Uncertain at this point.

Theres a lot I like, but theres definetly things that make me a bit leary. When MJ said if they reached their KS goal, then he would throw his own cash in well, I dunno how accurate I am, but that sort of makes me feel like I/we are stepping out on to this limb before he is. Yet he's certainly the one to benefit the most from this project, as its his project.

I definetly need more info.

I've backed enough for a while.  It's time for other people to kick down and support indie mmo games if they so desire.

100%!

MJ, you have my full support. I will be a kickstarter backer. I may not have a lot to offer, but i feel that's it's worth it.

This will be my first time backing a KickStarter project. I have no idea what amount I will give, and I don't care about "rewards".

I always hope for the best in every MMO that comes out, but very rarely do I even try them. I am very picky about MMOs, which is why I have been playing DAoC for a decade or so :D

Folks,

   For the guys who've said they are going to support us, thanks, really appreciate it. For those who say they're undecided, I thank you as well for considering to do so. For those who have said they won't, thanks at least for considering it. While I hope to change your mind, that's of course your choice and I respect it.

    We'll be posting our Reward Tiers prior to the Kickstarter launching so we can get some feedback from the community before the launch.

Mark

Originally posted by jdnyc
Game lost me at Mark Jacobs.  Don't trust anything that guy says.

 I don't trust him at this point. 

No I feel to many other games have already tried to get funded and blew up.  Give me more to go on and  maybee I will think about it.  Honestly do we need another sword and board game. 

Originally posted by Coman

Nope

It's Mark Jacobs. Sorry but I keep my money to help the little poeple. That really do not have the money themselves. 

Come on. The budget for the game was finished maybe a year ago? I doubt they really need this money and the budget is set in stone already. Might pre-order when more info is available and where closer to launch though. I might be absolutly wrong, but I am sure the game will be created whatever I kickstart it or not and it will be exectly the same game. Very maybe some feature will be added later or release will be a later. 

The beginning of this post is my thoughts, however my reasons on why not with Mark Jacobs is entirely different. I won't touch something with his name on it at this point, just to be bluntly honest.

On top of that I've never funded something on Kickstarter and am not sure I ever would. I don't like to pay for things and not see the results for a year or years. I would likely pay for some of the things on Kickstarter once they reach a retail state though.

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Originally posted by waynejr2

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Originally posted by jdnyc Game lost me at Mark Jacobs.  Don't trust anything that guy says.

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 I don't trust him at this point. 

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Why not trust him? I was part of the WAR catastrophe, but the corporate meddling was pretty obvious. Even though it extremely hampered Marks reputation, he has refrained from dragging any names through the mud, to me that is a stand up guy. Not to mention, I'm pretty sure he is a very wealthy guy who doesn't need to do anything, let alone something as difficult as a MMO, but he is, and for the right reasons, because he wants it as bad as we do. Mark is old school, like so many of us, he craves what made these games special before, the good and the bad, the consequences, the loss, and the victories. The difference is unlike us he has the money and connections to make it happen.

In short, the reason I trust him (from what I have seen and heard) is if I was a rich old guy I would be doing the exact same thing, making the best old school MMO I could, because I wanna play one again. He is more like one of us than one of them.

Originally posted by Thorbrand
There is no way I would found a game that is using DAoC to promote the game for what it isn't going to be. It is just going to be WvWvW from GW2, limited to no PvE (No a MMO at this point.) with multitiered subscriptions. If you can't see the scam from what they already said about the game you are not helping those of us that demand more from our games.

Originally posted by tom_gore
Can't say yet. All MJ has said so far sound good, but I'm not gonna fund mere ideas. If they don't have anything to show (which I doubt because they have not even decided on the engine yet) for the Kickstarter I will hold my money until I see something more substantial than just concept art and words.

I think these are wise posts.  I wouldn't fund any kickstarter based solely on ideas.  If I back any project not already in development I would need to see a business and design plan.  I need to see estimated expenses, projected revenue streams, and the like, or no money from me.

I have backed indie projects.  The most recent was City of Steam through their own site fundraiser.  That game was already in development and I got to test early builds and meet the team.  Then I made the decision to support and to contribute with testing and feedback.

Originally posted by Marcus-

Uncertain at this point.

 

Theres a lot I like, but theres definetly things that make me a bit leary. When MJ said if they reached their KS goal, then he would throw his own cash in well, I dunno how accurate I am, but that sort of makes me feel like I/we are stepping out on to this limb before he is. Yet he's certainly the one to benefit the most from this project, as its his project.

I definetly need more info.

Actually as far as I understand it, if the goal is reached the project gets funded and they get the money.  If the 2 million isnt reached the project is scratched and the money is returned.  If I am correct the way kickstarter works they dont see the funds until after their time is up and only if their goal is reached.  I am not 100% sure, but I am pretty positive that is the way it works.

So because MJ is putting his money where his mouth is so will I.  I love the idea for this game, and even with my reduced playing time even if I never get time to play I just hope a game like this is made and successful.  Just to prove to other would be developers with good ideas that publishers maybe arent needed.  With the core of your players able to download the client off the internet maybe we can start to phase developers out a little bit.  A pipe dream maybe, but just a little hope.

Originally posted by MLecl0001

Originally posted by Marcus-

Uncertain at this point.

 

Theres a lot I like, but theres definetly things that make me a bit leary. When MJ said if they reached their KS goal, then he would throw his own cash in well, I dunno how accurate I am, but that sort of makes me feel like I/we are stepping out on to this limb before he is. Yet he's certainly the one to benefit the most from this project, as its his project.

I definetly need more info.

Actually as far as I understand it, if the goal is reached the project gets funded and they get the money.  If the 2 million isnt reached the project is scratched and the money is returned.  If I am correct the way kickstarter works they dont see the funds until after their time is up and only if their goal is reached.  I am not 100% sure, but I am pretty positive that is the way it works.

 

So because MJ is putting his money where his mouth is so will I.  I love the idea for this game, and even with my reduced playing time even if I never get time to play I just hope a game like this is made and successful.  Just to prove to other would be developers with good ideas that publishers maybe arent needed.  With the core of your players able to download the client off the internet maybe we can start to phase developers out a little bit.  A pipe dream maybe, but just a little hope.

You are absolutely correct, that is exactly how it works. If we get our 2M the project funds, we receive our 2M - fees. If we don't hit 2M, even if it is 1.99M, we get nothing and the game doesn't get made.

Thank you for your support and trust, I won't let you down.