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- First created · 14 backed
- Garry Gaber 853 friends
- Website: starlightinception.com
Pledge $5 or more
19 backers
A set of three high resolution desktop wallpaper images from the game.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $15 or more
1446 backers
A copy of Starlight Inception™, distributed digitally on PC, via Steam for PC, or distributed digitally on Sony Playstation Vita, exclusive access to the Beta, and access to the private discussion community.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $30 or more
1180 backers
Special Edition of Starlight Inception, including digital game soundtrack, all future DLC, and all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $30 or more
297 backers
Special Edition of Starlight Inception, including digital game soundtrack, all launch DLC, and all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $45 or more
301 backers
Special Edition of Starlight Inception - includes both PC and Playstation Vita versions, includes digital game soundtrack, all future DLC, and all previous reward tiers. Please note that adding $15 to any reward tier also will get you a copy of both versions - you just have to send us a note saying that you would like both.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $60 or more
74 backers
SPECIAL PROMOTION: A copy of Starlight Inception™, distributed digitally on PC, via Steam for PC, or distributed digitally on Sony Playstation Vita plus all launch DLC, exclusive access to the Beta, and access to the private discussion community PLUS the Starlight Inception T-shirt (international shippers, please add an additional $15 for shipping) This is a Special Promotion only for people who want the t-shirt and game, and does not apply as a "previous reward tier" for higher pledges.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $60 or more
41 backers
SPECIAL PROMOTION: A copy of Starlight Inception™, distributed digitally on PC, via Steam for PC, or distributed digitally on Sony Playstation Vita plus all launch DLC, exclusive access to the Beta, and access to the private discussion community PLUS the original Starlight Inception poster (suitable for framing) (international shippers, please add an additional $15 for shipping) This is a Special Promotion only for people who want the poster and game, and does not apply as a "previous reward tier" for higher pledges.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $60 or more
108 backers
PDF of the Starlight Inception Book (filled with 50+ color pages of concept art, original photos, developer bios, the game's script, secrets of production) and all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $100 or more
62 backers
Starlight Inception T-shirt, original Starlight Inception poster (suitable for framing), special thanks in the game's credits, all previous reward tiers. (These items are exclusive to the campaign and will be shipped for free in the US. Please add an additional $15 to your pledge for international shipping).
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $105 or more
42 backers
SPECIAL PROMOTION BOX SET: Limited edition Boxed version of Starlight Inception includes printed manual and physical media of game (only available for the PC, and does not count as a previous award). ADD $100 for each additional version of the game and box. International shippers, please add an additional $15 for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $110 or more
25 backers
SPECIAL PROMOTION: A copy of Starlight Inception™, distributed digitally on PC, via Steam for PC, or distributed digitally on Sony Playstation Vita plus all launch DLC, exclusive access to the Beta, and access to the private discussion community PLUS the Starlight Inception hoodie (international shippers, please add an additional $15 for shipping) This is a Special Promotion only for people who want the hoodie and game, and does not apply as a "previous reward tier" for higher pledges.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $180 or more
36 backers
SPECIAL USF FOUNDERS REWARD: Your name on a special USF plague which hangs on the bridge of every capital ship on the fleet that lists you as one of the founders of the United Star Force plus a special code which grants you extra command points (prestige) in the game, and thus earlier access to extra ships and ship parts.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $250 or more
30 backers
Starlight Inception Poster autographed by Garry M. Gaber and the rest of the design team, a special Starlight Inception Mug, Starlight Inception hat and all previous reward tiers. (Please $15 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $500 or more
4 backers
A Starlight Inception Hoodie -and- your name on the side of a fighter, plus all previous tiers. (Please add $15 to your pledge for international shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
3 backers
A hand-painted (by a local Austin expert miniature painter) plastic replica of one of the signature Starlight fighters, plus all previous reward tiers. Each miniature will be individually numbered.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
2 backers Limited (38 of 40 left)
A PS Vita preloaded with the game. In addition, a pilot in the game will have your likeness and name. Includes all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
3 backers Limited (17 of 20 left)
Become a senior ranking military officer (either USF or NAN) in the game. We'll use your likeness, and help you create a backstory for your character, and will find a way to integrate it into the story, immortalizing you as a figure in the campaign of World War IV Also includes a PS Vita preloaded with the game. Includes all previous reward tiers, except the pilot ($1500 reward)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Lunch with Garry Gaber, David Arkenstone, and other members of the team, a Sony Playstation Vita preloaded with the game and all previous reward tiers - you'll just need to choose between being a pilot or senior ranking military officer in the game. (Includes deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights in Austin, Texas, and a limousine to and from the restaurant)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
RECORDING SESSION: Come out to our recording session and hang out with the stars - we'll fly you to the location of our recording session (international people pay difference between domestic and international fare), set you up in a deluxe hotel for two nights, and ferry you to the recording session in limousine style, where you'll get to watch a star record lines from Starlight Inception. A once in a lifetime opportunity. In addition, you'll receive a Sony Playstation Vita preloaded with the game, and everything from the $1000 tier. ADD $15 for each additional version of the game of either format.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
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Show older commentsCreator S Kaplan 1 day ago
I'm absolutely pysched for Starlight Inception. Don't let me down, Escape Hatch! <3
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on April 5
Me too.
Creator Pawel on April 3
I'm sorry to hear that LucasArts has been closed :(
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on February 1
Hi Richard -
We will be sending out surveys within the next few months. Kickstarter only lets us send out one survey (can you believe that?), so we want to make sure we give you guys enough time to make a decision, and also to make sure that emails don't change in the interim.
Kindest Regards,
Garry
Creator Richard Isaak on February 1
When do I select what version of the game I receive? Debating between PC and PS3 versions.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on October 26, 2012
Hi Robert - thank you for the email. We have a merchandise page on our website with several items and will be adding to those items in the near future. My thought is that you can visit there and make a purchase(s)? Once the Kickstarter ended, we cannot change pledge amounts but you can always purchase items from our online store or contact us directly with more thoughts.
Kindest regards,
Melissa Gaber
Escape Hatch Entertainment
info@eschatch.com
Creator Robert Wheeler on October 12, 2012
Is it possible to up my pledge somewhere? I know it's an odd question 5 months after the kickstarter but I'm slightly less poor than I was lol
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on October 1, 2012
@Jon - we are definitely looking into this, and if it is possible with this title, we will make it happen.
Creator Jon Folkers on October 1, 2012
It's great to see you on multiple platforms. If you can work out the details of Sony's "Cross Buy" promotions, in which someone buys the PS3 version and gets the Vita edition for free, you'd have some very happy people. The Farsight Pinball Arcade (also on Kickstarter for some licensing drives) does this, and it's wonderful. Also of interest would be Sony's "Cross Play" interaction between the big console and little handheld versions. I'm sure you're already considering this functionality so please know that some of us would really dig it!
Creator dgagnon99 on September 26, 2012
Getting closer to the update. Can't wait.
Creator Tom Page on September 18, 2012
Looking forward to the update guys! Keep up the great work :)
Creator Greg "Scorpio" Myers on September 13, 2012
Add me to the excited pile as well. I can't wait to see some more concept art and game models!
Creator Devon Rampe on September 12, 2012
@Garry - Awesome! Thanks for the info. I'm excited to see all the cool stuff you will have in the update. :) Really looking forward to this game.
Creator Ken Varley on September 11, 2012
I can't wait for this :)
Looking forward to this Gary :) Its about time this industry had more space shooters. The X series are a little too deep for me. I was more of an Elite fan :)
Keep up the good work :)
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on September 10, 2012
Hi Devon -
We are working on a major update for the end of September. We've been really hard at work building the game, but wanted to share the progress with the backers and fans. The next update will have concept art, models from the game and lots of information about the process.
Kindest Regards,
Garry
Creator Devon Rampe on September 10, 2012
Hi guys. Just checking in to see how the game is coming along. We would love to see a new update added! Thanks. :)
Creator Alakazam on July 23, 2012
Cool! Thanks for the answer, Garry.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on July 14, 2012
Hi Alakazam -
Nope, you didn't miss anything. Kickstarter only lets you send out one survey, and so we are just waiting till we get closer to shipping to send that out. In it, we'll be asking for things like physical addresses for people who pledged for physical items, and it is better to wait till just before shipping in case people move. Also, there is a chance that we might be offering more platforms than just PC and Vita, and wanted to give people the chance to switch their preference if they wanted to, but that isn't a definite yet. :)
Kindest Regards,
Garry
Creator Alakazam on July 12, 2012
Hi team @EHE.
I was just wondering, I want the PS VITA version of "Starlight Inception", but I do not recall making a specific choice to claim the platform I desired the game on before the May 8th deadline. Will the option to choose the VITA or PC version come through email or something?
Kind regards.
Creator Todd Michael R. on July 11, 2012
Soooo...Any chance we can get this on OUYA? :-)
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ouya/ouya-a-new-kind-of-video-game-console
Creator Pedasn - "Asylum" Backer on June 12, 2012
@ David: me too... thats why i moved to other projects and found a lot of new friends. can't wait for to get my ass back in Space though :D
FELLOW GAMERS, this will be the last kickstarter i will ask you to support
TEX MURPHY: PROJECT FEDORA
http://kck.st/L5jGh9
It is running for 3 more days, and we really need the 130% Stretch Goal
Lets get cracking once more until TEX IS BACK with 130% awesomeness :)
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! THANK YOU!
If we can make it there, we can make it everywhere!!!
Creator Junius Stone on June 11, 2012
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Creator David on June 5, 2012
Heh, I realised EHE :) I just hate to see comments threads die.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on June 2, 2012
Hi David -
A lot of the discussion about the game has moved to our backer only forums, as promised. If you are a backer, there are instructions on how to join in the last backer-only update. If not, you can still gain access by preordering the game at http:\www.eschatch.com - there is a merchandise page on the website.
Kindest Regards,
Garry
Creator David on June 2, 2012
Echo...echo....
Creator Pedasn - "Asylum" Backer on May 21, 2012
hey Spacefreaks....
THE TWO GUYS FROM ANDROMEDA need you attention now. The creators of Space Quest are back in the game for a new epic Spaceventure
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 17, 2012
@ Adam (and everyone else that is getting multiple requests)
We are SO sorry. The stupid notification on Kickstarter told us that our message failed so we kept resending. Ugh.
Well we hope to see you over on the forum. And you only need to register once (haha) ;-)
Kindest regards,
Melissa
Creator Adam Robertson on May 17, 2012
Hey Garry,
Y'all broke your email notificator, I'm up to 9 copies of the forums email D:
Creator Pedasn - "Asylum" Backer on May 17, 2012
love the new logo
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JANE JENSENS Kickstarter (creator of GABRIEL KNIGHT) is in its last hours....
400K is the stretch goal we need to reach, so take a look at it now if you haven't already
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1005365109/jane-jensens-pinkerton-road-2012-2013-csg
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 17, 2012
Sent them an email about it this morning - they did a really good job with the replacement of assets - let them know that the pitch video and hoodie are still in need of some attention.
Creator Stephen Clark on May 17, 2012
@Garry - I see. Well at least I can see what my rewards might look like. ;)
I had no idea the page would be locked down like that after funding, but I guess it makes sense.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 16, 2012
@Stephen - we are at Kickstarter's mercy at this point with the art - we no longer have control of the Kickstarter page, except for updates. We've asked them to change out art at the AF's request to take the old logo and replace it with the new one. They are still working on the main pitch video apparently, and seem to have put the wrong image in the hoodie spot. We'll send them an email once they complete the video part to see if they can put the correct image in there.
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Creator Stephen Clark on May 16, 2012
I don't know if it's a placeholder, but I'd just like to point out that the Hoodie image is the black t-shirt image.
Creator Jeff Pinard on May 16, 2012
Love the new logo! Glad to see it's still close to the original design.
Creator Nathan on May 15, 2012
Wow...46k in the last day. That's incredible!
Creator Adam Stamos on May 15, 2012
Amazing for sure. Check this out: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/732317316/starlight-inceptiontm/
Creator Stephen Clark on May 15, 2012
*amazes me
I need some coffee.
Creator Stephen Clark on May 15, 2012
Yeah. It still amazes sometimes how quickly the funds jumped up that day.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 15, 2012
@Ben - I agree - the combo of tweeting, fb'ing, raising pledges - it got the attention of G4TV, TotalBiscuit and Victor Lucas from Electric Playground as well as raising the necessary funding to make it happen. We have the greatest group of backers - dedicated to the game and willing to speak their piece to get it made. I am both honored and humbled to be working with you all. Thank you again.
Creator Ben Thomson on May 15, 2012
I'm looking at how many great games out there on Kickstarter at the moment are not going to reach their goal over the next few weeks, and it makes me realise just how lucky it was that Starlight Inception made it over the finish line. It was such a massive push in that final day, amazing work everyone.
Creator JS on May 13, 2012
I kinda liked the logo, it reminded me of the Elite logo, but it's certainly not worth being sued over.
Creator Adam Stamos on May 13, 2012
@Garry
Take a look again, like you guys in the beginning, their reward tiers were a bit rough but they've since changed them drastically. $20 now gets you the full game, $40 gets you the full game plus one expansion and $50 gets you the full game plus both expansions. I highly recommend you try out the alpha demo they posted (links under their first update) to give you an idea of the kind of game they are building. it's very early but it'll give you a strong idea of their goals.
Creator Stephen Clark on May 12, 2012
Why is my computer double posting today? o.O
It's even been happening with my email lately.
Whatever, time to Google the issue.
Creator Stephen Clark on May 12, 2012
@Garry - Yeah, everyone knows Probopass is much more popular: http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/a/a6/476Probopass.png/200px-476Probopass.png
Yeah, the Digitilus's proposal sounds pretty cool, but the cutscene thing made me pause.
I'll probably end up donating 30 or so bucks just because the game still looks great (and space sims need to be supported more).
My PC isn't really in any state to be playing games so I'll be relying on EHE for space sim goodness on my Vita next year (or whenever it comes out).
Creator Stephen Clark on May 12, 2012
@Garry - Yeah, everyone knows Probopass is much more popular: http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/a/a6/476Probopass.png/200px-476Probopass.png
Yeah, the Digitilus's proposal sounds pretty cool, but the cutscene thing made me pause.
I'll probably end up donating 30 or so bucks just because the game still looks great (and space sims need to be supported more).
My PC isn't really in any state to be playing games so I'll be relying on EHE for space sim goodness on my Vita next year (or whenever it comes out).
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 12, 2012
Sorry @wahngrok - I meant at or above $100.
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 12, 2012
@stephen - Maybe I should scrap the plans for the Pikachu bomber...
Creator Escape Hatch Entertainment on May 12, 2012
We actually have looked at Skyjacker, and my opinion is that it would do significantly better if it changed it's pledge structure so that everyone got a full game at every pledge level, not just above $100. This is exactly why we folded launch DLC into our game - isn't what they're doing similar? In a way, it's even worse - at least our DLC was non-mission critical - there content appears to be the story cutscenes. I wish them success - just feel that they could do better with a better scheme.
Creator Wahngrok on May 12, 2012
In case you did not see it already the backers of Startlight Inception should really be looking at another project that I believe would tickle their fancy: Skyjacker
They already have a demo out and the visuals as well as the gameplay look really nice. I hope both Starlight Inception and Skyjacker will put back some life in the space sim genre.
http://kck.st/JcvpW5
Creator Stephen Clark on May 12, 2012
Only if you want Starlight Inception associated with Pokemon. :b