We've SOLVED the Free-to-Play issue, and added NEW REWARDS!
When our Shadowrun Online Kickstarter project launched 6 days ago, we were joyous over how many websites covered the launch, and how many emails/tweets/Facebook messages and forum posts we received from excited gamers, and Shadowrun fans alike. While many were very positive, we quickly identified two major concerns within the community. The first was that the game would suffer for being browser accessible. Shadowrun Online is a full 3D game made by gamers, for gamers. And so we have announced that a dedicated game client will be available for direct download from our site, and we’re looking at retail box purchases and the possibility of Steam distribution as well.
More importantly, the gaming community expressed their concern about the free-to-play (F2P) aspect of the game, and especially that the PvP part could suffer from a potential pay-to-win approach. Of course we explained that we don't support pay-to-win, but we also understand that talk is cheap. And that’s why we‘ve put our heads together with our fans, our designers and business guys over the weekend, and had a brainstorming session of what we could do to really prove to gamers that we really mean what we say, and that the gaming community really is at the heart of our whole operation. Really? Really. So, here is what we came up with:
The Campaign model (Pen and Paper a.k.a.Guild Wars model)
1. How much will the game cost?
The full game will cost $39.99 at launch, but for Kickstarter we’ll have it in a $25 dollar reward tier. Major updates (Add-on packs) will be launched every 3 to 4 months and will be priced at $14.99 USD.
2. Why did you come up with this after the campaign has launched?
We take the reactions and suggestions from our community very seriously. We had the game originally planned with the free-to-play model, only because we wanted everyone to have easy, free access to the core game, but if you think differently – we adapt.
3. Is this model really sustainable?
Yes, it is. We’ve spent many hours thinking this through, and filling our Excel sheets with numbers, and it will also work from a commercial point of view for us.
4. Can I still play the game for free?
Yes, we will offer both free-to-play and Campaign models on different servers, so people can choose their preferred way to play, and won't miss out on anything.
5. Can all items that give an advantage be bought for in-game currency?
Yes, all these items on the Campaign server are for free in-game currency.
6. Can I switch between servers?
Well, to some degree. You can start on the free-to-play server, and then buy the retail Campaign version and continue on the Campaign server.
It also works the other way round, but we may restrict some of the items you can bring with you in some way (as those would be premium items in the free to play game)
7. What’s happening with the current monthly Premium subscription Kickstarter rewards?
They are of course still valid for the free-to-play server, but can be updated to a Campaign account for just 5 Dollars. Starting at the $30 pledge level. By adding 5 Dollars to your pledge, a 3 month subscription translates into main game + first content pack update, a 6 month subscription translates into main game + 2 updates, and the lifelong subscriptions can be updated to the Campaign mode and receive all updates for free – forever.
8. Wait, I still don’t get it. Is there an overview?
Additional swag
T-SHIRTS
We now have 3 great Shadowrun Online T-shirts for our backers! Take a look at our samples!
For the $50 pledge level and above, to get one of the T-Shirts, add $15 to your current pledge level. If your previous level didn’t have any physical goods in it, please add $15 for international shipping (outside the USA).
We’ve also introduced the new $175 level, that includes everything from the $150/$155 level PLUS all 3 T-shirts!
HOODIE
Many people asked us for a picture of the Shadowrun Online Hoodie, and here it is:
And because so many asked specifically for it, we’ve introduced a new $200 level that includes everything from the $150/$155 level plus the Hoodie!
ID-CARD
To say a big thank you to our Shadowrun Online backers who have pledged $75 and up, we’ll add a free personalized SAEDER-KRUPP CORP ID card to the reward! Many people loved the idea already in the Shadowrun Returns campaign, so we thought this is something we’d like to offer to our backers as well!
BOXED EDITION
With the availability of the new Campaign model, everybody who chooses the Campaign server reward levels above the $100 level will also receive a boxed edition Shadowrun Online!
REFER A FRIEND and get a COLLECTIBLE TABLETOP MINIATURE!
For all our $50+ backers, who get a friend to join our ranks in the $25+ pledge level (and above), we’ll give the referring backer 1 COLLECTIBLE TABLETOP MINIATURE for EACH new friend you bring in. Please make sure that BOTH supporters send us a message mentioning who teamed up with whom.
SPECIAL CO-OP pledge level
And last but not least we’ve introduced a new co-op tier for runner groups who want to play with their friends right away! For $66 you get 4 digital copies of the game (instead of $100), and you can reserve a name for your group!
So if you think the new Campaign mode might convince people who were skeptical about free-to-play up to now, please make sure they learn about our new Shadowrun Online Campaign option, where they get to buy the game, with NO micro-transactions for items that give you an advantage! And, thank you again for your support, you guys rock!
Since with the introduction of the additional model the list of reward tiers became rather long, we provide an chart of the rewards of the free-to-play model here, and the reward chart for the campaign model here.
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125 backers
INNOCENT BYSTANDER --- Every journey begins with the first step... At this level you will receive a free SRO wallpaper for your desktop and a chance to be in the know. You also have our deepest gratitude for getting involved and caring about our project.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $9 or more
121 backers
CITIZEN--- SPECIAL LAST 48HOUR OFFER You will receive 14 DAYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION for the game (earning you extra Karma, Nuyen and Reputation), a free SRO wallpaper AND a DRM FREE downloadable version of our soundtrack!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $15 or more
575 backers
GANGER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one (though remember it IS a beta), a free SRO wallpaper PLUS 1 MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (earning you extra Karma, Nuyen and Rep, so you can rise through the ranks with less work).
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $25 or more
1092 backers
CAMPAIGN GANGER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper and a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER with no real money micro-transactions for any items that give an advantage in the game!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $30 or more
336 backers
AWAKENED --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper, PLUS a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game) AND a 3 MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (earning you extra Karma, Nuyen and Rep, so you can rise through the ranks with less work).
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $35 or more
937 backers
CAMPAIGN AWAKENED --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper, PLUS a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game) AND DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST UPDATE.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $50 or more
166 backers
RUNNER'S APPRENTICE --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), a 3 MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION, PLUS a pdf version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition AND highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $55 or more
246 backers
CAMPAIGN RUNNER'S APPRENTICE --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST UPDATE, PLUS a pdf version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition AND highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $60 or more
73 backers
DECKER --- IN-GAME ONLY REWARD TIER You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, the SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street AND a 6 MONTHS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $63 or more
43 backers Limited (157 of 200 left)
WELL DRESSED RUNNER'S APPRENTICE The same cool rewards as the Runner's Apprentice 50$ tier PLUS a T-SHIRT AND an exclusive AUGMENTATION ADD 15$ FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING THIS IS NOT PART OF ANY HIGHER TIER
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $65 or more
288 backers
CAMPAIGN DECKER --- IN-GAME ONLY REWARD TIER You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, the SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street AND a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST TWO UPDATES!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $66 or more
146 backers
CO-OP --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS for you and 3 OF YOUR FRIENDS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper and a 3 DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER! You will also be able to RESERVE A NAME for your crew!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $68 or more
79 backers Limited (121 of 200 left)
CAMPAIGN WELL DRESSED RUNNER'S APPRENTICE The same cool rewards as the CAMPAIGN Runner's Apprentice 50$ tier PLUS a T-SHIRT AND an exclusive AUGMENTATION ADD 15$ FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING THIS IS NOT PART OF ANY HIGHER TIER
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $75 or more
128 backers
GANG LIEUTENANT --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, the SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), a 3 MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street, PLUS a PRINTED version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition AND you will receive an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION for your character AND you will see YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS of both the game and the campaign book, so you can brag to everyone about it! PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $80 or more
293 backers
CAMPAIGN GANG LIEUTENANT --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, the SRO wallpaper, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST UPDATE, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street, PLUS a PRINTED version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition AND you will receive an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION for your character AND you will see YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS of both the game and the campaign book, so you can brag to everyone about it! PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $100 or more
63 backers
RUNNER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street, the SRO wallpaper, a pdf and a printed version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition, an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, your name in the credits, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game),PLUS a great POSTER of ORIGINAL SRO ART and a SIX MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION, PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $105 or more
184 backers
RUNNER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR to help you survive on the street, the SRO wallpaper, a pdf and a printed version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition, an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, your name in the credits, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game),PLUS a great POSTER of ORIGINAL SRO ART and a BOXED COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST TWO UPDATES, PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $120 or more
94 backers
WHIZ! --- DIGITAL ONLY REWARD TIER You will receive ALL OF either the CAMPAIGN DECKER OR DECKER REWARDS PLUS YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS AND an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTED REALITY in-game ICON broadcasting you as a premium backer in the game which allows access to in-game VIP clubs AND a total of FOUR CAMPAIGN UPDATES OR A 1 YEAR PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (includes the Decker updates/subscriptions) NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OTHER TIERS
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $125 or more
52 backers Limited (198 of 250 left)
SWAG BAG All of the great rewards from either the GANG LIEUTENANT or the CAMPAIGN GANG LIEUTENANT PLUS the cool Shadowrun SWAG BAG to carry all the good stuff you are getting. Add 15$ for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $150 or more
63 backers
VETERAN RUNNER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, the SRO wallpaper, a SIX MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR, EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, a pdf and a printed version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition with your name in the credits, your name in the game credits, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), a great POSTER of ORIGINAL SRO ART. PLUS a 4 piece set of cool SRO MINIATURES, the GAME SOUNDTRACK, AND an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTED REALITY in-game ICON broadcasting you as a premium backer in the game which allows access to in-game VIP clubs! PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $155 or more
235 backers
CAMPAIGN VETERAN RUNNER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, the SRO wallpaper, a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS THE FIRST TWO UPDATES, highly useful in-game STARTER GEAR, EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, a pdf and a printed version of the official SRO CAMPAIGN BOOK for Shadowrun 4th edition with your name in the credits, your name in the game credits, a UNIQUE TALISMAN for protection on the streets (in-game), a great POSTER of ORIGINAL SRO ART. PLUS a 4 piece set of cool SRO MINIATURES, the GAME SOUNDTRACK, AND an EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTED REALITY in-game ICON broadcasting you as a premium backer in the game which allows access to in-game VIP clubs! PLEASE ADD $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $166 or more
31 backers
CO-OP RUNNERS APPRENTICE! --- ALL DIGITAL REWARD TIER! Get the $50 or $55 reward tier (your choice) for you and 3 of your friends to slip back in to the shadows! (Not included in any other tiers)
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $175 or more
56 backers Limited (44 of 100 left)
T-SHIRT SET --- All of the great rewards from the 150 or 155 tier (your choice) PLUS ALL 3 T-SHIRTS. PLEASE ADD $25 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $200 or more
48 backers Limited (2 of 50 left)
HOODIE --- All of the great rewards from the 150 or 155 tier (your choice) PLUS an exclusive SHADOWRUN HOODIE in black with the stylish logo on the back. PLEASE ADD $25 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $250 or more
31 backers Limited (119 of 150 left)
GANG LEADER --- All of the great rewards above PLUS an exclusive SHADOWRUN HOODIE in black with the stylish logo on the back AND an EPIC ITEM NAMED AFTER YOU, for everyone to use in the game (If they earned it). Make yourself wanted by thousands of players! PLEASE ADD $25 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $255 or more
102 backers Limited (48 of 150 left)
CAMPAIGN GANG LEADER --- All of the great campaign server rewards above PLUS an exclusive SHADOWRUN HOODIE in black with the stylish logo on the back AND an EPIC ITEM NAMED AFTER YOU, for everyone to use in the game (If they earned it). Make yourself wanted by thousands of players! PLEASE ADD $25 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $275 or more
25 backers
GHOST IN THE MACHINE - ALL DIGITAL REWARD TIER!!! This is for those who look primarily for a lifetime subscription and some added goodness! You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, the SRO wallpaper, the in-game STARTER GEAR, EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, your name in the game credits, an EPIC ITEM named after you, the UNIQUE TALISMAN, the GAME SOUNDTRACK as a download, the EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTED REALITY in-game ICON PLUS: THE LIFETIME PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION...so you will always be alive in the matrix...
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $280 or more
95 backers
CAMPAIGN GHOST IN THE MACHINE - ALL DIGITAL REWARD TIER!!! This is for those who look primarily for a lifetime subscription and some added goodness! You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS, the SRO wallpaper, the in-game STARTER GEAR, EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTATION, your name in the game credits, an EPIC ITEM named after you, the UNIQUE TALISMAN, the GAME SOUNDTRACK as a download, the EXCLUSIVE AUGMENTED REALITY in-game ICON PLUS: a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS ALL UPDATES ...so you will always be alive in the matrix...
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $350 or more
3 backers
SPECIAL REWARD --- All of the great rewards from the all digital $275 free-to-play tier PLUS an exclusive SHADOWRUN HOODIE in black with the stylish logo on the back, and the Collectible EXECUTIVE-LEVEL USB CARD. PLEASE ADD $15 for int. shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $355 or more
21 backers
SPECIAL CAMPAIGN REWARD --- All of the great rewards from the all digital $280 campaign tier PLUS an exclusive SHADOWRUN HOODIE in black with the stylish logo on the back, and the Collectible EXECUTIVE-LEVEL USB CARD. PLEASE ADD $15 for int. shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $360 or more
57 backers
ULTIMATE GHOST IN THE MACHINE - ALL DIGITAL REWARD TIER!!! This is a combination of the $275 and the $280 tier! Get all the great stuff from those tiers INCLUDING LIFETIME UPDATES FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVERS and A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION ON THE FREE-TO-PLAY SERVERS!!! - see updated graphic chart for full details.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $500 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
STREET LEGEND --- All of the above PLUS a LEGENDARY game item named after you AND a FULL SET of SRO MINIATURES. AND a TWO YEAR PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION. PLEASE ADD $25 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $501 or more
3 backers Limited (5 of 8 left)
STREET LEGEND --- All of the above PLUS a LEGENDARY game item named after you AND a FULL SET of SRO MINIATURES. AND a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION. PLEASE ADD $25 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $505 or more
34 backers Limited (41 of 75 left)
CAMPAIGN STREET LEGEND --- All of the above PLUS a LEGENDARY game item named after you AND a FULL SET of SRO MINIATURES. a BOXED COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS ALL UPDATES. PLEASE ADD $25 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $600 or more
56 backers
ULTIMATE STREET LEGEND --- This is a mix of the $500 and the $505 tier! Get all the great stuff from those tiers INCLUDING LIFETIME UPDATES FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVERS and A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION ON THE FREE-TO-PLAY SERVERS!!! - and of course you can participate in the "MEET A LEGEND" runs - see updated graphic chart for full details.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)
MASTER FIXER --- All of the above including the MINIATURES, PLUS a LIFELONG PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION, AND your PORTRAIT as a CHARACTER for everyone to play, or as an NPC (depends on whether you would rather be famous or infamous) and the same portrait as an EXCLUSIVE PRINT, signed by the development team!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $1,505 or more
9 backers Limited (16 of 25 left)
CAMPAIGN MASTER FIXER --- All of the above including the MINIATURES, PLUS a BOXED COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER PLUS ALL UPDATES, AND your PORTRAIT as a CHARACTER for everyone to play, or as an NPC (depends on whether you would rather be famous or infamous) and the same portrait as an EXCLUSIVE PRINT, signed by the development team!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
6 backers Limited (2 of 8 left)
THE BOSS --- All of the above PLUS your VERY OWN PORTRAIT used as the base for a BOSS ENEMY, complete with in-game model AND the same model as an INDIVIDUAL UNIQUE FULL COLOUR 3D FIGURINE (~6 inches) OR an exclusive POSTER SIZED ARTWORK printed of your boss enemy in action
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
6 backers Limited (2 of 8 left)
DRAGON --- At this level of dedication, you really are with us for a good cause, but we still want to show you our gratitude, so you will receive: All of the above for both free to play and campaign servers, PLUS A LARGE DRAGON FIGURINE, AND your VERY OWN Shadowrun Online MISSION IN THE GAME, created with YOUR IDEAS and designs! Our lead designers and artists will discuss what you have in mind, and you will be able to regularly REVIEW THE MISSION, which will then be put INTO THE GAME for everyone to enjoy! Plot like a DRAGON and be the MASTERMIND behind the scenes!
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
ROCK STAR! --- All of the above rewards, PLUS YOU WILL BE FAMOUS through out the game!! YOUR IMAGE WILL BE DISPLAYED ON BILLBOARDS through out the game!! You'll be seen endorsing consumer products in AR (Augmented Reality) ADVERTISEMENTS!! AND BUMPER STICKERS with YOUR NAME will be PLASTERED ACROSS DRONES all over town!! Oh and did we also mention that...YOU WILL EVEN GET YOUR OWN SONG!! So be a ROCK STAR! - because to us you are!
Estimated delivery: May 2013
Comments
Creator S.D. on August 14, 2012
Argh, British! I wish I was reading back when all this silliness went down. I hope anyone that reads this can learn that to read the entire update comment thread you must: click the update URL (so it is the only update displayed on the page), and then click "View Previous comments" to drop the comments down. If some are not listed, then you must click "View Previous comments" again, and repeat until all are listed. I've seen hundreds of comments in an update thread before, and had to continue loading multiple times! I believe this behavior changed in a recent Kickstarter website update. I hope this helps someone else as well...
Creator British on August 2, 2012
@CHP: So did I, and whatever the problem was, it's corrected.
We have to click twice on "View Previous comments" to display more comments.
Creator Michael Surprise on August 1, 2012
How is this all going to work if you don't get funded? I still want to play DDD:
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 31, 2012
HI, we actually have asked KS, but they tell us it is a thing with the display and update of comments...
Creator Eremir on July 28, 2012
everyone seems to have gone on to the new updates
Creator Eremir on July 28, 2012
:) nope
Creator British on July 27, 2012
Dum-dee-dum...
Creator British on July 27, 2012
Hmmm, so nobody cares about missing messages...
Is there any way to ask KS to look into this ?
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 26, 2012
Hoi Chummers!
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We're moving along nicely, but we still need your help! Even if you can't contribute more, or at all, you can still help! Please give us a hand and find out how here: http://www.shadowrun.com/forums/topic/shadowrun-online-needs-you-to-help-please Thanks you chummers, You ROCK!! ^_^
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-RC
Creator Claire Blackshaw on July 26, 2012
Thanks guys, the campaign model was just what I needed. Pledged! :)
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
The benefits actually apply to all characters on that account (and campaign users can always create f2p characters if they want under their account). The lifestyle sounds like a good idea we will explore
Creator Sean on July 25, 2012
Sean Carroll 20 minutes ago
I would like to recommend you add something to the 275 level. Originally, the life time premium (assuming $10- a month fee) ment if you stuck with the game for 2 years, or more you were saving a lot. Under the updated system ....$40 for the game and $15 every 3 months (asssuming a new expansion every 3 months like clockwork) you are looking at 4 years.
Perhaps an upgraded free 1 step upgrade on any "lifestyle" for characters on that account (if lifestyles are used in the game). Alternatively, an extra lifetime copy for your significant other, or perhaps double the character slots if those are limited, doc wagon contract , or the same initial benefits for any character created with that account (IE the ICON, Augmentation, starter gear etc)
I am really excited about the game and will not be changing my pledge. Even so, there are not a lot of reasons to pledge 275 vs the lower levels. Given that even though we expect the game to be great and amazing we have not actually played it yet.
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
@ Epic - Your campaign character will be playable on the free to play server and you will be able to obtain a premium subscription there at the time, but to get an extra premium subscription right now I am afraid you need to back that as well. And tell us when we send out the questionnaire...
Creator Epic Leather on July 25, 2012
Have a question about rewards, will there be an option for a combined reward tier for both online and campaign rewards? Such as One Update and One month of Premium Subscription, the best of both worlds as it were? I'd throw more money at the screen if this were to happen.
Creator British on July 25, 2012
@Julius: Thanks for your input, at least I'm not going crazy.
Or, well... I'm not the only one being crazy x.X
Creator Julius Müller on July 25, 2012
Yes, indeed, I too can only the 50-ish comments bu the counter said that there are like 90-ish comments.
Creator British on July 25, 2012
My brain is plugged, and so are my eyes.
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Out to 90 "announced" messages, I can only count 53, and there's no page count on the footer either, as in the main comments.
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Is KS acting up, or are you actually seeing those comments as of now ?
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
Hoi British!
We don't have the ability or option to trim any comments. Click on "view previous comments" - also make sure you're looking at the comment section for the correct update ^_^
Hope that helps!
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-RC
Creator British on July 25, 2012
Hmmm, seems like some comments when surgically trimmed with a war axe... that's quite not nice, moreso when some stuff I asked is still unanswered....
I would have liked to *at least* be notified of that "moderation".
I'm not happy.
Creator Zolt on July 25, 2012
Mind: Blown!
I did not terribly mind the model of Jagged Alliance Online, but the "pay" version is so much better for me! You really get the best of both worlds with this!
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
Hoi Julius!
Yes! That is correct! ^_^
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-RC
Creator Julius Müller on July 25, 2012
Is it correct that at the 501$ level I get everything from the 500$ level except that I get a lifelong subscription instead of 2 years?
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
Also, for anyone interested, the Campaign chart is here: http://www.shadowrun.com/wp-content/uploads/kickstarter/Rewardoverview_campaign.jpg ^_^
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-RC
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
@Alexandre
Null Sweat, Chummer!! ^_^
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-RC
Creator Alexandre J. on July 25, 2012
Oh I see, thanks RC for helping and making this happen and for this beautiful Chart :D I LOVE IT !!!
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 25, 2012
Hoi Alexandre!
You ROCK chummer! And to allay any concerns, you can see that you DO get the hoodie at the $501 pledge reward level in this chart: http://www.shadowrun.com/wp-content/uploads/kickstarter/Rewardoverview_f2p.jpg ^_^
Also note, I'm not an employee at Cliffhanger, just a dedicated fan who's lending a helping set of sore fingers ^_^
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-RC
Creator Alexandre J. on July 25, 2012
Hey Cliffhanger ;)
Thanks for the quick answer. It is a bit expensive but I took it :D
$501 doesn't seems to include the hoodie but I trust you to send me one in the worst case scenario :P
Cheers,
Alex
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 24, 2012
Hoi Thermo!
You're apparently not alone alone, omae. The Campaign server option was made available due to chummers like yourself who spoke up, and were not interested in the free to play model. So now they have the option to buy the game with no microtransactions involved in the gameplay! ^_^
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Ja'mata!
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Creator Thermo on July 24, 2012
I like paying once and being done with it. I hate the idea of having to buy my gear for real money. Playing on the Campaign server will hopefully keep me clear of the unwashed masses who will play on the "freebie" server and likely spam it to pieces (ala Diablo 3). The whole micro transaction idea frankly pisses me off. Am I the only one who is willing to pay up front for a completed game?
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 24, 2012
Hoi Alexandre!
Currently, You can get both the Lifetime Subscription and the Hoodie with the STREET LEGEND ($501) reward tier. ^_^
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Creator Alexandre J. on July 24, 2012
Hi everyone,
First of all, I like to VERY BIG Thanks Cliffhanger Productions for making a dream came true :D
I am agree with Vizax, it is a bit disappointing not to be able to play with the free players (for the same reasons probably have friends that will only play the free one.)
The recap Chart is an awesome Idea. :D
I have a quick question. As any fan in the community probably think, Would it be possible to have a pack wit the Life Time Subscription AND the Hoodie ?
Why ? because I like to have physical goods and be able to have the full benefits of the Life Time Subscription.
Thanks you again.
Creator Sangius on July 24, 2012
@THomasN: That's my understanding too. I am not even sure whether there will be micropayments for cosmetics there. I think you'll be able to buy everything ingame with Nuyen there.
@Devon: Since it hasn't been answered in the comments section yet and I am not sure whether you got to read it elsewhere: The updates on the campaign server are planned to cost $14.99.
Creator Sangius on July 24, 2012
@alcaray I thought so too. However the reward overviews helped me to sort everything out. Have you checked them out yet? You can find them on the landing page of this project under the swag part.
Creator alcaray on July 24, 2012
This is kind of a complicated mess.
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 24, 2012
Hoi Chummers!
The Pay $5 to upgrade to a Campaign server starts at the $30 pledge level. It's based on every 3 months of Premium subscription = 1 upgrade. So an additonal $5 at the $15 level, does not bring you up to the $25 level, as the $15 level only has a 1 month of Premium subscription, thus doesn't qualify.
I hope that's a little clearer, and the update text has been updated to reflect it. ^_^
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Creator Quentin Hudspeth on July 24, 2012
The Co-Op tier sounds good. Is there a plan for higher Co-Op tiers offering similar swag as the higher FTP tiers?
Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
Is that correct: The campaign server will have micropayments only for cosmetic, aka premium items. All items can be bought with ingame money.
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Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
i mean, addons, gaaaahh want to be able to edit posts
Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
Replace "no micropayments" with "micropayments only for the released campaigns".
Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
"All items in the game are free (in-game cash only)." "NO micro-transactions for items that give you an advantage." "there are no microtransactions - you get to buy all in-game items with in-game money and you don't have to pay real cash for premium items."
Could you clear these 3 statements up in to one which sounds like: On the campaign server, micropayments will only be for cosmetic things. Or one which sounds like: On the campaign server, there are no micropayments. ?
Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
Campaign Server: NO micro-transactions for items that give you an advantage. <-- hopefully you really MEAN that and do it like GW1 (REALLY only cosmetics), and not like in GW2 (instant-repair-kit, xpboost,..)
Creator REkz kaRZ on July 24, 2012
@jakesmiley -- I didnt pull my backing, but upped it to Campaign. But I'm annoyed & a bit confused, frankly.
I think I'll be making 2 characters & seeing what works best.
What's strange to me is that for $25 backer (or $40 after Kickstarter) players can access the campaign (ie a 'no real world $' marketplace', but the expansions will cost.
But for free, players get all expansions, but might have to spend real $ to buy stuff in a marketplace. I wonder if most players on f2p will spend $25 (or $40) on that...?
But I'm a backer -- so I payed what I can to get this game made. *But it better work on my work computer's browser!! (which just barely meets the specs, btw) or I will be p.o.'d!!*
Note: at work, you can't install software, but the browsers are open & data rate is fairly quick.
I am a ShadowRun loyalist. & I want a hoodie -- when I have the $$$!
Questions -- as this game is a 'make 1 char & join a team' (I imagine?!?), how will timing issues work out between magic & decking & fighting? Seems like this must be different from the book rules. While I love deckers, seems like they make better NPC's to drive missions than they do PC's. (I could be wrong here, tho.) also will you feature *all* classes -- riggers, deckers, sam's, adepts, mages, shaman?
Creator ThomasN on July 24, 2012
Congratulations for doing the right thing even Arenanet has abandoned for $$$ in GW2.
See you on the campaign server, the server for real players.
Creator Sangius on July 24, 2012
I just wanted to confirm, because there has been some confusion about that, that the $66 pledge tier indeed gets you four accounts and digital copies, not three. Sorry for that.
@Michael Lawson: You'll of course still have the in-game currency Nuyen on the F2P-servers too. You'll just have an extra online store with premium currency bought for money.
@Tim J. Meyer: From what I understood, your purchases will attach to an account, not to a specific client on a specific device.
Creator Tim J. Meyer on July 24, 2012
If a co-op pledger (and his friends) wanted to up their pledges and get A few t-shirts, could they?
Any chance of playing a bit extra for the box version? I know I'd Add $5-$10 for a box.
And will our purchase attach to our account (allowing an account to used on multiple platforms as campaign server (most Games do this, but better to ask now then regret it later.)
Creator alcaray on July 24, 2012
Yes, what Mr. Muller said:
"Pledge $15 or more
396 Backers
GANGER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one (though remember it IS a beta), a free SRO wallpaper PLUS 1 MONTH PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION..."
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$5
=
"Pledge $25 or more
84 Backers
CAMPAIGN GANGER --- You will receive EXCLUSIVE CLOSED BETA ACCESS from day one, a free SRO wallpaper and a DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY of the game FOR THE CAMPAIGN SERVER..."
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Or do I misunderstand?
Creator Michael Lawson on July 24, 2012
ok, so you are just getting ride of subscriptions?
and why does the free to play need a nuyen boost if you can only buy stuff with real world money?
Creator Julius Müller on July 24, 2012
I think he is referring to the 15$ pledge level + 5$ (transferring it i to a campaign pledge)
This combination equals the 25$ pledge level.
Creator Cliffhanger Productions on July 24, 2012
Hoi alcaray!
Did you pledge via paypal before the kickstarter?
Otherwise, I think I'm confused too... o.O
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Creator alcaray on July 24, 2012
I'm confused. I add $5 dollars to my $15 pledge and it transforms to a $25 level? What am I missing?