Posted September 19, 2013
Mark T Ross: A Private in Paris - noir detective FMV adventure game
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mark-t-ross-a-private-in-paris
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mark-t-ross-a-private-in-paris
tarohilt
New User
Registered: Nov 2009
From Canada
gandalfnho
Huntress
Registered: Dec 2009
From Brazil
Posted September 20, 2013
Another old 16-bits classic is back:
James Pond - Pond is Back!
This one have a different setting for JRPG fans:
Citizens of Earth - A Modern RPG
James Pond - Pond is Back!
This one have a different setting for JRPG fans:
Citizens of Earth - A Modern RPG
tapeworm00
New User
Registered: May 2010
From Mexico
Posted September 20, 2013
For all you zombie lovers out there (and whoever likes L4D!): http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monochromellc/contagion
gandalfnho
Huntress
Registered: Dec 2009
From Brazil
Posted September 20, 2013
Venezia launched the campaign for the issue #3:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/venezia/venezia-issue-3
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/venezia/venezia-issue-3
Post edited September 20, 2013 by gandalf.nho
SpeedBo
Player1
Registered: Nov 2009
From Other
Posted September 23, 2013
For adventure fans
The Ballads of Reemus 2 - 2D Point and Click Adventure Game
You can also find the first game in the Indie Royale The Golden Jubilee Bundle
The Ballads of Reemus 2 - 2D Point and Click Adventure Game
You can also find the first game in the Indie Royale The Golden Jubilee Bundle
Starmaker
go Clarice!
Registered: Sep 2010
From Russian Federation
Posted September 25, 2013
Wow. Just wow.
And it's half funded already.
And it's half funded already.
Crosmando
chrono commando
Registered: Jan 2012
From Australia
Posted September 25, 2013
Libertarian propaganda film wanting funding by public donations.
Irony.txt
Irony.txt
tomimt
Optimum rat
Registered: May 2010
From Finland
ErekoseDM
those deaf-mutes
Registered: Oct 2012
From United States
Posted September 25, 2013
Blood Alloy
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/63518568/blood-alloy
"A 2D, urban scifi Metroidvania featuring the combat mechanics of Dark Souls as applied to gunplay + the dynamic speed of Vanquish!"
15 days to go
inspiration drawn from:
Metroid
Turrican
Hotline Miami
Demon's Souls/ Dark Souls
Vanquish
Abuse
Deus Ex
---
i saw the video (pre-alpha gameplay) and it was like metroid starring Aeon Flux + B Orchid from Killer Instinct doing those cartwheel combos like crazy.
loved the high speed pace it was going with.
since ive already played Hotline Miami (and eagerly awaiting HM2) i may have to seek out this 'Vanquish' they mention ^_^.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/63518568/blood-alloy
"A 2D, urban scifi Metroidvania featuring the combat mechanics of Dark Souls as applied to gunplay + the dynamic speed of Vanquish!"
15 days to go
inspiration drawn from:
Metroid
Turrican
Hotline Miami
Demon's Souls/ Dark Souls
Vanquish
Abuse
Deus Ex
---
i saw the video (pre-alpha gameplay) and it was like metroid starring Aeon Flux + B Orchid from Killer Instinct doing those cartwheel combos like crazy.
loved the high speed pace it was going with.
since ive already played Hotline Miami (and eagerly awaiting HM2) i may have to seek out this 'Vanquish' they mention ^_^.
gandalfnho
Huntress
Registered: Dec 2009
From Brazil
gandalfnho
Huntress
Registered: Dec 2009
From Brazil
Posted September 26, 2013
For JRPG fans:
Edge Of Eternity
An action-adventure side scrolling platformer:
Knite & The Ghost Lights
Edge Of Eternity
An action-adventure side scrolling platformer:
Knite & The Ghost Lights
SeduceMePlz
Foolish Mortal
Registered: Mar 2011
From United States
Posted September 27, 2013
Haven't seen the previous films and don't consider myself a defender or proponent of Rand (at present I've read only a limited selection of her work), but:
Isn't this ironic?
No. Kickstarter represents a "free market" and the very embodiment of what Atlas Shrugged is all about.
The real irony is that detractors continue to use the word "irony" to describe a voluntary value-for-value trade amongst individuals as being in opposition to Rand's philosophy.
and:
Isn't asking for charity antithetical to Ayn Rand's philosophy?
Kickstarter is not charity and we do not seek charity. We are offering a voluntary value-for value trade.
Regarding the idea of charity however, Ayn Rand had no problem with someone giving money to a cause they care about. If someone deems a cause worthy and wants to donate money, they should be free to do it. What Ayn Rand had a problem with is altruism for the sake of altruism as a moral duty, or being compelled, or forced, to "give." The Atlas Shrugged Kickstarter campaign is of course a voluntary value-for-value exchange. You are not obligated to contribute.
"The fact that a man has no claim on others (i.e., that it is not their moral duty to help him and that he cannot demand their help as his right) does not preclude or prohibit good will among men and does not make it immoral to offer or to accept voluntary, non-sacrificial assistance." - Ayn Rand
(both quotes from the Kickstarter FAQ)
Isn't this ironic?
No. Kickstarter represents a "free market" and the very embodiment of what Atlas Shrugged is all about.
The real irony is that detractors continue to use the word "irony" to describe a voluntary value-for-value trade amongst individuals as being in opposition to Rand's philosophy.
Isn't asking for charity antithetical to Ayn Rand's philosophy?
Kickstarter is not charity and we do not seek charity. We are offering a voluntary value-for value trade.
Regarding the idea of charity however, Ayn Rand had no problem with someone giving money to a cause they care about. If someone deems a cause worthy and wants to donate money, they should be free to do it. What Ayn Rand had a problem with is altruism for the sake of altruism as a moral duty, or being compelled, or forced, to "give." The Atlas Shrugged Kickstarter campaign is of course a voluntary value-for-value exchange. You are not obligated to contribute.
"The fact that a man has no claim on others (i.e., that it is not their moral duty to help him and that he cannot demand their help as his right) does not preclude or prohibit good will among men and does not make it immoral to offer or to accept voluntary, non-sacrificial assistance." - Ayn Rand
Piranjade
*twirls*
Registered: Jun 2012
From Germany
Posted September 27, 2013
Here is how I see it:
That all actually goes down to the old discussion whether payments towards a kickstarter project are "donations" of some kind.
As the existence of donations might carry some moral obligation to donate or evoke some kind of pressure from society to give some (not all!) of Rand's followers say that donations shouldn't exist at all because this feeling of obligation or pressure is self-destructive for society.
Here the creators of the kickstarter argue that they are not asking for donations but are offering a voluntary value-for-value exchange. (The proof of that being that people accept this exchange and as a rational person of Rand's image would only accept a "good" trade, it is obviously a voluntary value-for-value exchange.)
I'm not so sure about that. I'm not so sure that the "rewards" are worth it (but they have to be because people "buy" them!) but I do believe that some people "donate" their money without expecting to get anything of same value out of it. And that would be wrong from Rand's point of view. It would be degrading and self-destructive because it is sacrificial.
But can the kickstarter creators be blamed for that? From Rand's kind of view people should just stop acting so stupid.
Anyway, here some examples of the offered "value-for-value exchanges":
$1: Project Updates
$ 10: Have your name appear on the webpage for life ("Names may be removed at any time.")
$ 5.000: Be an extra in the movie ("we cannot guarantee your image will be in the final cut of the movie")
That all actually goes down to the old discussion whether payments towards a kickstarter project are "donations" of some kind.
As the existence of donations might carry some moral obligation to donate or evoke some kind of pressure from society to give some (not all!) of Rand's followers say that donations shouldn't exist at all because this feeling of obligation or pressure is self-destructive for society.
Here the creators of the kickstarter argue that they are not asking for donations but are offering a voluntary value-for-value exchange. (The proof of that being that people accept this exchange and as a rational person of Rand's image would only accept a "good" trade, it is obviously a voluntary value-for-value exchange.)
I'm not so sure about that. I'm not so sure that the "rewards" are worth it (but they have to be because people "buy" them!) but I do believe that some people "donate" their money without expecting to get anything of same value out of it. And that would be wrong from Rand's point of view. It would be degrading and self-destructive because it is sacrificial.
But can the kickstarter creators be blamed for that? From Rand's kind of view people should just stop acting so stupid.
Anyway, here some examples of the offered "value-for-value exchanges":
$1: Project Updates
$ 10: Have your name appear on the webpage for life ("Names may be removed at any time.")
$ 5.000: Be an extra in the movie ("we cannot guarantee your image will be in the final cut of the movie")
Post edited September 27, 2013 by Piranjade
Starmaker
go Clarice!
Registered: Sep 2010
From Russian Federation
Posted September 27, 2013
I am so very sad that they're asking $80 to personalize the whole set.
shaddim
New User
Registered: Apr 2012
From Germany
Posted September 27, 2013
hmmm a campaign organized via the humble shop, have not seen this construct before.
Seems to be also time unlimited. And also no remarks about a non-steam release...seems I must nag them about it... ;P
While the development team of two people is sparse, they seem to have a background in the demoscene... which is a big plus (in my book) pouet news
NOWHERE , still in early alpha stage, aims to be a holistic first person experience set within a mystic cosmos, focusing on emergent player-driven storytelling, strong social AI and high replayability through the use of procedural content, combining gameplay elements of exploration, survival, strategy, communication and adventure. Our story arc aims to explore human topics such as family, science, religion, politics, culture and history as well as shed light on existential themes such as fate, choice and free will, seen through the unfamiliar lens of individuals in a post humanist, post singularian alien society
Seems to be also time unlimited. And also no remarks about a non-steam release...seems I must nag them about it... ;P
While the development team of two people is sparse, they seem to have a background in the demoscene... which is a big plus (in my book) pouet news
NOWHERE , still in early alpha stage, aims to be a holistic first person experience set within a mystic cosmos, focusing on emergent player-driven storytelling, strong social AI and high replayability through the use of procedural content, combining gameplay elements of exploration, survival, strategy, communication and adventure. Our story arc aims to explore human topics such as family, science, religion, politics, culture and history as well as shed light on existential themes such as fate, choice and free will, seen through the unfamiliar lens of individuals in a post humanist, post singularian alien society
Post edited September 27, 2013 by shaddim