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Ghambit
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on: March 07, 2012, 05:04:24 PM

"Faster Than Light"

A working, ingenious, indie project by two now jobless guys with a great idea.  Make a roguelike in space inside a player-owned, built, and maintained spaceship.
If I had to pick a game that it emulates (err copies actually) it's the boardgame "Battlestations."  Only you control every crew member yourself and there's permadeath.

So, you donate a few bux and immediately get closed beta access.  Monies go towards making the game better and bringing it to a wider audience.
If you wanna try it before you burn coffee money, you can demo it on OnLive.

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l2WX5F7W8qk
« Last Edit: March 07, 2012, 05:08:14 PM by Ghambit »

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Thrawn
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Reply #1 on: March 07, 2012, 05:29:55 PM

Interesting, I haven't backed any Kickstarters yet but I might start with this one.

I wonder how long though before someone puts up a successful Kickstarter, then just takes the money and runs.  Seems inevitable sadly.

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Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 05:54:22 PM

So far the hottest seems that 2D Adventure game from T.Schafer.
And Wasteland 2 by Brian Fargo. - $15 for the released game is cheap.

Less honorable mention : Former Halo Reach Designer promising a 'Hardcore Tactical Shooter'. Lawl.

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Ghambit
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Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 06:50:43 PM

Schafer didn't even have a design doc whereas this game is near complete.  Just sayin.  Ohhhhh, I see.

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Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 07:08:47 PM

Kickstarter is far better for board games than video games. Tangible products good, virtual products are merely OK.
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