KickStarter Shroud of the Avatar - Lord British's Not-Ultima Online 2

[Blaine]

Kickstarter doesn't follow it's own ToS when it's thrown in their face of how some KS projects just outright abused it. Tom Hall funding his failing (and failed) project at the last hour with several mega bids (which he admits to in the comments) and that Susan Wilson send my kid to RPG camp crap (No Fund my life projects).

They are losing credibility with me by ignoring obvious abuse.

Zep--

It's annoying, but we have no control over it—and as long as Kickstarter continues to deliver monies to our preferred developers, there's no reason to doubt their credibility per se.

 

[Infinitron]

Zep Zepo From looking at the KS comments, I can see that two 10k pledges were withdrawn. Not twelve. I don't think all 20 slots were ever taken.

 

[Zep Zepo]

I don't know. Maybe it start as limited 10 and 10 was added? I didn't think that was possible. But I sure that $10,000 tier was an "All Gone" one. Then the 2nd was added minus the AlkaseltzerBeth game.

Zep--

 

[Infinitron]

I don't know. Maybe it start as limited 10 and 10 was added? I didn't think that was possible. But I sure that $10,000 tier was an "All Gone" one. Then the 2nd was added minus the AlkaseltzerBeth game.

Zep--

It's possible. Yeah, they added another 10.

 

[Zep Zepo]

Ok then, That's what happened then. I thought once you "created" a tier, you weren't allowed to change it.

I was happier when it was 12..but...oh well, now I'm just slightly amused.

Zep--

 

[DalekFlay]

If you had told me 20 years ago I would hope for Lord British to fail at rebooting Ultima...

 

[Multi-headed Cow]

If you had told me 20 years ago I would hope for Lord British to fail at rebooting Ultima...

Things have gotten fucking weird with Kickstarter around. Mostly for the better, but still.

 

[taxalot]

If you had told me 20 years ago I would hope for Lord British to fail at rebooting Ultima...

Yes, let's hope it fails and sucks. We have too many good games.

 

[Lancehead]

I hope it fails because it's a pathetic cash grab.

 

[Jack Dandy]

Tom Hall funding his failing (and failed) project at the last hour with several mega bids (which he admits to in the comments)
Zep--

Mind linking me to that, friend?

 

[DalekFlay]

If you had told me 20 years ago I would hope for Lord British to fail at rebooting Ultima...

Yes, let's hope it fails and sucks. We have too many good games.

My comment is based on the fact it doesn't look good at all to me. If it looked good I wouldn't have said what I did.

 

[taxalot]

GAME DEV LIVE CAM !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjQ-gShkzqo

See Richard Garriott playing cards !

 

[l3loodAngel]

I hope it fails because it's a pathetic cash grab.

The KS won't fail, the game however will probably end up as a big disappointment...

 

[taxalot]

How can you guys be disappointed considering your level of expectation?

 

[Zep Zepo]

Tom Hall funding his failing (and failed) project at the last hour with several mega bids (which he admits to in the comments)
Zep--

Mind linking me to that, friend?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...nder-plus-secret-spaceship-club-game/comments

9th comment down. The project actually only had about 45K at the last hour, he added 60K himself in the last hour trying to be funny. I reported it to KS, they agreed he violated ToS, but haven't subtracted the bogus pledges yet.

the comment.

Creator Tom Hall's Pieces of Fun on March 1

Jason: awesome, srsly the most bad-a$$ Keen has ever looked.
Randall: haha, you gave me the idea for the last hour megabids for fun, Randall, so hat's off to you!

Zep--

 

[LizardKing]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjQ-gShkzqo

See Richard Garriott playing cards !

That should have been a stretch goal.

 

[Jack Dandy]

@Zep- Hahaha, oh wow. I can't help but feel kind of bad for him. That project + Shaker (OLDSKOOL ARPEEGEE) were so embarrassing.

Anyhow, when are we getting that Spoony interview?

 

[Zep Zepo]

*I look forward to the half-hearted "Woooos!". Perhaps Richard will metal his rat-tail around for several seconds, **I'd watch that.

Zep--
*Won't really be watching
**No, I really wouldn't.

 

[mindx2]

Anybody else see this (desperation):

Back SotA, Get a Crossbow in Star Citizen!

Attention Citizens,

Breaking news! You heard earlier today that Richard Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar will feature an item designed by Chris Roberts useable in-game... and we've decided to return the favor! If you back both Star Citizen and Shroud of the Avatar at the $40 Adventurer level or higher, we'll give your pilot in Star Citizen a powerful crossbow straight out of Richard's new world... perfect for providing an extra-lethal punch during boarding actions. The Shroud of the Avatar Kickstarter campaign ends in just twelve hours, so make your pledge NOW!

If you would like to pledge via Paypal you can do so here.

Weapon Description:

Iolo Industries Armor-Piercing Crossbow

Some things never go out of style, and the Iolo Crossbow is proof: an elegant weapon that has proved itself capable of repelling boarders effectively time and again over the centuries. It stands well above laser sidearms in terms of armor penetration, the ideal weapon for anyone needing to blast through two inches of plasteel space armor. Designed and hanf-crafted by David Watson, these rare crossbows are prized by pilots for their reliability and their low level of required maintenance. This weapon is an exact replica of the one created for Richard “Lord British” Garriott’s Shroud of the Avatar so you can arm your character with it in both universes!

Damage: 2 cm / bolt (+3 against armor)
Reload: .5 seconds

Effective Range: 500 meters

UEE Restriction: RED ​

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[Bradylama]

If Star Citizen is going to have boarding actions that I can play First-Person then I feel even better about backing it. It's mothafuckin Legend of the Galactic Heroes up in this bitch

 

[Nithrakis]

I'm hoping this ends up being a huge success just so I can come back and read the butthurt from all of you jaded fuckers! Delicious. I might just have to up my pledge.

 

[Jaesun]

 

[Nithrakis]

What can I say, I've got a soft spot for the rich, space-faring bastard. I spent far too much of my childhood playing pirated Ultima games.

 

[Infinitron]

Well, this thing is going to end in a few minutes. They passed Shadowrun Returns, though not by a lot.

 

[Nithrakis]

Just over 2 million with the paypal donations included.