Well, that was plan A...
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This is it! It's been a hell of a run and we can finally get some sleep. Though things could have turned out better, this has been a thoroughly enlightening experience for all of us. Rest assured that all your enthusiasm has rubbed off. The Kickstarter as well as Greenlight and what media coverage we did get, shows us that this is a viable game and something that is likely to do well once we get through the development.
There’s no rewards that we can give unfortunately but we have some stats that were gathered through Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight that you guys might find interesting.
Kickstarter
Dollars pledged via Kickstarter $58,913
Dollars pledged via external referrers $74,689
Average pledge amount $32.29
Project Video Plays 59,956
25.74% of plays completed
Greenlight
#14 on Greenlight!
66,355 Unique Visitors
2,272 Current Favorites
Our website will be undergoing some changes soon to make it more easily navigable. We have some forums where you guys can keep the discussion going. We'll be running polls to get your take on things as we move forward. I hope you'll join us over there and subscribe to our newsletter, at least that way you'll know when something interesting happens that you might care about. This update will self destruct if we meet our goal within the next 2 hours. Thanks again, now on to plan B...
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4,150
Backers
$134,959
pledged of $350,000 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on October 18, 2012.
Funding period
Sep 18, 2012 -
Oct 18, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 3 backed
- Has not connected Facebook
- Website: pixelfoundrygames.com
Pledge $15 or more
1600 backers All gone!
Limited early-bird pricing for 'THE SUPPORTER' tier rewards!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $20 or more
793 backers
THE SUPPORTER: DRM-free digital copy of Blackspace on PC + Blackspace Digital Wallpaper Pack only for our Kickstarter backers
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $35 or more
981 backers Limited (356 of 1337 left)
Limited early-bird pricing for the 'THE MECHANIC' tier rewards!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $40 or more
150 backers
THE MECHANIC: Early access to the "Mechanically Challenged" mini-games + Early access to the beta version of Blackspace + Developer diary updates and videos showcasing progress in Blackspace only for our Kickstarter backers + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Mechanics' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $40 or more
8 backers
THE UNIVERSAL SUPPORTER: Credit-card-shaped USB key preloaded with Blackspace showing custom Blackspace art-work (please add $10 for shipping outside of the US) (exclusive reward)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $60 or more
342 backers Limited (158 of 500 left)
Limited early-bird pricing for 'THE PILOT' tier rewards!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $60 or more
6 backers
THE SERIAL MINER: USB key offered in 'THE UNIVERSAL SUPPORTER' tier signed by the PixelFoundry team (exclusive reward) + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Serial Miners'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $70 or more
56 backers
THE PILOT: Early access to the alpha version of Blackspace + Limited edition Blackspace Lander skin pack designed for our Kickstarter supporters + Digital copy of the 'Making of Blackspace' book + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Pilots' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $100 or more
90 backers Limited (110 of 200 left)
Limited early-bird pricing for the 'THE PIONEER' tier rewards!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $120 or more
20 backers
THE PIONEER: Limited Edition Blackspace-Backer T-Shirt + Full-size Blackspace poster (please add $10 for shipping outside of the US) + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Pioneers' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $250 or more
11 backers
THE STRATEGIST: Blackspace poster signed by the PixelFoundry team + Printed copy of the 'Making of Blackspace' book + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Strategists' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $500 or more
12 backers Limited (38 of 50 left)
THE SPECIALIST: Your name or a name of your choosing (within reason) worked into the game play of Blackspace + High quality hardcover 'Making of Blackspace' book signed by the PixelFoundry team + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Specialists' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
THE INNOVATOR: The physical 'U Rock' meteorite from Blackspace boxed with a special thank you letter from the PixelFoundry team + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Innovators' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
THE DEFENDER: Name one of the major asteroids in Blackspace (exclusive reward) + Statue of the asteroid you named in Blackspace (exclusive reward) + Included in Blackspace credits under 'Defenders' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
THE LEADER: Blackspace Lander Vehicle Statue with the base signed by the team + Credit prominently displayed during the Blackspace intro under 'Leaders' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
THE LEGEND: Dedicated and on-going 1-on-1 communication with the PixelFoundry team + Your name or a name of your choosing (within reason) permanently engraved into the body of the central drop ship (exclusive reward) + Credit prominently displayed during the Blackspace intro under 'Legends' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
THE LEGEND: Dedicated and on-going 1-on-1 communication with the PixelFoundry team + Your name or a name of your choosing (within reason) permanently engraved into the main lander's body (exclusive reward) + Credit prominently displayed during the Blackspace intro under 'Legends' + All previous rewards unless marked as 'exclusive reward'
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
Comments
Creator Monty on October 19, 2012
When plan A does not work... give it another go !!
Creator Jason Broadley on October 18, 2012
I'll definitely keep following this via your website and via the newsletter. I can't wait to see what Plan B is! Thanks for not giving up on this amazing project, PixelFoundry!
Creator Paul Broadhurst on October 18, 2012
Coming so close to Planetary Annihilation must have really hurt because that's the only reason I can see that this didn't make it. What's not to like?!
Creator Chad Fenwick on October 18, 2012
Game looks great, love to see you try again in the future.
Creator sasklacz on October 18, 2012
bad timing imho, you should definitely try again !
Creator Siege on October 18, 2012
Please find a way to make this game!
Creator Antonidas|Archmage of the Obsidian Order on October 18, 2012
Sorry to see you didn't succeed, but this only means things will take a little bit longer. :)
Whenever, wherever your game is released I will buy it! On this I swear.
Good strategy games are rare these days and original and unique ideas rarer still.
Keep it up, we will be waiting!
Creator Paul O'Sullivan on October 18, 2012
Why not re-up a smaller goal? : ) I mean with everybody heres support and 1 months extra time I reckon you could get to the 180,000-200,000 mark
Creator Andreas Aronsson on October 18, 2012
Aaaaaaw, 30 seconds left. I will sign up for the newsletter, I don't want to miss what happens with this. One of the game projects here on Kickstarter which I actually am interested in playing! Yeah, sad truth haha.
Creator Robert Kaufmann on October 18, 2012
Whenever and wherever this game will launch I will buy it!
Creator James B Davidson on October 18, 2012
Good luck guys, I will be buying your game when it comes out... wish the kickstarter would have gone better
Creator Siege on October 18, 2012
I'm with WormSlayer and Maxim Lysak: don't let this be the end of this title!
Lesson learned: build your community!
Creator Matthew Davie on October 18, 2012
As a creator and financial backer I highly support this project and would like to see it completed. I look forward to what will develop out of this project in the future.
Creator Thomas Iwancio on October 18, 2012
Best wishes moving forward! I signed up for the newsletter also and I'm looking forward to your future endeavors!
Creator William C Crawford on October 18, 2012
Great attitude! It disturbs me when I back a project that doesn't make it and the devs turn bitter and blame people for it.
I've signed up for the newsletter and look forward to seeing more from y'all!
Creator Alexander Hollins on October 18, 2012
This is a great project! If you guys try again, with the same or smaller sized pieces of the project, you will have my money. More than any mmo or fps, this is the kind of game I want to play!
Creator Dodo Games on October 18, 2012
You can split your project on a lesser versions and go for it. It will be easier and much more possible (this is our plan B, if things won't work as we plan).
Creator Maxim Lysak on October 18, 2012
Keep up the good work guys! Don't be disappointed! Project looks great, and you did impressive job, just go on and continue development!
Creator WormSlayer on October 18, 2012
Glad to hear you are not discouraged and will continue to work on BlackSpace :)
Creator Cindy Au on October 18, 2012
Sorry things didn't work out this time -- really a fantastic project for a game I am excited to play some day! Definitely let us know if you decide to give it another go.
Creator Domidragon on October 18, 2012
What a pitty!
Creator Mark - Loot before pillage in the AGL589 on October 18, 2012
Shame you didn't make it.
Maybe a mini-kickstarter for the mini-games to raise awareness and additional funding for this game?
Creator Tom Gebbie on October 18, 2012
Keep that chin up. You've got a quality looking piece of software here.
Creator Mike on October 18, 2012
Too bad, but I still like very much the game concept, keep working at it!
Creator Dodo Games on October 18, 2012
Sad to see this.
We really liked your unique idea, such games should be developed! We will support you as much as we will be able on Steam. Space games, especially so unique as you or us, must support each other.
Creator James Riley on October 18, 2012
I still wanna fund this game.
Creator Jean Mertz on October 18, 2012
Too bad this didn't make it. I supported it yesterday in the hopes of a small miracle. Don't give up hope, see if you can fund the game some other way (or possibly come up with a kick-ass marketing campaign and try it again).
Creator Andrew Hayford on October 18, 2012
Keep trucking! I really like the concept of this game.
Creator shezi on October 18, 2012
I would still like to pre-order (and I know the risk involved in that, so don't worry about it), so please, please make it possible to do so and give you financial next to the emotional support!