
The Reincarnation series is adding "The Root of All Evil" to it's catalog of point&click adventure games and could use a kickstart!


IMPORTANT UPDATES:
- Update #1: People told me not to use this video...
- Update #4: Sketchbook and more
- Update #6: Demon Fetus Figurine
- Update #11: 29 days to go + video update
- Update #12: Add-Ons
- Update #13: IAmA reddit AMA
- Update #15: Half way there - The 50% marker
- Update #17: Put a PIN in it
- Update #19: Help spread the EVIL + Demons are the new Zombies!
The Reincarnation Website where you can play all the games and learn more about the series.
Hey fans and possible backers,
First and foremost, this is not going to be an online flash based game. It'll be on the same quality level as old Lucas Arts adventure games. It'll most likely be sold through Steam and direct download after it's release.

That being said, I've been tossing this
idea back and forth in my head for quite some time now, and finally got to work on it in May of 2011. The idea is to have a
download-able game in the series of Reincarnation on the scale of such
classics as the Monkey Island series, Sam and Max Series and just about
any Lucas Arts adventure game.
I've done a kickstarter project in
the past to get dolls made of Vile the demon character from the game, and it
was very successful. Therefore, I felt I'd give it another try with
this project.
So, the idea behind this project is that I'll be having a downloadable game in the Reincarnation series which I'll be able to sell on the internet. The game will be a much longer and a more entertaining version of what I've been making for free. I'm planning on having over 50+ scenes to explore, a wide selection of characters to interact with in hell and on earth, different Reincarnies to find, and a wide array of silly puzzles to figure out in-order to finish your quest.
- Each character will be fully voiced.
- Each level will be beautifully rendered.
- Characters will have plenty of animations for all their actions.
- 2D + 3D cut scenes.
Demon Doll that Kickstarter.com helped get made:

Reincarnation Series:

It was originally going to be an online comic, but I wanted to make it interactive. So, I looked to the inspiration of my love for classic adventure quest games. Hence, I merged the two ideas to finally release a free point & click game on 10/29/2008 called Reincarnation: A Demon's Day Out. It started getting a lot of good feedback and some followers which made me want to make another one. Then another. And Another. And so on... Now with 10+ free games circling the internet, I feel it's time I release a mega game!
The Root of All Evil will have over 4 hours of game play if you are really good (or using a walkthrough) and answer a lot of questions about the world that Vile lives in. The story begins after Vile wakes up from a wild, partying bender and finds Hell to not be as he had left it. It won't be nessicary to have played any of the previous games, but if you want to they are all free at the below link:
Play all the games in the series here.
*This is from Let the Evil Times Roll. It's one of the free games from the series. Now imagine what a fully funded game could look like!

*This is from The Evil Next Door. Another one of the free games from the series.
Who's working on this project?
- Chris Gianelloni - Creator, lead animator, game designer, director, and much more.
- Brian Holmes - Composer of theme music and score.
- Casper Smith - Lead coder.
- "D-Mac" Deven Mack - Voice of Vile and Head of Casting.
- Ryan Gianelloni - Production assistant and co-developer.
- more to follow...
Funds will help bring on more people to help bring this creation to life.
Why should I give you any money for this game?
Good question! I have been doing game design since 2005 with my first release of Griswold the Goblin. So far, all my games have been free for anyone to play on internet. I've released over 15 Point and Click adventure games and several other well received genres as well.
If you are or have ever been a fan of point and click adventures, this is the project you want to support. It'll contain all the great humor you would expect from a game of this genre, but it will have a dark twist!

Things to expect from the game you help produce:
- Highly animated intros, cut-scenes, and other graphics.
- Well thought out puzzles ranging from easy to difficult.
- Four (4) chapters to explore.
- Tons of jokes.
- Unlockable achievements.
- Hours of game-play with save/load features.
- Flawless coding.
- Excellent voice acting.
- Versions for the PC/Mac/Linux

*The $5 Reward comes with two posters and several other wallpapers and digital goodies.


Add-ons:
You must currently have the item in your tier to get an extra one
+$10 for each additional digital copy of the game for a friend or loved one.
(For physical pledged tiers only.)
+$5 an extra demon fetus.
+$15 for one of the posters (signed or unsigned)
+$10 for a reincarnation demon doll. Please only one extra per person. If you need more, please contact me.
+$10 to add a set of stickers to your pledge. This includes 5 demon decals, one demon peeing decal and one Reincarnation logo decal.
+$15 to add a t-shirt to your pledge.
Fun with rewards:
- I'll be interacting with the backers to create new rewards as the project goes on.
- I'll be updating with progress reports and screen shots of the game as it develops. Only backers will see these.
- Ideas are welcome for new reward tiers.

*One of the Level Designs in Chapter 1 of The Root of All Evil

*Scene from TROAE inked and colored.
What is the money for:
- To give us a ground to start running on.
- Hiring people to help.
- Better sounds.
- Remastered and new music.
- Marketing expenses.
- Getting booths at conventions to showcase our game (this is including travel expenses.)
- Bringing to other platforms such as (but not limited to): Android OS, iPhone OS, PSN...
Thank you for helping!

Update #19: Help spread the EVIL + Demons are the new zombies!
Update #19: Help spread the EVIL + Demons are the new zombies!
Update #19: Help spread the EVIL + Demons are the new zombies!
FAQ
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Yes. Just let me know after the project is finished and I'll sign whatever you have ordered.
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No. The series is getting a complete makeover as far as gameplay and interface is concerned. The inventory with be completely redone to suit the rest of the game. Nothing will be on the screen to give it more of a playable movie feel.
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Yes. Since I believe in this project 100%, I've set up a way to still preorder the game through paypal. You will be put on a special mailing list this way in order to keep up with all the details of the project.
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We will probably be exporting with Unity Pro and will have to wait and see if they end up making a support for the Linux OS. Anything we can export to, we will.
I just recently read some stuff on Wikipedia that Unity plans on games being able to be played on the Linux system. Infact, the wiki article mentions a game that was funded on here called Wasteland 2.
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I gotta wait till August 2013 to get all my swag!?
No. Once the project is funded, I'll start sending out merchandise that I have in stock. IE: T-shirts, stickers, and dolls.August 2013 is just my hopeful due date to have a copy of the game to everyone.
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The $15,000 is the money we need to get the project started without making a dime our self. It's going to go to getting the software and the different ports we will need for PC, Mac, Android, Linux, and iPhone.
So, that's why we only have it at 15k. However, by all means try to get it pass that price so that we will have money left over to do more with this project (and be able to pay everyone working on it too!) -
Yes. You will be able to download the game in any version we have available.
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Yes.
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Funding period
May 14, 2012 -
Jul 13, 2012
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- 6 created · 10 backed
- Christopher Gianelloni 400 friends
- Website: bgroupproductions.com
Pledge $1 or more
9 backers
Every bit helps and every dollar is appreciated! With this reward you will be getting a thank you from us and any backer updates that are posted.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $5 or more
7 backers
Get a HiRes Poster pack e-mailed to you. This will include both of the 20x30 posters for TROAE, a smart phone wallpaper, and a desktop wallpaper + advance copies of any minis that we make between now and the release date.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $15 or more
224 backers
Previous rewards + A digital copy of the game for either PC or Mac before it's release day.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $20 or more
39 backers
Previous rewards + A PDF (printable) of "The Making of The Root of All Evil." This book will contain commentary from the creator and artwork from the sketch books / storyboards of Chris Gianelloni.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $25 or more
99 backers Limited (1 of 100 left)
Previous rewards + TWO talking demon dolls. This reward only applies to this reward tier. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $30 or more
32 backers
Previous rewards + a digital copy of the Reincarnation Soundtrack.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $35 or more
18 backers Limited (82 of 100 left)
Previous rewards + a demon face shirt. This reward only applies to this reward tier. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $55 or more
76 backers Limited (124 of 200 left)
Previous rewards + A Reincarnation Demon Talking Doll, sticker pack and a Reincarnation Demon face shirt. The shirt is on a Hanes Tagless 100% cotton shirt. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $75 or more
6 backers
Previous rewards + personalized 140 characters or less message from Vile (the demon) himself. (Messages have to be approved) *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $110 or more
4 backers
Previous rewards + A signed (20x30) promotional poster from the game. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $150 or more
1 backer
Previous rewards + personalized 300 characters or less message from Vile (the demon) himself. (Messages have to be approved) *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $200 or more
3 backers Limited (47 of 50 left)
Previous rewards + An actual page from the Reincarnation sketchbook. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $250 or more
1 backer
Previous rewards + an artsy full-framed cell from any scene in the game. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $300 or more
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
Previous rewards + The "The Making of The Root of All Evil." will be sent as a hard copy to you signed by the creator. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $400 or more
1 backer
Previous rewards + A signed copy of the Root of All Evil Soundtrack. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $500 or more
2 backers
Previous rewards + A cameo in the game. This could be you as a picture on a wall, a background character, or even as a Reincarny! The higher the pledge, the better the role. *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
Previous rewards + A character drawing of you from Chris Gianelloni to hang on your wall - Kramer Style. + Credits at the end of the game as a $1000 or more backer! *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $2,000 or more
0 backers
Previous rewards + a VERY large canvas of the scene in the game which you are in and a write up about you in the "The Making of The Root of All Evil." *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $3,000 or more
0 backers Limited (7 of 7 left)
Previous rewards + There will be seven important Reincarnies (that's an escaped soul for anyone who may not know) in the game and this is your chance to be one of them. Your likeliness will be forever embedded into the game and people all over will have the joy of killing you (in the game of course.) *Add an extra $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
Previous rewards + hang out with the creators + get a producer credit + be in contact with the creators through the whole process + Your name will go on just about anything related to the game... For example, "Special thanks to ___" + more to come.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013