Yeah it'll do $49,000 easily. It'll probably be there in 2 hours, i should think
Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter project by Double Fine [ended, $3.3 Million funded]
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Yeah it'll do $49,000 easily. It'll probably be there in 2 hours, i should think
They're already higher than any project that's already closed. The only competitor is the Elevation Dock for iPhone, which closes in 2 days and is less than $100,000 ahead as of now.
If the art is sublime, 2D is preferable to me.
But in general I don't care. As long as it's a good game. If it becomes a classic and even obtains classic status à la Grim Fandango or the TMI games, I'll cherish the memory of Kickstarting and fans making it possible forever.
Pretty much, since you're gonna end up paying 15 to get it anyway (cause you know you will).
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
They should go with whatever will fit their game's visual style best. 2D is probably the best bet, but polygonal graphics could work if Tim and co. want to do something a bit ambitious with the game's looks.
I don't actually care that they make them. I understand they have to make a living. I am donating $100 bucks to this Kickstarter campaign, because I believe in the idea of DoubleFine and they make some things I enjoy to an extent. I believe they have the talent for greatness, and I believe one day they will make a legitimate classic outside of Psychonauts. Stacking is a good game and Costume Quest is quaint enough of a distraction, I got the 250 achievements pts anyway and it's one of only like 3 games I have all achievements for... but maybe that's because it was so retardedly easy
And Meat Circus basically forgot what the game's big weakness was- remotely challenging platforming. You're right, it seemed like it'd barely been playtested at all. It was hard because the game's controls weren't quite good enough to suit something like that. I beat it, sure, but it wasn't fun, it was frustrating.
This doesn't mean I'd prefer to have pick up Raz with my hands via Kinect and plonk him down next to a 'YOU WON DA GAME' sign, just in case you think I'm leaning that way.
No I understand. I agree with you. Meat Circus was a weak part of the game, because the platforming precision just wasn't there control-wise. They need to tighten 'em up a bit for the sequel, in fact. But if they did, then a Meat Circus type level would be greatly desired.
Dog Problems
Banned
Fine with me. I'm just content with getting a new adventure game from Tim and Ron so I'll be happy with however it looks.
oh my god what the hell is wrong with you, you horrible piece of shit.
Neuromancer
Member
Grim Fandango was in 3D (well, kind of, the backgrounds were pre-rendered.) So that's what this should be.
The internet can get really pissed about stuff, especially when it feels entitled. The practical meaning of the manner of this investment doesn't matter, if they do one little thing wrong it could ruin a developers reputation (like when TellTale kinda maybe put a scratch in some guys truck).
Ultimadrago
Member
Almost ONE MIRRION?!
I like the way you think.
Dude, it's Amirox. Don't go down this road.
Hey I don't like Wii Sports, I'm not guilty of that sin! Look inside yourself, I have a free conscience!
Grampa Simpson
Banned
And this is where my brains explodes in agony, because I'm in San Francisco, and apparently, I can't count.
XANDER CAGE
Member
Just put him on your ignore list. It was the very first thing I did when he got demoted from being a mod, and I'm sure many others did exactly the same.
Avallone Isometric RPG? Someone hinted at that or something?
"I have a free conscience." - a guy who literally said a videogame is worse than murder and child abuse
Hot Coldman
Banned
^Hahahaha, fucking amazing. Some people were born for Twitter.
haha
Avellone said he'd be "down" for it on Twitter.
As for the 2D vs. 3D thing - I honestly don't care. If it's 3D, I'd prefer it to be "2.5D" (I.E play the same as if it was a 2D game.)
It's literally a polemic, and you literally take this sort of thing far too seriously. Blame yourself or God.
I'd prefer nice high resolution 2D art but it doesn't matter to me as long as they stay away from direct control. I think Double Fine's art style works fine either way.
I hated when adventure games went 3D in the late 90s, but not because I was against 3D. The controls were absolutely awful and 3D models and textures back then were no match for animation that we saw in something like Curse of Monkey Island. I think a lot of people remember that shift and are still wary. It doesn't help that a lot of modern adventure games are pretty budget and try to do realistic environments and character models. I also don't think direct control ever works that well for that type of gameplay.
FateBreaker
Member
Shub Niggurath @shubn · Details
Now can we get a Kickstarter campaign for an old school isometric RPG by @Obsidian_Ent @ChrisAvellone ? kthx
Chris Avellone @ChrisAvellone Close
@shubn @Obsidian_Ent I'm down.
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Kevin Snow @starguarded · Details
you know, i'd kickstart a @jesawyer and @ChrisAvellone classic RPG. wink wink. WINK WINK.
Chris Avellone @ChrisAvellone Close
@starguarded I'm down.
So I'm not the only one! Good to know.
toymachine
Member
Better than Haro Wars?
That's not saying much though...
Personally, I liked many things about Brutal Legend, but I think overall it was not a good game. The gameplay was just too messy...
Interesting, interesting. I hope this becomes an industry wide trend. And I hope we can find some way to destroy the internal movement toward trying to kill used game sales. "See industry? We give back when we CARE about what you're going to make. Open your hearts, we love you guys!"
haha I'm dying here. Ah so many people scared of words on the internet, I love it. *eaglecry.gif*
videogames
Banned
Personally? They haven't shown any documents (or at least none that I can find) that actually prove they need that much.
Yeah, it's "safe" because they've already put out games. Still, as investors, $400,000 is a lot to ask from people. $300k for the game, and $100k for the documentary. This isn't an open transaction. They ask for money under the promise that they'll make a game, one that developers say no to.
Although I bet Telltale would produce the game. But that's just guessing!
I don't think the "well then you just shouldn't contribute" is a good response because these documents should be there. Nobody cares though, they're just giving them more and more money with this:
"All money raised will go to make the game and documentary better. Additional money means it can appear on more platforms, be translated into more languages, have more music and voice, and an original soundtrack for the documentary, and more!"
as the only reason to not stop. What does that even mean. Giving them more money means they're going to cram more into the game in the same amount of time? Are they now going to have a big team on the game? Are they just going to pocket this and use the funds to release future DLC that the consumer will be asked to pay for?
Don't know! Tim just asked for money to make a game that they 'possibly' don't even have a concept document for. They've got more proof of a documentary that an actual game. It's disappointing that gamers responded so optimistically to something with the characteristics of a ponzi scheme.
Pikmin exists, your argument is invalid.
Seriously.
and only butter_stick got banned? That's a disgusting quote, no matter how shite the game is.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
This is all clearly what John Lennon was on about.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
Damn. I think I missed him getting demoted. Must be part of the change in tone of moderation around here.
toymachine
Member
I'm disgusted as well.. Where can I donate money to have butter_stick unbanned?
I love DoubleFine, but let's not get carried away with the hyperbole.
Hot Coldman
Banned
The existence of a Miyamoto game in the console RTS niche almost seems unfair. :lol
Wow. You are a treasure.
Let's just forget the history of everyone involved with this project, and the fact that Double Fine releases worthwhile content on a more frequent basis than 95% of the industry, though. You're probably right. It's probably just a
to rip off everyone's money and run away to Borneo.
Also, the video on the Kickstrater page is brilliant.
Yeah, I just watched it. Pretty great!
No. I lied about something, I edited a post to try to hide that lie, and I rightly got demodded for it. Nothing about tone at all. It was my own fault!
Green Scar said:
It's true, Pikmin 2 is the best console RTS. Brutal Legend's RTS segments are awful though. Did people actually like that or is it sarcasm?