Reached $2.1 Million and Getting Close to 50k Backers!
It's been an amazing week and we are getting close to doubling our initial goal of $1.1 million. The next stretch goal at $2.2 million adds a new region, faction, and companion along with French, German, and Spanish translations.
We are also getting close to 50k backers! We have something fun and special planned for all of our backers when we hit this milestone, so keep a look out for an update on Monday about it.
Every pledge means that the game will get better and the world of Project Eternity will be larger. We understand that many of you are already pledging as much as you can. We are sincerely grateful for your contribution to the project, and we couldn't have made it this far without you. Another way to increase the funding and to hit our stretch goals is for you to spread the word about Project Eternity to your friends and family. Share your excitement with your favorite internet community, and tell your friends about Kickstarter and Project Eternity. We know that there are more than 50k people that would like to contribute, so we are reaching out to you to help us promote and reach out to other fans that may not know about the game yet. Tweet about the game, and share the project updates on Facebook. We are all in this together, and we all want the game to be as best as it can be.
Thank You!
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- Website: eternity.obsidian.net
Pledge $5 or more
317 backers
Thank you for your pledge! Everyone at Obsidian loves you! Every backer for this level or more will receive a KICKSTARTER BACKER BADGE on the PROJECT ETERNITY forums. We want to invite you to our forums where you get a place to speculate about the game, offer suggestions, and interact with the development team.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $20 or more
25000 backers All gone!
For early backers only! DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF PROJECT ETERNITY. This limited price point is only available for the first backers of PROJECT ETERNITY. All Kickstarter backers will receive a special Kickstarter only in-game achievement and item. (The item will not affect the game's balance). Includes Cooking with Tim – An RPG-themed e-Cookbook, and Making of Project Eternity Documentary (streaming).
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $25 or more
20921 backers
DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF PROJECT ETERNITY. This price is only available for those who help fund before the game is released! All Kickstarter backers will receive a special Kickstarter only in-game achievement and item. (The item will not affect the game's balance). Includes Cooking with Tim – An RPG-themed e-Cookbook, and Making of Project Eternity Documentary (streaming).
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $35 or more
8394 backers
Previous reward tier + DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE SOUNDTRACK + DIGITAL COLLECTOR'S BOOK IN PDF FORMAT. The digital book will include concept art, player's handbook, monster manual, exclusive information about the campaign setting and characters, and the Making of Project Eternity Documentary (download option).
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $50 or more
5727 backers
DIGITAL ONLY TIER - All previous digital rewards + NEW NOVELLA BY CHRIS AVELLONE (PDF) + DIGITAL CAMPAIGN ALMANAC + EXCLUSIVE IN-GAME PET + DIGITAL HIGH RESOLUTION GAME MAP + DIGITAL HIGH RESOLUTION CONCEPT ART PIECES + WALLPAPERS FOR MULTIPLE MONITORS + RINGTONES . You will get a new, original novella written by Chris Avellone and multiple high resolution downloads of concept art and wallpaper (single through triple monitor resolutions). We've also added in a super high resolution PDF of the game map. Our great audio guys are also going to pick out some of the best sound effects and music for you to have a little of Project Eternity on your phone.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $65 or more
3818 backers
Previous reward tier + BOX VERSION OF PROJECT ETERNITY. The boxed copy will include a DVD version of the game and a printed manual. This is in addition to the digital version of the game (so 2 copies total!). Please add $15 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $80 or more
769 backers
DIGITAL ONLY TIER - All previous digital rewards + DIGITAL STRATEGY GUIDE PDF + ANOTHER DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF THE GAME. We are going to be working in conjunction with a great strategy guide company and at this reward level you will get a PDF of the guide. You will also get a second key to enjoy Project Eternity on another computer, platform, or as a gift to a friend.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $100 or more
1041 backers
Previous reward tier + a PROJECT ETERNITY T-SHIRT + SPECIAL THANKS IN GAME CREDITS + THANK YOU POSTCARD FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM + VIP FORUM BADGE. We really appreciate your contribution, and by showing our appreciation we will add your name to the game's credits and send you a thank you note in the mail. This tier will also unlock a special VIP badge in the PROJECT ETERNITY forums. Please add $20 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $110 or more
792 backers
COLLECTORS DIGITAL ONLY TIER - All rewards from the previous digital tiers + SPECIAL THANKS IN GAME CREDITS + THANK YOU POSTCARD FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM (sent physically) + VIP FORUM BADGE + EARLY ACCESS BETA KEY + all the other digital rewards of the $140 tier available now and added during the Kickstarter campaign. If you are looking for all the rewards of the Collector's Edition, but you don't need the physical goods, then this is a great reward tier for you.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $140 or more
3496 backers
Previous reward tier + we will upgrade your box to a COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX. You will find a CLOTH MAP OF THE GAME WORLD and the PROJECT ETERNITY CLOTH PATCH inside the box + EARLY BETA ACCESS + PROJECT ETERNITY MOUSE PAD. The collector's edition box will include a cloth map just like the old RPGs that we love. You will also get early access to the game with a BETA KEY. Includes Making of Project Eternity Documentary (DVD/Blu-ray). The game patch is an embroidered high quality non-iron on patch. Game patches are a tradition at Obsidian, and we want to share that tradition with you! Please add $20 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $165 or more
972 backers
FIRST EXPANSION/WASTELAND2 DIGITAL ONLY TIER - All rewards from the previous digital tiers + PROJECT ETERNITY'S FIRST EXPANSION + DRM free digital download copy of WASTELAND 2 + all the other digital rewards of the $250 tier available now and added during the Kickstarter campaign. If you don't need the physical goods, then this is a great reward tier for you.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $250 or more
1746 backers
Previous reward tier + you get your COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX signed by CHRIS AVELLONE, TIM CAIN, JOSH SAWYER, and the rest of the development team + full color printed PROJECT ETERNITY COLLECTOR'S BOOK + an elite version of the PROJECT ETERNITY CLOTH PATCH. The book will be a full color book that includes concept art, player's handbook, monster manual, exclusive information about the campaign setting and characters, and a special behind the scenes look at making the game. Please add $30 for international shipping.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $350 or more
30 backers All gone!
Obsidian-AMD Loot Bag (US. ONLY). The Loot Bag contains an AMD Processor donated by our incredible friends over at AMD, a signed Obsidian game (not Project Eternity), and a random assortment of Obsidian loot such as pens, coasters, t-shirts, game patches, doodles, etc. The AMD Processor is an A10, does not have a heat sink attached, and will be shipped OEM style. The Loot Bag includes everything in the $250 tier level too. Since we are shipping computer parts, we can't ship outside the USA with this one.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $500 or more
367 backers
The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack: signed COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX (cloth map, elite cloth patch, and printed manual included) + your name and a personalized message on a MEMORIAL STONE IN-GAME + full color PROJECT ETERNITY *HARD COVER* COLLECTOR'S BOOK SIGNED by the development team + A GOLD PLEDGE SPECIAL THANKS in the credits + T-SHIRT + DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF PROJECT ETERNITY + DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE SOUNDTRACK + A GOLD PLEDGE VIP FORUM BADGE. Your name will also go on our top pledger plaque in our office, so we can always remember your special contribution.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $750 or more
29 backers Limited (1 of 30 left)
Chris Avellone draws you a CUSTOM TROLL PORTRAIT. Chris Avellone has graciously volunteered to draw a custom troll portrait for you to help raise additional funding towards our last stretch goal target of $3.5m for Big City #2. Chris will number and sign the portrait, write a humorous message to you, and a print will be physically and digitally sent to you. This is a limited run of 30 at a $750 tier (includes all the goods in the $500 tier), so get in quickly. If you are above the $750 tier and would like a custom troll by Chris Avellone please contact Obsidian and we will work with you.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $1,000 or more
114 backers Limited (86 of 200 left)
NAME AND DESIGN AN NPC (Non-Player Character). Help us design PROJECT ETERNITY! We will send you a PROJECT ETERNITY NPC character sheet for you to fill out for our design team. We will turn your personalized character design, with your name, class, and race into an NPC in the shipped game (within reason of course). You will also receive The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 5 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $1,000 or more
49 backers Limited (1 of 50 left)
HELP DESIGN AN EPIC HIGH LEVEL WEAPON, ARMOR OR ARTIFACT. Help us design PROJECT ETERNITY! Your personalized item will be used by thousands of players and will be one of the best in the game. You can provide the lore, look, and type of the item (within reason), and we will put it in the shipped game. You will also receive The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 5 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $3,000 or more
7 backers Limited (13 of 20 left)
BECOME A CUSTOM PORTRAIT IN THE GAME + GET A SIGNED ART PRINT OF YOUR PORTRAIT. Help us design PROJECT ETERNITY! Your personalized portrait will be seen and used thousands of players. With a supplied photograph and some additional input from you, a talented Obsidian artist will make a custom portrait to be used in the shipped game. The artist will sign a print of the portrait that will be sent to you. You will also receive The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 5 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $5,000 or more
3 backers Limited (3 of 6 left)
NAME AND HELP DESIGN AN ENEMY ADVENTURING COMPANY. What beats the classic RPG challenge of squaring off against a diverse enemy party with skills, abilities, and equipment to match your own? Nothing, that's what! Now you can design a crew of knuckle-cracking skull-crushers to ambush players at the worst possible moment. Ha, HA! You are the devil himself! We will send you six PROJECT ETERNITY NPC character sheets for you to fill out for our design team. We will turn your personalized party design into a lethal wrecking crew to oppose the player in the shipped game (within reason of course). You will also receive The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 15 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family. You also get the top tier WATCHER FORUM BADGE.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $5,000 or more
5 backers All gone!
NAME AND HELP DESIGN AN INN OR TAVERN. Help us design PROJECT ETERNITY! Your personalized area will be prominently seen in the shipped game. You can name it (within reason), and with your input, the design team at Obsidian will create an inn or tavern in your honor. You will also receive The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 10 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family + DESIGN AND NAME AN NPC + DESIGN AN EPIC WEAPON. You also get the top tier WATCHER FORUM BADGE.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014Pledge $10,000 or more
5 backers
The Ultimate Pledge Pack. We really want to thank you for your generous pledge in person. You will receive an INVITE TO THE OBSIDIAN PROJECT ETERNITY DEVELOPER LAUNCH PARTY + AN INVITE TO COME PLAY A GAME AT OBSIDIAN. You and a buddy get to party with the game developers at Obsidian and get a behind the scenes tour of the Obsidian office. You get to have a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a board or pen and paper game of your choice with Chris Avellone, Tim Cain, Josh Sawyer, and Feargus Urquhart! You must be able to pay for travel and accommodations to the Obsidian office in Irvine, California for the party and game day. You will receive everything else: The Complete Kickstarter Obsidian Pack ($500 reward tier) + 10 EXTRA DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE COPIES OF PROJECT ETERNITY to gift your friends and family + DESIGN AND NAME AN NPC + DESIGN AN EPIC WEAPON + CUSTOM PORTRAIT. You also get the top tier WATCHER FORUM BADGE.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2014
Comments
Creator Coylabe on October 2, 2012
Oh, and another idea! People who translate some of the early parts of the game can be given extra Digital Downloadable Copies of the game to give away as gifts. No expense on your part!
Creator Coylabe on October 2, 2012
marchmaninof raised a very interesting issue: The deeper your game, and the more mature the subjects touched, the better the player's English needs to be to understand it; and even then, a translation would be preferable. So, on that subject, let me ask you this...
You've chosen Kickstarter so you can be closer to your fans instead of hiding behind a large studio, correct? If that's the case... why not ask your backers to translate?
This is more than a hunch than anything, but it seems to me that there are large markets within languages you haven't mentioned, such as Russian or Japanese. And, the languages a person can know are only so many; even those 3 languages you mentioned are a lot. But, if you end up crowd-sourcing, you might find yourself with more official translations than you know what to do with!
Of course, translating the entire game means also translating spoilers, which means you cannot just give the entire game out to everyone. And also, you will need a professional's opinion about which translations are good and which are junk. But, having a professional do the entire thing from scratch and having him/her just check and ensure it's good to go are two wholly different things.
There are other things to consider, such as: How do we choose who's eligible to translate? Does everyone get an equal chance? Do we accept all languages? How much do we pay to each translator? Will that depend on the language? Do we allow this before or after the game's release?
Those questions are up to you to answer, of course. But I was thinking along the lines of: If anyone wants, they receive a harmless list of stuff to translate: menu choices, skill descriptions, various lore, things like that. Those that prove themselves capable receive more stuff to translate: The prologue, some of the early parts of the story, character back-stories and the like. Then, after all those are done and the people have proven themselves able and willing, they will be given the rest of the game to translate, along with a compensation that will be up to you to decide. (A percentage of the translated editions' profits, maybe?)
Like this, you will be able to produce cheap but accurate translations, and keep the selling rights too. Just look at how many languages the first act of Katawa Shoujo was translated into; and they didn't even pay anyone!
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Creator Umar Doerr on October 2, 2012
ive never been a big fan of crafting myself, always prefered hunting down unique items over making unique items, but ill have to admit im suprised so many others seem to feel this way. guess i just have been hanging out with the wrong peeps. that said to each their own, but i would much rather not have crafting for reasons others have already stated, its a timeconsuming headache thats not really fulfilling compared to killing an epic boss for a static drop. i wouldnt mind having to remake items or get them buffed up in a unique way, or having a smith that can make special items, just feels pointless to gather tons of loot for my party but they all end up wearing the same armor ive crafted for them.
Creator gandalf.nho - Weresheepjaguar Huntress on October 1, 2012
I hope the mega-dungeon is more like Watcher's Keep from Throne of Bhaal and not like Durlag's Tower from Tales from Sword Coast. Regarding the inventory vs.crafting problem, a idea is put the ingredients in distinct containers inside the inventory (like the system used in Amalur)
Creator DarkWC on October 1, 2012
Please! Add the Russian language. Make the localization of themselves. In no case do not give the right to the localization of Russian companies.
Creator Eugene Record on September 30, 2012
Russian would be great!
Creator Dmitry Trembovolsky on September 30, 2012
Russian translation will bring you at least another $100-200k in my view. Would actually be interesting to see the geographical split of backers: not really sure they match the languages offered.
Creator Maxim Polishchuk on September 30, 2012
I agree with everyone above, it would be excellent idea to have Russian localization made by developers.
Creator Lermontka on September 29, 2012
Realy, add Russian localization, please. Many of my friends want to buy it but don't know English (and other languages too). Maybe even after the game's release. I want you to know that we, Russians, love great cRPGs and willing to pay for them.
Creator Giorgi Margishvili on September 29, 2012
Adding Russian language as stretch goal will interest lot of people who are speaking on Russian. it will be wise to add it.
Creator tedd on September 29, 2012
Russian should definitely be an option perhaps one of the next stretch goals or community translations?
Creator Arteziya on September 29, 2012
Sadly, most of my friends speak Russian, so if there's no version in our language — I highly doubt that I can persuade them to pledge.
Creator Matthew Stavola on September 29, 2012
I think you should save dialogue in a text file or something so it's easier to go in an do your own translations.
Creator Patrick Joannisse on September 29, 2012
I just want the hardcore mode please let's reach 2.3 million!
Creator Digul on September 29, 2012
have to agree RUSSIAN please!
Creator Marco Montemaggi on September 29, 2012
I am italian, but I have no problem with english. Anyway I hope you will make possible for "amateur" translators to work on the game and release translations for other languages too.
Creator Godewijn on September 29, 2012
Cool cool, looking forward to the future :)
Creator Klaus Ullrich on September 29, 2012
As for the $2.4 mio goal: How about focusing on modding and tools for the community. Do I need to say Skyrim?
Creator Rjkge on September 29, 2012
Can we get an update on how humor will be included in the game? I think it can make or break the game
Creator Christopher on September 29, 2012
The people over at http://www.reddit.com/r/baldursgate are all looking forward to this. Can't wait.
Creator Ralph E Tyler on September 29, 2012
I would like to see a monk class added, and capable of using weapons.
Creator Industrial Scribe on September 29, 2012
Trips across the planes, a visit to moons, journeys to the other side of death and the heavens will hopefully be available from our Obsidian travel agent :)
But Maybe they are best only touched on in the first game (apart for the death thing, I mean we are talking PS:T successor here) as it looks like they want to give us a solid world BG style as a base.
I really liked the death mechanics in witches wake for NWN. That rocked in it's idea's
Creator Lars Møller on September 29, 2012
#Alex Vincent - Given that we're only about halfway through the period, and are almost certain (at the pace we're going) to hit 2.2 million in a day or two and 2.3 in 5-7 days at most, I'd be extremely surprised if they weren't dedicating quite a lot of brainstorming power to further stretch goals. :-)
Creator Colter Henry on September 29, 2012
Hopefully they can bring in enough new interested people to keep the momentum going.
Creator Alex Vincent on September 29, 2012
Are there any more stretch goals?
If the project hits 8 million can we have a visitable moon? :P
But more seriously I hope/expect it to hit 2.3, will that be the last?
Creator celeir on September 29, 2012
>spread the word
about Obsidian's Kickstarter project were many talks on all gaming sites, and many of them are watching for Eternity's updates or achievements
Creator David Wenzel on September 29, 2012
I am not a fan of this update and has me worried if they are now begging us to spam people so they can get more cash.
Creator Sam on September 29, 2012
@Caleb
The pace for this is nothing on how the reaper ks hit and passed goals,
But like Matt said it seems their features for these stretch goals are all things that obsidian had planned already
Creator Nakia Rogue of Obsidian Order on September 28, 2012
I let everyone I can know about this Project. Told my friends on FaceBook, Postedd On Google+, on Interet sites where I am active. Asked people to pass the word around. I know I have gotten at least a few people to pledge. Some are waiting for the PayPal option.
Creator Bryy on September 28, 2012
Remember, kids: spam is bad, no matter how good you think the cause. Not everyone plays video games, or even likes them.
Creator Matt Green on September 28, 2012
@Caleb: So far all the options they have mentioned so far seem to have been things they had been hoping to put in anyways.
Creator Caleb Callaway on September 28, 2012
Huzzah! I'm a little concerned about how fast stretch goals are getting hit, though--seems like it could turn into institutionalizing feature creep if this pace of setting stretch goals and having them met continues.
Creator Adam Daniell, Tormented OO Soulscriber on September 28, 2012
I also back the Russian translation! Russian and Polish should definitely be added to the list. :D
Creator Evgueni Baldin on September 28, 2012
My friends speaks Russian, so without Russian localization …
Creator Daniel Siegmann on September 28, 2012
"If they have dual key does that mean dual platform as well? I for example have a PC and a macbook pro so I'd like to be able to install it on both machines if possible."
If you have a game on Steam, you can install it on any supported platform. (As far as I'm aware that feature isn't restricted by game. But I replaced my Windows PC with a Linux PC awhile ago, so I can't confirm.)
Creator marchmaninov on September 28, 2012
sorry for my english, i'm french.....and i would like to thank you for the translations,
your mature stories break my knowledge in english , and i want to understand every parts of your future production.
i thank you very much for all the great game you created, all of your game is forever in my memories.
baldur's gate (my second favorite game) , fallout ( my favorite game) , planescape torment (i play this game again one month ago) fallout New vegas ............
i 'm so excited to play this game that i burn all of my pants and leave with only one underpants until i can play it,
so, if you can start the production now , i will be grateful forever.
and i want to say a last thing,
"do the game you want to do !!! and take pleasure to do it"
i will love it , i'm sure.
Thanks thanks thanks, for providing me hope in great RPG mature videogame, with project eternity and wasteland 2 , i'm very very happy!!!
Creator Jeff Kaplan on September 28, 2012
Do we, as early backers at 50k, get the fantasy version of the PIP Boy??!?! That would be awesome! ;p Keep up the great concepts and making the world larger with more loot! As an old school table top gamer I am very excited from everything I've heard coming from you guys.
Creator Theobeau:OOoE\Mad man with a box/Exiled on September 28, 2012
Great news about number of backers and value of the pledge.
However another way to increase pledges would be considering increasing the granularity of the pledge values, especially in the mid tiers.
Cheers!
Creator Peter Reil on September 28, 2012
Whoop Whoop! :)
Creator fredgiblet on September 28, 2012
@Aaron
There's an AMA thread going right now that will be culled for the best questions and answered
Creator Tiberius Gracchus on September 28, 2012
The development team should do a Reddit IAMA.
I learned about this Kickstarter project randomly via a reddit comment thread; it stands to reason others redditors would want to fund the project, but just haven't yet heard about it.
Creator Marcos Ostria on September 28, 2012
New Region!! WOOHOO!!
Creator Qihang Shi on September 28, 2012
Only news that cheered me up this week.
Thank you Obsidian!
Creator Lyrael, TOWoEOS on September 28, 2012
@Sempavor - Cheers for the link. :D
Creator Kenneth Hohusen on September 28, 2012
If they have dual key does that mean dual platform as well? I for example have a PC and a macbook pro so I'd like to be able to install it on both machines if possible.
Creator Veli-Pekka Kujala on September 28, 2012
@Olivier and others
Didn't they already confirm that you can have dual keys? One from Steam and one from GoG if you want it like that? I'm quite sure Feargus has confirmed this last week or something..
Creator Beulette on September 28, 2012
Uhuh thank you, I didn't see the Obsidian fan page was so active about Project Eternity :) nice!
-> Liked, and shared ;)
Creator LC - Master of OOoE and WoOS on September 28, 2012
@ Olivier
I would like to see a dual-key :)
But you really don't understand the relation between piracy and DRM (since there is no such relation....)
Creator Bruce87 on September 28, 2012
italian translation, so I will spread the world about your game -.-
Creator Sempavor - Bandit of the Obsidian Order on September 28, 2012
@Beulette Obsidian fan page: http://www.facebook.com/obsidian… ;)