Update on all fronts!
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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 9, 2012.
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Hey guys, doing a public update today to let EVERYONE (yes, EVERYONE!) know about a new behind-the-scenes video channel on YouTube where you can follow the creation of Jack Houston... DAILY! Yes, every day (that's my goal at least!) I will be posting a new video showing you what's going on RIGHT NOW on the project. I'm really excited about having the opportunity to communicate directly with you all, so please Tweet it, Facebook it, blog it, and subscribe, comment, & like if you enjoy it!
Here are the first 4 days, and there will be a 5th one up later today. So far, we've been creating alien jungle miniatures for scene #1, and in the 4th video we begin to edit the images together to form the final game graphics.
Warbird Games YouTube Channel (subscribe here!)
http://www.youtube.com/user/WarbirdGames
Day 1: Making The Riverbank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E4PA1nEe1k&feature=share&list=PLgjWecpH7dXw9Et8P7TEfusrQHQmhid7h
Day 2: Dressing The Terrain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IOLgAAjMNo&feature=share&list=PLgjWecpH7dXw9Et8P7TEfusrQHQmhid7h
Day 3: Painting Alien Jungle Terrain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKdrlUccnX8&feature=share&list=PLgjWecpH7dXw9Et8P7TEfusrQHQmhid7h
Day 4: Editing The Final Photographs For Scene 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cObNe9wlCPQ&feature=share&list=PLgjWecpH7dXw9Et8P7TEfusrQHQmhid7h
P.S. If you guys love adventure games as much as I do, definitely check out these Kickstarters:
Mage's Initiation - A Classic Sierra-style Adventure/RPG
A Quest For Glory style adventure/RPG and it looks fantastic!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112639455/mages-initiation-a-classic-sierra-style-adventure
ASYLUM: From the designer of Scratches
Ssssooooo close to the goal line, 5 days to go!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agustincordes/asylum-kickstart-the-horror?ref=category
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Funding period
Jun 25, 2012 -
Aug 9, 2012
(45 days)
856 backers
"Jack Houston and the Necronauts" DRM-free Digital Download complete with designer commentary audio track, a new HD wallpaper every month, exclusive access to beta-testing, and access to our private forum community and video updates for backers-only.
115 backers
*NEW TIER* Now, by adding just $5 to your $15 pledge, you can receive the DRM-free digital download of the original score by award-winning composer Iain Kelso! We're also upgrading the $30 tier, so if you love soundtracks then read on...
29 backers
*NEW TIER* This is a new tier meant to upgrade all $30 tier members with the following: DRM-free digital download of the original score, PLUS the Special Extended Edition soundtrack, and a full-color PDF download of the 6-panel liner notes with reflections from award-winning composer Iain Kelso and designer Stacy Davidson, plus all previous reward tiers.
144 backers
DRM-free digital download of the original score by award-winning composer Iain Kelso, plus the previous reward tier.
35 backers
DRM-free PDF download of the full color book "Crafting the World of Jack Houston and the Necronauts" which chronicles the complete development process covering sculpting, molding/casting, stop motion animation, miniature building and game development, plus all previous reward tiers.
15 backers
ALL-DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE for customers who don't want to deal with customs. This tier includes the digital Special Edition with "Pulp Motion" featurette on creating and animating the sci-fi character and creature puppets, "Microcosmos" featurette about building the savage world of venus in miniature, "Scoring a Universe" featurette on composing and recording the original soundtrack, the complete "Jack Houston: Test Pilot" radio drama Season 1 with exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette on re-creating the feel of a classic radio drama, PDFs of the poster, CD sleeves and game box to print yourself, 4 total download codes, plus all previous reward tiers.
88 backers
Special Edition boxed game with "Pulp Motion" featurette on creating and animating the sci-fi character and creature puppets, "Microcosmos" featurette about building the savage world of venus in miniature, "Scoring a Universe" featurette on composing and recording the original soundtrack, the complete "Jack Houston: Test Pilot" radio drama Season 1 with exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette on re-creating the feel of a classic radio drama, huge 27"x40" movie-sized "Jack Houston" poster, 4 total download codes, plus all previous reward tiers. (International backers please add $10)
13 backers
*NEW TIER* Time is short for VAST agent #13 Jack Houston! If you add $13 to your $100 pledge, we will throw in a set of six mini-buttons featuring ambiguous images and slogans that say "hey, you know what this is? Cause if you do, you're in the cool club. With the cool kids." Of course these buttons will also be included with all higher tiers as well!
22 backers
*NEW TIER* For those who just want a soundtrack added to their boxed game! This includes the Original Soundtrack CD featuring the beautiful score from award-winning composer Iain Kelso, plus all previous reward tiers. (International backers please add $10)
12 backers
Original Soundtrack CD featuring the beautiful score from award-winning composer Iain Kelso, game box signed by designer Stacy Davidson, "Special Thanks" in the credits, "Jack Houston" raglan jersey, vote on in-game content in the forums (final decisions up to designer), 6 total download codes, plus all previous reward tiers. (International backers please add $10)
3 backers
*NEW TIER* Your name (or company) mentioned in the final game, bonus custom lithograph with YOUR FACE as Jack Houston (or a female character, your choice), plus all previous reward tiers.
3 backers
Full color hard copy book "Crafting the World of Jack Houston and the Necronauts" which chronicles the complete development process covering sculpting, molding/casting, stop motion animation, miniature building and game development, a framed lithograph of concept artwork by one of the amazing artists of Jack Houston (choose 1 from 5 images), VIP newsletters with exclusive behind-the-scenes info, 8 total download codes, plus all previous reward tiers. (International backers please add $10)
3 backers Limited (13 of 16 left)
*MODIFIED TIER* Now includes previous $3,000 level rewards: Listed in credits as Associate Producer, Military style Jack Houston Producer's Cap, life-size replica of Jack's raygun, bonus custom lithograph with YOUR FACE as Jack Houston (or a female character, your choice), access to ultra-early alpha test builds, your hardcopy of "Crafting the World of Jack Houston" is an exclusive special edition with bonus chapter, quarterly producer reports, 5 total signed lithographs of concept artwork (in addition to custom litho with your face), 12" resin model kit of interstellar space hero Jack Houston, 1 miniature model actually used in the final game (location set pieces, rocketship models, etc, your choice. First come, first pick!), plus all previous reward tiers, 10 total download codes, plus all previous reward tiers.
2 backers Limited (6 of 8 left)
At this premium level, you will receive a Limited Edition signed and numbered Jack Houston 12" statue (identical to model kit, but fully assembled and expertly painted), one of the original stop motion figures actually used in the final game (including all characters and creatures, your choice. First come, first pick!), YOUR FACE appears as mission control operator in opening sequence, plus all previous reward tiers.
0 backers
*NEW TIER* Listed in credits as Executive Producer (this also applies to $6,000 tier!), exclusive version of the game where YOU play Jack Houston or a female character in the game (your choice), 1 custom original art piece by a Jack Houston concept artist (anything you want!), plus all previous reward tiers.