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      Creator Canageek on June 17, 2012

      Sad this didn't go through, hope it gets made anyway.

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      Creator nadeem on June 12, 2012

      thx for the linux support

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      Creator André Ulysse on June 12, 2012

      Hi !

      This is a really great project, and you seem to be really involved in it. The story looks great, the open-source/linux approach is awesome... the first screencasts are really inspiring

      Don't give up if you this KS doesn't succeed, I'll back you up again if I have to !

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      Creator Mark McKinnon on June 11, 2012

      Hey there I still have hope would love to see this game come out.

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      Creator Jason Taylor on June 10, 2012

      @Silvan I did post about it on reddit, on several different sub-reddits, and got mixed but mostly positive responses.

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      Creator Silvan Jegen on June 10, 2012

      I backed the project mostly because you treat Linux as a first class citizen which I think is awesome. I wonder why there is no bigger reaction to this project. Has somebody tried to pitch it to the reddit community yet?

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      Creator Waelen on June 8, 2012

      Yeah, strange, considering the so much vocal Linux community here on K/S.

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      Creator Heisjustauser on June 8, 2012

      Yeah, I don't get it either.

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      Creator Lewis on June 7, 2012

      Where is all the love this project deserves? Oh, Kickstarter community, sometimes you confuse me.

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      Creator Mark McKinnon on June 7, 2012

      I like the idea of Linux first :-)

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      Creator Angel Docampo on June 5, 2012

      Hahaha, linux first than windows.... xDDD
      May we see this normal in a no so distant future ^^
      I hope the entire project will succeed (open source as well)

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      Creator Andreas Zaiser on June 3, 2012

      Thanks for supporting linux.... hope you will reach goal!

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      Creator Jason Taylor on May 29, 2012

      @S.D. Thank you! :)

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      Creator Jason Taylor on May 29, 2012

      @Rudolph: Yes, I have contacted phoronix twice, and posted to the phoronix forum as well.

      @AKM: I've also contacted linuxgames.com :)

      I have sent information to well over one hundred publications, electronic publications, and news sites. Additionally, I have created a thread on 20+ forums. It is not enough to have just one guy buzzing about it, I need to get other people buzzing as well. :)

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      Creator S.D. on May 29, 2012

      Awesome update! We'll spread the word and surely get to 2^12 right quick...

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      Creator AKM on May 29, 2012

      linuxgames.com is another one to try

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      Creator AKM on May 29, 2012

      I know I tried Phoronix but no response... maybe more people should send it in, he was all over the caramgedon one even thought that was not even a sure on linux.........

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      Creator Rudolph Tilgass on May 29, 2012

      Have you tried contacting people at phoronix.com ?

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      Creator Jason Taylor on May 28, 2012

      @Waelen: Thank you for the extra bit and I'm glad you like the wallpaper! I agree that LSS needs more exposure, and I've been hard at work toward that goal. Stay positive! :D

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      Creator Waelen on May 28, 2012

      As promised, I've shifted to the 7-th bit. :P
      This definitely needs more publicity soon, would be sad to see it go the way of some of the other projects I've backed.
      Also, good job on the wallpaper!

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      Creator Jason Taylor on May 27, 2012

      @S.D. You're welcome! :D

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      Creator Rudolph Tilgass on May 27, 2012

      Yay wallpaper!
      And yeah, definitely needs more press.

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      Creator S.D. on May 27, 2012

      @Jason: The wallpaper looks great! Thanks :-)

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      Creator S.D. on May 26, 2012

      @Waelen: Jason's engaged... he's gonna go bust his tail getting the word out to the media, posting updates to us more frequently (hopefully with story elements, graphics and more). I encouraged him to record additional videos and spruce up the lower reward tiers (add in a "tip jar" level for drive-by pledgers). I think that once he's posted a juicy update or two, we, the backers, can go to the linux gaming media and tell them that there's good news.

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      Creator S.D. on May 26, 2012

      @Waelen: Jason has some promoting to do; many have never heard of the project. I've seen *some* press on some Linux sites, but not enough.

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      Creator Waelen on May 26, 2012

      Where are all the local Linux zealots when we need them?

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      Creator S.D. on May 26, 2012

      Backing for Linux, open source, and open content! This project seriously needs more press...

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      Creator Rudolph Tilgass on May 25, 2012

      Linux first?!
      /pledged

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      Creator Tom Babiarz on May 23, 2012

      I'm not much of a Linux guy, but this game looks pretty awesome, and I'm happy to back it.
      Hope you make it!

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      Creator Jason Taylor on May 21, 2012

      Thank you all for your support!

      @interestedfooditem I agree with you. The final game will allow you to roll your own character at the beginning of the game and choose things like name, base stats and appearance. As your character progresses, you can choose classes, skills, etc. Additionally, I have proposed that if I reach $1k above my goal, I will polish and release the sprite editor. In it's current state, the editor is not user friendly. In fact, it is right on the edge of being developer friendly. :) I would like to be able to spend the time to add features and make the editor less buggy, more user-friendly, and ready for public use.

      @KONSTANTIN Agreed. ;)

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      Creator interestedfooditem on May 21, 2012

      A voxel-based game with windows AND linux support? DO WANT!

      BTW, will the final game have a character creator/editor? It's important for multiplayer but would also be fun for single player too.

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      Creator KONSTANTIN on May 20, 2012

      no windows = no pledge.
      A joke :)
      Keep it up!

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      Creator Maxim Bardin on May 19, 2012

      Pledged for the Linux version, and the source code. (although I'm not a programmer).

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      Creator c704710 on May 19, 2012

      Linux first! I've precisely doubled my backing funds for that; precisely.

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      Creator Marcin 'Vigrid' Seredyński on May 17, 2012

      I'm in for the source code. I love source code! Oh, and the extensive lore is also a plus :)

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      Creator Lewis on May 17, 2012

      Here's a game we've not seen the likes of before. When you mix a beautiful concept with real originality and innovation and pile on deep, cohesive gameplay, I can't say no.

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      Creator Waelen on May 16, 2012

      Oooh, Voxel-based T-RPG goodness with a focus on Linux? Had to back this. Suffering heavy Kickstarter fatigue, but may move on to $64 tier if some of the other projects I backed don't get there. Let's fill that 15-th bit ASAP! ;-)

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    Help support this game and get instant access to a backer exclusive desktop wallpaper! See Update #2.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    Pledge at this level and get instant access to a backer exclusive desktop wallpaper! You will also get access to the downloadable, DRM free copy of the digital soundtrack when it is complete.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Protos: You get access to a downloadable, DRM free copy of the final game for Linux and Windows when the game is complete. If the Mac extra goal is reached, you get access to a downloadable, DRM free copy of the final game for Mac when the game is complete. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Trochia Protos: ($16) Protos pledge reward + You get access to the downloadable, DRM free copy of the digital soundtrack when it is complete. You also get access to the downloadable game beta when it becomes available. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Deft’ros: ($16) Protos pledge reward + You will get access to the downloadable PDF copy of the lore book. If the extra goal for artwork is met or exceeded, this lore book will contain commissioned color artwork. You also get access to the downloadable game beta when it becomes available. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Triton: ($32) Trochia Protos and ($32) Deft’ros pledge rewards + You get exclusive access to the developer forum and to the downloadable game alpha when it becomes available. This reward is for those of you who wish to be more involved in the development of the game. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Trochia Triton: ($32) Trochia Protos and ($32) Deft’ros pledge rewards + You will receive a copy of the printed lore book. If the extra goal for artwork is met or exceeded, this lore book will contain commissioned color artwork. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    Tet’ros: ($64) Triton and ($64) Trochia Triton pledge rewards + Your name will go into the credits and on the website as a significant backer. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    Pem’tos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + Your name, or a name of your choosing, will be used as a pivotal character in the history and lore of the Sisyphus.* You can choose the character alignment and his/her motivations/goals/agenda. This character will appear in the lore book, and reference to this character will be made in the lore revealed in-game. Your name will go into the credits and on the website as a significant backer, and your contribution to the game will be noted. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    Echtos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + You get to design a monster for the official game. This includes attributes such as the monster name, general toughness, special attacks, appearance and the climate in which the monster appears.* Your name will go into the credits and on the website as a significant backer, and your contribution to the game will be noted. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    Ebdomos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + You get to design an NPC for the official game: name, class, occupation, appearance, demeanor, and function.* This NPC will be unique, rare, and have enhanced attributes. Players will be able to find and recruit your NPC to join the base camp. Your name will go into the credits and on the website as a significant backer, and your contribution to the game will be noted. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    Ogdoos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + You get to design a quest for the official game: the quest, quest NPC, up to two quest exclusive monsters, and the quest reward.* Your name will go into the credits and on the website as a significant backer, and your contribution to the game will be noted. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    En’tos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + Your name or company name will be shown during game startup as a sponsor.* Your name or company name will go into the credits, into the lore book, and on the website, listed first as a prime backer. If the final extra goal is reached, you will be awarded access to the source code when released.

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    Trochia En’tos: ($128) Tet’ros pledge reward + You will be awarded access to the source code immediately following completion of the game, regardless if the final extra goal is met. The code will be released to you under an open source license. Your name will go into the credits, into the lore book, and on the website, listed first as a prime backer.

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    Dek’tos: ($2048) Trochia En’tos pledge reward + You will receive a hand-made planet from the Lodestar Universe’s Kol’estri system. You can choose your planet from any of the nine planets listed in the ‘Pledge Rewards’ section. The planet consists of a hand-painted sphere, mounted on a base made of stained and lacquered wood. An engraved plaque with the planet name, your name, and your contribution is mounted to the base. The engraving is subject to your approval and can be altered according to your wishes.* You will also receive a laminated card detailing the planet’s specifications. Your name or company name will be shown during game startup as a sponsor.* Your name or company name will go into the credits, into the lore book, and on the website, listed first as a prime backer.

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    Achro’zoni: ($2048) Trochia En’tos pledge reward + You will receive a unique, hand-made Astraean Xenodrone. You are awarded points that you can spend on the customization of your personal drone, just as Astraeans do in-game. The modifications you choose will affect the resulting appearance of your drone, and no two drones are created alike. The drone consists of a hand-modeled, hand-painted body, with additional details created from metal and plastic. Each drone comes mounted on a stained and lacquered wood base with an engraved plaque with the drone’s id number, your name, and your contribution. The engraving is subject to your approval and can be altered according to your wishes.* You will also receive a laminated card detailing the drone’s core specifications and chosen modifications. Your name or company name will be shown during game startup as a sponsor.* Your name or company name will go into the credits, into the lore book, and on the website, listed first as a prime backer.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014