We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 19, 2011.

WE DID IT!

Update #11 · May 19, 2011 · 1 comment

Thank you all! We'll be sending out a survey to collect your information. 

<3

Michael

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A Landmark Landmark

Update #10 · May 18, 2011 · 3 comments

Nanoo Nanoo Turf Geographers,

We're nearly 24 hours from the finish line. Apologies for the lull in the updates and festivities. The programmer and myself have started the process of stirring the beast! We've taken to poking it with sticks.

As an update before the grand finale I wanted to reveal one of our $1000+ pledges. As you may know, for pledges at this level we'll be creating custom in game landmarks which are rare, beautiful, majestic creatures in their own regard. Landmarks will have unique game mechanics and may grant special rewards for visiting them.

One of the first landmarks to appear in Turf will be the Pepsi Cola sign in NYC. To be exact, this wonderful beacon of cheer resides across the river in Long Island City. Taking a walk across the water will yield a magical trophy of great power. We at the Turf Geography Club would like to salute Pepsi for their foresight in supporting our fledgling project.

Thank you all for your support and well wishes. We're working hard to make a game that will be off the charts fun! Live long and prosper!

Michael Tseng

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4 Days to go (challenge accepted)

Update #9 · May 15, 2011 · comment

Well Turf Geographers,

Today means we're four short moons from reaching the end of this loller coaster. My what a ride it's been. If you feel like I've been showering you all in thank yous then prepare yourself - THANK YOU!

I'm spending my sunday crafting our first in game landmark which will be revealed very soon. Also, since we've hit our target our lead Enginerd has started her development processes a week ahead of schedule!

Please spread the word. We're in line with our final push towards the finish line and every bit helps us create a better Turf.

<3

Michael Tseng

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ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED!

Update #8 · May 13, 2011 · 8 comments

Good morning Turf Geographers,

Thank you all so much for the massive push that we've had to get Turf going. Some pledged and others spread the word. No matter what you did it took the collective might of everyone to get us to this point. I don't mean to get all existential on you but without this kickstarter none of this would have happened. I humbly thank you all.

So you may have noticed that there was a rather large jump in the last week. Beneath a bright moon, in the night, I was contacted by two institutions that had seen the project and were interested in getting involved at the $1,000+ mark. One has chosen to remain anonymous and the other will be revealed in due time. However, both will appear in game with gleaming glowing awesome landmarks.

If you have any other questions please direct them our way. On behalf of myself and the programmer we thank you ten, twenty, thirty million times!

Michael

P.S. I originally promised that if we hit our mark I'd release the "beast". So I illustrated my friend Ethan Stillman the chap who programmed the turfgeographyclub.com website. Enjoy

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Short & Sweet

Update #7 · May 9, 2011 · 4 comments

Well Ladies and Gentlemen (Geographers),

We're down to 10 days to go with a rather large push ahead of us. I don't want to interrupt your monday morning ritual, but I was hoping that today at the water cooler you might drop Turf in the conversation. Better yet, direct your fellow cubicle mates to this very Kickstarter, tell them we've got the inside scoop on some juicy play-offs info! 

On a less zany note we have nearly 10k to go in 10 days and I urge you to not lose hope yet. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. It's going to take a might of gusto but we can do it.

Never Back Down, Never Retreat!

Michael Tseng

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    32 backers

    For the cost of a scrumtrulescent latte you will receive enough in game Turf coins to give you a healthy boost over your friends as well as the 1st song off the Turf soundtrack by Cosa Mas (mp3 format)

  • Pledge $15 or more

    39 backers

    Get the limited edition in game Kickstarter Trophy to place on your shelf for all to admire and worship (+ coins + mp3)

  • Pledge $25 or more

    54 backers

    The Turf T-Shirt is exactly the thing to declare your fealty to the Turf Geography Club. You will receive one very impressive shirt in your designated size (+ coins + mp3 + trophy) - outside of US & Canada add $15 for shipping

  • Pledge $50 or more

    36 backers

    A silk screened Turf poster (approx. 20x15) will be delivered to your doorstep. There's more, I'm offering a club WITHIN a club. From the launch of Turf until eternity you will receive special virtual in game surprises on a surprise basis. Also your name will be added to the credits! (+ coins + mp3 + trophy + shirt) - outside of US & Canada add $15 for shipping

  • Pledge $100 or more

    9 backers Limited (56 of 65 left)

    Pledgies at this level will play the game a month ahead of the general populous (+ coins + mp3 + trophy + shirt + poster + cool kids club + credit) - outside of US & Canada add $15 for shipping

  • Pledge $250 or more

    9 backers Limited (11 of 20 left)

    I will design & name a Turf Trophy after you. You will also be the proud recipient of a real Turf coin minted in silver (+ coins + mp3 + trophy + shirt + poster + cool kids club + credit + early access)

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    A place of your choice will be designed and dropped into the world of Turf as a unique landmark (+ coins + mp3 + trophy + shirt + poster + cool kids club + credit + early access + custom trophy + real turf coin)