The 2nd REDDIT AMA is happening RIGHT NOW!! With Nob, Trifle and Sim!!
Hey everyone, Sim 'ere!
Our last Reddit AMA was a great success, and as we didn’t get a chance to answer all of the questions that night, we decided to do another one! It's happening right now! We are HERE and we will be here for a couple of hours or until our stomachs cant bare the starvation and we need to go home and eat an evening meal. The last Reddit AMA session can be found here - make sure to pop over and look at the questions we have already answered, at the same time if there is something we didn’t answer that you're DYING to know, then bring it to our attention in the new one! We look forward to answering your questions. See you there!
EDIT: $360k and BEYOND!
WOW!!! While we were busy doing the AMA, you amazing people were punching us through the $360k mark!!! THANK YOU AGAIN! We're blown away by the support and enthusiasm, and now look forward to SMASHING the target and exceeding that Stretch Goal #1!!
The Second Big Reddit AMA Q&A Roundup!
Here's a collection of our answers, interesting comments, etc. from last night's Reddit AMA session.
Kickstarter
We haven't set a final release price yet for C:R, but rest assured the Kickstarter backers will have got the game at a good discount!
Regarding Kickstarter $25 Reward - every copy you're entitled to will get early beta access.
Stretch goals - It would seem fair to continue adding to the post KS campaign total with Paypal contributions, towards the stretch goal amount (in the event we hadn't reached it). Progress feedback will occur at carmageddon.com. Having ported our tech to Mac/Linux, we will be very likely to offer our titles on those platforms from that point onwards
We have updated the Reward Matrix to ease confusion. Because we can't edit Reward descriptions once people have pledged on them, it can be tricky to keep things nice and tidy. We try to keep this up to date, so check it out and refresh every now and then! (We've had some reports Friday night/Saturday that there's still some errors in it, which we're getting ironed out shortly!)
Carmageddon: Reincarnation
"Episodic Releases" is a good term to describe what we're calling, "iterative development". DLC will also be considered too, beyond the release of the "final episode". Some of the additional content which might have otherwise been DLC we'd expect to be created by the modding community anyway, and to help this happen we'll be trying to get the mod tools in a public release state as early as we can.
Returning features
Drugs Power Up.
Original styley cheats....With Lots of rude words.
Coastal Carnage coming back with 'the Loop'.
There was a glimpse of Big Dump in the Kickstarter
video.
Batwick is going to be reprising his role as Vlad (although he doesn't know yet.
Action Replays will be back and they'll be better than
ever.
Stainless staff will almost certainly feature as peds.
Multiplayer
There'll be a mix of old new multiplayer modes.
Split screen - When we get around to the consoles
question, we'll decide.
Any sort of "catch-up mode" in MP is really
difficult to balance.
Gameplay
Selecting your opponents could be an option for one-off
events. Seems sensible!
Number of Police per event? Variable. From none to
potentially... Many.
We recoil slightly from the idea of ranged weapons (heh,
see what I did there?). Un-aimed is okay, but we don't really want to stray too
far from the Carma ethos of "The CAR is your weapon".
The things attached to the car WILL do what they ought to
do to the soft things they encounter along the way.
Other cars will activate PUps. Pedestrians will too (it's
tough really if you wanted a PUp but punt a ped into it) - if it's an
appropriate one then they'll gain the properties of the PUp... Solid Granite
Ped, Electro-bastard Ped..!
it's almost certain that the opponents will only be
ejected from their car when they're wasted. The game's about car combat, and
that fact needs to always be at the core of any such decisions about the
implementation of funny set-pieces.
We often briefly mention blood on the windscreen. It
would depend on whether we include a true in-car camera view - which we haven't
budgeted for.
"CarMODgeddon"
Custom cars will shown in MP - They as modded data will
be downloaded to the local machine.
Modding will be made highly accessible due to scripting
support.
Our suite of modding tools is going to be really
comprehensive and encourage extensive messing about with the game.
Including playing around with the physic,this is
something that will be fully exposed for the Modding community to play with.
We want to encourage more of the kind of sterling work
that the modders in our community did for the old games.
We would like to use as universal Model format as we can
so you can import cars/tracks from as many 3d programs as possible. (what that
format is, is still TBC)
AI
Powerup placements were quite unbalanced in Carmageddon2
- expect the unbalanced occurrence of powerups was mainly down to a) slightly
broken "random" powerup code, and b) the schedule being so tight that
we never really had time to tune the PUp placement, we just shat 'em out and
hoped for the best. It was fun in edit mode, driving around plopping PUps out
of your car's arse...
For Carmageddon:Reincarnation we would like the AI cars
to be more aware of what you as a player is doing, so this is something we want
to improve for those that do want to skive
Peds
Ragdoll physics for peds? - It's Carmageddon. In the 21st
Century. We really, really HAVE to make the most of the technology available to
us, and festoon the landscape with livers. And entrails. And beautifully
rendered dismemberment.
Peds will be VERY gibbable. We hope to show early WIP
footage of this to you all, VERY soon. It's not tidy yet... But very, very
funny.
Other
There will definitely be some new characters.
We're using our own in-house Graphics and Physics engine.
We're talking to GOG.com about our back catalogue...
The Steel Gonad o'Death was a physics test of spheroid
physics shapes, it was a bit buggy IIRC and so never made it into the released
games. "Got 'im in the Bollocks" WAS used - it was the bonus you got
if you managed to drive into the Devil's balls in The Splat Pack's final
level... Working headlights was probably a bit of Photoshoppery to
"enhance" some screenshot or other (GASP!) But there's
nothing to prevent us from having working headlights this time round. Because
we now live in THE FUTURE.
Carmageddon and Duels/other work are entirely ring-fenced
from each other so that there's no problems with one project adversely
affecting another. We have really good production and management staff who
ensure this isn't an issue.
Our Favorite powerups?
Nobby: Opponent Repulsificator
Sim: Pedestrian Repulsificator
Trifle: Pedestrian Repulsificator
It seems we
are united in our love for various repulsificators
We'll be making the game tweakable for performance, but
its early to tell exactly what our recommended spec will be.
Art direction will be the taking on the more mature look
of the original game.
Games Design Document develops over time, lots of design
meetings ,note taking and prototyping!
I don't think we'll be able to spend the time on matching
the in-car models with the PratCam. The driver models are unlikely to have any
range of expressions. But I don't think this is critical. In C2 the drivers
were part of the vehicle mesh, which won't be the case in C:R.
Your Ideas!
Here are some of the ideas that came from the 2nd reddit Q&A that we liked:
Power Up: "suicidal pedestrians"(Dark_Pontifex
& Lord Cyriak)
"Armed/suicide peds might feature... They're on the
maybe list of stuff we'd quite like to do if we have time".
Survival waves (Judikator)
Ped launcher (Psyrgery) Our comment: Nice. We have a LOT of ped messing' PUps planned, and
you're thinking along the same lines... Unsurprisingly!
Peds on hover boards (Kerrash_) Our comment: Hmm... Liking that idea.
Awwwww...." Where is Batwick, his absence is felt, we shall be disappointed if he makes his reappearance with anything less than a fully fledged wizarding hat" (registered-user)
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199 backers
BLOOD DONOR: Thanks for your support! You'll appear in the credits list on our website.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $15 or more
5318 backers
MEMBER (THROBBING): You'll get the released game, to download from Steam. You'll receive sexy exclusive wallpaper in a range of resolutions to suit all your digital devices. Finally, you'll be credited in the game as a Carmageddon Kickstarter!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $15 or more
1262 backers
DRM THIS!: As well as the Steam version, all $15 pledgers will be offered a DRM-free, caffeine free, gluten free, born free non-Steam version of the PC game to download. This version will have no Steamworks functionality and will support single player and LAN multiplayer only. This is only currently offered for the PC platform and will not be available until completion. (Mac and Linux versions are planned, but still TBC.) Please note that the delivery date is an estimate and is subject to change.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013Pledge $25 or more
1388 backers
I’M AGOG!!: Those fantastic people at GOG.com (formerly Good Old Games) are bringing the original Carmageddon back! And what’s more, they’ve insisted that everyone who pledges $25 dollars or more to the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Kickstarter campaign will receive a voucher that will allow them to visit GOG.com and download Carmageddon & The Splat Pack for FREE! All the backers of the OTHER $25 Reward tier will get this FREE voucher too. (+Previous Rewards); Delivery Date: on launch of Carmageddon on GOG.com.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $25 or more
2608 backers
VIP (VERY IMFLAMMABLE PENGUINS): Access to exclusive discussion forums on the carmageddon.com website, where content will also be posted ahead of appearing on the main site. You will also be granted early Beta access to the game, and early access to the official Steam Community game discussion forum. Plus, you get a personal avatar for the site. (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $30 or more
1840 backers
DOUBLE WHAMMY: A total of 2 digital download codes for Carmageddon: Reincarnation. Now you can bring a friend to play! And remember, these come with beta access too! (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $45 or more
11 backers
POSTCARDS FROM THE (NEAR) FUTURE: A set of 4 Carmageddon: Reincarnation art cards. Retro communication devices for use in tomorrow's world! (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $50 or more
1681 backers
CUSTOMIZATRON: Kickstart-exclusive game content: You get the option of a cool alternative Red Eagle car model, skin and accessories to use in the game, plus an extra digital copy of the game which which to bribe your way into friendship or marriage with someone. (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $75 or more
196 backers
SHIRT HAPPENS: A NEW physical reward! Show your loyalty to the cause with one of our new Carmageddon: Reincarnation logo t-shirts. You can choose from a selection of colours and have it large, very large, medium etc., in a male or female style. (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $100 or more
266 backers
4-WAY ACTION: A total of 4 digital copies of the game so that you can share with your friends (friends not included). As a special treat, we'll include a copy of the exclusive "Cardmageddon" card game for you to play together. Yes, that's right, a real physical THING! (+Previous rewards below $100)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $100 or more
77 backers
POSTER PAINTER: A total of 4 digital copies of the game so that you can share with your friends (friends STILL not included). Choose from one of 4 Kickstarter Exclusive Carmageddon: Reincarnation posters which you can stick on your wall, draw mysterious lady parts on and lock your bedroom door. Also including a PDF version. . (+Previous Rewards below $100)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $150 or more
434 backers
KICK IN THE BOX: It’s the one everyone’s been waiting for! The GAME. On a DVD. In a BOX! We’ve done the math and it will only slightly bankrupt us. We’re adding the boxed game with the manual and game on a printed DVD in as a $150 level Reward. If anyone who pledged $350 wants to drop their pledge to $150 as a result, then please feel free! If anyone currently going for the t-shirt or bumper sticker level rewards wants to swap their pledge to the boxed game offer, now’s your chance. (+Previous Rewards below $150) (At $350 level, you’ll get all three $150 Reward offers.)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $150 or more
116 backers
BEEN THERE DONE THAT: Exclusive Carmageddon: Reincarnation T-shirt that will never be available anywhere else in the whole world ever. Be the envy of your friends. Gain instant romance. Lose weight. Solve world peace whilst simultaneously becoming super-rich. Grow extra legs. Gain immortality. Walk on water. (Benefits may vary.) (+Previous Rewards below $150)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $150 or more
7 backers
STICKY MESS: A set of 3 exclusive Carmageddon: Reincarnation bumper stickers. Put them on your lovely new car and ruin its paintwork! Stick them over the eyes of your family members and make your own Sgt. Pepper’s album cover! Use them as duct tape (disused warehouse not included). (+Previous Rewards below $150)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $150 or more
131 backers
Double Eagle!!: A pair of lovely little limited edition collector’s items, in the form of two Red Eagles. The original Red Eagle from Carmageddon, and the New Eagle from the new game. Be the envy of all your friends, especially those that are very tiny creatures - because to them, these will appear LIFE-SIZED!! All backers pledging $150 or more will receive the two Eagle collectible miniatures. (+ All previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $349 or more
1 backer All gone!
GOODY (BALL) BAG... THE BAG: An actual BAG for your bag of goodies! SIMilar to the one demonstrated by SIM in the VID, this handy carrying apparatus can be used to transport all sorts of Reward STUFF! And MORE! NOTE: There’s no need to choose this reward – if you’ve already pledged $350 or more you’ll get this too!
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $350 or more
105 backers
GOODY (BALL) BAG: An exclusive-to-Kickstarter retail box containing a USB stick with the game installed, plus a physical special edition Game Manual. This will consist of a new manual for the game (warning, may contain rude words), plus a reprint of the original game's US manual. You will also have digital copies of the game as well so no need to deflower that virgin shrinkwrap! Yes! More physical THINGS! (Atoms included.) (+Previous Rewards, including t-shirt and stickers!)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $500 or more
12 backers Limited (88 of 100 left)
I WAS IN THE WAR!: Poster of an exclusive, special edition promo image personally signed by key team members. Also, you'll receive a custom "Splatted Granny" collectable model, hand splatted and painted by a member of the team using their actual human fingers and stuff. No two are alike! A handmade THING! (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $650 or more
11 backers Limited (39 of 50 left)
STATE OF THE FART: You'll receive a hand signed piece of Carmageddon: Reincarnation concept art. You'll be able to choose from a selection of images,and your choice will be produced on high quality material, hand signed by the artist and delivered rolled ready for framing, These are strictly limited and will not be available ever again! Other people will want these THINGS! You will be able to sell them on eBay for MONEY! (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $750 or more
3 backers Limited (17 of 20 left)
PIMP MY THING: Help the design team to come up with an idea for a cosmetic add-on for the cars in the game. We'll implement it and you'll get a special entry in the credits. These will be available for people to customize their cars in the game, so your handiwork will be seen by millions! A not-real ethereal THING! (+Previous Rewards)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
22 backers
FATAL IMMORTALITY: You can be a Pedestrian in the game! Or choose somebody you don't like (but we will need their permission, unfortunately - damn you Western legal system!) We’ll map your or their face onto one of our in-game victims (you'll get a choice of what style of ped you'd like to be - or you want your mother-in-law to be), so you can chase yourself and other Kickstarter backers and their nemesiseseseseses down in the game. We'll even throw in an exclusive Carmageddon First Aid kit. You'll need it! Yes, a physical THING to go with the abstract reward of digital immortality (or more accurately, repeated DEATH). (+Previous Rewards below $750)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
INFAMY!: You can feature on in-game holo-ad stands and billboards as a celebrity (select from a variety of templates: “Face of the Year”, "Rear of the year", “Most Wanted”, “Least Wanted”, "Have you seen this man?", "Vote <your name here>!" etc.) Plus, you'll be credited in the game end credits. A total of 10 digital copies of the game to share with your friends, so that they can share in your magnificence whilst driving a car into your grinning face at 250mph. (+Previous Rewards below $750)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $7,500 or more
1 backer Limited (15 of 16 left)
YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE: An invitation to the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Kickstarter Party! We'll fly you from a nearby major international airport to the UK. You will be collected by the 600hp Carmageddon Range Rover. Once here, you'll get a VIP tour of the studio, chat with the team, and then go to the pub with team members and meet some fellow Kickstarters and DRINK until you bleed. We will then stagger into a curry house and be ejected by the management and banned for life. Includes flight, all UK travel and 3 nights in a local hotel. Reward is subject to attendees obtaining any necessary Visas etc. Attendees can bring a guest, but must cover the additional travel & hotel costs themselves. (+Previous Rewards below $750, plus you can choose between FATAL IMMORTALITY and INFAMY.)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
3 backers All gone!
HANG ONTO YER HELMET: We'll fly you from a nearby major international airport to the UK. You will be collected by the 600hp Carmageddon Range Rover. Once here, you will get a once in a lifetime chance to get together with the design team at Stainless and create a new opponent character based on your likeness! You can join in with the team to create a backstory and to customize a vehicle to your liking. You will forever be enshrined in Carmageddon folklore. People will be talking about you in bars all around the world. Governments will debate you, and civilisations will fall. OK, maybe not. But you'll be DEAD COOL. Literally. Includes flight, all UK travel and 3 nights in a local hotel. Reward is subject to attendees obtaining any necessary Visas. Attendees can bring a guest, but must cover the additional travel & hotel costs themselves. (+Previous Rewards below $750.)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
Comments
Creator Josh on May 28, 2012
I'm not totally clear on the episodic releases ie. "iterative development". So, is the initial release of CR in Feb going to be a beta with incremental updates to follow or will it be a final version with additional DLC/content to follow? Would appreciate any insight on this from Stainless or community members :)
Creator Frank Reinders on May 27, 2012
Yeah the Pedestrian Repulsificator is great :D
I hope all the old school cars will be included some of them are great :D
Like the following cars:The Twister,The Plow
@wibblepot u mean the Squad car & Suppressor? they are great police cars :D
I hope there will be alot of big cars also like Big Dump etc. not to massive :D but they where alot of fun
Creator Wibble Pot on May 26, 2012
Can't remember it's name but I remember being chased by it a number of times!
Creator Stefan Ernst on May 26, 2012
The Suppressor? Do hope so!
Creator Wibble Pot on May 26, 2012
Is that big arse police car going to be back?
Creator Kerrash on May 26, 2012
We don't talk about them. :|
Creator Krzysztof Bartel on May 26, 2012
It is Stainless Games you want to count on SCI (Eidos and Square Enix) has nothing to do with Carma:reincarnation and kickstarter and Stainless for that matter.
Creator Stanislaw on May 26, 2012
We are counting on you SCI
Creator Ernesto on May 25, 2012
It's here it's here!!! :D
Creator Ben Bowles on May 25, 2012
good lord just gone up nearly a grand in 5 mins!!! im so excited now.....
Creator Metalmantr on May 25, 2012
Woooo Carmageddon here we come :))
Creator MemoryKill on May 25, 2012
Holy crap only 36k to go! come on w0000p :D
Creator Stephen Watson on May 25, 2012
:O
Creator DAF on May 25, 2012
Road to 600k! Muajajaja
Creator Ryan on May 25, 2012
Once I saw this game show up on here I just HAD to donate. I've been waiting for either the old ones to show up on GOG.com or a sequel to come out. I hope you guys surpass your 400k by a long shot. If I had more money to throw at you guys I would totally do it.
Creator Jimday on May 25, 2012
neat! you guys are on fire! go go 400k!!!!