Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 6, 2012.
Howdy folks, another short update this week. We look to be on track for an end of month beta release, and we should have screens to show, maybe gameplay video, for the next Monday update. I really look forward to being able to show you guys some of this stuff all in the game :)
We've got a playable web build of our Ouya CREATE entry up at:
http://www.fatcatgameworks.com/games/MurderDollz
Very basic page for now, but it'll give you a look what the CREATE judges will be playing.
First bit of news: We are back on McNinja! We've got our next two sprints mapped out, and if we can get a little ahead of our schedule, we'll be able to get a playable demo out mid-month. If we slip behind, it'll be toward the end of the month. We'll be posting videos as we get fully art and gameplay sections done, so you'll be able to keep up with our progress.
Second, we've released our video for the CREATE contest. If you like this, please comment and share on this video. One of the many judging criteria is social media visibility, so it will be a big help to us to win the contest :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLJdM9cb548
This is a better video, but not the official CREATE video, because we completed it to late:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZA1m4lANfU
And our multiplayer demo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVr8o85s3RA
We'll be posting up the web build of this demo tomorrow night, expect another post tomorrow.
It is still Monday somewhere, right?
So we are nearing the end of the work on our prototype for the CREATE contest. You can follow our progress on our Tumblr, where Alisa is posting art, and we'll be posting a link to the video when it is completed. http://fatcatgameworks.tumblr.com/
Once we get done with that and submit it, it'll be back to work on McNinja, so expect to see incoming updates about that soon!
In addition, we took a slight detour from McNinja this week, to compete in the Ouya CREATE contest. With potentially 20k for the grand prize for 10 days work at stake, we decided that it made sense. The game we started, which we’ve had as an idea for a long time now, uses the same engine and shares a lot of code with Dr. McNinja’s Radical Adventures, and in fact, several of the items we’ve developed this week will be able to be used with little or no modification in Dr. McNinja. We’ll link you all to the gameplay video for that submission once the CREATE contest is complete. Once we get done with that, we’ll be right back on McNinja and going strong.
Funding period
Apr 6, 2012 -
May 6, 2012
(30 days)
87 backers
10,000 Shamrock Points (once our point system is in place). This will be enough to unlock all of the content but not all of the initial power-ups at launch.
93 backers
100,000 Shamrock Points (once our point system is in place). This will be enough to unlock everything at launch and still have enough for several more content updates. All contributions above this level will also get this reward.
73 backers
An exclusive in game playable character, available only to Kickstarter backers! Play through the game as the mysterious Dr. McLuchador! This of course includes 100k points. You can also add 10$ to any higher level reward tier to add a McLuchador unlock to it.
14 backers
2” Dr. McNinja’s Radical Adventures Button, choose Judy or McNinja. Or for 5$ more you can get both!
30 backers
Dr. McNinja’s Radical Adventures Monochromatic T-shirt.
19 backers
4 limited run bottles of Dr. McNinja's Radical Adventures soda. 100% of your daily recomended dose of awesomeness, and no caffeine (Drs. don't typically approve of caffeine). You can add 40$ to any other backer level to receive this as well as another reward. This unfortunately is not available for international backers (unless you want to add 50$ in shipping)
2 backers
5 special 2" Dr. McNinja's radical adventures buttons. One for each of the following characters: Dr. McNinja, Judy, Dr. McLuchador, King Radical, and Zombie Benjamin Franklin. Please include 15$ shipping for international. This level includes 100K Shamrock points.
4 backers
Dr. McNinja’s Radical Adventures guest comic, signed by Alisa Christopher (our Art Director and Lead Artist). This and all levels above this get 100,000 shamrock points once our point system is launched.
19 backers
Another exclusive in game playable character available only for Kickstarter backers! Play through the game as King Radical himself, on his radical Skateboard. This also unlocks Dr. McLuchador, and includes 100k points. You can add $10 to this reward to include a monochrome t-shirt, or add 10$ to any higher tier to include both of these character unlocks!
0 backers
De habla hispana! Seleccione esta recompensa a votar para soporte del idioma español. Si 50 personas elige esta opción, vamos a apoyar español en la primera versión. *Spanish Speakers! Select this reward to vote for Spanish language support. If 50 people select this reward, we'll include Spanish support in the first release.* We apologize if we butchered your language there...
8 backers
The comic book, 4 bottles of McNinja Soda, the monochrome t-shirt, and two buttons, all in one convenient pack.
0 backers
*International Edition* The comic book, the monochrome t-shirt, and two buttons, all in one convenient pack. This includes international shipping and is sans sodas, so no need to pay extra.
7 backers
Dancing Zombie Benjamin Franklin Unlocked! That's right, the third Kickstarter exclusive character unlock. This includes an unlock of Dr. McLuchador, King Radical on a Skateboard, Zombie Ben Franklin, and of course 100k Points. Add $10 to include a monochrome t-shirt with this reward, or add 10$ to any higher reward to include all three character unlocks with it!
6 backers
Full Color Dr. McNinja’s Radical Adventures T-shirt signed by the game staff and your name as a contributor in the game.
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
Your likeness included in the game as an enemy and a special game account that has everything available always unlocked, for life. Your name will also be listed as a contributor in the game's credits. Plus choose any one of the physical rewards from a lower tier to include, yes you can choose the combo pack. This level also comes with all three of the Kickstarter promo playable characters.
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
A custom, signed and framed, piece of artwork made especially for you by the man behind Dr. McNinja himself, Christopher Hastings. You choose a character and he'll make a unique sketch, one of a kind, completely original. Includes a signature and a certificate indicating that you were one of the lucky few who received one of these for your contribution to this project. This level also includes all three of the Kickstarter promo playable characters.
1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)
One of 20 Ultra Limited Edition hand painted 3” Dr. McNinja figures and your name as a contributor in the game.
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
The Completionists Package! For those of you who REALLY like Dr. McNinja, you can get everything we are offering, one of each item: A custom game enemy in your likeness, a signed piece of custom artwork by Christopher Hastings, a 3" Painted mini, a Full-Color t-shirt, a Mono-Chrome t-shirt, Our guest comic, 4 bottles of McNinja soda, A Judy and a McNinja pin, Your Name as an Executive Contributor in the credits, and an eternal account that will always get the latest powerups and content packs automagically unlocked! If you want it all, this is the only way to go. This level also includes all three of the Kickstarter promo playable characters.
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
The Whole Shebang! We arrange a special meeting between you and a few other lucky Backers in New York City with Christopher Hastings, the man behind McNinja. You get everything listed above, plus a pizza party where you can hang out with the artist and a few other die hard fans. Christopher will likely have some surprises for you as well. Your contribution covers airfare to and from New York from anywhere in the US. This level also includes all three of the Kickstarter promo playable characters.
