Game News Obsidian to co-develop Wasteland 2 if Kickstarter reaches $2.1mil

[Roguey]

Codex should help kickstart KotC 2 if they got the money. If MCA is working on Wasteland 2 then it's going to be several months, maybe a year before there is an MCA-Obsidian kickstarter.

KotC 2 only needs about 100k according to the creator to get released in 2 years.

He also mentioned that he can't use it since he's not a US resident.

 

[Spectacle]

It's almost as if there is a God and he wants me to win this bet. Still up for it, Spectacle? Just so you know, $100 cut it.

Of course. I'm expecting it won't be that long until DU asks for money for a server upgrade, MHD knows we need it

To make the terms clear, the bet is if WL2 raises 2,1 million USD by Apr 17, 8:05am EDT, including the paypal pledges, not just kickstarter. If it doesn't, I will pay $100 to the next codex fundraiser, if it does raise that amount or more, you will pay $100 to the next fundraiser. We'll pay to the next fundraiser no matter what it is, even if it's to help fund "Gaider&Heplers gay pony sex adventure".

Brofist this post if you're on.

 

[Brother None]

'villain of the story' is taking some folks for a ride

Bizarre. You'd think the Codex, being, like, the vermiform appendix of the internet, would be used to spotting and ignoring obvious trolls. I mean, if he at least was touching on a sensitive point, but it's pretty obvious there's no possible way for Wasteland 2 not to reach 2.1M.

 

[Kz3r0]

even if it's to help fund "Gaider&Heplers gay pony sex adventure".

Konjad game. I should really wrote something like that one day.

 

[Infinitron]

'villain of the story' is taking some folks for a ride

Bizarre. You'd think the Codex, being, like, the vermiform appendix of the internet, would be used to spotting and ignoring obvious trolls. I mean, if he at least was touching on a sensitive point, but it's pretty obvious there's no possible way for Wasteland 2 not to reach 2.1M.

Spotting? Yes. Ignoring? Hahahahaha.

 

[Alex_Steel]

Apparently, some people are blind.

It's almost 2 pages of boring crap and you are still arguing and betting. Read the quote ffs.

Actually I was just trolling. It's too easy to rile up morons just by repeating something

 

[Grimlorn]

Codex should help kickstart KotC 2 if they got the money. If MCA is working on Wasteland 2 then it's going to be several months, maybe a year before there is an MCA-Obsidian kickstarter.

KotC 2 only needs about 100k according to the creator to get released in 2 years.

He also mentioned that he can't use it since he's not a US resident.

That's true, but what's preventing the Codex from putting together 10 to 20k for it without the kickstarter model. Kind of like with the Wasteland 2 fund here. There's got to be a way to get that game off the ground. He just needs a couple programmers to help code the game.

How did KotC sell? 100K sounds like a very reasonable and possibly amount to raise for a KotC2, no?

I don't know how much KotC sold but it's a worthy cause for a turn based combat rpg. Chances are we'll get a better game than The Banner Saga will be.

 

[Davaris]

Codex should help kickstart KotC 2 if they got the money. If MCA is working on Wasteland 2 then it's going to be several months, maybe a year before there is an MCA-Obsidian kickstarter.

KotC 2 only needs about 100k according to the creator to get released in 2 years.

He also mentioned that he can't use it since he's not a US resident.

What about indiegogo?

 

[lulurkinglurkerlurk]

"curry" has bigger chance,to kill kickstarter but, still he/she should try harder.

 

[Grimlorn]

Codex should help kickstart KotC 2 if they got the money. If MCA is working on Wasteland 2 then it's going to be several months, maybe a year before there is an MCA-Obsidian kickstarter.

KotC 2 only needs about 100k according to the creator to get released in 2 years.

He also mentioned that he can't use it since he's not a US resident.

What about indiegogo?

I don't know. He talked about this over in his KotC forums. He said the other sites haven't progressed to a point where he'd want to do them but he likes the kickstarter model where people get their money back if not enough is invested.

 

[CappenVarra]

A KotC 2 fundraiser would be great.

 

[Havoc]

Counting the paypall contributions, they need only 150k more to go!

 

[Brother None]

And boom, passed $2.1M. MCA + Obsidian tools are in.

 

[Captain Shrek]

 

[J_C]

And boom, passed $2.1M. MCA + Obsidian tools are in.

This just made my day.

 

[GreyViper]

Good news and Im happy MCA + Obsidian get involed in one way or another.

 

[Grim Monk]

Has this news been posted already?

Update #9: New Reward Tier Announced

Posted about 6 hours ago

As our Kickstarter continues to build momentum, we will keep focusing on how we can best deliver what our fans want. We've seen quite a few messages from our international fans expressing concern with the cost of shipping and physical goods relating to VAT and customs costs. For that reason, we opened up a purely digital pledge level at $55 that contains no physical items. You will get the digital copy of the game, digital soundtrack, digital novellas 1 and 2, digital concept art book and early beta access.

We've had an amazing amount of support from our fans, and we couldn't be happier with how many people are showing up to help make this game special. Please continue getting the word out in the remaining days of the campaign to help us finish strong. A countdown timer on our Wasteland 2 website is now ticking away the days, minutes and seconds to the finish. You can help spread the word by adding the counter to your own blog or website—just use the handy “Add to your site” button next to the counter. Thanks!

Brian Fargo

P.S. I'll edit my old image to reflect the new reality...

 

[Grim Monk]

EDIT: For what it's worth, here you go.

 

[Aeschylus]

Ah, blind reactionism, you never cease to amuse.

 

[IronicNeurotic]

But, but Villian told me this was impossible.........

Grim Monk It's just Avellone though, no Cain or Sawyer or Ziets or Fenstermaker.

 

[zerotol]

Obisidian is in?

Lets hope the game has an ending and doesn't crash every 5 seconds.

 

[Shannow]

villain of the story ROFL.
You guys forget that pledges given can still be retracted. Obsidian/MCA involvement is thankfully by no means secure.

But you are missing the big picture: Obsidian will ruin W2.
With Obsidian on board W2 will have
shit, half-finished lore-rape of a story like KotOR2.
shit bugs/engine/camera/UI like NWN2.
shit gameplay like Alpha Popamole.
broken, shit mechanics and shitty back and forth fedex quests like New Vegas.
the complexity of DS3.

 

[GarfunkeL]

9/10 Shannow, would rage again, good post.

 

[DwarvenFood]

2/10 Shannow, upgrade your trolling stat more. Reload from page 15, assign skill point differently.

 

[villain of the story]

But, but Villian told me this was impossible.........

Grim Monk It's just Avellone though, no Cain or Sawyer or Ziets or Fenstermaker.

Your a moran if you still think this can happen. It took almost 10 days to reach $2M mark. Guess what, they don't have another ten days. It's doomed.