Blasting past $150k! Stretch Goal #2: Random Track Generation
With the aid of a $10,000 backer (another arcade cabinet!), we just blew past our first stretch goal of $150k! That means that we'll now be including full Replay/Spectate modes with all of the fancy features listed in Update #14!
On top of that, we're already at $154,333 on Kickstarter and $1,786 on PayPal, putting us at $156,119 all together!
Stretch Goal #2: Random Track Generation
One thing that was experimented with in Nitronic Rush was random track generation, where at the click of a button a completely fresh track would be created each time. Obstacles, ramps, road pieces, environment models, etc. would be placed in a unique way that makes sense for the progression of the track. Unfortunately it never shipped with the game due to time constraints to finish everything, but we want to expand on that idea in Distance!
If we reach $165,000 by the end of the time limit today, the Random Track Generation Mode would allow you to create a vast number of unique tracks after providing a few parameters to tweak the overall type of track being generated. You can share specific seeds with your friends as well so that they can play tracks that you discovered!
Increasing your pledge also helps to reach the goal, so remember that this will be your last chance to do so!
PayPal Time Limit
Since we were only able to allow PayPal users a couple days to get their pledges in, we'll be extending the time limit for PayPal for 3 days after the campaign until 7pm PST on Monday, November 19th.
Since it won't be up for long make sure to get those pledges in ASAP. Also, pledges made after the Kickstarter goal unfortunately won't be counting towards stretch goals, so do your best to make sure those get in in today!
PayPal link: bit.ly/DistancePayPal
Another reminder for today's Live Stream
In a few hours we'll be streaming the last few hours of the campaign from 4-7pm PST / 7-10pm EST / 12-3am GMT! We'll be doing some fun events, so come check it out then and watch to see if we hit stretch goal #2!
Live steam link: stream.refractstudios.com
Thanks again for continuing to push forward, we can't wait to see what happens in the final hours!
- Jordan, Kyle, Jason
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Nov 16, 2012
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2070 backers
Get access to the early BETA, the RELEASED GAME on PC or Mac, access to the private discussion community, and get your name in the credits level.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $25 or more
582 backers
SOUNDTRACK EDITION: Get a digital download of the SOUNDTRACK, a digital ART BOOK including concept art and production art, as well as everything from the $15 tier: the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, access to the private discussion community, and your name in the credits level.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $30 or more
145 backers
MULTIPLAYER MADNESS: Get 2 COPIES of everything from the $15 tier: the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, access to the private discussion community, and get 2 names in the credits level.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $35 or more
660 backers
SINGLE BACKER VEHICLE: Get everything from the $25 tier plus access to the special BACKER-ONLY VEHICLE: the digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, access to the private discussion community, and your name in the credits level.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $50 or more
230 backers
BACKER VEHICLE: Get 2 COPIES of everything from the $25 tier plus both of you get access to the special BACKER-ONLY VEHICLE: the digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, access to the private discussion community, and get 2 names in the credits level.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $55 or more
135 backers
SINGLE ALL DIGITAL: Access to the even earlier ALPHA, plus everything from the $35 tier: the digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, the beta, the released game on Windows, Mac, or Linux, access to the private discussion community, your name in the credits level, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $70 or more
16 backers
THE POSTER: A limited edition POSTER for Distance, only available via Kickstarter (see below for the preview)! Includes everything from the $25 tier: the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, the digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, access to the private discussion community, your name in the credits level, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $75 or more
35 backers
DOUBLE ALL DIGITAL: Both copies get access to the even earlier ALPHA, plus everything from the $50 tier: the digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, the beta, the released game on Windows, Mac, or Linux, access to the private discussion community, 2 names in the credits level, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $85 or more
32 backers
ALPHA INSANITY: Get access to the even earlier ALPHA, plus everything from the $70 tier: the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, access to the private discussion community, your name in the credits level, the limited edition poster, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $100 or more
91 backers
THE T-SHIRT: Get a backer-only T-SHIRT (see below for the preview)! As well as everything from the $85 tier: the alpha, the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, access to the private discussion community, your name in the credits level, the limited edition poster, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $150 or more
38 backers
THE PHYSICAL BOX: You get a limited edition, backer-only, physical version of the game on a DVD and in a BOX! As well as everything from the $85 tier: the alpha, the beta, the released game on PC or Mac, digital download of the soundtrack, the digital art book including concept art and production art, access to the private discussion community, your name in the credits level, the limited edition poster, plus access to the special backer-only vehicle.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
19 backers
SIGNATURE EDITION: You get the backer-only T-SHIRT, the limited edition POSTER, and the limited edition physical version of the game on a DVD and in a BOX all signed by the team at Refract Studios! You will also get everything at the $85 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $500 or more
4 backers
FOUNDING MODDERS: The maps you design will be MARKED with a special GLYPH so they'll be highlighted and easy to identify, and we will provide you with early access to the level editor and other customization tools. You will also get everything at the $250 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $750 or more
1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)
FEATURED BILLBOARD: We'll work with you to create a CUSTOM BILLBOARD that will be place somewhere in the city of the game. You will also get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $1,000 or more
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
MONUMENTAL AWESOMENESS: We'll work with you to come up with a SPECIAL MONUMENT that is placed in the city of Distance. It will have your name engraved in it and will stand the test of time. Your name will be featured prominently in the game and you get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $1,500 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
STUNTS MAKE YOU COOL: We'll work with you to come up with a SPECIAL STUNT NAMED BY YOU that can be performed in the game. Vehicles in Distance can do all kinds of tricks and this one will be designed by you. You will also get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $2,500 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
DAY WITH THE DEVS: You get to hang out with the devs at Refract Studios for a day! You'll be able to playtest the game in an early state and give us your feedback. We'll get some lunch and show you a good time in the beautiful city of Seattle. Backers must be local or able to travel to the Seattle/Redmond area. Your name will be featured prominently in the game and you get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
CUSTOM VEHICLE: We'll work with you to create a completely custom vehicle of your design, and put it in the game! Your name will be featured prominently in the game and you get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $10,000 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
FULL TILT ARCADE MACHINE: We'll build you a one-of-a-kind arcade cabinet for the game! This cabinet will be specially built to handle the unique controls for the game (see image near the bottom of the page)! Your name will also be featured the most prominently in the game and you get everything at the $500 tier.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Ships within the US only
Comments
Creator Rafael Masoni on November 16, 2012
Last minute stretch goal :(
Congratulations on everything else though.
Creator Eduardo Lopez on November 16, 2012
i went from 30 to 35 might as well get the kickstarter car
Creator Mr_FJ on November 16, 2012
I agree with "S.D., Lucky #13" I really hope you will still allow the stretch goals to build up, after the end of the kickstarter... You might recieve a lot of paypal pledges :)
Creator Steviedoors on November 16, 2012
Agree with Steven. Though maybe there's a chance they'll add it in later if the game's successful...
Creator S.D. on November 16, 2012
Hm. Why cap off stretch goal contributions after closing the KS? Nearly every project I've backed gives international backers a solid month after learning that the PayPal came open (the opportunity for at least one full pay cycle, since some workers are paid monthly instead of biweekly). PayPal pledges tend to trickle in at a steady rate over the course of 2-4 weeks, not in a rush like Kickstarter. Rather than causing a rush, you're likely to lose people who just forgot for a week :-)
If you're concerned about how your backers feel about it (for fairness), please consider polling us after the Kickstarter closes. There will be no hard feelings in changing your mind if the reason is driven by data, and sentiment of your backers! I suspect that we'll all be pretty sympathetic to (mostly European) non-credit-card holders, and want the stretch goal enough to be OK with permitting backer-exclusive goodies to be offered to "slacker backers" (as Double Fine Production called their late PayPal backers!).
Creator Chizu on November 16, 2012
Awesome, far far far far far too many racing games don't have replays anymore.
I always liked watching back when I had a particularly good race.
So great that we get that in there now.
Random track generation could be awesome, I still remember some of the bastard offspring that resulted from the F-Zero X track generator.
I assume you'll be taking into account paypal pledges to the stretch goals?
so theres a chance to reach 165 even if the kickstarter doesnt actually get there itself?
Creator Steven Tiberius Metcalf on November 16, 2012
Lol they shouldn't even have posted that stretch goal, now the game is going to feel like it has something missing without it.
Creator GantzZero on November 16, 2012
Random Track Generation would've been amazing.
Infinite replayability. I just can't see 10k materializing in the next few hours.
Creator Kyle Holland on November 16, 2012
10k in five hours? Don't see it happening. Shame, too. I remember when F-Zero X did the random track thing, and it was fantastic.
Creator Rituro on November 16, 2012
Oh my goodness. Random track generation?! Eeee! Shades of classic DOS racer "Lotus" ...
Creator Gustav Johansson on November 16, 2012
Definately going to watch the livestream! I've shared this kickstarter on yt etc. and showed NR while talking about distance in school. You deserve everything you can get, let's make this a nice ending for the kickstarter :)