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Pillars of Eternity by Obsidian Entertainment (Kickstarter) [Up: Teaser]
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I need to go to bed, so I'm going to miss the point where the Kickstarter alone surpasses DFA, but it's Real Soon Now.
Not something I expected to see, really; I thought DFA would hold the record for games software for a fair while simply by virtue of being the pioneer, but I think it's fair to say that this project hit the sweet spot of big names and a reasonable period after that first huge success.
Not something I expected to see, really; I thought DFA would hold the record for games software for a fair while simply by virtue of being the pioneer, but I think it's fair to say that this project hit the sweet spot of big names and a reasonable period after that first huge success.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Yeah, if this can extend into my next pay period, I'd gladly drop $1k.
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Where is this coming from?
The documentary, of course.
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Impressive that they beat DFA's record.
I dunno, coming to the realization on how much work they have to do isn't exactly running into budgetary problems. They haven't fallen behind schedule yet it seems.
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Impressive that they beat DFA's record.
That kind of situation is going to kill the Kickstarter model. I hope that Obsidian are playing it safe. There is no safety net. :|
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Impressive that they beat DFA's record.
Wasn't it supposed to be out by now?
No next year.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
SquiddyCracker
Banned
$3,337,985+$100,247=$3,438,232!
We only need $61,768 more!
Those teasers, putting the crotch out of sight under water
We only need $61,768 more!
Those teasers, putting the crotch out of sight under water
Minsc
Gold Member
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Impressive that they beat DFA's record.
Along with time issues. But that's exaggerating a little, they were talking about keeping people to their contracts and needing years to draw out the game a certain way, but it's all part the development process, realizing even millions doesn't get you everything you can think of and the workflow needs to be structured in a way that progresses at a good pace.
Plus this has the advantage of not needing to be so elaborately animated and it also doesn't need the dialog to be voiced. I think there's a lot of things that would be more difficult making an RPG over an adventure game, and vice-versa.
Another big advantage with Project Eternity is that it is using the Unity 4 engine, which has been praised time and time again (including by Obsidian) on how incredibly fast and efficient it is at producing content.
Itll be like Indiana Jones.
Implants ? Now buy those GRA weapons....
SquiddyCracker
Banned
We only need $52703 more!
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Yeah, as was the Gun Runners' DLC. They needed it though, because F:NV was pretty easy to break cash wise.
By mid to end-game scenarios, you could be running around repairing snipers and assault rifles from assassin teams or big theft raids with weapon repair kits from Dead Money tokens(read:free) and selling them for whatever you needed and still come out with money.
But at least the sinks in PE look to involve a lot more world-change, given the stronghold and such.
That is why i don't consider FNV without Arwen gameplay changes as proper game. Arwen changes are brutal on economy and things like ammunition, guns and stimpacks now cost more akin to Fallout1/2 where simple gun cost about 500-700 caps with good barter skill. Also most of things give you waaaay less caps.
Burst mode ? Forget about this option.
demosthenes
Member
21 HOURS TO GO
superdeluxe
Member
I dOnt think the OE guys expected to reach 3.5 so quick. Need a 3.7 goal
Gentleman Jack
Member
I wonder if this will really be enough money for what they are doing. Double Fine is already running into budgetary issues for their title, apparently.
Impressive that they beat DFA's record.
My main concern is the continuing addition of meatspace bonuses to the reward tiers for customers. Having to print out thousands of hardcover books, tens of thousands of t-shirts and who knows how many custom embroidered patches is a lot of cash. I wonder if DoubleFine is now regretting the eleven thousand boxes and poster prints it must now produce and ship to their backers.
No, actually the more people who take up such bonuses, the better for them. The worst possible scenario for physical goods is if you offer them and some people take them up but not many, then you end up having to pay out of your ass for a tiny print run, just to satisfy a very small number of backers. If lots of people are taking them up and paying for them (they're not free!), then it's pure profit.
superdeluxe
Member
I wonder what the stretch could be
CrunchyFrog
Member
baZING!
Im wondering this too. Kinda pointless if this unimportant shit is eating hundreds of thousands of dollar away from development.
First Name
Member
upped my pledge to 65 and liked em on facebook! Hopefully we see more of the chained giant.
I actually managed to get all of them out of there. It took like 20 tries.
All of NV's money sinks are invalidated immediately if you manage to just take a few gold bars out when you complete Dead Money!
I actually managed to get all of them out of there. It took like 20 tries.
demosthenes
Member
It won't cost hundreds of thousands lol.
PastorOfMuppets
Banned
How does the the endless dungeon thing work? I understand that more money=more stuff but the dungeon can't be entirely funded by Facebook likes right?
It shouldn't be too bad. They don't have any physical product obligations until someone's into the $65 dollar tier and up, so those backers should be paying enough in to cover the goods costs.
The number of backers on kickstarter is factored in as well.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
My man!
EDIT: NO! Go $160! D: You have to get the expansion! You can't give it! YOU CAN'T GIVE IN!
Let's be realistic - None of the stretch goals and bonuses really correspond to their actual cost. Everything is being used as a motivating factor for fans to continue talking about the game and spreading the word. Facebook Likes = fans doing marketing for the Kickstarter. At this point, the game is clearly very, very well funded, far beyond the initial goal, so they can probably afford to give freebies in terms of game features. Worst case scenario? Somewhere along the line someone has to work overtime to get those extra floors implemented. Lol.