Hello backers!
In our effort to better shape our plan for Ground Branch moving forward, we put together a quick survey that we would appreciate people taking if you have the time. It's only 6 questions and shouldn't take more than a minute or two.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8JWQGPP
Thanks for your continued support!
The BFS Team
“Ground Branch was seriously wounded, but the soul still burns.”
First of all, thank you to everyone who contributed towards the campaign; either by financial means, or by word of mouth. If anything, at least you are are now aware that there is a studio out there that is attempting to bring back a style of game and a mentality that has been long absent from the PC gaming scene. Every person counts, and we are glad to have reached so many new people through this campaign.
Do not be discouraged! Continue to spread the word about our game, to anyone who may be interested. The more people that are interested in such a game, the more likely the chance that we can be successful in the future. I want to personally thank Chris (Sidestrafe) for giving us a few honorable mentions. If you don’t follow this guy’s YouTube channel, please do so; he’s a great game commentator, and when we plan to show more in the future, we will definitely ask for his help. Thanks to all of the cool journalists that covered us (Mike at Joystiq, Adam at RPS et cetera); continue to follow those sites and thank those guys for giving us a fighting chance.
It’s going to be an uphill battle from here, but we’d love to keep you in the loop for further developments. We are currently in talks with a party that could potentially help us get published, but we can’t speak about it just yet. We are also working with a new programmer, and should have some interesting things to show soon. Either way, we’re going to continue working on the game to our best abilities, and will release new videos when we can.
For now, we’re going to take a small break to regain some of our sanity.
Please, join our forums and keep in touch. We will be contacting you guys the second we have more information and videos to show you. I hope you’ve enjoyed what we’ve shown so far, and will stick around to see more.
Thanks again to everyone who backed us, regardless of the outcome. We won’t forget you. Continue to support cool, niche Kickstarter projects, and please continue to follow us.
BlackFoot Studios
As the Kickstarter winds down I would like to encourage everyone to go to our forums and sign up. That way you will be sure to be informed of what we do in the future.
I believe that we will still be able to communicate here with updates to the project, but just in case, please register at the forums so you don't miss anything.
www.blackfootstudios.com/forums
We will also address the future once the KS officially ends.
Here we go, the final day of the Ground Branch Kickstarter!
We applaud every one of you that have gone out there and put in a tremendous effort in getting us noticed. Everyone that has spread the word, backed us, raised pledge amounts and nagged their friends should pat yourselves on the back!
Let's not slow down simply because the goal seems so far away. Keep charging ahead and make everyone see what you see in Ground Branch. Make people remember what we here are all about. And what this effort has been about; That we want more from our games and we want to be heard.
This is your chance to be heard, so speak up and let's see just how far we can go in 24 hours!
RALLY UP!
We are coming down to the last day and a half of our Kickstarter campaign. Let's keep pushing to see how far we can get. We have all done a great job so far so let's keep going a little while longer.Let's win some smaller battles as things wind down. Let's start by getting 2,000 backers.
There are a lot of positives to finishing the Kickstarter campaign strong. So let's keep it up for a little while longer and make up some serious ground!
Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 6, 2012.
Funding period
Jun 1, 2012 -
Jul 6, 2012
(35 days)
723 backers
MRE EDITION: Digital copy of game. We get it -- not everyone can part with $25 that easily. So this is here for those of you who can't afford to part with more cash right now. But we ask that you please send your friends, family and colleagues our way to help out.
217 backers
SOUND + VISION EDITION: Digital Copy of game + Digital Soundtrack.
212 backers
BATTLE BUDDY EDITION: 2 Digital Copies of the game. Great for you and a friend.
352 backers
WELL-READ EDITION: Digital Copy of game + Digital Soundtrack + Digital Art Book + Digital Tactics Field Manual + Private Beta Access w/ forum
94 backers
FIRETEAM EDITION: 4 Digital Copies of the game + 1 Digital Soundtrack. Great to use extra copies as gifts or for LAN parties. And keep the Soundtrack for yourself!
48 backers
SUPER FIRETEAM EDITION: 4 Digital Copies of game + Digital Soundtrack + Digital Art Book + Digital Tactics Field Manual + Private Beta Access w/ forum
155 backers
SUPER-FAN EDITION: Signed Collector's Edition (See Description) + Private Alpha & Beta Access w/ forum + Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits + T-Shirt. (Please add $15 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
35 backers
ULTRA-FAN EDITION: Invitation to the Launch Party BBQ (food and good times will be provided - how you get there and where you stay is on you) + Signed Collector's Edition (See Description) + Private access to monthly builds starting 6 months from completion of Kickstarter w/ forum + Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits + T-Shirt + Kickstarter Supporter Challenge Coin. (Please add $15 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
20 backers
KICKSTARTER VET EDITION: Invitation to the Launch Party BBQ + Signed Collector's Edition (See Description) + Private Access to our post-launch Dev Server (be in our pool of names to offer feedback, test new weapons, maps, and just enjoy a game with the team from time to time) + Private access to monthly builds starting 5 months from completion of Kickstarter w/ private forum + T-Shirt + 2 more Ground Branch unit patches + 2 Additional Digital copies of the game + Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits (under an exclusive "KS Vets" tier) + Kickstarter Supporter Challenge Coin. (Please add $15 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
RED TELEPHONE EDITION: Sit in on select Skype calls with the developers during design sessions (offer feedback, make suggestions -- if your ideas are used, you will be credited) + Invitation to the Launch Party BBQ + Receive a week's worth of In-Game Special Training from the Devs, as well as our Special Forces Contributors (Squad Up with us!) + Signed Collector's Edition (See Description) + Private access to monthly builds starting 90 days from completion of Kickstarter w/ private forum + T-Shirt + 2 more Ground Branch unit patches + 2 Additional Digital copies of the game + Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits ("KS Vets" tier) + Kickstarter supporter Challenge Coin.
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
RICH UNCLE SPONSORSHIP EDITION: A unique one of a kind in-game billboard, graffiti tag or business sign (your choice, so long as it is not obscene) named after you and custom designed with your input + Invitation to the Launch Party BBQ + Signed Collector's Edition (See description) + Private monthly builds starting 60 days from completion of Kickstarter with private forum + LIMITED EDITION (10) original Ground Branch print from Dogfight Ink hand signed by the artist and BlackFoot Studios developers + T-Shirt + 2 more Ground Branch unit patches +Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits ("KS Vets" tier) + Kickstarter supporter Challenge Coin + 3 additional Digital Copies of the game.
1 backer
HARDCORE FAN EDITION: Digital Copy of game + The eternal gratitude of the team.
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
OVER 9,000 EDITION ("THE NOTCH"): A VERY unique and one of a kind experience. You will receive the Signed Collector's Edition of Ground Branch + Invitation to the Launch Party BBQ + A Special showcase in the game credits + Private access to monthly builds starting 60 days from completion of Kickstarter with private forum + An extra 4 digital copies to give away to friends + A ONE OF A KIND framed Ground Branch print from Dogfight Ink, hand-signed by the artist and BlackFoot Studios Developers (You decide what weapon is used so each of the 3 is unique. We won't even have one of these babies!) + A unique one of a kind in-game billboard, graffiti tag or business sign (your choice) named after you and custom designed with your input + Your Name on Our Web Site Founders Wall & in the Game Credits ("KS Vets" tier) + T-Shirt + A pile of Ground Branch unit patches to give to your friends + Custom Kickstarter Supporter Challenge Coin + BUT THE BEST PART is spending a day with John and a few of his Army Special Forces buddies on a personalized tour of Ft. Bragg, home of Special Operations. We will then spend the afternoon on the range shooting a variety of modern weapons with personal instruction and range time with Special Operations veterans. Once we expend all our ammo we will head over to one of our favorite restaurants to enjoy your cold beverages of choice, over a sit down dinner to end the day. I can guarantee you there will be no shortage of tales to be told! ...................................................Must be able to provide transportation to the Raleigh or Fayettville, North Carolina. Age 21 and over only. Accommodations provided. We can possibly work around schedules to provide trip portion in 2012 if desired as well.
