New reward tiers, open-world design and dynamic barriers
This is just a small update to talk about level design / dynamic barriers and let anyone who hasn't seen them, know about the new $24 Swashbuckler and $28 Drunken Master reward tiers...
New Rewards!
$24 Swashbuckler Edition
- Includes all previous rewards
- Start the game in style with an exclusive swashbuckler's coat! (in-game item)
- All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because no one should have to swashbuckle alone!
$28 Drunken Master Edition
- Includes all previous rewards
- Special vintage, black-label bottle of Enchanted Burrwitch Brew that never runs dry. (in-game item) Have no fear of gaining unfair advantages though, far from granting special powers, this vile brew is certain to dull your combat abilities and may induce vomiting. Please use responsibly.
- All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because misery deserves company!
Open World Levels and Dynamic Barriers
Also, I've gotten a few questions recently about the design of open-world levels and how dynamic obstacles will work, in terms of how they change the flow of the levels. I've posted about it on the Grim Dawn forums and included an areal shot from the editor with an overlay showing the possible routes through the starting area, where it exits to other regions and the locations of dynamic barriers and breakable objects, so people can get an idea of what levels will be like. I hope you enjoy!
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May 18, 2012
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- Website: grimdawn.com
Pledge $18 or more
5215 backers
Digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free at a low price for your early support. Can be downloaded directly from us or via Steam and other distribution sites + Exclusive "Service Medal" in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $24 or more
217 backers
Swashbuckler Edition includes all previous rewards + Start the game in style with an exclusive swashbuckler's coat! (in-game item) - All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because no one should have to swashbuckle alone!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $28 or more
150 backers
Drunken Master Edition includes all previous rewards + Special vintage, black-label bottle of Enchanted Burrwitch Brew that never runs dry. (in-game item) Have no fear of gaining unfair advantages though, far from granting special powers, this vile brew is certain to dull your combat abilities and may induce vomiting. Please use responsibly. - All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because misery deserves company!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $32 or more
894 backers
Co-op bundle includes 2 copies of the finished game, for digital download, DRM free, at a special lower price for those who just wanted an extra copy to share with a friend or loved one. + Includes in-game accessory "Service Medal" for each copy
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $35 or more
1351 backers
Early Access Edition with digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free + Exclusive access to the beta + Digital download of Grim Dawn original music + "Veteran's Medal" in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $45 or more
441 backers
Early Access Edition + Expansion is everything from the $35 tier, including beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $48 or more
468 backers
Co-op Expansion Bundle includes 2 copies of the finished game and 2 copies of the first expansion, both for digital download, DRM free, at a special lower price for those who just want an extra copy and expansions to share with a friend or loved one. + Includes in-game accessory "Service Medal" for each copy
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $50 or more
859 backers
Digital Collector's Edition with "Crate Story" downloadable PDF (Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle of starting a new game studio and tells the story of Crate from the last days of Iron Lore to the development of Grim Dawn and the many challenges we've overcome along the way. Will include color photos and concept art from development). + Digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free + Exclusive access to the alpha and beta + Digital download of Grim Dawn original music + Name in the game credits + Officer's Medal in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter. + Massively stylish George Washington style powdered wig in-game accessory.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $58 or more
642 backers
Digital Collector's + Expansion is everything from the $50 tier, including alpha / beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $64 or more
199 backers
Co-op Digital Collector's Bundle includes everything from the $50 version plus one additional digital copy of the finished game (does not include duplicates of all the extras).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $78 or more
241 backers
Co-op Digital Collector's Expansion Bundle includes double everything from the $50 version plus two copies of our first expansion all for digital download.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $85 or more
535 backers
Digital Deluxe Edition with Special Will-O'-The-Wisp pet that acts as a light in the darkest of times. (cosmetic only) + Get our first expansion free via digital download when it is released + Exclusive, high resolution, digital map that could be used as a wallpaper or printed out for your wall. + Everything from the Digital Collector's Edition, including a digital copy of the game with access to alpha and beta. (This includes no physical goods to help international fans who want to support the project more but avoid VAT)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $98 or more
187 backers
Co-op Digital Deluxe Bundle includes everything from the $85 version plus one additional digital copy of the finished game (does not include duplicates of all the extras).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $100 or more
275 backers
Boxed Special Edition of the game with physical game disk and soundtrack. This is for those fans who just want the boxed game at a lower price without a lot of other physical goods. + Small fold-out paper map + Everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition including the expansion and a digital copy of the game with access to the alpha and beta. (Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $150 or more
170 backers
Boxed Deluxe Edition of the game with physical game disk and soundtrack. + Grim Dawn poster suitable for framing + Small fold-out paper map + Everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition including the expansion and a digital copy of the game with access to the alpha and beta, plus an extra copy of the final digital release to give to a friend or loved one.(Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $175 or more
22 backers All gone!
Limited G400 Edition gives you everything from the Boxed Deluxe Edition plus a sweet Logitech® Optical Gaming Mouse G400 for all your precision clicking needs! The people at Logitech® were kind enough to offer us these mice to use as a reward but we have a limited supply!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $250 or more
59 backers Limited (1441 of 1500 left)
Hoarder's Edition includes a printed book edition of the "Crate Story" (Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle of starting a new game studio and tells the story of Crate from the last days of Iron Lore to the development of Grim Dawn and the many challenges we've overcome along the way. Will include color photos and concept art from development). + Grim Dawn poster signed by Arthur Bruno + Everything from the Boxed Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition but with 2 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta. (Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $375 or more
31 backers Limited (969 of 1000 left)
Enthusiast's Edition is mainly for fans who just wanted a way to contribute more and get a little something without extra physical merchandise. It includes 4 digital copies with access to alpha and beta + Your game box signed by the Grim Dawn team + Your book signed by Arthur Bruno + Everything from the Hoarder's Edition, except the extra game copies, which are included in the 4 copies above.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
10 backers Limited (240 of 250 left)
You get to name something in-game (must be suitable and appropriate)! Could be an NPC, hero monster, equipment, gravestone or in-game fiction. + Your name will appear in a special "boss" section of the credits. + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 10 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)
Create and name your own equipment set! You get to choose the name for a unique item set and choose the completion bonus! (We set the values for balancing reasons and can reject inappropriate names) + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 15 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $8,000 or more
1 backer Limited (14 of 15 left)
Collaborate with Grim Dawn designers to create your own side-quest! Note that side-quests must be relatively simple and we reserve the right to reject ideas that don't fit the game (but if that happens, you can try again). + Skype lunch (or in person if you happen to be around Boston or want to meet in San Francisco during the week of GDC) with Arthur Bruno and other team members of the Crate team where we can talk about development and listen to your feedback. + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 20 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
Comments
Creator Oo MaxWar Oo on May 13, 2012
@gene Captain Hook definitely was known for his wig :P But maybe hes not the kind of pirate u had in mind.
Creator Foolhardy Rocketship Mechanic on May 12, 2012
Are the Coat and the Wig actual peices of armor that will be replaced by new gear quickly? Or are they used to change what the item you are wearing looks like.
Creator lee perring on May 12, 2012
excellent guys, i love the idea of these dynamic barriers, it will certainly help to improve replay ability! keep it up :)
Creator Gene Rozen on May 12, 2012
Will the swashbuckler coat clash with the powdered wig? Pirates weren't really known for powdered wigs, their arch enemies the royal marines were. Either the wig needs to be replaced with a tricorn or the coat needs to be an officer's coat.
Creator David Palmer - Member, Mutant League on May 12, 2012
Very nice! Thanks for the extra goodies. Still gonna be a long wait, but I'll manage.
Creator Nicholas Russell on May 12, 2012
This game has a starting zone?!?! Curses! Now the entire experience has been ruined for me forever! Damn you Crate and your accursed spoilers, damn you!
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Seriously though very glad to see how the open world will work a little bit more. Don't know about you all but I'm looking forward to purposely trying to find a max level boss in the first ten minutes I spend playing Grim Dawn after drinking a swill from the new drink reward. My swashbuckler coated corpse will stay forever in the anals of history.
Creator LobsterMobster on May 12, 2012
New class: Drunken pirate? :D
Creator Tyson Hodges on May 12, 2012
Sweet! More goodies to come with my $35 pledge. Torchlight 2 needs to hurry up and come out, to hold me over until this game comes out. =D
Creator Brock Free on May 12, 2012
I prefer the dynamic barriers over complete random terrain generation.
Creator kor_ on May 12, 2012
I hope the swashbuckler coat is optional Or at least that I can see it for 1 gold :D
Creator Double Buffered Potato on May 12, 2012
Heh, just moved my pledge from 18$ to 35$ . Better this bottle of brew be as funny as is seems to be :)
Creator Robbert Jan te Raa on May 12, 2012
I'm liking the dynamic barriers, great concept!
Creator Hoder Jensen on May 12, 2012
Congrats, you managed to get a few more dollars out of me :D
Creator Dirk Schlobinski on May 12, 2012
Not a bad way of getting some variance into every playthrough, although I tend to explore the complete map before I go on.
Creator RF on May 12, 2012
WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO EMPTY MY WALLET. I WILL HAVE NO MONEY. YOU BAD BAD MEN WITH YOUR GOOD GOOD GAME. :(
Creator RF on May 12, 2012
WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO EMPTY MY WALLET. I WILL HAVE NO MONEY. YOU BAD BAD MEN WITH YOUR GOOD GOOD GAME. :(