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[Jazz573]

Saw this on reddit:

I wonder what it is?

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Pledged 80$. Wonder if I should go higher or not.

 

[Basileus777]

Those Vita ports are indeed coming to Japan too, as Age announced it in a live stream earlier.

http://www.famitsu.com/news/201510/02090045.html (copy and paste the link to get it to work)

 

[Shizuka]

Those Vita ports are indeed coming to Japan too, as Age announced it in a live stream earlier.

I just came here to post that. Now we know it won't be like Sekai Project's vaporware. Here is the Famitsu link:

http://www.famitsu.com/news/201510/02090045.html

 

[upandaway]

Vita (digital, 60$) tier is coming according to their twitter, some of you guys wanted that

 

[Prelude.]

Will it be physical in Japan? What about here? Did they mention it?

 

[Shizuka]

Will it be physical in Japan? What about here? Did they mention it?

From the Kickstarter:

Will there be a physical release of the PS VITA port?
・A physical release of the VITA port isn't planned as of yet, but expressing interest in one is a huge support. Before promising anything, we should be realistic and see how the VITA game will do in the west first, as mass production of the chips may be costly. Above all, we don’t want to overcommit and jeopardize our ability to successfully bring Muv-Luv to western audiences.

 

[Prelude.]

From the Kickstarter:

So possibly after release. It's kind of a weird plan.

 

[Shizuka]

So possibly after release. It's kind of a weird plan.

It is, since most people will already have the game by then, but some games pulled it off before, like Retro City Rampage DX.

 

[Aleskar]

Saw this on reddit:



I wonder what it is?

Maybe a kimi ga nozomu eien translation? (pretty please)

 

[Basileus777]

Maybe a kimi ga nozomu eien translation? (pretty please)

That's almost as long as the "Muv Luv trilogy," it's probably beyond the scope of an incremental stretch goal.

 

[Aleskar]

That's almost as long as the "Muv Luv trilogy," it's probably beyond the scope of an incremental stretch goal.

Well in of the surveys it was a votable goal so why not?

 

[Basileus777]

Well in of the surveys it was a votable goal so why not?

Those surveys were full of nonsense including stuff about funding animation. I wouldn't take those seriously. They basically threw every idea they could think of in them.

 

[fertygo]

Those surveys were full of nonsense including stuff about funding animation. I wouldn't take those seriously. They basically threw every idea they could think of in them.

Well 1-2 new sakuga cut by Kou Yoshinari isn't really out of question or unthinkable I guess, for the enhancement stuff.

 

[Basileus777]

Well 1-2 new sakuga cut by Kou Yoshinari isn't really out of question or unthinkable I guess, for the enhancement stuff.

They talked about funding movies and a TV series, not just a few cuts. They narrowed it down to more realistic goals by the time they launched the Kickstarter, but those surveys and some of their early comments were full of pie in the sky dreams.

And weren't those Kou Yoshinari sequences one of the main reasons MLA was delayed back in the day?

 

[fertygo]

They talked about funding movies and a TV series, not just a few cuts. They narrowed it down to more realistic goals by the time they launched the Kickstarter, but those surveys and some of their early comments were full of pie in the sky dreams.

Oh.. that's reaching then, but seriously someone that have access to KS page should give them idea for adding 1-2 cut by Yoshinari ;_;

probably not gonna cost more than 10k at most.

And weren't those Kou Yoshinari sequences one of the main reasons MLA was delayed back in the day?

worth it!

 

[Shizuka]

This is set to surpass Clannad's Kickstarter in a day or two and there's still 31 days to go. Insane, they'll definitely reach the Photon Melodies + Photon Flowers stretch goal at this pace.

 

[Basileus777]

This is set to surpass Clannad's Kickstarter in a day or two and there's still 31 days to go. Insane, they'll definitely reach the Photon Melodies + Photon Flowers stretch goal at this pace.

It's still doing 15-20k a day, which is pretty crazy.

 

[chiimisu]

Sorry for the dumb question, I've never backed anything before. But if I'll pledge some money now

Spoiler

1-5$, my wallet is getting thin now orz

can I gradually raise my pledge later, even after the main 30 days are up?

 

[VRMN]

Sorry for the dumb question, I've never backed anything before. But if I'll pledge some money now

Spoiler

1-5$, my wallet is getting thin now orz

can I gradually raise my pledge later, even after the main 30 days are up?

Not always, but they are letting you add on after the Kickstarter is over via BackerKit. So you can fund at $1 and go up to $40 for the Vita version afterwards if you can't afford it this month.

 

[zeopower6]

I just came here to post that. Now we know it won't be like Sekai Project's vaporware. Here is the Famitsu link:

http://www.famitsu.com/news/201510/02090045.html

Uhh Sekai Project's versions were going to be based on PlayStation Mobile iirc, so I don't think its their fault necessarily. Who knows what they're gonna end up doing for that since PSM is dead now. Plus they won't start work on it until they finish translating all parts for WEE (one more to go) and fault. Last word seems like it was this:

We're looking at porting the engine to Vita so it can be reused for all Ren'Py games.

So they ditched those PSM plans some time ago... but they also had to reapply to be PS devs and were reaccepted in February. Wonder just how long the engine port will take.

And of course MuvLuv gets the $$$$$$$. No.1 VNdb title for a reason! O_O

 

[Basileus777]

Sorry for the dumb question, I've never backed anything before. But if I'll pledge some money now

Spoiler

1-5$, my wallet is getting thin now orz

can I gradually raise my pledge later, even after the main 30 days are up?

Yes, you can. Contribute one dollar and then after the Kickstarter ends they'll send you an email with a link to backerkit, a site that lets you manage your pledge.

 

[chiimisu]

Yes, you can. Contribute one dollar and then after the Kickstarter ends they'll send you an email with a link to backerkit, a site that let's you manage your pledge.

Not always, but they are letting you add on after the Kickstarter is over via BackerKit. So you can fund at $1 and go up to $40 for the Vita version afterwards if you can't afford it this month.

Great news, thank you guys! I'll just do that then

 

[Shizuka]

Not always, but they are letting you add on after the Kickstarter is over via BackerKit. So you can fund at $1 and go up to $40 for the Vita version afterwards if you can't afford it this month.

Vita version will be $60, actually.

 

[Basileus777]

Vita version will be $60, actually.

That's for both games.

 

[calc84maniac]

That's for both games.

If PC pricing is any indication that's a $25/$35 split though.

 

[VRMN]

Vita version will be $60, actually.

My bad; I didn't check the pricing. I even thought I would do a "or whatever it costs" cover my ass and decided against it for whatever reason.

I funded at $150 to get all the bonus stuff, personally.

 

[Shizuka]

That's for both games.

We don't know if they'll sell them separately for the Vita during the Kickstarter. The trilogy bundle was the only one mentioned for the Vita so far.

 

[calc84maniac]

Muv-Luv Trilogy PS Vita Digital Bundle pledge is now available for $60. I guess they're not doing them individually, though I'm getting both anyway so it doesn't matter to me.

 

[Olengie]

It is, since most people will already have the game by then, but some games pulled it off before, like Retro City Rampage DX.

That's what I'm hoping tbh

 

[Jotamide]

Muv-Luv Trilogy PS Vita Digital Bundle pledge is now available for $60. I guess they're not doing them individually, though I'm getting both anyway so it doesn't matter to me.

Aaaaand pledged. I hope the campaign does well enough to get a Vita physical CE similar to the one at the $100 tier for PC. I wouldn't mind in the slightest to upgrade for something like that.

 

[Shizuka]

 

[Basileus777]

Even if the physical edition doesn't happen at least we know they are already talking to Sony, which gives more confidence for the digital version releasing smoothly.

 

[Shizuka]

One easy way (for them) would be to include english subtitles with the japanese retail release.

 

[calc84maniac]

One easy way (for them) would be to include english subtitles with the japanese retail release.

That's something I thought of as well. If there's no DLC I don't think there would really be an issue with them giving Japanese retail copies with one of the pledges, but if they can print copies for NA/EU regions then that's even better. Good to know they're sounding positive about the possibility.

 

[skLaFarebear]

yay!!

Man I would love to have a physical vita version. I'm glad they're at least trying though.

 

[Shizuka]

I wonder if they'd add just a standard Vita copy to the Kickstarter, if it'd be exclusive to the Kickstarter or if they'd make a limited edition for it. So many options. I'm still waiting for them to answer my question regarding Photon Flowers + Melodies coming to the Vita as well.

 

[Shizuka]

This just surpassed Clannad's Kickstarter, it's now the most funded Kickstarter for a japanese visual novel in Kickstarter history (and it still has 30 days to go).

 

[Dio]

This just surpassed Clannad's Kickstarter, it's now the most funded Kickstarter for a japanese visual novel in Kickstarter history (and it still has 30 days to go).

Crazy stuff. I thought Key had a larger fanbase in the west, but to be fair, the Japanese are backing this for the Vita version.

 

[Shizuka]

Crazy stuff. I thought Key had a larger fanbase in the west, but to be fair, the Japanese are backing this for the Vita version.

I asked on Facebook about Photon Melodies and Photon Flowers being ported to the Vita as well whenever they reach the last stretch goal and they said they'll talk about it if/when they reach the stretch goal.

I'm hopeful that the Vita will get everything Muv-Luv related thanks to the Kickstarter and the developer in Japan, becoming the best platform to experience the visual novel along with PC.

 

[Christian]

If they confirm a physical Vita version, I'm in immediately. There's still a month left, so I'll pledge for the digital sometime before it ends, at least.

 

[Basileus777]

They've added some new stuff in their Q&A section.

Will there be Japanese-English text switching?

・Before anything else, everyone needs to know there's an exclusivity license for the trilogy's Japanese scripts. ixtl is doing their best to hasten the proceedings with the 3rd party company holding the exclusivity, but we can't promise the multi-language feature yet. Current status is unknown.

・There is a separate release for PS VITA confirmed by the creators last October 2 live stream but only for Japan, and may possibly release sooner than the PC version. This also means the English release for VITA may be done in only a few months after we've finished the trilogy's PC version since the VITA engine is ready. We'll only have to do Debugging and QA for the most parts when the time comes.

Will there be a physical version of the CODEX or Integral Works?

・The Codex stretch goal exists due to the Integral Works demand. It was one of the top fan requests we've been receiving since months ago. We tried looking into releasing a physical English translated book but simply put, it's not that simple and may take more work than translating more of our games from scratch.

・First issue - Integral Works has a license that's very, very expensive as it's selling well until now. Degica is not a book publisher, and it's impractical to have it exclusively only to KS. We have to sell the book after the Kickstarter and that will require us to pay another license. We have to make another set of agreements with a couple 3rd party companies, and as the Kickstarter project stands, we are already working with many companies.

・This is also beyond our plans for the Kickstarter. It is better off as a separate project or something to consider in the future when Muv-Luv does well in the west.

・The amount of work needed to keep the book 1:1 faithful to the original will cost a lot. The text can't be highlighted digitally and are bound to the images which are copyrighted. So aside from translation work, image editing is involved.

 

[Shizuka]

I knew Age was already developing that Vita port, they were just waiting for the Kickstarter to get launched and for it to hit the stretch goal in order to announce it.

 

[upandaway]

If there's minimal work for the Vita hopefully that means more of the money goes into other things

 

[Jazz573]

Muv-Luv Kickstarter Update #7

 

[Akibared]

I really want the Meiya,Marimo,and Mitsuki pillow cases just don't have the money.

 

[Shizuka]

Things have slowed down considerably, but I still believe they'll reach the Photon Melodies + Flowers stretch goal. I'll back if they confirm a limited physical print for the Vita version, that should boost things if they manage to get it sorted out before the Kickstarter is over.

 

[Basileus777]

It looks like physical Vita copies are happening.

A new limited tier will be unlocked when stretch goal is reached! Also, physical Vita might be added soon!

This comment about SG Vita's sales is kind of interesting too.

 

[Olengie]

Omg. its happening

 

[LifeBrandRobot]

Oh man I hope physical Vita ver. isn't going to be KS exclusive. Don't have the money to back it right now.