The PC specs used for the capture are also listed. Quite modest, really.
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STAR CITIZEN, Chris Roberts' (Wing Commander) New Game [$25 million funded]
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I can't wait two fucking years....
I need to make my brain forget about this game....the wait is going to kill me
kutthoat5150
Member
that looks great, their also planning on releasing the concept art for the constellation sometime early this week which should hopefully bump up more of the upper level pledges before it ends
Damn, that's quite the commitment.
I don't think I'll be going that far... but don't mind chipping in some extra for the skins and other crap to help push this over the 4 million mark.
kutthoat5150
Member
the new update says they are #2 in most money raised towards a crowd funded game after project eternity, but isn't project cars 2nd place with around $3.7 million so far?
exmachina64
Banned
They're just going by KS. They may not even know Project CARS exists.
viewtifulsub
Member
The specs used to run that early alpha build puts my heart at ease.
Bring on 2014.
Other than the first video that was posted on Roberts' site to advertise the funding thing (before it hit Kickstarter, I think) I hadn't seen any footage of this. Since I've seen a handful of trailers, heard DAT MUSIC (seriously, the score is giving me goosebumps), I don't think I could put down enough money for this thing.
This is pretty much my reaction for each trailer I've watched so far.
Space sims, fuck yeah.
This is pretty much my reaction for each trailer I've watched so far.
Space sims, fuck yeah.
Yeah, well, I figure if this (and Elite: Dangerous) doesn't succeed, it'll take another 10 years before we see another decent space sim. So I'm doing what I can. It was the same with Project Eternity. An old-school CRPG and a space sim, two dreams (of mine) come true!
People should know that you'll be able to upgrade your pledge even after the campaign is over. If you can't afford the tier that gets you a ship right now, you can always pledge 30$ and put that Christmas bonus to good use later on.
maquiladora
Member
Same here.
X Rebirth is still coming out as well, I really hope that doesn't get overshadowed considering EgoSoft continued making space sims when everybody else left the genre to die.
I always had more fun with smaller, faster dogfighters than something like a Wing Commander 2 Broadsword.
No, you can always buy them in the game later. The only real advantage of pledge ships is that you get free lifetime insurance. Which supposedly won't be a big deal.
I'm trying to figure out what to pledge .
I really wish the $125 pledge levels had a digital only verison that was cheaper. I think i'm going to have to give $60 instead of more. the prices for the ships only are crazy expensive
The hornet is $110 + the 30 minimum base pledge. You get the hornet at the $125 level with a ton of other stuff. IT makes no sense at all .
I really wish the $125 pledge levels had a digital only verison that was cheaper. I think i'm going to have to give $60 instead of more. the prices for the ships only are crazy expensive
The hornet is $110 + the 30 minimum base pledge. You get the hornet at the $125 level with a ton of other stuff. IT makes no sense at all .
Cameron122
Member
I removed my Strike Suit Zero pledge so I could up my Star Citizen pledge to Mercenary. So conflicted. I needed dat alpha.
I feel guilty retracting my Distance pledge so I can upgrade my Star Citizen pledge to the $60 tier(plus $5 for the electro skin hull enhancement).
Kinda feel like upping my pledge, but $30 to $60 is a big jump and more that I am really prepared to put in at this stage. I guess an extra copy would be nice if I had a friend who was interested in the game but hadn't already pledged.
I wish there was something at the $50 mark, just to make me feel better about it. That $4m is so close I can almost smell it.
Also they still haven't linked my pledge yet...
I wish there was something at the $50 mark, just to make me feel better about it. That $4m is so close I can almost smell it.
Also they still haven't linked my pledge yet...
It's not so surprising considering that it's built on CryEngine 3.
Though, they did have a poll on their site for asking for features and Linux support was 6th place.
Your duty, Citizen! *salutes*
The_Player
Member
Haven't pledged yet, even though I'm pretty sure this is the game I'm going to play since the first day of its release. $30 is rough for me to handle atm.
exmachina64
Banned
I've pledged to both of them. You guys are making me want to drop them so I can add the money to Star Citizen. Must resist...
This is the first video game kickstarter I've ever been interested in. The production quality of the game's self-promotion gives me great confidence. Looking at that $37 tier. We'll see, I'm really low on money. Might cancel my PSASBR preorder for this...
I am a pc gamer at heart and a graphics whore even more so. I love sci-fi, I love flying, and this looks awesome. So tempted.
I am a pc gamer at heart and a graphics whore even more so. I love sci-fi, I love flying, and this looks awesome. So tempted.
Fuck. What am I doing.
Join the club
This is the first game I've been compelled to drop a decent amount of money on and I'm stoked it is being supported so generously. Really looking forward to it.
Sounds like it's right up your alley =P
Do it. Dooooo it. DOOOOOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT.
No pictures, but nothing's exclusive, you'll be able to buy everything in-game, be it ships or upgrades.
Is there a difference between pledging with Kickstarter or RSI? (I've actually pledged via RSI, and should I switch over to Kickstarter)?
Are the digital add-ons going to be like DLC code?
I've already pledged to be an Early Adopter (comes with an Aurora) but purchased a 300i digital download. I could either use the 300i on my account or give it to a friend right? That's the assumption here, hope it's correct.
Are the digital add-ons going to be like DLC code?
I've already pledged to be an Early Adopter (comes with an Aurora) but purchased a 300i digital download. I could either use the 300i on my account or give it to a friend right? That's the assumption here, hope it's correct.
Your kickstarter pledge will be merged with your RSI account. The only difference is how they accept payments. RSI instantly charges you. Kickstarter charges you at the end of the fund raising.
Another difference is that they get all the money you pledge via the RSI site, while Kickstarter takes a cut (something like 5%, I think?) for themselves. Also, if you're more interested in KS specific stretch goals, pledge there. The next one is at 1.5M$. Other then that, it doesn't really matter where you pledge. Yes, the digital add-ons will most likely be DLC codes. I seem to remember Chris or Ben mentioning it somewhere.
3.6M$ star system unlocked!
Ellis System
Ownership: UEE (corporate)
Planets: 13
Planetary Rotation: Ellis IV (200 SED), Ellis IX (8,922 SED)
Import: Mechanical Goods, Luxury
Export: Fuel
Crime Status: Medium (Gambling)
Black Market: None
UEE Strategic Value: Purple
Description: Ellis is most famously home of the Murray Cup, the jewel in in-system star racing’s triple crown. The Ellis route runs through the densely packed inner worlds, through the twin asteroid belts and stops at one of Ellis VIII’s Lagrange points. A series of thousands of orbital monitoring buoys has been deployed throughout the system to monitor and broadcast race progress. During the off-season, aspiring racers and engine customization fans are allowed to run the track themselves for a small fee.
Ellis IV (Seahorse) is an entirely ordinary green-band planet save for an unusually high gravity for a settled world: over twice Earth standard. As such, Ellisians tend to be stocky and muscular and the planet’s fauna takes on a variety of interesting shapes (the best example being the aptly named flatcats.) Seahorse boasts a shining A+3 colonization rating from UEE Colonization Command.
Ellis IX (Walleye) is a gas giant which has been patterned for use as a refueling world. Large freighters and warships form visually impressive queues to take on much needed fuel, and a service industry has formed for long-haul transport crews making layovers in the system during the lengthy Earth-Pinecone run. Nearby refineries dot the planet’s skyline and cheaply convert the raw fuel for mass export.
Next, at $3.7 million: “Pirate System. Galactic Junkyard. One sun, there for light and a massive garbage disposal. “
More here. A new ship will be added to the game at $3.75M. Keep it up, people!