Double Fine looking for help funding new adventure game - Page 11

Fien · 03-09-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurufinwe

From less than $1,000 an hour to $17,000 the past hour, and $22,000 the hour before that. You have a gift for understatement.

Yes, but mostly people who are upping their pledge, not so much fresh blood.

***fov*** · 03-09-2012, 05:54 PM

Oh jeez, a *big* box? I was insisting to myself that I could make do with the download version. I'm a Sierra fan, after all. But he got me... he got me.

(Wonder if you can specify your t-shirt size? Girl shirts...?)

Fien · 03-09-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fov

(Wonder if you can specify your t-shirt size? Girl shirts...?)

Yes. Of course you can.

DustyShinigami · 03-10-2012, 05:34 AM

I'm tempted to pledge $100 for the box, but, I don't know...

I don't have that kinda money spare, and I know nothing about the game - other than what it's going to be - to justify paying that amount.

EDIT: Oh balls to it - I've pledged $100!

Fien · 03-13-2012, 03:52 AM

Three million. Wow! $3,000,000. And the ride isn't over yet.

I have been reading the comments at the kickstarter page and it scares me a little that some people get carried away by what can only be called a hype. They are upping their pledge with money they say they should be using for other stuff. Like school! All that for a game that may not come up to their expectations...

Oh well, the whole thing is a lot of fun. Double Fine has rewarded us with funny updates. Thank you, Tim Schafer and team, for using the Dutch national anthem in your latest one.

zobraks · 03-13-2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fien

Thank you, Tim Schafer and team, for using the Dutch national anthem in your latest one.

Don't rush your thanks - check what they said about Dutch people (watch the video from 1:14 on).

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Fien · 03-13-2012, 04:39 AM

Yeah, and the part about the wooden shoes was a little too American and predictable, to be honest. Boring. When you're Dutch, that is. But they spelled the Dutch word Nederlander correct.

subbi · 03-13-2012, 07:03 AM

Yeah and the part about the "stoned kid" is still barely a representation of Holland these days, what with our current "conservative/right-wing" political climate.
I could, in all honesty, no longer apply the word "liberal" to the country anymore.
Although we still have a decent set of liberal rights such as on abortion and soft-drugs, they may very well become more restrictive in the near future.

Ah well, we still got (some) windmills and wooden shoes ;-)

zobraks · 03-13-2012, 08:07 AM

I love Dutch so much (hey, it rhymes!) - thanks to Fien

and Luna - that I didn't even notice the "stoned kid in wooden shoes" joke.

Fien · 03-13-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by subbi

Ah well, we still got (some) windmills and wooden shoes ;-)

Not to mention the eternal tulips and cheeeeeeese.

I agree about the political climate. It's getting worse.

@zobraks.

Idrisguitar · 03-13-2012, 10:20 AM

yet to donate
will tune into ustream and prob donate more than i should.

i want the box. so bad. butt $100......

inm8#2 · 03-13-2012, 11:50 AM

Any guesses of what the documentary extras for the $30 donation will be? I can't decide between that or 15 bucks. With all the indie bundles, plus the cognition kickstarter, my gaming budget is quite thin. Plus I'm saving up for many fantastic titles this year.

Emperor13 · 03-13-2012, 02:34 PM

From the 1st day of the pledge I wanted to pledge for the 30 one but always delayed it.. Time passed and today I was informed about today's start of Wasteland 2

and immediately remembered about it and... 2 HOURS TO GO when I saw it..

Finally pledged for the 60 $ since I wanted the doc and the pdf

And I'm not like full of money

Now being logged on to their livestream hehe..

Anyway, this day is great.. I'll also pledge for Wasteland 2 but there only for the 15 $ probably..

Cheers

Trumgottist · 03-13-2012, 02:56 PM

I'm watching the live stream of the DF party. To those complaining about lack of chemistry between Ron and Tim, it was certainly there when Ron briefly joined the party. I'd just say that Ron doesn't seem to be much of an in-front-of-the-camera-person.

Fien · 03-13-2012, 03:16 PM

I am watching the live stream too. As are 30,000+ people. It's not as interesting or fun as I thought it would be, or maybe I'm too old for this kind of thing.

I was the one complaining about the lack of chemistry in that video. I also said that I was sure Gilbert and Schafer had a relaxed relationship, remember? I did see Ron Gilbert just now, who was "in his cave" as Schafer put it. He put in an obligatory appearance, that's all. Five or ten minutes. So he doesn't enjoy parties...

***fov*** · 03-13-2012, 03:23 PM

Maybe he doesn't like parties (or maybe he has too much work to do on his *own* game to goof around during business hours!), but no one can say Ron's not a good sport. I mean, he put a shoe on his head...

Fien · 03-13-2012, 03:26 PM

Oh come on! Business hours?!? He's a hermit, and that's fine with me.

PS: I actually hated it when he put the shoe on his head. Don't go whoring for the fans.

zane · 03-13-2012, 03:43 PM

more than 8 times the goal raised!!! What a great story this has been. Hopefully its about to get even better in the coming months.

DustyShinigami · 03-13-2012, 04:12 PM

I didn't watch it all, I only watched from 11pm GMT onwards. They were certainly enjoying themselves...

The adverts were annoying and I hate how live streams are jittery as hell...

Ron didn't look particularly impressed at all; he quite clearly isn't much of a party animal.

$3,335,265!!!

headbanger · 03-13-2012, 04:17 PM

and tim just said people outside kickstarter gave them 110.000 dolars, so the total is 3, 445, 265

03-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#202
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Oh jeez, a big box? I was insisting to myself that I could make do with the download version. I'm a Sierra fan, after all. But he got me... he got me. (Wonder if you can specify your t-shirt size? Girl shirts...?) Share Share this post on Twitter

03-10-2012, 05:34 AM	#204
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I'm tempted to pledge $100 for the box, but, I don't know... I don't have that kinda money spare, and I know nothing about the game - other than what it's going to be - to justify paying that amount. EDIT: Oh balls to it - I've pledged $100! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour Last edited by DustyShinigami; 03-10-2012 at 05:42 AM.

03-13-2012, 03:52 AM	#205
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Three million. Wow! $3,000,000. And the ride isn't over yet. I have been reading the comments at the kickstarter page and it scares me a little that some people get carried away by what can only be called a hype. They are upping their pledge with money they say they should be using for other stuff. Like school! All that for a game that may not come up to their expectations... Oh well, the whole thing is a lot of fun. Double Fine has rewarded us with funny updates. Thank you, Tim Schafer and team, for using the Dutch national anthem in your latest one. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 04:39 AM	#207
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Yeah, and the part about the wooden shoes was a little too American and predictable, to be honest. Boring. When you're Dutch, that is. But they spelled the Dutch word Nederlander correct. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 07:03 AM	#208
subbi Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 37	Yeah and the part about the "stoned kid" is still barely a representation of Holland these days, what with our current "conservative/right-wing" political climate. I could, in all honesty, no longer apply the word "liberal" to the country anymore. Although we still have a decent set of liberal rights such as on abortion and soft-drugs, they may very well become more restrictive in the near future. Ah well, we still got (some) windmills and wooden shoes ;-) Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 08:07 AM	#209
zobraks Senior Passer-by Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Naissus (M.S.) Posts: 1,612	I love Dutch so much (hey, it rhymes!) - thanks to Fien and Luna - that I didn't even notice the "stoned kid in wooden shoes" joke. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ If you can read this you don't need glasses.

03-13-2012, 10:20 AM	#211
Idrisguitar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 222	yet to donate will tune into ustream and prob donate more than i should. i want the box. so bad. butt $100...... Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 11:50 AM	#212
inm8#2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 569	Any guesses of what the documentary extras for the $30 donation will be? I can't decide between that or 15 bucks. With all the indie bundles, plus the cognition kickstarter, my gaming budget is quite thin. Plus I'm saving up for many fantastic titles this year. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Read the bolded part* "You ever wish you could just follow your instincts, live for the moment?" - Gabriel Knight Now playing - Legend of Grimrock Need to finish - The Whispered World Finished - Botanicula, The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time Up Next - A New Beginning, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition Anticipating - Asylum, Bracken Tor, The Last Crown

03-13-2012, 02:34 PM	#213
Emperor13 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Athens,Greece Posts: 8	From the 1st day of the pledge I wanted to pledge for the 30 one but always delayed it.. Time passed and today I was informed about today's start of Wasteland 2 and immediately remembered about it and... 2 HOURS TO GO when I saw it.. Finally pledged for the 60 $ since I wanted the doc and the pdf And I'm not like full of money Now being logged on to their livestream hehe.. Anyway, this day is great.. I'll also pledge for Wasteland 2 but there only for the 15 $ probably.. Cheers Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 02:56 PM	#214
Trumgottist Game Creator Hobbyist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stockholm (or Gotland) Posts: 2,609	I'm watching the live stream of the DF party. To those complaining about lack of chemistry between Ron and Tim, it was certainly there when Ron briefly joined the party. I'd just say that Ron doesn't seem to be much of an in-front-of-the-camera-person. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Play my game: Frasse and the Peas of Kejick. The Special Edition is now available! (Mac OS X or Windows.)

03-13-2012, 03:16 PM	#215
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	I am watching the live stream too. As are 30,000+ people. It's not as interesting or fun as I thought it would be, or maybe I'm too old for this kind of thing. I was the one complaining about the lack of chemistry in that video. I also said that I was sure Gilbert and Schafer had a relaxed relationship, remember? I did see Ron Gilbert just now, who was "in his cave" as Schafer put it. He put in an obligatory appearance, that's all. Five or ten minutes. So he doesn't enjoy parties... Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 03:23 PM	#216
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Maybe he doesn't like parties (or maybe he has too much work to do on his own game to goof around during business hours!), but no one can say Ron's not a good sport. I mean, he put a shoe on his head... Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 03:26 PM	#217
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	Oh come on! Business hours?!? He's a hermit, and that's fine with me. PS: I actually hated it when he put the shoe on his head. Don't go whoring for the fans. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-13-2012, 03:43 PM	#218
zane Schattenjäger Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 572	more than 8 times the goal raised!!! What a great story this has been. Hopefully its about to get even better in the coming months. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently focussing on: Book of unwritten tales On deck: lone survivor Recently finished: donna: avenger of blood, machinarium, botanicula, grim fandango, corpse party

03-13-2012, 04:12 PM	#219
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I didn't watch it all, I only watched from 11pm GMT onwards. They were certainly enjoying themselves... The adverts were annoying and I hate how live streams are jittery as hell... Ron didn't look particularly impressed at all; he quite clearly isn't much of a party animal. $3,335,265!!! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour Last edited by DustyShinigami; 03-13-2012 at 04:19 PM.

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03-13-2012, 04:17 PM	#220
headbanger Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 30	and tim just said people outside kickstarter gave them 110.000 dolars, so the total is 3, 445, 265 Share Share this post on Twitter