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Jay Tholen

Homeland, FL

Jay Tholen is an artist, game designer, and musician from a rural town in Florida. His musical style, though grounded in the realm of electronic music, borrows many elements from the prog/art rock movement of the late 60's and early 70's. Consequently, the warm analog tones of vintage samplers and synthesizers permeate his discography.

  1. on November 3
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    Jay Tholen
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    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dropsy/341621375923 < Here's the Facebook page for Dropsy. :)
  2. on November 2
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    DROPSY: A different take on the old school adventure genre. by Jay Tholen

    Dropsy is an adventure game with a focus on exploration, emotion, and surrealism. Made complete with a hint of early 90's nostalgia.

    • 717% funded $1,613 pledged
    • 63 backers
    • Funded Nov 02, 2011
  3. on November 2
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    Jay Tholen
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    That's good, cause you fight like a cow. (I don't quite remember.... haha)
  4. on November 2
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    Jay Tholen
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    Mine too, dude, mine too.
  5. on November 2
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    Jay Tholen
    Posted project update #4

    Thanks! Free Mini Soundtrack: The Dropsy Suite

    Hey guys, I can't thank you enough. As a small token of my appreciation, here's the soundtrack for one of Dropsy's old adventures: http://jaytholen.net/dropsy3/music/jaytholen-thedropsysuite.zip

    Bass guitar on track 8 by Travis Woodson, everything else by me.

    Thanks again, and enjoy!
    Jay Tholen

    PS - There ARE 13 hours left, so if you want to share this, please continue to do so!

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        Carl Kloster on November 2

        Track 9 and tracks 3+4 make tears well up in my eyes.

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        Jeff Evans on November 5

        Awesome, dude. I don't know you, but I'm pumped for the game! And thanks for the free songs.


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  6. on October 31
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    Jay Tholen
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    Oh, I forgot to mention that, haha. There will definitely be a Mac/iOS version now. :0)
  7. on October 31
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    Jay Tholen
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    PS - Share this with your friends if you haven't!
  8. on October 31
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    Jay Tholen
    Posted project update #3

    Only two days to go!

    Hey guys, this is great. We're above 400% of the minimum goal. With only two days left, I'd really like to see if we can push it up to $1,200. That amount would allow me to hire voice talent without paying too much out of pocket.

    Either way, the game is definitely going to be a reality now.

    Thanks again!

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        horizonfactory on October 31

        I hope we get enough for a Mac/iOS version!

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        horizonfactory on October 31

        I increased my pledge by $15 to that end, and I challenge all Mac/iOS users to increase their pledges too.

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        Jay Tholen on October 31

        Oh, I forgot to mention that, haha. There will definitely be a Mac/iOS version now. :0)


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  9. on October 25
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    Jay Tholen
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    Thanks guys! :0)
  10. on October 20
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    Jay Tholen
    Posted project update #2

    Almost 250% of the minimum goal raised! Also, Voice Actors...

    Thanks guys, this is very cool. If enough is raised, I'm considering the possibility of hiring voice actors for the NPC's. Many of them offer cheaper rates for non-commercial stuff, so if we can raise enough that's definitely a possibility. I'm thinking at least $1200 or so. Let me know what you guys think. :0)

    Thanks again, you've made Dropsy a very happy clown.

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