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Update #4: Too little too soon
In looking at Kickstarter projects, the ones that get funded are those that are mostly already complete. People are hesitant to invest in something that isn't proven; there's no way for them to know if they'll actually get the benefits promised or not.
If I had realized this sooner (I learned it about two weeks ago), I would have held off on posting this project. No worries, though! I will continue work, and the same "rewards" will be available.
I'll start building the framework on my site at http://howtogameonlinux.com (note that this hasn't been built yet, but hopefully will be by this weekend). I'll take pre-orders and post updates there, with the first being next week hopefully.
Progress Report
And since I don't want to leave you thinking that nothing has been done yet, rest assured that everything is progressing nicely. Right now, I'm mostly asking people questions. I've been spending more time on Linux forums to get feedback and find out what people are interested in. I'll be posting another of these questions tomorrow at http://echolinux.com so be sure to check in and give whatever feedback you have.
The book idea has been split in two per some early feedback I received. There will be a manual that will be technically focused on "How to Game on Linux": what to look for in hardware, how to get the games, and recommendations of games in each category. I had intended to avoid this, but it has been more requested and generated more interest than my original idea. The original will still go forward because I'm interested in it, and that one will be an investigative and descriptive book that includes talking to game developers, students, and teachers about Linux and its role in the industry.
Have thoughts? Send them my way at matthew@echolinux.com. Thanks for your early support, and know that it is not in vain. I'm still excited about working on this, and I will continue moving forward.
Update #3: Artist secured!
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Update #2: Beginning research
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Update #1: Project Launch!
This whole ordeal has been exhausting. Launching this Kickstarter project is just one part of what I've been working on for the last month, and I'm very excited to have everything in place. While preparing to work on this book, I've also started my own company and begun a new blog.
This week I'll be coming up with interview questions and hope to start scheduling those soon. Got an idea for who I should interview? Have questions you want asked? Toss a buck at this project and shoot me a comment.
And if you have suggestions or ideas for the book overall, I'd be happy to read those too :-) Thanks!
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My day job has enough variety that I learned what I love to do, but it's rare I get to do what I love amongst everything else. I'm determined to find another way to follow my passion.
