Whew - Week 1
Greetings Mutant League!
Wow! Has it really been less than a week since our Kickstarter ended? We've jumped right into production on Project Fedora and we want to thank you all for your generosity and support to make this possible. We are excited, thrilled, and still in a bit of shock that we are actually in development for the next Tex Murphy game. The great news is that since we have surpassed our Kickstarter goal, it will expand and broaden the Project Fedora game. However, this will change our estimated delivery date. We are in the process of updating our delivery dates for all of the incentives and we will have a document available next week about when to expect the incentives.
We have really loved being part of the Kickstarter community and we hope to carry over all the great backer interaction into the development process of Project Fedora. You guys have been so positive throughout the campaign - and on top of that, you guys are hysterical (The "Tex Murphy Musical" themes had us laughing all morning). We want to continue having your input throughout the process.
In fact, you can participate right now by voting on your top 3 choices of new business establishments for Chandler Avenue. The survey can be found here.
We also hope to do more "Google+ Broadcasts" as we continue throughout development.
Many people at the $500+ tiers have asked about where to submit their photos. We will contact you guys later this week with an email address to send the photos to.
With regard to the Hat Sizes, here is a chart:
With regard to the T-Shirt Sizes, here is a chart:
Thank you guys again - we'll be working as hard as we can to bring you the next Tex Murphy installment!
Best,
Chris
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Pledge $5 or more
25 backers
Tex Murphy Wallpaper Pack
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $15 or more
3604 backers
* Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available for your choice of PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) ,and all previous reward tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $28 or more
33 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Downloadable Blooper Reel from the 3 Previous Tex Murphy Games (Under a Killing Moon, The Pandora Directive and Overseer).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $30 or more
994 backers
*Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $45 or more
165 backers
* Download of Big Finish's Casual Games collectors edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $50 or more
312 backers
*Credit to download your choice of one vintage "Tex Murphy" game from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) (PC only) *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
91 backers
* "Project Fedora" Backer T-Shirt! * Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $88 or more
19 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Downloadable Audio book of Aaron Conner's "The Pandora Directive" novel, read by Chris Jones.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
734 backers
* Exclusive Boxed Collectors Edition of "Project Fedora" * Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack on CD included. * NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" CD featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $135 or more
93 backers
ALL DIGITAL TIER! This tier is great for people outside the United States who do not want physical items shipped to them. Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available to you for PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Download of Big Finish's Casual Games PC collector’s edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. *Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! *Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Download Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack. * Download NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" Soundtrack featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! *Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
27 backers All gone!
* Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Additional DLC for “Project Fedora” featuring more game play, extra rooms, and 'Easter Egg' insights into Tex’s life and other citizens of Chandler Avenue. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
208 backers
* Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Tex Murphy Shot Glass * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $160 or more
55 backers
ALL DIGITAL TIER with six NEW episodes of "Tex Murphy Radio Theater." This tier is great for people outside the United States who do not want physical items shipped to them. Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available to you for PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Download of Big Finish's Casual Games PC collector’s edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. *Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! *Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Download Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack. * Download NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" Soundtrack featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! *Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. *Six NEW downloadable episodes of Tex Murphy Radio Theater!.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $188 or more
89 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Six NEW downloadable episodes of Tex Murphy Radio Theater!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
216 backers Limited (1284 of 1500 left)
* Beta Test the game. * Autographed 24" X 36" Poster of "Project Fedora" from Chris Jones, Aaron Conners and others from the Big Finish development team. * PDF of new Tex Murphy Comic Book. * PDF of Aaron Conners' Story and Design Concepts - Rare and collectible documents from the making of Under a Killing Moon, Pandora Directive, and Tex Murphy: Overseer. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
99 backers Limited (651 of 750 left)
*Have your photo featured in the Tex Murphy game featuring Tex Voice Over commentary. * The Ultimate Detective box set of "Under a Killing Moon", "Pandora Directive", and "Overseer" in special edition Collector’s Box. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $750 or more
35 backers Limited (465 of 500 left)
* Official Autographed Tex Murphy Fedora * Physical copy of Aaron Conners' "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Physical copy of Aaron Conners' "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
28 backers Limited (172 of 200 left)
*Official Tex Murphy Zippo Lighter featuring traditional Tex Silhouette. *Physical Copy of new Tex Murphy comic book, autographed by artists. *Personalized "New San Francisco" Faux Driver's License. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
9 backers Limited (141 of 150 left)
* Upgraded to Jr. Producer in Credits. * Project Fedora "Director's Chair", imprinted with your name! * 20"X30" poster featuring a composited image of you w/ Tex Murphy in 2043 San Francisco. * Tex Murphy's, Louie's or Rook’s personalized message on your home or cell's answering machine! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
7 backers Limited (18 of 25 left)
* Personal tour of the Big Finish Game Studio, and Lunch with Chris Jones. (Must be able to travel to Salt Lake City, UT) OR a One Hour Skype session with Chris Jones & Aaron Conners. * A 12" (That's inches!) Bronzed Statue of character from Tex Murphy game. * Upgraded to Associate Producer in credits * Personalized signed Collector's Edition of "Project Fedora" game box. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)
* Invitation to the "Project Fedora" premiere party. * Opportunity of one of these two options: Have a walk-on role in Game (Domestic Airfare Provided) OR Participate in a Murder Mystery game hosted by Tex Murphy (Chris Jones) (Domestic Airfare Provided). * Official Tex Murphy Trench coat! * Upgraded to Executive Producer in credits. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
Comments
Creator Lindsay Williams on June 22, 2012
My top few included
- Rival PI
- Speeder Repair Shop (like a seedy body shop/auto mechanic with lots of cool items for your inventory)
- thrift store (run by some ridiculous hipster that Tex could make fun of for wearing a Fedora in a non-PI fashion?)
- jazz club (so excited about the live versions of the songs being recorded!)
The Cosmic Connection (or other hippie/mysticism store), inspector Burns BBQ, Weenie World, Bob's Wonder Emporium, Bowling Alley and Crazy Gary's Organic Produce were all up there too.
Creator Da Mayor on June 22, 2012
What if the ex-wife got a PI license?
Creator RetroNick on June 22, 2012
I really like the idea of a snarky rival PI, but having an Inspector Burns inspired BBQ joint would be hilarious!
Creator Mandy Robinson on June 22, 2012
That was so hard there are some brilliant ideAs I love the comedy that is sure to pour out from those ideas . Inspecter burns bbq joint he he he
Creator Jonathan Bagelman on June 21, 2012
I voted for Rival PI, and judging from the comments a lot of us did, so I think that one will definitely make it. I don't know if anyone else already said this, but the PI's last name, of course, should be Cash (as in "Cash! My nemesis!" ;) ) It would be even more interesting if the rival PI is female.
Creator Aura on June 21, 2012
Am I the only one that likes the idea of a Rival PI?
How long will the survey be up?
Need to think it through, there're some interesting choices there to decide on the fly.
Creator TexKnight - Proud owner of a Fedora on June 21, 2012
I could picture myself - as the "Weird Swede" - in a bookstore on Chandler Ave, as I'm the owner of one irl.
Maybe I even can picture a picture of myself on the wall of that bookstore that I'm picturing. ;P
Creator Jim Clark on June 21, 2012
I've made my selection for Chandler Ave during the day and my partner asked me about the list when she got in from work. Now the link drops me at the Survey monkey home page and we can't see the list. Part of the fun with this sort of thing is going back to the list even if it's just to review it. It would be kind of fun to be able to see how this was going.
Creator Bruce Ward on June 21, 2012
Don't let Chandler Avenue get too upscale. This is still the mutant, radiation blasted side of town, and not the place for fancy restaurants and nice offices (although, to be honest, it might be funny to have Big Finish have their offices there!).
Chandler is for the mutants and the downtrodden. It is blue-collar all the way.
Creator Mark R on June 21, 2012
How about a PayDay Loan shop run by a mutant with a hammerhead or a shark-fin growing out of his back. Tex would have to borrow money there.
Creator David Baker on June 21, 2012
Would love to have an explorable coit tower :)
Creator Brian Bagnall on June 21, 2012
Bowling alley, only because Access made the best bowling simulation out there for a while. If they're revisiting golf, might as well add bowling too!
Creator Jessica on June 21, 2012
A dive bar sounds good, perhaps also a run down club?
Creator Nelson Carter, Negotiator on June 21, 2012
Great to get an update ;)
So many good ideas for additions to Chandler ave... Looks like it really will get revitalized with style :)
Thanks again to CJ & AC for working so hard for so so long to bring us this opportunity to bring Tex back
Pure AWESOMENESS!!
Creator Devon Rampe on June 21, 2012
Yea there should be womens sizes in shirts too so they can have them fit right in their "chest" area. :)
Creator Tomimt on June 21, 2012
I'd love to see a seedy bar and bowling alley as well.
Creator Devon Rampe on June 21, 2012
Ok i voted. Wow so many to choose from!
Creator Jeanene on June 21, 2012
Bowling alley would allow a game within a game, without detracting from the storyline....And a jazz club would allow more awesome Tex music....he could even get up and play some tunes.
Creator Pkrs on June 21, 2012
An update with a lot of informations less than one week after the end of the campaign, that's great !
I hope it will continue. A lot of kickstarter campaigns almost don't give any news after they've reached their goal. But this campaign is not the average kickstarter campaign ! And I can't wait to watch a new broadcast. Thank you for everything.
And please, for the musical, more a thing like the scene in the fuschia flamingo in PD. Not a true musical ... (or, with an option at the begining of the game to skip it / or an independat story where everyone in chandler Avenue is singing, but not in the plot of the new game)
Creator db on June 21, 2012
@Andrew - I agree. Don't want the game to be too full of nods to fans, goofy humour etc. Pandora Directive hit the nail on the head for humour/drama.
Creator Laurent Baron on June 21, 2012
About the musical section, it could be worked into the plot nicely, like Tex having to go undercover in a club and thus having to play with the band (there's a funny scene on that premise in a french movie called "Oss 117 : Le Caire Nid d'Espions"). Pandora vibe doesn't mean no humor or relief, right ?
Creator Andrew Whitehead - Mutant League Ch.888 on June 20, 2012
Please ... please ... no musical. I'd rather the vibe of Pandora Directive than The Singing Detective.
Creator Michael D. Bafitis on June 20, 2012
With all the extra filming and programming I'm guessing we're looking at a release date of Christmas 2013 or Spring 2014... I could be wrong, this is just a guess... I'd wait until 2020 now that I know it is being made... The last 15 years have been horrible... lol
Creator Kristin azalea A~~Fedora Femme Fatales~~ on June 20, 2012
Yep, as soon as I got the survey I was saddened at A) the lack of sizing details (now corrected), and B) no female cut. :(
Creator Tim Orr: Red Shirt of the Obsidian Order on June 20, 2012
@Froguda: I saw what you did there.
I am so excited for all the great games that 2013 holds. Mayans, you got it wrong the world will end at the end of 2013, because the pure awesomeness will be too much to hold.
Creator heather, part of the mutant league on June 20, 2012
how about a wedding chapel for tex and rook?
Creator Guilherme Salgado Braga on June 20, 2012
Let´s go, Brazil, Rotisserie Churrascaria!!!
Creator Changis von Secondly on June 20, 2012
Laura, in a Tex Murphy t-shirt, you can't look any more good (except if you put on a Tex Murphy trenchcoat and/or Fedora)
Creator Da Mayor on June 20, 2012
Personally, I think women look wonderful in men's t-shirts. But then, I also voted for a "Gentleman's Club" to be added to Chandler Ave. (Noir needs sleazy joints that the good guy wouldn't have frequented if he wasn't hitting, or heading towards, rock bottom.)
Creator Blues Brother on June 20, 2012
Aaaaaaaaaarrggh!
Too many damn choices!! I think I'll need some time to decide...
Creator Laura Polaco on June 20, 2012
3rd vote for a women's cut. To be honest I'm not likely to wear a man's cut shirt. I do want to tell the world how awesome Tex Murphy is but I also want to look good!
Creator Asger Wille-Jørgensen on June 20, 2012
Loving the idea of more Hangout sessions! Nice update :)
Creator Gonchi on June 20, 2012
Gah... wish I'd seen those T-Shirt sizes before doing the survey.
That's a lot of potential locations for Chandler avenue. I'll have to think of it a bit before making my picks.
Creator Rob on June 20, 2012
And the Bookstore! For nostalgia's sake, we need to have a bookstore and post office in the game.
Creator Rob on June 20, 2012
You have to admit, Antique Store, Post Office, and Thrift Store would have to be pretty good, especially if you can interact with stuff inside. Bob's Wonder Emporium also sounds pretty interesting.
Creator Patrick on June 20, 2012
@Rob: Aha, Guess I should have just tried it. Makes sense :)
Creator Rob on June 20, 2012
Okay, now that I actually tried selecting a number, I get it...you can drag & drop the different locations to rank them from favorite (1, I assume) to least favorite (56).
Creator MetalDog on June 20, 2012
LOL at Mr Burns shop.
No danger of his biggest fan returning?
Creator Patrick on June 20, 2012
Yikes! Looks like I might need to change my M to a S, and I'm a tall guy!
Creator Melanie Foraker on June 20, 2012
Love me an update. Starting to get withdrawls!! So excited for everything that is in the works!!
Creator Paul - Member, Mutant League on June 20, 2012
I need a XXXL t-shirt, who do i have to talk to or specifically how to talk to make sure i get the size i need?
Creator db on June 20, 2012
I probably should have gone for a small now i see sizes. Is there any way to change this?
Creator Patrick on June 20, 2012
Re. the survey: just to be sure: we're supposed to rate just / at least three, where the favorite gets '1', 2nd favorite '2' etc.?
Creator Rob on June 20, 2012
How about adding a cupcake shop to the list of new establishments? For the survey, do we select 56 or 1 for our favorite shop? Also, can someone vote the same number for multiple establishments? Should our 3 numbers add up to any certain total?
Creator Elizabeth April Lockwood Edwards on June 20, 2012
Ahh it's great to have an update, thanks for the info. Exciting times!
@ marina - seconded! A womens shirt would be fantastic.
Creator Paul Marzagalli on June 20, 2012
Voted Arcade, Big Finish Office Building (love me some meta), and of course the rival private investigator!!!
Creator Russell Deitch on June 20, 2012
Hi, folks.
Regarding being a backer, I have been an angel in the past and have an IMDB page. Are you going to do the same?
Creator Rena on June 20, 2012
Having to push back game release because the community helped fund great expansions? Thats the kind of delay I like to hear :) Great that you'll be taking the extra time to flesh them out. Look forward to hearing from you during the development process (so long as there are non-spoiler and spoiler separations!), good luck guys with the game dev!
Creator Adrian Posor on June 20, 2012
We can vote on the game content? How creazy is that? I mean, that is fantastic! And I guess this will not even be the last survey. Thanks for this!
Creator Adrian Posor on June 20, 2012
Thanks for the info on the T-shirt and hat sizes! I was just wondering whether there are differences between different countries. Now everything is clear.