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streamofthesky 07/27/20 3:40:33 PM #1: |
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rabbitandbearstudios/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes
https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/24/21336160/eiyuden-chronicle-suikoden-successor-kickstarter-launch Today, a new team called Rabbit & Bear Studios announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign to fund Eiyuden Chronicle, a roleplaying game designed to evoke PlayStation-era nostalgia. The campaign will debut on July 27th, and the team is led by Yoshitaka Murayama, director and writer on the first two Suikoden titles. This is a new title for me, Murayama tells The Verge. Or rather is a combination of all my experiences as a creator and trying to expand on that base.Aside from Murayama, Rabbit & Bear features an impressive list of talent. That includes: Junko Kawano, the lead artist on Suikoden 1 and 4; Junichi Murakami, art director on Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow; Suikoden Tactics director Osamu Komuta; and composers Motoi Sakuraba and Michiko Naruke. The Kickstarter link went up a few hours ago, got so much traffic that it crashed the site for half an hour, and has already surpassed its base funding goal! Suikoden, especially the first two games in the series, is legendary and some of the best JRPGS ever made. Unfortunately, the IP is owned by Konami, so much like with Iga (who's already personally promoted this kickstarter and has longtime colleagues from Konami working on this team) and Bloodstained having to create a new IP instead of just using the Castlevania world and lore, Murayama has to do the same thing here. Here's a story synopsis: Our story begins in one corner of Allraan, a tapestry of nations with diverse cultures and values. By dint of sword, and by way of magical objects known as rune-lenses, the lands history has been shaped by the alliances and aggressions of the humans, beastmen, elves, and desert people who live there. The Galdean Empire has edged out other nations and discovered a technology that amplifies the rune-lenses magic. Now, the Empire is scouring the continent for an artifact that will expand their power even further. It is on one such expedition that Seign Kesling, a young and gifted imperial officer, and Nowa, a boy from a remote village, meet each other and become friends. However, a twist of fate will soon drag them into the fires of war, and force them both to reexamine everything they believe to be right and true. Pledge some cash to support what's sure to be an incredible game, and blow through whatever stretch goals the team can come up with! :D ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 07/27/20 3:43:53 PM #2: |
I'm down. Backed two other projects this month so I guess I'm in the mood
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Revelation34 07/27/20 3:47:32 PM #3: |
Somebody tag me please. I'll fund it when I get home tonight.
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HelIWithoutSin 07/27/20 5:57:33 PM #4: |
Far-Queue posted...
I'm down. Me too. --- And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. -Hans Gruber ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BlazeAndBlade 07/27/20 7:39:07 PM #5: |
be wary if i was you remember how great vandal hearts 3 was and that was kick started oh wait it was a BAD GAME
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Wanded 07/27/20 7:53:39 PM #6: |
mighty no 9
never again. --- Puss in Boots was a good movie and it deserves more recognition ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xjayguyx 07/27/20 8:41:54 PM #7: |
I'm confused about the physical version backing.. it doesn't say what platform the physical version is for.. PC, PlayStation, Xbox?
I want to back the double physical but I'm not going to back it if it's PC or Random.. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/27/20 8:45:26 PM #8: |
xjayguyx posted...
I'm confused about the physical version backing.. it doesn't say what platform the physical version is for.. PC, PlayStation, Xbox? Physical doesn't exist for PC anymore. Most likely PS4 and PS5. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/27/20 8:47:01 PM #9: |
xjayguyx posted...
I'm confused about the physical version backing.. it doesn't say what platform the physical version is for.. PC, PlayStation, Xbox?They're doing consoles as stretch goals. And they cleared $1 million in like 6 hours so...yeah, they'll reach those. At a minimum, PS5, NeXtBox, and (if it's there by then) the next Nintendo console. Higher tier will be PS4, Xbone, and maybe Switch...but it's clear they're hoping they don't have to do that. I saw people say it's probably "Unity 4" for the engine and that doesn't play well w/ Switch. But I don't know, just speculation. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xjayguyx 07/27/20 8:50:06 PM #10: |
Revelation34 posted...
Physical doesn't exist for PC anymore. Most likely PS4 and PS5. Okay but the physical backing option only says physical, it doesn't let you pick what system. And some physical games for PC are still being made, limited run games did star war episode 1 racer for PC. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xjayguyx 07/27/20 8:51:25 PM #11: |
streamofthesky posted...
They're doing consoles as stretch goals. And they cleared $1 million in like 6 hours so...yeah, they'll reach those. So if I back double physical I will get to pick what physical copies I want later? Sorry never did a kickstarter before, it's pretty confusing to me :( ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/27/20 8:53:22 PM #12: |
xjayguyx posted...
Okay but the physical backing option only says physical, it doesn't let you pick what system. And some physical games for PC are still being made, limited run games did star war episode 1 racer for PC.The systems it's targeting aren't even out yet and in Nintendo's case, may not exist. I backed Bloodstained, and I don't think it was until a while later that I got a survey to choose my system (I chose Wii U... then it got canned, changed to PS4, then it got delayed long enough that I got a Switch and changed my mind yet again, lol). The game's at least 2 years away. It is a super awkward time to do a video game kickstarter, right before a new gen, though. I'm hoping and praying it's delayed like most videogame KS projects. I have NO INTENTION of owning another console by Fall 2022, and ideally would like this on a Nintendo console. Been hoping to boycott PS5, and...I've never trusted Xbox. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xjayguyx 07/27/20 8:55:37 PM #13: |
streamofthesky posted...
The systems it's targeting aren't even out yet and in Nintendo's case, may not exist. Okay thank you for the information. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/27/20 8:56:06 PM #14: |
xjayguyx posted...
So if I back double physical I will get to pick what physical copies I want later? Sorry never did a kickstarter before, it's pretty confusing to me :(I've never done a double copy type backer tier before. I assume you can choose a different one for each, but I really don't know. With Bloodstained, they sent out emails from "fan gamer" to choose your shipping address, console, etc... Also had surveys asking about things we'd like in the game, whether we preferred to get the game sooner or be delayed for polish, etc... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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xjayguyx 07/27/20 9:07:06 PM #15: |
streamofthesky posted...
I've never done a double copy type backer tier before. I assume you can choose a different one for each, but I really don't know. Ah ok so when they strike a deal with a publisher ill probably get a email or something asking what physical games I want and such. Thanks. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ReggieTheReckless 07/27/20 9:35:52 PM #16: |
I mean... the first backer tier seems to just be a digital copy and no "pre-order" type bonus soooo... X I'll wait
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streamofthesky 07/27/20 9:39:04 PM #17: |
ReggieTheReckless posted...
I mean... the first backer tier seems to just be a digital copy and no "pre-order" type bonus soooo... X I'll waitThe first backer tier is like $10 and doesn't give anything, it's just for those who want to support it in some little bit. The next tier at $38 is the digital copy. The KS page says that any stretch goals that are added to the game will be free to backers and possibly held as paid DLC for those who wait to buy the game when it releases. Obviously some stuff couldn't be gated off, but they at least seem to intend to make sure there's some benefit to being a KS backer. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/28/20 1:25:30 AM #18: |
streamofthesky posted...
Been hoping to boycott PS5 Why? --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/28/20 1:38:10 AM #19: |
Revelation34 posted...
Why?Because Sony's gone crazy with censorship of smaller Japanese video game studios, and the only way they'll understand their folly is a hit to their pocketbooks. I didn't even intend to get a Switch until like this year, but ended up getting it in 2018 just to have an alternative console to get new games on. A lot of Japanese devs that previously only released on PS4 because that was the home for such games are now trying to release on Switch and/or PC as well so they're not just helpless to Sony's whims. EDIT: You can google for more info or check the PS4 boards. I really don't want to derail a topic on this game into one about Sony's censorship. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Metalsonic66 07/28/20 5:00:07 AM #20: |
Shovel Knight is love
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Zacek 07/28/20 6:12:31 AM #21: |
They're doing great!!! I can't wait to see how this ends.
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Far-Queue 07/28/20 7:27:40 AM #22: |
Not looking to convince anyone, but my experience with Kickstarter has been mostly positive. I didn't back Mighty No 9, but I did back the Ouya (lol) so it hasn't been all positive, but for the small sample size of projects I've backed, there's been more hits than misses.
I'd say the biggest issues facing potential backers is the unknown - you're essentially gambling on the promise of a product you haven't seen fully realized, and the wait. There's been projects I've backed that have released within a couple years, and there's projects I backed 5 or 6 years ago that still haven't released (to be fair, I believe those projects have early access betas and alphas but I never touch those. Prefer to wait on the finished product). --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Wanded 07/28/20 7:46:56 AM #23: |
streamofthesky posted...
Because Sony's gone crazy with censorship of smaller Japanese video game studios, and the only way they'll understand their folly is a hit to their pocketbooks.They put a sex scene in TLOU2 Sony are hypocrites, but they are still a better option than microsoft who we can thank for paying twice for net play, personally i'll buy a ps5 after the price drops and when it's on sale on black friday or something --- Puss in Boots was a good movie and it deserves more recognition ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/28/20 10:46:10 AM #24: |
Far-Queue posted...
Not looking to convince anyone, but my experience with Kickstarter has been mostly positive. I didn't back Mighty No 9, but I did back the Ouya (lol) so it hasn't been all positive, but for the small sample size of projects I've backed, there's been more hits than misses.Yeah, there's been plenty of video game KS success stories, but also some big fails. Thus far I've been pretty cautious and done well. Backed Bloodstained (success) and Subverse (still in progress...but it was only $13 to get the game, so it's not a big investment if it does fail). Also Order of the Stick comics reprint drive...that was an easy one...just reprinting existing comics and getting a copy as the reward. This one seems like the team knows what they're doing. There's a lack of info on the actual programming expertise and only like a half minute of actual gameplay footage so far though, so it is a bit shakier than some other stuff I've seen. Wanded posted... They put a sex scene in TLOU2Yeah, I wish Xbox was an alterntive option, but it's really not. My future is apparently Nintendo and PC gaming, unless Sony does a complete 180, which I don't expect they will. ...I've never been much of a PC gamer, and don't intend to get a desktop computer, I like my laptop... Gonna be weird next gen... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/28/20 3:06:39 PM #25: |
Far-Queue posted...
Not looking to convince anyone, but my experience with Kickstarter has been mostly positive. I didn't back Mighty No 9, but I did back the Ouya (lol) so it hasn't been all positive, but for the small sample size of projects I've backed, there's been more hits than misses. I don't even know what's wrong with Mighty No 9. I have it on Steam but haven't played it yet. I backed this last night anyway. Suikoden is my favorite RPG series. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 07/28/20 5:35:56 PM #26: |
Revelation34 posted...
I don't even know what's wrong with Mighty No 9. I have it on Steam but haven't played it yet. I backed this last night anyway. Suikoden is my favorite RPG series.I haven't played yet, either. I know it wasn't received well. I remember not being impressed with the Kickstarter even though I dig Mega Man, and once it released and bombed I had very little enthusiasm to pick it up. Suikoden 1 & 2 are two of my all-time favorite games. Played the hell out of both on PS1 :3 --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/28/20 10:42:32 PM #27: |
Unfortunate news (from the comments; because yes, I've literally been Ctrl+F searching them multiple times specifically to see if there was an answer to this burning question):
Troy Starling about 3 hours ago Rabbit & Bear Studios [Creator] about 3 hours ago :( ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ReggieTheReckless 07/28/20 10:45:52 PM #28: |
there, i paid for the physical copy. least I can do
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streamofthesky 07/28/20 11:12:34 PM #29: |
Toni about 8 hours ago Rabbit & Bear Studios [Creator] about 3 hours ago And some good news ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/28/20 11:16:12 PM #30: |
The music was good too but not the most important thing to get back.
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streamofthesky 07/28/20 11:32:21 PM #31: |
xjayguyx posted...
So if I back double physical I will get to pick what physical copies I want later? Sorry never did a kickstarter before, it's pretty confusing to me :(@xjayguyx Not your exact situation, but I saw this in the KS comments: Corey Scott about 8 hours ago Rabbit & Bear Studios [Creator] about 3 hours ago Side note as I've been searching through them: I've always hated the format of the KS comments section. Trying to find specific information in them has always been a chore and they could make at least some effort to make it easier to sort through. Even just an option to only view comments w/ a response from the creator would be nice. Literally thousands of comments by the time the project is funded, you have to load more after each dozen or so, and seems to be organized solely by time of posting (at least replies do nest....) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 07/29/20 5:52:18 AM #32: |
Backed the double copy version. Probably give away one of them on PotD, or on the game's GFAQs page when it's up.
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Revelation34 07/29/20 4:50:13 PM #33: |
I don't know if I want a physical edition. I don't have a console right now anyway.
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streamofthesky 07/30/20 8:10:17 AM #34: |
They added some new digital tiers for those interested, to get a digital version of the art book or OST w/ the digital game (or all 3). If you like digital games, the trio of them is still cheaper than physical game + physical OST and a pretty good deal.
Revelation34 posted... I don't know if I want a physical edition. I don't have a console right now anyway.I'm doing physical b/c I always prefer it, but the timing is awful. Had no intention of owning a next gen console that soon. I'm literally rooting for it to be delayed a year and more likely get it on the next Nintendo console. Otherwise...hopefully PS4 runs it w/o degradation? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/30/20 2:18:15 PM #35: |
streamofthesky posted...
They added some new digital tiers for those interested, to get a digital version of the art book or OST w/ the digital game (or all 3). If you like digital games, the trio of them is still cheaper than physical game + physical OST and a pretty good deal. Are they adding any other in game content to tiers? That's all I would care about. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/30/20 2:26:20 PM #36: |
It's pretty clear they're going to go to 108 characters via stretch goals.
They've confirmed army battles in the comments. Haven't seen stuff about duels, but that's piss easy to incorporate so I don't see why not. Minigames and other additional stuff I guess just keep checking... They mentioned DLC as stretch goals that backers get for free and anyone else pays for, but I don't think any of the current goals would be under that... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/30/20 6:05:50 PM #37: |
streamofthesky posted...
It's pretty clear they're going to go to 108 characters via stretch goals. I meant other things like the class thing you get for backing it. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 07/30/20 6:16:16 PM #38: |
The class thing is just a Discord role, which...I barely know how that works so I don't really understand the purpose/appeal of said higher tier Discord roles.
They said they're going to have an active Discord for fan input and such during development, that's what the Ranger, Knight, etc... is for. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 07/31/20 5:44:33 PM #39: |
streamofthesky posted...
It's pretty clear they're going to go to 108 characters via stretch goals.4 have been unlocked... Halfway there :) Stoked for the real orchestra tier, too --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 07/31/20 6:25:26 PM #40: |
Oh I missed that. Why would they advertise it as like Suikoden if 108 characters is the stretch goal?
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streamofthesky 07/31/20 6:28:40 PM #41: |
Revelation34 posted...
Oh I missed that. Why would they advertise it as like Suikoden if 108 characters is the stretch goal?Probably because they know holding out the last few characters as a stretch goal is an easy way to get fans to pile in more money? lol You know they're gonna reach the 108, so it doesn't really matter. I assume just a shrewd business decision to get people passionately funding it because, "it's not right if there's less than 108!" :) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 07/31/20 6:29:22 PM #42: |
Revelation34 posted...
Oh I missed that. Why would they advertise it as like Suikoden if 108 characters is the stretch goal?They will likely have all 108 characters included whether they hit the monetary goal or not. This is just a marketing tactic. Carrot on a stick. --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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streamofthesky 08/01/20 3:44:49 PM #43: |
$2.5 million reached!
Newest update: Surveys ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 08/01/20 3:53:04 PM #44: |
Pretty sure not giving something you paid for is illegal regardless if you do the survey or not.
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streamofthesky 08/01/20 3:56:16 PM #45: |
Revelation34 posted...
Pretty sure not giving something you paid for is illegal regardless if you do the survey or not.Probably. I was just posting b/c people were asking about the survey or how choosing your system works, etc... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 08/01/20 7:21:26 PM #46: |
Man they still haven't updated the stretch goals... Wanna know what that words with friends is all about
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Far-Queue 08/02/20 10:55:25 AM #47: |
Far-Queue posted...
Man they still haven't updated the stretch goals... Wanna know what that words with friends is all aboutParty conversations. Looks like the next "hidden" stretch goal is another party member --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Revelation34 08/02/20 6:11:26 PM #48: |
Far-Queue posted...
So like Tales skits? Also did they say if the PC version will have Denuvo on it? --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 08/02/20 6:26:59 PM #49: |
Revelation34 posted...
So like Tales skits? From the Kickstarter:
No idea about DRM --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Far-Queue 08/03/20 12:02:44 PM #50: |
Full orchestra funded!
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