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- Website: bioniteorigins.com
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15 backers Limited (9985 of 10000 left)
Access to the BIONITE: Origins Closed and Open Betas. At this Pledge amount, you will receive a copy of all the beta versions of the Game and access to the testing server for Multiplayer. The next Beta Release is scheduled for May 15th, so get on the list now, while there is still a chance!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $12 or more
178 backers Limited (4822 of 5000 left)
Previous Reward plus one copy of the BIONITE: Origins Single Player Mission pack and the Multiplayer Maps. Also included at this level is access to the Stat Tracker System, the Player Ranking System, the dedicated servers with the Persistant Worlds, and a Bionite Player Profile Page for one year. Plus the previous Reward.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $20 or more
57 backers Limited (943 of 1000 left)
Previous Rewards plus a digital copy of the BIONITE: Origins Soundtrack and the BIONITE: Origins Screen Saver Pack. The soundtrack includes all of the music tracks included in the game (currently there are 8 tracks), The Screen Saver Pack is a compilation of artwork done by the artists at Platoon Studios for BIONITE: Origins, including concept art, story excerpts and art made for the Screen Saver Pack offered exclusivly on Kickstarter. The Screen Saver Pack is a limited edition, available only to our Backers on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $40 or more
35 backers Limited (165 of 200 left)
Previous Rewards plus the Official Platoon Studios - BIONITE: Origins Poster, signed by the Game Creators. Also included at this Backer Level is access to the STS, PPP and dedicated servers for an additional year. The Poster is a full color 3' H x 2' W printed picture dipicting the vehicles in the Game. The Poster is a limited edition printing, available only to our Backers on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $80 or more
10 backers Limited (140 of 150 left)
Previous Rewards plus a custom decal for your own personalized tank! You can send us the artwork and we will turn it into a decal that will appear on your Player Profile Page as well as in-game on your tank. If you have a crew or clan, send us your clan tag and we will add it to your teams vehicles.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $160 or more
4 backers Limited (96 of 100 left)
Previous Rewards plus a special Player Rank for the multiplayer online world. It will be a Rank exclusive only to our Kickstarter Backers.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $500 or more
0 backers Limited (40 of 40 left)
Previous Rewards plus a custom Avatar designed by our artists for your Bionite Online Player Profile. Also get your name in the credits as a Backer of BIONITE: Origins.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)
Previous Rewards plus a special access pass to the Multiplayer List of Restricted Vehicles. Backers for $1,000 can drive vehicles in Multiplayer that other players do not have access to!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
Previous Rewards plus access to all pre-release materials and inside info about BIONITE: Origins and all future releases.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
Previous Rewards plus if you want to meet the Team and find out all the goods about the game, past and present, for a Pledge of $10,000, you will receive an exclusive meeting and/or interview with the creators of BIONITE: Origins and become an official partner at Platoon Studios.
Estimated delivery: May 2012
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Show older commentsCreator Lorenz Aschaber on May 12
Well i think Bones said it the best. http://www.youtube.com/watch…
If i read everything right most of the dev team isnt on the project anymore.
They seem to be trying to make a second campaign on indiegogo but even that was announced last year and hasnt started. But at least there seems to be some kind of alpha thats allready running.
Creator BillD4 on May 6
Happy late birthday of this Kickstarter... any word on it?
Creator drakrochma on May 4
Would be really nice to see some kind of update.
Just a sign of live would be gread.
Creator Frank Talbot on May 3
Sooooo, we're 1 year late for the beta...has the project died or what?
You last post from almost a year ago says I don't have to register at other places so I'm guessing you'll update us when it's ready...is it?
Creator Platoon Studios on July 24, 2012
No Praudmur, you guys don't have to register at the other places too.
Creator Donald Bradley on July 7, 2012
Thanks for the Alpha build, it's looking good can't wait to play a beta build :)
Creator Praudmur on July 4, 2012
What are you talking about? Closed beta? I haven't received any mail or something. And i DON'T have Facebook account. Why you can make updates via Kickstarter page? I have pledged in many games and what i need to register in all this project sites again?
Creator Platoon Studios on June 28, 2012
Sorry for the long delay guys, we have been extremely busy working on this and we have some good news now! If anyone was following our Facebook page, then you would of seen the Open Beta coming up. That has been a concern for some people, but we have a Closed Beta for only our Kickstarter backers leading up to the Open Beta--which you will also be apart of.
We also have some great news with the graphics department, we have found some new talented team-members thanks to the Kickstarter campaign and they've been busy upgrading & creating new models. The game is going to look great when it's finished!
Thanks for your patience, if you have anymore questions don't be afraid to ask.
Barry, are you still having problems with the forums?
Creator Barry Bakarian on June 6, 2012
I can't seem to get my account activated on your guys forums, anything you can do to change the way verification works. It seems kind of broken.
Creator Platoon Studios on May 28, 2012
You can follow our updates on Facebook http://facebook.com/bionite but you guys will be the first to try out our alpha very soon as we are delaying the Beta to improve on the graphics and tightening some things up. Thanks again, and again--sorry for the delay.
Creator Platoon Studios on May 28, 2012
Some things have come up, but don't worry we're going to have something for you guys soon! Very sorry about the delay.
Creator Mikael Olofsson on May 21, 2012
They say the "Beta Release is scheduled for May 15th", but as you should know, sometimes there can be delays if unexpected problems happen...
But I agree that they really should release some info about the status of the project and when the beta will start
Creator Joshua on May 19, 2012
So I thought there was a May 15th Beta?? I haven't found it, its May 19th now...
Creator Praudmur on May 18, 2012
So....maybe they are on different planet no?
Creator Barry Bakarian on May 16, 2012
It never occurred to me that you guys could also be in a different time zone, if that's the case then I apologize.
Creator Barry Bakarian on May 16, 2012
So...its May 15th and I haven't seen any mention of beta.
Creator Praudmur on May 13, 2012
If you will release Beta on May 15th it will heps....
Creator Platoon Studios on May 9, 2012
We're going on IndieGoGo next so stay tuned! Anyone who was unable to donate will have a chance to donate again!
Creator Praudmur on May 6, 2012
So next update will be in less than two weeks on May 15th - Beta Release? =)
Creator Mikael Olofsson on May 5, 2012
well, you have a few more days to solve the payment problem, try a different credit card or maybe buy a prepaid credit card, or something like it ...
Creator mollemannen on May 4, 2012
was really looking forward to supporting this project but unfortunately amazon payment won't let me :/
will definitely buy the game once it's released though ^^
Creator Platoon Studios on May 3, 2012
A huge thanks to all of our supporters & fans who helped us get our Kickstarter campaign funded. We owe it to you guys to deliver now. :)
Creator Praudmur on May 2, 2012
Funding Successful- yes! While developers still sleeping i have a questions:
1) Can 6457$ help improve some textures?
2) How strategic command will be realized via special building in which we can access strategic map or it will be accessible anytime?
3) In videos i saw only 4 units - how different will be opposing sides in this game? In BZ1 USA/USSR was really different - i still remember USSR scavenger, in BZ2 was aliens/NSDF.
4) What about adding your team fotos to site? I want to see who will develop this game)
Creator Chris on May 2, 2012
vvvv IMPOSTER. I am the real Chris. You have taken my name and used it against my will scoundrel.
Creator Chris on May 1, 2012
The early look at the moon video looks awesome. Is that game play footage or pre-rendered? I'll be sharing this video with some friends to try and get them interested.
Creator Caleb on May 1, 2012
"Unfortunately the Unreal Development Kit isn't compatible with Linux, so as of right now, no."
So figure it out and run it in Wine...
Creator Praudmur on May 1, 2012
List of Action/RTS/RPG (some) games: Spellforce, Battlezone, Parkan: Iron Strategy, Mount and Blade, Wars & Warriors:Joan of Arc; Hostile Waters, Uprising, Machines, Sacrifice, Dungeon Keeper, Overlord =)
Creator darkForge on May 1, 2012
Hell yeah, Battlezone was sweeeet! I'm in! How have I not heard about this project before now?! You guys should spread the word more!! :)
Creator Praudmur on May 1, 2012
Well i think there will be Linux support in Bionite 2 if this project will succeed ))
Creator c704710 on April 28, 2012
"Unfortunately the Unreal Development Kit isn't compatible with Linux, so as of right now, no."
I'm out! Good night and good luck.
Creator Philippe Desbois on April 28, 2012
Hi, I know that the project is pretty much in its initial stage. But everyone is asking for a gameplay video. I think you guys could use this idea and detail what you do expect to have in its final version. You know, detail main game mechanics, who's who on the team, let each one speak about evolution,feedback and ideas in each field work, etc. As it stands the videos are ok, but they lack any major selling point. Everyone is expecting this to be a spiritual successor to Battlezone (at least BZ 98) with improvements. Hope you guys give it a thought, 'cause I believe in the project. Cheers ...
Creator Platoon Studios on April 28, 2012
Hi Chris and thanks, we only have 1 guy working on the app so that isn't effecting the development for the game. We're very focused on the PC version. We only got 3 days left, but we'll use your advice for the next campaign we're going to do. We now have the resources to give our fans what they want now. The app is going to be a centralized spot where you can interact with all of our social media outlets and will help grow our fan-base.
Creator Chris on April 28, 2012
You really need to post some game play video footage. The videos you have posted so far don't give any real idea of how the game is going to play, and spend way to much time looking at the buildings/background in the game, instead of the units/gameplay. The lack of good gameplay footage is no doubt hurting your KickStarter campaign.
I also wonder why you are spending time developing an IOS/Android Network app that appears to have no purpose other than to act as an information portal on the game's development progress. I think most people would prefer that you focus your effort on building the game, instead of wasting it on a dedicated promotional phone app that provides little more functionality than a web page.
Creator Platoon Studios on April 26, 2012
the 'cloudiness' is due to the hieghtfog. I think we might take it out. -LtF
Creator SwedishSensation on April 26, 2012
@Praudmur,
The planet in all the vidoes is Venus
Creator Praudmur on April 25, 2012
We still have 6 days left and i think we need new cool video with real gameplay. Something with Michael Bay style - big bang and all that stuff . I think it will attract more backers)
Creator Praudmur on April 25, 2012
I have new question - why there is always a cloud in your videos? Z-buffer nowadays is not like in 1998=). And there was clear atmosphere in Moon missions as i can remember. What planet is on all videos?
Creator Hobo on April 22, 2012
Original BZ 98 Patched to run on Windows 7 etc. and technically legal: http://www.battlezone1.org/
That being said, I look forward to this much needed spiritual successor to Battlezone.
Creator M.A. on April 22, 2012
(No edit function here at Kickstarter it seems, so bear with the spammy comments x_x)
"I the genre" -> "I like the genre"
Creator M.A. on April 22, 2012
Clarification on previous post: I am a fan of the BZ games myself, I actually have original copy of BZ2 and have been trying to acquire original BZ'98 (even digitally) but without luck so far. I the genre quite a bit and will support this project to the end, I just don't feel others would be that interested in it due to the stuff I mentioned before. There seems to be unfortunate lack of interest _as is_ from the people I play other games with regularly.
Creator M.A. on April 22, 2012
Just noticed that the multiplayer is via subscription... if this doesn't allow regular players to host their own games for multiplayer _without that_, I don't think I can honestly recommend this to anyone. The game is obviously being pushed for MP mainly, and I just don't know that many people that'd have that much money, much less interest to pay subscription for it when they can play other games they also enjoy online without subscriptions (granted most of them aren't FPS/RTS, but there's nuclear dawn and the upcoming natural selection 2 covering that partially, which don't have subscriptions). Not to mention I doubt you'd have servers globally available, which would suck anyway for great many people... Though, I guess the option for paid servers is nice if they can't have good enough computers or internet connections themselves, but for me and many others, it's unnecessary (I'd rather go play other games than pay the subscription just to play online)... And after all that, I'm sure my opinion isn't shared by all. There's probably some diehard Battlezone fans who'll pay it, but looking at the number of backers, I'm not entirely convinced of that.
Creator David on April 21, 2012
Pas de probleme!
Creator Platoon Studios on April 19, 2012
Thanks for pointing that out David! It's now fixed and yes the answers were accidentally swapped.
Creator David on April 19, 2012
In the FAQ section, I noticed:
The graphics, are they going to look better in the final game?
No as we're only going to be focusing on hover vehicles. We have thought about it though.
Will there be Walkers/Mechs in the game like in Battlezone '98?
Yes..
... and it seems to me like these questions have their answers swapped.
Creator Jason Burich on April 19, 2012
I was just hunting around the web a couple days before your project went live trying to find something like Battlezone and was disappointed I couldn't find anything... and then a couple days later I see this... such good timing!
Creator Scott Partee on April 16, 2012
Lookin Great Guys!!! Cant wait to start testing!!!
~Öç~ Loki
Creator Praudmur on April 15, 2012
Battlezone 1 video - 68876 viewers http://www.youtube.com/watch… ! And here only 168 backers!
Creator Praudmur on April 15, 2012
Only 11k for new textures! What we need is a new Backers! I think developers must give as many interviews as possible to all game sites)
Creator David on April 13, 2012
I like Praudmur's suggestion about having good things from each game (his example was physics and abandoned base missions).
I'm sure you guys think about assimilating the best of both worlds, but I feel the need to point out that that might be the most important aspect of gameplay - bringing out what people loved in the previous Battlezone games.
Creator Praudmur on April 12, 2012
You know i find this project from comments in Wasteland 2 thread so i post another comment by myself there) And in Shadowrun theme too. Money brings more money. But i really want to see more gameplay video! Please show us something (not only video where something droves somewhere but some fighting)! =) And what our new funding goal? If it will bring Bionite to another platforms its too smal target) I want something like realistic physics or something (what was in BZ98) and i really loved first missions in BZ2 (in abandoned base).