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Update #25 · Jun 4, 2012 · 36 comments

OK, so I sincerely apologize to Scott & Mark for not sending this out earlier.  Life has been so chaotic that I not only haven't had time to sleep but I haven't eaten either.  You think I'd lose a bit of weight but NO!!  LOL

Anyway, this is a heart felt plea to all of our backers to do yourselves a favor and throw at least $15 towards The Two Guys Kickstarter campaign.  I can't say much about Mark, but I've known Scott since 1995 and him and I have been great friends.  We've both been there for each other when times were tough and I don't plan on ever stopping.  If you know Scott, then you know how hilarious he can be....and that's not even when he's trying!! 

Anyway, thank you again to all our amazing fans, backers, and friends...you guys are the best.  Hopefully we can make it a sunny day for Scott & Mark as well.

Until next time,

-Paul

p.s. Irishmile said he's going to take my audio blogs and transcribe them so I can update my blog posts more often....thanks again Irish!!!

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      Creator Nicolas Hennemann on June 12, 2012

      @Matthew Lenz
      Confusing as fuck? Absolutely, but greedy? Hell no! Please explain what you find greedy about the tiers!

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      Creator Matthew Lenz on June 11, 2012

      I think the way they did the pledge tiers is/was greedy. They won't get my money.

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      Creator Phillip M. on June 9, 2012

      Any word on when the survey for our stuff will come out?

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      Creator Alexander Scott on June 7, 2012

      Stop it.. Stop trying to sell other stuff.. just stop

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      Creator Clint Parker on June 5, 2012

      I just did so. Hope it makes it.

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      Creator Alan Luckachina - XSF\Team Meep\AGL589 on June 4, 2012

      Thanks for helping spread the word! SpaceVenture will be a go, I am positive of it! :)

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      Creator Riggo on June 4, 2012

      Thanks for the update Paul!!!

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      Creator Rick Hadsall on June 4, 2012

      You should re-send this with the link to the project :-)

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      Creator matthias sweertvaegher on June 4, 2012

      Irishmile, the transscripts would be very welcome, listening to audioblogs takes too much time for a guy like me (can't do 2 things ;))

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      Creator Kfir Ozer on June 4, 2012

      thanks for letting me know about that project :) i miss space quest :) pledged.

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      Creator Erwin Shades Kiekens on June 4, 2012

      I grew up with the SpaceQuest games (4 is my fave!)
      So I backed this project as soon as i got wind of it :-)

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      Creator Jose M on June 4, 2012

      Thank you for your word of support Paul, but oh does the hypocrisy run strong on this one.

      ps - Maybe you should discuss your diet and sleep problems with a medical professional, not on a project update.

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      Creator H. Elwood Gilliland III on June 4, 2012

      I backed them quite generously considering my wallet is already bleeding. I am wondering if the money will be transferred given the fast deadline on their KS campaign.

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      Creator Xyem on June 4, 2012

      @Eric,
      I don't think it is that people are fickle, I think it's more that people are different :)

      Already backing these guys, but unfortunately it's not much as I don't have anything to spare. Got it on 'remind me' though so I can up it on the last day if I need to!

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      Creator Joseph P. - I just really like games. on June 4, 2012

      YES! Thank you Paul!

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      Creator Pedasn - "Asylum" Backer on June 4, 2012

      thank you Paul for the update. lets get the Two Guys some funding
      Link to the Kickstarter Page
      http://kck.st/JdMvCc

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      Creator Junius Stone on June 4, 2012

      Take this one to the stars with a smile....

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      Creator Nelson ☜☆☞Menacing Mop☜☆☞ Miguel on June 4, 2012

      Thank you so much Paul!!! This means a lot!!! Please fellow Larry backers, help us out with as much as you can... Deadline is almost upon us and we're far from the goal...

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      Creator jfrisby on June 4, 2012

      For anyone wondering -- these were the Two Guys that created the Space Quest series - www.tgakick.com

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      Creator Jan Van Nieuwenhove on June 4, 2012

      Already pledged $275 !!

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      Creator Shay Weiss on June 4, 2012

      I suspect most of the backers for this project already back the other project as well. I know that I + several friends are ^_^

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      Creator Kimberly Burgess on June 4, 2012

      Done! $15 sent!

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      Creator Eric on June 4, 2012

      @Kevin Wilson

      I get the update fatigue that you feel, but to be fair, the Two Guys From Andromeda have posted a lot of concept art, (very) early prototypes, new tiers, etc., and other Kickstarters have only done some of those things. Jane Jensen's had 33 updates. I think it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation. Some people bitch when there are too many updates, other people bitch when there aren't enough. People are fickle.

      Anyway, I really want the not-space-quest-for-legal-reasons-but-incredibly-similar-to-space-quest SpaceVenture to happen, so I hope those who also want to make that happen do so as soon as possible. Nail-biting, yikes!

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      Creator Matt Combes on June 4, 2012

      Yep, I've pledged as well on both SpaceVenture and Tex Murphy, both worthy of being funded and made into great games. Please throw them both a little Larry love!

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      Creator Kahuna Kevin on June 4, 2012

      BACKED!!! Space Quest 1 is one of those games that sticks with you forever. I have no doubt this project will surpass their past efforts! This game must be kickstarted!!!

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      Creator Mike-Kerona Extra/Over The Half Dome on June 4, 2012

      Already backing them for $151. They must succeed. It has been ages since a funny space adventure. I, along with many others, will be very, very sad if they fail.

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      Creator Cycho on June 4, 2012

      Wow, one of my most loved adventure series! PLEASE support this project, they really deserve it!!! SPACE QUEST rocks! Markus

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      Creator David A(Ohverture)-XSF- TGFA Pony Tattoo on June 4, 2012

      This is huge Paul, thank you, sincerely :)

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      Creator Jen Lee ~~~ Fedora Femme Fatales~~~ on June 4, 2012

      Both 2 Guys and Tex Murphy need support, I've backed both, I hope others do as well!

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      Creator Tomimt on June 4, 2012

      I have pledged to their project already and I really do hope, that other people would do it as well. It would be nice to see another adventure game to come into fruitation from the Two Guys.

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      Creator Kevin Wilson on June 4, 2012

      I'm fine with supporting them, but I don't need a Kickstarter update every time thy blow their nose. This is your 25th update; they're on #32.

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      Creator Luke Stevenson on June 4, 2012

      For anyone wanting a link to the project mentioned above - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que

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