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[Nordicus]

So Obsidian will primarily help with design and give some of their tech for inXile to use (Dungeon Siege 3 engine?)

HOW IS THIS NOT THE BEST IDEA EVER?

[Cyberarmy]

Can i scream like "AW YEAH!"?

[MerinTB]

Seagloom wrote...

Crap. Now I may actually have to donate to this project.

Heh.  Now I may have to sell my comic book collection to help fund this project!

[Chromie]

MerinTB wrote...

Seagloom wrote...

Crap. Now I may actually have to donate to this project.

Heh.  Now I may have to sell my comic book collection to help fund this project!

Shame on you guys for not funding this!

[Seagloom]

I never played Wasteland and I'm usually two rungs above bankruptcy. There are so many other places I'd donate to before a game developer. The only reason I'd do it now is because it's Obsidian.

[slimgrin]

I would never donate before a game is done, but I'll chip in extra after a game is released. If a developer deserves it.

[Oof]

Sales pitch:

For just $2.1 million, you can have Black Isle rise from the ashes! Pledge now!

[RainyDayLover]

Seagloom wrote...

I never played Wasteland and I'm usually two rungs above bankruptcy. There are so many other places I'd donate to before a game developer. The only reason I'd do it now is because it's Obsidian.

Yeah, same reason I hadn't donated until now. Never played the original and as a full-time college student, I'm kinda broke.

[slimgrin]

"I'll create this really awesome sculpture...if you guys will pay for it first."...Slimgrin

Sorry if the whole donation thing rubs me the wrong way, but as an artist I never get a client's money up front, nor would I ask for it.

Modifié par slimgrin, 30 mars 2012 - 11:19 .

[A Crusty Knight Of Colour]

I wouldn't be surpised if they had something like this planned all along. From the moment Wasteland 2 was announced, I had an inkling they might use Onyx.

Still



Pretty cool news.

Modifié par CrustyBot, 30 mars 2012 - 11:19 .

[RainyDayLover]

slimgrin wrote...

"I'll create this really awesome sculpture...if you guys will pay for it first."

Sorry if the whole donation thing rubs me the wrong way, but as an artist I never get a client's money up front, nor would I ask for it.

What would you have them do then? Haven't you seen the video they put up at their Kickstarter page? They'd pretty much given up on the project and they're reaching out to the fans as a last resort due to being shot down by every publisher out there.

I'm sorry but this is the only way forward if they want to beat out the current dev/publisher model in the industry. Also, it's only working because Brian Fargo is a trusted and respected name in the industry; not everyone can reach out and ask for $$$, and expect people to follow through.

Modifié par RainyDayLover, 30 mars 2012 - 11:27 .

[slimgrin]

RainyDayLover wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

"I'll create this really awesome sculpture...if you guys will pay for it first."

Sorry if the whole donation thing rubs me the wrong way, but as an artist I never get a client's money up front, nor would I ask for it.

What would you have them do then? Haven't you seen the video they put up at their Kickstarter page? They'd pretty much given up on the project and they're reaching out to the fans as a last resort due to being shot down by every publisher out there.

I'm sorry but this is the only way forward if they want to beat out the current dev/publisher model in the industry. Also, it's only working because Brian Fargo is a trusted and respected name in the industry; not everyone can reach out and ask for $$$, and expect people to follow through.

So do fans have to donate, and pay for the game as well?

[TheChris92]

If Chris Avellone and company from Obisidian is on the writing then I'm onboard. The writing for Alpha Protocol, New Vegas and Kotor 2 were all solid. I'll be looking out for this one.

[RainyDayLover]

slimgrin wrote...

RainyDayLover wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

"I'll create this really awesome sculpture...if you guys will pay for it first."

Sorry if the whole donation thing rubs me the wrong way, but as an artist I never get a client's money up front, nor would I ask for it.

What would you have them do then? Haven't you seen the video they put up at their Kickstarter page? They'd pretty much given up on the project and they're reaching out to the fans as a last resort due to being shot down by every publisher out there.

I'm sorry but this is the only way forward if they want to beat out the current dev/publisher model in the industry. Also, it's only working because Brian Fargo is a trusted and respected name in the industry; not everyone can reach out and ask for $$$, and expect people to follow through.

So do fans have to donate, and pay for the game as well?

No, you get the game free if you donate a certain amount.

In the case of Wasteland 2, you get a digital copy once it's released if you donate $15. And a boxed copy with a bunch of other cool stuff if you donate $50.

You're essentially placing a pre-order except the game isn't in development yet.

Modifié par RainyDayLover, 30 mars 2012 - 11:37 .

[Brockololly]

slimgrin wrote...
So do fans have to donate, and pay for the game as well?

No, you have the different tiers which get you different things. So if you pledge at least $15 that gets you a digital copy of the game. Then at different levels you get extra stuff.


Just read up on it here: http://www.kickstart...ile/wasteland-2

Modifié par Brockololly, 30 mars 2012 - 11:42 .

[Dave of Canada]

Shut up and take even more of my money.

Modifié par Dave of Canada, 30 mars 2012 - 11:51 .

[ejoslin]

It's a paradigm I hope works. Because I'm sure not the target audience for most video games coming out these days. I also hope it sends a clear message to the big publishers who are convinced that old school RPGs have no market. Thousands of people have paid money, between $15 and $10k, to have a chance at playing one again.

[Xewaka]

I already gave 110$ to Tim Schafer. I will do the same with this man.

[saMoorai]

Wow, And I was already pretty damned interested in this game.

Having Obsidian help work on this would be

[Chromie]

Seagloom wrote...

I never played Wasteland and I'm usually two rungs above bankruptcy. There are so many other places I'd donate to before a game developer. The only reason I'd do it now is because it's Obsidian.

I was just kdding. As a college student who only works part time I donated because I remember playing Wasteland 1 when I was a kid with my dad. Wasteland and Fallout are two franchises that are dear to me.

slimgrin wrote...

"I'll create this really awesome sculpture...if you guys will pay for it first."...Slimgrin

Sorry if the whole donation thing rubs me the wrong way, but as an artist I never get a client's money up front, nor would I ask for it.

Like someone said Brian Fargo said he went to all "the big publishers" and he said everything in the pitch video actually happened with publishers were dodging him and actually sending him invites through facebook instead of giving him a straight up answer.

Unfortunately this kind of game is dying and Brian Fargo and hopefully Obsidian together can bring back this much much loved franchise back to it's full potential. I gladly donated because he is a respected developer and he did say if this kickstarter doesn't work then he would have to let the series die.

And on the kickstarter page you can see what your donations get. At the lowest donation you get a digital copy, at $50 you get a physical copy and the rewards get better and better there is even a steam beta if you donate high enough. Looks like the game will be redeemable on Steam even.

Modifié par Skelter192, 31 mars 2012 - 12:39 .

[Dave of Canada]

Fargo has yet to disappoint me, so I threw 115 dollars into the project. At the very least, it's money id probably spend on another game which might provide some entertainment or none at all. With Obsidian thrown into it, I'm certain I'll enjoy it.

There is not enough rpgs on the market nowadays, the chance to support an old-school one by the veterans? I'm not missing this.

[AtreiyaN7]

In a fit of insanity, I went with $250 on this thing.

[slimgrin]

I really do wish all the luck to this developer.

[chunkyman]

2 questions.

1.) Will it likely be a deep RPG on-par with New Vegas?

2.) Would my 2009 Mac laptop be capable of running it?