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[Backfoggen]

Secret best news is that the Prat Cam will be back as well as the original Max Damage dude.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Secret best news is that the Prat Cam will be back as well as the original Max Damage dude.

WHAT?! Stop shitting with me!!!

 

[Backfoggen]

From the comments section where they've been answering questions:

@ Trawl Name: Yes, the Pratcam is coming back. We’ve already got mad Tony booked for his comeback.

They should put that on the front page!

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

From the comments section where they've been answering questions:

They should put that on the front page!

OH MY GOD!!!!! Thank you gaming gods!!

 

[Backfoggen]

A FAQ is also up. Some interesting questions:

What are your plans for other platforms if you exceed your goal?

We plan to produce a Mac OSX version shortly after the PC release, with Xbox 360 and PS3 following as soon as possible afterwards. (And on to even more platforms, as funds and time allow...)

If the game comes out on multiple platforms, which version will I get?

You will be able to choose which platform.

What about Censorship?

If it's censorship by territory, then although you mustn't do anything that's illegal in your country, modding your game might provide a way to alter content that it's okay to change within the laws of your country.

It's possible that closed platforms (console) may not be as permissive, but we've got plans for slight gameplay tweakings in these circumstances that will allow the game to still be great fun.

Will there be a non-Steam version?

We'll be using Steamworks for our online services on PC, so we require Steam. Steam is lovely!

Will there be LAN play? Online play?

Yes! We love LAN play, and we’ll make sure you can play without an internet connection. If you have intertubes, there’ll be online play too!

Will multiplayer modes from the old games return?

Absolutely. We’ll ship with a core set, and over time, more will be added. Some will feature playing as a ped!

What about mod support?

Supporting the mod community is really important to us. The game is built with mods in mind. We'll be releasing tools for the community to use (based on the ones we're using here to make the game), at the earliest opportunity.

Do the original games belong to Stainless now?

YES!! We now hold the rights to EVERYTHING in the Carmageddon Universe. Mu-wa-ha-haaaa!!

Will you make the originals work on current hardware and available to buy?

Stay tuned!

What is your primary development target?

We’re leading on Windows PC.

What engine are you using?

We’re using our in-house engine, Beelzebub. We’re adding new features for Carmageddon, including support for DX11 hardware.

 

[ZoddGutts]

Oh good to hear. Lots of great things there.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

In at the $50 CUSTOMIZATRON level.

 

[MrCunningham]

Secret best news is that the Prat Cam will be back as well as the original Max Damage dude.

Dear god, that's fantastic. How did I miss this news?!

 

[corporate cheerleader]

The pledging slowed down significantly, I think they'll need a Republique-tier boost if they want to make it. :\

 

[Kusagari]

The pledging slowed down significantly, I think they'll need a Republique-tier boost if they want to make it. :\

Uhh...no. It's more than halfway there with over 20 days to go. It will likely end up with 500-600k.

 

[mclem]

Yeah, I'm fairly sure it could make it with just the level of day-to-day funding it settles at and the Traditional Final Spike. That said, I'd like to see a few interesting updates and interviews to hopefully spark spikes. Has RPS chimed in yet?

 

[Backfoggen]

I'd like to see them get much more than their initial goal, but that isn't going to happen without video updates and interviews etc.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

They added a nice little video update on the game was posted on the kickstarter page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SKoCD11DcBA

 

[guitarhero]

PC as lead platform? DX11 hardware support? Steamworks support?

Not bad...

*keeps reading*

@ Trawl Name: Yes, the Pratcam is coming back. We’ve already got mad Tony booked for his comeback.

Yes, the Pratcam is coming back

Pratcam is coming back

Pratcam

 

[CharmingCharlie]

They are doing an "AMA" (ask me anything) on Reddit this Saturday :-

Hi again guys!

Okay, our 2 hour Reddit AMA is now scheduled. It's going to be happening on Saturday, 19th May, and here are the times in Internationalspeak:

10pm UK time
11pm Central Europe
5pm New York/East Coast
2pm Pacific/West Coast

Join us there, and we'll try to answer all your questions!

So if you have any burning questions about the old games or the new one then Saturday is your chance to ask them directly. The AMA will appear here :-

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/

 

[Drazgul]

^ Cool stuff, normally I don't bother with AMAs but that's one I don't want to miss.

Just noticed the hand and the eye - wonder if they're building a better, faster and stronger Max or is that just some random concept art?

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Yes, the Pratcam is coming back

Pratcam is coming back

Pratcam

Last year out of nowhere I remembered having a massive crush on the woman in the Pratcam, a few Google searches showed she recently had a kid.

 

[CharmingCharlie]

They are will past the half way mark now and at $267,000 raised (another $133,000 to go). There has been a new update including a new reward package :-

Announcing a NEW Reward item, which will be included at the $150 tier. We’re going to get a pair of cute little replicas made: The original Eagle, and the new Eagle*. These sweet collector’s items will be available exclusively to Kickstarter backers, to be received by anyone pledging at any $150 level or above.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stainlessgames/carmageddon-reincarnation

I have to confess I am a sucker for crap like that

 

[Caesar III]

oh shit, I want them

 

[mclem]

A random thing that struck me: Carmageddon might be one of the earliest games I can think of that effectively had achievements. In their case, of course, it was a textual gag reward rather than something that was recorded and accumulated, but still, I could see all these having been achievements had the game been made now:

Extra Style Bonus!
Piledriver Bonus!
"Nice shot, sir"
Cunning Stunt Bonus!

 

[Vert boil]

subversus, updated the post again - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=37673635&postcount=77

 

[subversus]

done

 

[mclem]

Just gone past $300k; only $100k more to go. If I were them, I'd start thinking in the direction of stretch goals around now.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

oh wow. this is steam only for pc.

 

[JaseC]

oh wow. this is steam only for pc.

Which makes sense given releases will be iterative:

We've planned Carmageddon: Reincarnation as an iterative development project. This means that if we just make it to the $400k target, we'll be able to deliver Release #1 in February 2013. Kickstarter backers of $15 and above will receive Release #1 plus all subsequent releases.

Once the game is complete, I imagine Stainless will expand its distribution footprint.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Which makes sense given releases will be iterative:



Once the game is complete, I imagine Stainless will expand its distribution footprint.

Oh yea. They've already said they want to release it on other platforms including maybe a DRM free version down the road.

 

[Vert boil]

New update (*cough* subversus - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=37673635&postcount=77)

Removed some tiers and added some more. Also a second AMA on reddit this Friday.

Video update - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VmtehcmN1do

Pledge $15 OR MORE
DRM THIS!:As well as the Steam version, all $15 pledgers will be offered a DRM-free, caffeine free, gluten free, born free non-steam version of the PC game to download. This version will have no Steamworks functionality and will support single player and LAN multiplayer only. This is only currently offered for the PC platform and will not be available until completion. (Mac and Linux versions are planned, but still TBC.) Please note that the delivery date is an estimate and is subject to change.

PLEDGE $30 OR MORE
DOUBLE WHAMMY: A total of 2 digital download codes for Carmageddon: Reincarnation. Now you can bring a friend to play, and remember these come with beta access too! (+Previous Rewards)

PLEDGE $45 OR MORE
POSTCARDS FROM THE (NEAR) FUTURE: A set of 4 Carmageddon: Reincarnation art cards. (+Previous Rewards)

PLEDGE $75 OR MORE
SHIRT HAPPENS: A NEW physical reward! Show your loyalty to the cause with one of our new Carmageddon: Reincarnation logo t-shirts. You can choose from a selection of colours and have it in a male or female style. (+Previous Rewards)

PLEDGE $349 OR MORE
GOODY (BALL) BAG – THE BAG: An actual bag for your bag of goodies! As demonstrated by Sim, this handy carrying apparatus can be used to transport all sorts of STUFF!

There’s no need to choose this reward – if you’ve already pledged $350 or more you’ll get this too!

 

[mclem]

Oh yea. They've already said they want to release it on other platforms including maybe a DRM free version down the road.

That's confirmed now, although I note that it's quite a *long* way down the road.

 

[mclem]

Comparing this KS to its contemporaries - is this the fastest-growing gaming one for a little while? It certainly feels like it's moving a bit more healthily than some of its contemporaries; more so than SpaceVenture and Tex Murphy, at least.

 

[Beautifully Shaped Monsters]

True. I think it's mainly due to this not being a genre as saturated as Adventure is by now in Kickstarter.

 

[mclem]

Oh yea. They've already said they want to release it on other platforms including maybe a DRM free version down the road.

And now they've committed to the other bit as their first stretch goal; $600k will mean Mac and Linux versions

 

[subversus]

updated

 

[Label]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stainlessgames/carmageddon-reincarnation/posts

New update:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S429w7W4sMs

 

[subversus]

/sigh

updated

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

 

[Dynoro]

Bumping up my amount even further! Cannot believe the originals are coming out on GoG

 

[fushi]

Hell yeah, that easily convinced me to bump my pledge up from $15 to $25. Nice work.

 

[JaseC]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stainlessgames/carmageddon-reincarnation/posts

New update:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=S429w7W4sMs

Do I have to choose between that or C:R beta access as they're both $25 reward tiers? If so, I'll opt for the latter and pay for the originals when they show up on GoG (and Steam, hopefully).

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Do I have to choose between that or C:R beta access as they're both $25 reward tiers? If so, I'll opt for the latter and pay for the originals when they show up on GoG (and Steam, hopefully).

From the VIP description:

All the backers of the OTHER $25 Reward tier will get this FREE voucher too.

 

[JaseC]

From the VIP description:

Ah, missed that. Cheers.

 

[Vert boil]

Poor old subversus. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=37673635&postcount=77

Excellent news about Carma 1 and the splat pack. Shame they are using gog (I'll never deal with them again after they pulled that stunt). A friend is going to get that free code then.

 

[Minsc]

Poor old subversus. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=37673635&postcount=77

Excellent news about Carma 1 and the splat pack. Shame they are using gog (I'll never deal with them again after they pulled that stunt). A friend is going to get that free code then.

How can you still be bitter after all the great games they've brought back since then!

Besides you don't really have to deal with them, well, not like Steam or Origin etc. Yes, you need an account for the website to download the game, but that's true of just about any website selling stuff. Once you have use the free promotional code, you download the .exe installer, and throw it on a HDD or USB key, and never need to access GOG again!

I'm not sure, but it sounds like they might get voodoo/glide wrappers built in the installer too, allowing for higher resolution gameplay.

 

[MrCunningham]

Great news. But the last time i tried to run the original Carmageddon on DOSBox, it was a a pain And don't get me started on the PC accelerated Glide version... I could never get it to run under Dosbox or virtualization, despite my best attempts.

 

[SparkTR]

Great news. But the last time i tried to run the original Carmageddon on DOSBox, it was a a pain And don't get me started on the PC accelerated Glide version... I could never get it to run under Dosbox or virtualization, despite my best attempts.

The Windows 95 port works well on Windows 7, but the expansion pack is a little fussy.

 

[Label]

I imagine all these problems will be a thing of the past with the GOG copy, as they deal with all that for you.

 

[Vert boil]

How can you still be bitter after all the great games they've brought back since then!

Besides you don't really have to deal with them, well, not like Steam or Origin etc. Yes, you need an account for the website to download the game, but that's true of just about any website selling stuff. Once you have use the free promotional code, you download the .exe installer, and throw it on a HDD or USB key, and never need to access GOG again!

I'm not sure, but it sounds like they might get voodoo/glide wrappers built in the installer too, allowing for higher resolution gameplay.

Not bitter anymore but there isn't a single game that they could revive that would make me pay them a single pence/use them again. They just lost someone that was willing to pay for old games.
I'll be happy just tinkering and modding the new version.

Anyhoo, enough of that bollocks. They've hit 350K with 12 days to go.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

They've hit 450K with 12 days to go.

I'm only seeing $351,732

 

[Vert boil]

I'm only seeing $351,732

Something something something.

 

[Shaneus]

I'll check that out, but I got the original working in Windows 7 using some ddraw.dll file made by fans. It works great, forgot how awesome the game is.

How/where did you find this? I still have the original CD so the data itself shouldn't be an issue, I just want to play it. Need to get that bastard ray happening in the middle of that football field again. Oh man.

BTW I love how in that BBC article they have the face skin for Tim Schafer.

 

[Lothars]

I went in for the DOUBLE WHAMMY pack, I am hoping that it comes with the gog copy as well.