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ArchonPC: test
HAHA had the same problem, bloody forums!
This looks fun
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/interabangent/super-comboman-beat-em-up-sticker-action-platformm?ref=thanks
Post edited November 02, 2012 by lowyhong
Indeed, I couldn't add any post during the last couple of days (strange GOG forum bug ?!)
Sorry to go back in time for replies.

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McDon: http://arakion.com/forums/ New Arakion forums and anyone that backed it on either Indiegogo or Kickstarter get special privileges.
Thanks for the reminder.

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lowyhong: Last piece of news I heard from them was that they closed off the crowdfunding campaign on their website. Looks like they're going full speed ahead soon, cap'n.
Thanks !

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gandalf.nho: Some new projects (including 2 from UK KS):
There's some interesting projects on UK KS but I'll unlikely back them.

With EUR<->USD exchange rate, the amount withdrawn from my credit card added to the bank fees for non-EUR payment is still lesser than the original pledge amount selected on KS.
But with EUR<->GBP exchange rate, it's greater than the original pledge amount selected on KS for those UK projects. That's a "no-deal" for me.
Post edited November 02, 2012 by ArchonPC
We'll have Dreamfall Chapters kickstarter!
Post edited November 02, 2012 by SLP2000
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Crosmando: Sui Generis is a ground breaking RPG for the PC that may just change the way you think about games.

Seems like a very ambitious project, also if I'm not mistaken it's one of the first video game projects using the UK version of Kickstarter/Amazon (it's using pounds instead of US dollars). Anyway I recommend watching the pitch video all the way through, it's very impressive to say the least.
Just saw this linked on another forum. Damn, that looks impressive as hell. If they can get this up and running and write a decent story to go with it... look out.
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Crosmando: Sui Generis is a ground breaking RPG for the PC that may just change the way you think about games.

Seems like a very ambitious project, also if I'm not mistaken it's one of the first video game projects using the UK version of Kickstarter/Amazon (it's using pounds instead of US dollars). Anyway I recommend watching the pitch video all the way through, it's very impressive to say the least.
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Coelocanth: Just saw this linked on another forum. Damn, that looks impressive as hell. If they can get this up and running and write a decent story to go with it... look out.
I initially dismissed it without watching the video, but damn that's impressive. I just had to pledge.
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gandalf.nho: Sui Generis, a medieval RPG, focusing more in the story and world exploration and less in only fighting lots of enemies
I'm really liking the looks of that one, the longer you watch the KS video, the more impressive it gets. I like it when he says that dynamic, volumetric clouds are of course overkill for an isometric rpg, but at least you can see them reflected in the water....
Sui Generis does look impressive, but in the video it comes across more like a tech demo than a game. They seem to be more interested in the technology than in the actual RPG elements, which look pretty generic so far.
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spindown: Sui Generis does look impressive, but in the video it comes across more like a tech demo than a game. They seem to be more interested in the technology than in the actual RPG elements, which look pretty generic so far.
I think it's too early to judge that right now. My interpretation of the presentation is it is a tech demo, which is what they wanted to get done so they could make the type of game they wanted with the mechanics they'd like to see in an RPG game. But it looks like they have a solid engine to work with now and they're going to start concentrating on putting an RPG story together if the kickstarter is successful.
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spindown: Sui Generis does look impressive, but in the video it comes across more like a tech demo than a game. They seem to be more interested in the technology than in the actual RPG elements, which look pretty generic so far.
Frankly I'd back it even if the actual RPG isn't that great, because such an engine would give other game creators and modders a great tool.

But I think there's no reason to think great tech means a shallow RPG. If they give the same attention to detail to the game, I'm sure it will be great.

Edit: The first update is about the world and story.
Post edited November 03, 2012 by ET3D
Some new projects:

Bloom, a fantasy action adventure game with RPG elements, but the minimum tier to get the game is expensive

Rainfall: The Sojourn, a 2D RPG SNES- inspired

Alpha Colony: An Exploration, Building and Trading Game, inspired by games like M.U.L.E.
Post edited November 03, 2012 by gandalf.nho
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ArchonPC: With EUR<->USD exchange rate, the amount withdrawn from my credit card added to the bank fees for non-EUR payment is still lesser than the original pledge amount selected on KS.
But with EUR<->GBP exchange rate, it's greater than the original pledge amount selected on KS for those UK projects. That's a "no-deal" for me.
Wut? How does that even work? You're in Europe. Presumably, you have a euro-denominated card and pay in euros.

Suppose a tier costs 40 dollars. Amazon charges you 40 dollars. To complete the transaction, the bank sells you 40 dollars, taking your 32 euros plus a cut and giving Amazon their 40 dollars.

Now suppose a tier costs 25 pounds (~40 dollars). Amazon charges you 25 pounds. To complete the transaction, the bank sells you 25 pounds, taking your 32 euros plus a cut.

You never ever win money when you pay in another currency given a static exchange rate. Euros and dollars are just different units of value. For example, in today's exchange rates, 40 dollars = 32 euros = 25 pounds. If something is (in your opinion) overpriced in pounds, it will be overpriced in dollars or euros.

Now, if, say, the euro rises compared to the dollar and prices lag behind, it may be that, for a time, buying (for example) a computer in the US will be cheaper than buying the same computer in France. But kickstarter projects are unique; this does not apply; you just look at the price, work out how many euros you'll be (probably) charged and decide whether it's worth the money or not. When you pledge for a tier, you carry the risk of the exchange rate changing for the worse, but it's true for dollars as well as pounds.

Also, it may be that the bank takes a higher cut when selling you pounds. But, unless some stupid fixed fees apply, the difference is no higher than 1.5-2%, which is seriously negligible against your intention to pledge for a kickstarter in the first place. Especially if you get to save on shipping.
Post edited November 03, 2012 by Starmaker
Unusual Heroes, a sci-fi isometric RPG with four uncommon heroes (two in wheelchairs and a partial sighted one with his guide dog)

And Dysis entered in his last day and added a update with the T-shirts designs and how backers names will appear in the game.
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll try to update OP when I come home tonight.
Out of curiousity are any of these recent ones games which just needed polish and will be completed soon?
Is anyone else in the US having trouble backing a UK project? It keeps saying my card is declined.