1 in 100
dlbeast
Member
Get an Xbox One and you will become a first class citizen.
300 posts and like 3 months of being on the site
lol..... ps4 here. wife like we need xbox one to get rare collection... a month before she was like i know u like forza but hell hath no fury..... as she got her ps4.............thanks to rare i can be even more of a game whore and have both systems!
YESSSSS, we beat Bloodstained backer number!
However, there is a catch here.
On the surface of the visual side of kickstarter, but not in actual number.
You see, many people that have backed have done so over several accounts, sometimes even as high as three or four of them in order to get rewards they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise, which means the stated number on Kickstarter isn't actually a realistic representation of the amount of backers the project has. I suspect it's much less and actually around 40-53,000 actual real backers.
Bloodstained and other kickstarters had other options such as addons, which means there was no need for people to pledge from multiple accounts, as well as a Pay Pal option for users who wished to pledge outside of kickstarter.
Now, I'm not trying to be negative here because on the surface of Kickstarter, it's amazing a great milestone reached and it should definitely be celebrated but in reality you can't deny that Bloodstained more than likely has much more backers than Shenmue 3 under the surface.
It's just visually, on the surface Shenmue 3 shows a higher number. Math says this is not true though
I doubt backers with multiple accounts constitute even a 10th of your guess.
TheCochese
Banned
I'm going to pick a random date for the game to be launched, like December 1st.
Then, I'll do this:
December 1 2015 - start Shenmue
December 1 2016 - start Shenmue II
December 1 2017 - start Shenmue III
Then, I'll do this:
December 1 2015 - start Shenmue
December 1 2016 - start Shenmue II
December 1 2017 - start Shenmue III
I feel awful that I can't contribute to this game but I've been saving up to go to GenCon at the end of this month. This Kickstarter came at pretty much the worst time for me. I would have been in for a $60 physical PC copy if I could swing it =\
I'm glad it's going to hit $6 million, at least.
I'm glad it's going to hit $6 million, at least.
Alex_Mexico
Member
I've had that happen to me before (Bloodstained) but KS gives you 48 hours after the campaign ends to sort the card problems if the charge doesn't go through the first time. I changed to a different card and the pledge was valid.
dlbeast
Member
yes. but i dont like to spam for that purpose. yet im replying and increasing the post count.
OnionPowder
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You should just replay Shenmue 1 and 2 every year
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
we can do it get that 6 million
Dont feel bad man I am in the same boat as you its not much we can do but buy the game when it comes out
OnionPowder
Member
We're gonna hit 6 million before the livestream for sure at this rate. only 2.5 hours to go for that.
Buy 2 copies to make up for it
Dont feel bad man I am in the same boat as you its not much we can do but buy the game when it comes out
Buy 2 copies to make up for it
Dont feel bad man I am in the same boat as you its not much we can do but buy the game when it comes out
Or hopefully, a PP options up after the KS!!
Bioshocker
Member
100k in less than five hours. Can it be done?
ShogunDarius
Member
OnionPowder
Member
Depends on how close we are to the nearest goal
Laevateinn
Member
YESSSSS, we beat Bloodstained backer number!
However, there is a catch here.
On the surface of the visual side of kickstarter, but not in actual number.
You see, many people that have backed have done so over several accounts, sometimes even as high as three or four of them in order to get rewards they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise, which means the stated number on Kickstarter isn't actually a realistic representation of the amount of backers the project has. I suspect it's much less and actually around 40-53,000 actual real backers.
Bloodstained and other kickstarters had other options such as addons, which means there was no need for people to pledge from multiple accounts, as well as a Pay Pal option for users who wished to pledge outside of kickstarter.
Now, I'm not trying to be negative here because on the surface of Kickstarter, it's amazing a great milestone reached and it should definitely be celebrated but in reality you can't deny that Bloodstained more than likely has much more backers than Shenmue 3 under the surface.
It's just visually, on the surface Shenmue 3 shows a higher number. Math says this is not true though
I'm sure the number of people using multiple accounts for this is insignificant. If we get 1000 more, I'd be absolutely certain we beat it in real backer numbers. I seriously doubt there's even that many double accounts.
Its it will go over that with time to spare.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Come on guys we need battle system expanded.
made 45k last hour...
Souls style ragdoll physics or bust
Kwansu Dudes
Member
Sega please do a HD Remaster/port with a modern control scheme.
OnionPowder
Member
It's only wrapped up when we get 7 million
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