The final mile of the Kickstarter marathon!
Hello Kickstarters!
It has been an amazing ride over the last month! We’ve heard you loud and clear and added many interesting elements to the game design with your help. Today it is time for us to announce the final stretch goals - goals that we think will make this game an unforgettable classic.
Full Orchestral Score - $2.0M
The absolute best way to make a game soundtrack come alive and stand the test of time is to record it using live musicians. We will record the soundtrack for the game using the Northwest Sinfonia, the same orchestra that performed the soundtracks for Total Annihilation, Halo, and many Hollywood film scores.
Orchestral recording is expensive and difficult to produce, but the layers of texture and overall quality of a live performance cannot be beat. We want to deliver the absolute highest quality game experience that we can and a world class orchestral score is truly something Uber.
Also, Howard says he will add +Sing to the game if we can reach this goal!
A Planetary Documentary - $2.1M
And finally we would love to create a documentary about the creation of the game. See inside the studio and get your deepest game development questions answered. This comprehensive documentary will reveal our production process from concept to completion, including design and technical meetings, art conceptualization, music production, as well as community interaction.
The story of Planetary Annihilation needs to be told. Very few games have had their story told from beginning to end and we have a unique opportunity to do that here.
Again, thanks to everyone for your support! We are looking forward to delivering an awesome experience.
PS. If you'd like to show off your PA support on Kickstarter, check out the PA profile pictures below. Click here to download the pics
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Pledge $15 or more
5000 backers All gone!
Early bird discount of $20 tier!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $20 or more
18720 backers
The finished game on PC or Mac and an exclusive wallpaper for the Kickstarter introductory price of just $20!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $40 or more
5513 backers
Early access to the Beta, a copy of the digital game soundtrack, and access to the private discussion community. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $50 or more
6462 backers
You get the limited edition "Progenitor" Commander. This in-game commander has a unique model that shows off your early support of this game. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $90 or more
1543 backers
Boosting mass is expensive! Join the battle as an alpha commander without the hassle of physical goods. All of the digital items from the $100 tier including an alpha key and and the alpha commander. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $95 or more
1000 backers All gone!
Early bird discount of the $100 tier! Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $100 or more
3908 backers
Special commemorative limited edition full size game box, PA backer T-shirt and a digital art book showcasing the units and concept art from PA. In addition, special thanks in the in-game credits highlighting your contribution. You also get access to the game at Alpha stage. Includes all previous tiers. Please add $15 additional for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $140 or more
116 backers
This is a special tier created for those who don’t want any of the physical goods but still want the naming rights. This includes everything in the $90 tier. Every procedurally generated planet needs a name and if you contribute you’ll be immortalized by being among the list of those Uber enough to have a planet named after them. Just to be clear this tier includes no physical goods at all.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $150 or more
977 backers
Kick it up a notch and join our planetary naming system. Every procedurally generated planet needs a name and if you contribute $150 you’ll be immortalized by being among the list of those uber enough to have a planet named after them. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $250 or more
380 backers
Team signed limited edition Planetary Annihilation full size frameable poster, only available during the Kickstarter. A signed printed copy of the Art of PA book, that showcases the concepts and conceptual design of the game. And finally, the game box signed by the team! Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $500 or more
118 backers
Limited edition PA commander statue! These commanders are over 9” tall and very solid. Statue base signed by the development team. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
91 backers
We create a custom unique commander just for you, that only you can play! Working with you, we'll design and conceive of the ideal commander to best represent you on the field of battle. You send us some source inspiration and we’ll make it look cool. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
6 backers
We name one of the units in the game after you. We can use a variation on your real name or your nickname. We’ll work with you to come up with an appropriate usage for your name and an appropriate design for the unit. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
5 backers
Active engagement with the development team on an ongoing basis. Lunch at the Uber offices with the PA team, all game content going forward into the future free, permanent Uber VIP status. In addition, you are an Honorary member of the development team and will be credited as such. Includes all previous tiers.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
Comments
Creator Breno on October 4, 2012
I was wondering if they could add some life forms to some earth-like planets. Like animals but they would (some of them) attack you or protect their nests.
Then, there would be classes of creatures, like, normal sized animals, bigger ones and some gigantic creatures that could wreck your base if you were not paying attention!
It would be awesome if we could tame some of those, and use them as war machines or troop transports!
I hope to get some attention! because i really think that it would be awesome if they add creatures! Thanks for reading!
Creator Esteban on September 17, 2012
who get's the documentary? and how?
Creator Jesse Wallace on September 14, 2012
+Sing !!!!!!!!!!!!
Creator Victor dos Santos on September 14, 2012
just to know. at what level do we get the documentary?
Creator NeoBear on September 14, 2012
Super stoked and proud to have backed this!
Creator Simon on September 14, 2012
Looks forward to this soundtrack. @Nick youtube search the TA soundtrack. And buy TA on Good Old Games :P
Creator Jeremy Lowrey on September 14, 2012
The Galactic War is what I really excited about. But the authentic soundtrack is creamy icing on the cake. This is going to be amazing.
Creator Nick on September 13, 2012
This goal is what finally got me on board, I'll never forget the soundtrack of the original total annihilation... I'm getting nerd chills just thinking about it.
Creator Robin Watt on September 13, 2012
Really hope you can get enough to do the orchestra soundtrack, I miss the hours of listening to Total Annihilation. Would love if its in HD.
Creator Anders T.N on September 13, 2012
Will you produce the soundtrack with HD (not really sure if this is what they call it. As far as i can tell there seems to be no named industry standard) quality? AKA with a true 92/192KHz 24bit recording.
Sorry for the bad English.
Creator Thorka on September 13, 2012
Opps, commented in the wrong section with that last one.
Creator Thorka on September 13, 2012
@farken - I agree, you mod your little heart out.
Creator Moon werewolf on September 13, 2012
farken - Yes, I was worried that it would add up, or add up to my previous pledge.
Creator farken on September 13, 2012
Moon Werewolf - yes you only pay $115. I've done the same thing, the extra $15 for the overseas shipping right?
Creator Zach Roberts on September 13, 2012
Correct
Creator Moon werewolf on September 13, 2012
Can someone awnser this. do this
Previous
Pledge: $90.00
Reward: $90.00
New
Pledge: $115.00
Reward: $100.00
Then i pay $115 and not $215... for I'm not sure
Creator Brad on September 12, 2012
Also taken from the website, further down:
Will Paypal donations count towards stretch goals?
Yes! At the end of the campaign we will add funds from Paypal to the final amount to determine which goals we have met.
Creator Thomas on September 12, 2012
This was taken from the website:
Are PayPal donations applied to the Kickstarter funding goal?
No, PayPal donations do not count toward the Kickstarter funding goal. However, PayPal donations will receive the appropriate rewards based on the amount. Kickstarter should be seen as the primary way to fund this project and PayPal is a backup method for those unable to fund via Kickstarter for whatever reason.
Creator Jeramy Staub on September 12, 2012
Woops forgot this. After all most is being handled by Amazon if you think about it.
Creator Jeramy Staub on September 12, 2012
@Dylan Kuchar This doesnt even cover the donations from Paypal I dont think. But also for the addresses i believe that it will be mostly automated.
Creator Dylan Kuchar on September 12, 2012
1,700,000*
Creator Dylan Kuchar on September 12, 2012
HA! I was the one who sent it over the 1,800,000! Can't wait for Galactic War!
Creator Chris Stratford on September 12, 2012
I feel sorry for the team, they will get writers cramp.
They are each going to have to do close to 1500 signatures...
One for the box, art and book...
If it takes approx 10 seconds to sign an item and move to the next one, it will take them each a solid 4 hours of non-stop signing!
Hectic.
Creator Jeramy Staub on September 12, 2012
If i had the money to get a custom commander mine would be a lot like a gundam.
Creator Evan on September 12, 2012
@Nathan Davis and about 70 custom commanders :P hope they arent too over powered
Creator Evan DeThample on September 12, 2012
notch is gonna have a unit named after him lol
Creator Nathan Davis on September 12, 2012
oh just looked should be 10 backers who will have units named after them so far.
Creator Nathan Davis on September 12, 2012
I would think if we don't get the full orchestra we will get synthesized music. MIDI songs. I for one would like the +sing to use the voices of the actual backers the units are named after. lol
Creator Logan Sikora-beder on September 12, 2012
What will happen if the Orchestra is not funded? Will we not get any strings or something?
Creator Christopher Wolfe on September 12, 2012
When the Galactic war stretch goal was announced, I was worried that we wouldn't make it. Now, there are forty five hours to make a little more than thirty eight thousand dollars, and I'm thinking we will be getting the orchestra too. I hope for the documentary, but that's just gravy.
Creator StanleySteamer on September 12, 2012
Additionally, could we open a discussion about trading the Galactic Map for a full Orchestra?
Creator Wesley Noble on September 12, 2012
I hope that the paypal will make it add up to 2 Million, maybe even the 2.1, but I want that Full Orchestral Score dammit
Creator Jeramy Staub on September 12, 2012
My friend just pledged $100 via Paypal because he didnt want to use Amazon. So there are people using paypal and there is quite a bit that will come from that.
Creator Stapha94 on September 12, 2012
They still haven't added the paypal to the total for the stretch goals, so there is hope, they said that they would.
Creator Marc on September 12, 2012
I don't think it will get to $2.1M for the documentary, which makes me sad. :(
Creator Chris Bisanar on September 12, 2012
I hope we hit 1.8m soon, because the giant face approaching the galaxy is starting to freak me out.
Creator William Davison on September 12, 2012
Orchestral sound track FTW. The game soundtrack is what MADE Total Annihilation such timeless game. Lets make give PA the same breathtaking soundtrack quality as TA!!!!!
I will empty my bank account until the goal is reached!!!!
Creator Chris Heath on September 12, 2012
Galactic war takes priority over the sound track, in most people's opinion, but an orchestral sound track for the game would really put this over the top, you guys got my $150 let's see this thing happen!
Creator Rasmus Krogsager on September 12, 2012
I Agree with Marcin Wolny, but I think we'll see both when the paypal funds are added.. I'm sure there's plenty of monies hiding there! :)
Creator Joey van den Berg on September 12, 2012
I switched from $15 to $150 + $15 shipping ($165 total, for the maths wizards out there!) just to see this go to extragalactic! :O
Creator Justin Gillespie on September 12, 2012
I would much rather have seen extragalactic war instead of an orchestral
Creator Marcin Wolny on September 12, 2012
I wish the Full Orchestral Score would be a goal before Galactic War....
Creator Beefok on September 12, 2012
I went from $45 to $90 to see this thing through for Galactic Warfare. Let's do this
Creator Peter Schlieckmann on September 12, 2012
To be honest, am not so fussed about orchestral music, I listen to the music maybe an hour, but then I turn it off.... especially in a multiplayer game...
When I am talking to my teammates via TS3 or Skype....I don't want to listen to some background music.
This is the first stretch goal am really not interested and I would like to see the money spent somewhere else, like more units or better game support after release, or just a buffer....
Creator Da-Fort on September 12, 2012
I love the idea of a live orchestra. I am a big fan of TSFH, Immediate music and Epic score, etc. But with 2 days to get 250 000 dollars. I hope you guys will be able to receive the money! It seems that we are track for the fourth stretch goal.
Creator Alex on September 12, 2012
Loving both Galactic War and the live orchestra part - so more than doubling my pledge from $20 to $50. Very much hoping that there is enough via PayPal to reach the music stretch goal even if it doesn't get there from the Kickstarter alone. I was never a fan of TA - more a C&C person - but this looks like the closest thing there'll be to good ol' fashioned base-building and explosions. Can't what to annihilate some planets!
Creator Cody Orr on September 12, 2012
I'd like the orchestra but I'll just loop some TA soundtracks if I have to do so. Single player is the most important thing. Not all of us have broadband.
Creator Jeramy Staub on September 12, 2012
@Daniel your going to have to explain further.
Creator Daniel on September 12, 2012
waste of money
Creator StanleySteamer on September 12, 2012
So, about those Dyson Spheres...
Can we build 'em?