Kendjin Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So I've not been a massive fan of his work, I used to be, this being almost a decade and bit ago, but I see he's decided to fund a VN. What are people's thoughts? http://www.kickstart...sual-novel-game Also, apparently, I can't link a .jpg O.o http://puu.sh/3jBch.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shcboomer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hmmm it certainly looks interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendjin Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 I backed it with a mere $10, mostly cause I was a bit annoyed that there's a stretch goal for more episodes, but little in the way to suggest a larger donation would include the future titles included in the donation. Also since its safe to assume he'll never reach half a million, I don't have to worry about his lackluster attempts at H-scenes. also just found out its only a day old, decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertMouse Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Are they going to charge money for this when it's released? Looks like they are. If so, all I have to say is god damn it I sure could've done the same for my game . I can finish these projects on passion alone but getting more looks certainly would help. These folks got funded so much money for a visual novel. I wonder if all projects get that many views or if it's because they've been around for a while already? As for the project, some of those funded girls look cute, especially that $25,000 one B). Let's see what happens with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendjin Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Are they going to charge money for this when it's released? Looks like they are. If so, all I have to say is god damn it I sure could've done the same for my game . I can finish these projects on passion alone but getting more looks certainly would help. These folks got funded so much money for a visual novel. I wonder if all projects get that many views or if it's because they've been around for a while already? As for the project, some of those funded girls look cute, especially that $25,000 one . Let's see what happens with it. I think he pretty much got funding for a "game" based on the 15 years he's been doing the web comic, he could have made a sprite RPG, it would have gotten the same money, a VN bits more in context with what his web comic is about. I should really go back and read up to date, but he's quite slow at progressing a plot so in the 3 years I've missed, its probably only been 3 days in world. I should also point out, this is gonna be less of a, choose your path VN and more, the first 3 volumes of his web comic probably done in Ren'Py retold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaler Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I didn't know Megatokyo still existed. o_o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkker Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wow, almost 100k in 3-4 days time>> The full game goal is 150k.. < If this isn't reached I'll be shocked.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Is it me or I think they overusing the mass to much by funded THAT much money for one visual novel..? Here is for a comparison: A seemingly interesting and good looking game called Harvest (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1840293109/harvest-0?ref=category) only need $10,000 for its goal. Seeing Megatokyo (I don't even know this title before this thread comes up) needs $20,000 .. Doesn't it seem overbudget? Please don't flame me if I am wrong ;; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendjin Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Is it me or I think they overusing the mass to much by funded THAT much money for one visual novel..? Here is for a comparison: A seemingly interesting and good looking game called Harvest (http://www.kickstart...-0?ref=category) only need $10,000 for its goal. Seeing Megatokyo (I don't even know this title before this thread comes up) needs $20,000 .. Doesn't it seem overbudget? Please don't flame me if I am wrong ;; I think you are kind of right, I believe its also because he will need to hire in people to develop the game, as much as he can do the artwork, I don't believe Fred has the skills to turn it into a VN. 20k would probably only really pay for a low level dev for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I think you are kind of right, I believe its also because he will need to hire in people to develop the game, as much as he can do the artwork, I don't believe Fred has the skills to turn it into a VN. 20k would probably only really pay for a low level dev for a year. True though, but I still do think that it is overbudget. Paying people for the dev: Means he needs at least an Illustrator, Writer, and Scripter. But as far as I see, it still doesn't come up with 20,000$ and somehow he didn't introduce the people who helped him making that VN, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendjin Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 True though, but I still do think that it is overbudget. Paying people for the dev: Means he needs at least an Illustrator, Writer, and Scripter. But as far as I see, it still doesn't come up with 20,000$ and somehow he didn't introduce the people who helped him making that VN, right? I think the bigger issue is, this will probably hit 200k, suddenly it becomes completely unjustifiable I'd argue some of the 20k just goes to Fred to survive, he's got a heart problem and he's not been great on updating his webcomic lately, this VN actually uses touches up old comics, instead of completely new art :s Also the 20k funds I believe a 7-8 man team, its not a big cut when you look at that. If I had one complaint, you'll probably play Piro, which is basically Fred. Not sure I want to help Fred get all the hot girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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