I think what they meant is they should stop after those two stretch goals. It's obvious CvC is going to make it in the game, however, hopefully it does end up being before launch.
Customization is already going to be in game. So, both are going to already be in the game at some point.
However, I think they meant no more stretch goals, and just focus on completion of the game. Which has draw backs of course, I mean... I wonder if anyone has done the marketing stuff on whether or not stretch goals boost funding. And how much of a factor they played in something like Star Citizen's funding.
I hope Novaquark DOES support the "Stretch Goals", I can't see this game seriously growing without both of them in-game. People need to be able to customize their look (to a degree - male/female) AND combat should play a big part in this game.
Hi everyone!
An update will be released today to keep you informed about the status of the campaign. As you can imagine, there is a lot of work to do even after the Kickaster is closed. You will have all the details in a few hours :)
I think we'll get some updates here soon @Al-Iskander Al-Albani
Novaquark tends to go a couple weeks sometimes without mentioning too much, then they usually answer some questions or announce something.
Please keep us updated every couple weeks! We'd love to know how things are progressing! Even if there isn't much to report, just say what you can so we can have something to look forward to!
Good morning btw! After the last days of the campaign with those greats videos of gameplay, I must say I've become rather spoiled. I know you guys have some infrastructure to work on and content shouldn't be rushed, although if there is anything I can do to help just say the word.
@Devil Khan -- Thank you for your answer.
Just one more thing, are those wild or domesticated pigeons? Because I might have a problem with domesticated pigeons due to a legal dispute involving a cylinder hat, 2 kernels of maze and a drunk blonde.
They send out pidgeons, and with a can of red bull for further away ones. By default, any PM will send outer an email. As for postal, that won't really be necessary until 2018 at the earliest again pm/email. However they could send via email from either backers sites or dual universe site
Well, I should clarify... I had a different reasoning, in that if they made the packs equally appealing, it shouldn't be a problem to offer different packs outside of the Kickstarter. Arguably, this would bring more donations from those currently complacent with their rewards at the moment ^^
But that's the point of kickstarter, an organization or person asks for funding while offering rewards or special items, discounts, and/or exclusive produces to encourage people to fund them. It's not being unfair or mean or rude to not offer this stuff to non backers. If my neighbor buys a 60" special edition TV from Fred Meyers, it's not "unfair" of Fred Meyers to not give me one if I can't afford it or if I try to get one after the event.
Remember, they kickstarter was up for over 40 days.
I do not wish to argue with you, as that seems counterproductive. But I do believe you misinterpreted my comment. The social goals have nothing to do with the packs themselves. NQ was stating that it would be "punishing" for those who were not able to back the Kickstarter, however, I was saying that it wouldn't be punishing if they made equally appealing packages with alpha/beta/etc.
It's fairly unprecedented for a Kickstarter to offer Kickstarter packs... after the Kickstarter. And those who do, usually alter the packs from their originals. Even Star Citizen altered their "packages" ^^
@Shane "hat being said, while we plan to give the opportunity to get Kickstarter packs for a very limited time on our website, there won't be:
- the best deals exclusive to Kickstarter (no Early birds, no Boosted packs)
- The rewards tied to the social goals reached or Kickstarter exclusive (no reservation name for 6000 backers milestone, no blueprint of the single-player hovercraft for 8000 backers milestone, no exclusive Kickstarter Outfit for Bronze packs or above) " What about that did you not see? I feel like that makes it kickstarter exclusive enough and I hope they even get more funding. I may upgrade to Emerald if they leave it up long enough where I can get some more money together.
I don't see how that would be punishing Paypal users, if the packs are equally appealing.
Some campaigns allowed Paypal purchases while the campaign was running, perhaps that would have been a better option. Eg.) Star Citizen and Novus Aeterno
Agree to disagree I suppose, it's just disappointing that your first action post-campign is something I find disagreeable.
@Shane:
While we want to keep the Kickstarter campaign as something unique, we also have to take in account those who would have support it if Paypal payment option was available on Kickstarter. It doesn't feel right to "punish" Paypal users just because they couldn't use this payment method on the Kickstarter platform. In some countries, payment by credit card is not that common and people use mostly Paypal as a workaround. That being said, while we plan to give the opportunity to get Kickstarter packs for a very limited time on our website, there won't be:
- the best deals exclusive to Kickstarter (no Early birds, no Boosted packs)
- The rewards tied to the social goals reached or Kickstarter exclusive (no reservation name for 6000 backers milestone, no blueprint of the single-player hovercraft for 8000 backers milestone, no exclusive Kickstarter Outfit for Bronze packs or above)
We think this is the best compromise we can make for satisfying both sides.
I'd like to congratulate you guys as this seems to be a very very interesting project, which I'm glad I contributed and became a small part of this.
I hope everything will continue to go well.
Although I am generally not in the habit of sending money to people so they can in turn build a product to sell to me I did this time because you have the potential to move MMO gaming forward by a huge leap.
Dual Universe has a number of hurdles, serious hurdles to clear and I wanted to help support you doing so. Please use this infusion of funding to complete the game and get it into the hands of players as soon as possible. A great idea that goes unrealized is little different from a wild idea that is impossible, you can't play either one of them.
This is a game I and many others want to play, it doesn't have to be perfect upon initial release but please get it into the hands of players and in the real market as soon as possible. It will evolve and grow and change but you need to let it loose into the market. Hard to let the not perfect go for perfectionists as most developers seem to be, but please do not make that mistake.
Get it into our hands and just commit to making it alive by improvement and adapting to what the player base does,
I’m backing both you guys and SC, but I’m actually betting and hoping you make it live first for a very simple reason…..
In DU I can make and break as many ships as I want…… lol
Great to see you guys funded. Really looking forward to trying the environment out - it looks quite awesome. With a background in Second Life and the Traveller SFRPG this could be ideal for me!
Well done JC and the team, starting with a concept then a design, now with the backing you and your team should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far, a great job....I'm glad to help in my small part.
Now looking forward to a new awakening Universe...!!!
Congratulation on your first milestone guys!
Please continue your awesome job at communicating through completion of the features!
Also, more devblogs!
Good luck & high regards to the team.
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Ältere Kommentare anzeigenShane am October 21, 2016
I think what they meant is they should stop after those two stretch goals. It's obvious CvC is going to make it in the game, however, hopefully it does end up being before launch.
Customization is already going to be in game. So, both are going to already be in the game at some point.
However, I think they meant no more stretch goals, and just focus on completion of the game. Which has draw backs of course, I mean... I wonder if anyone has done the marketing stuff on whether or not stretch goals boost funding. And how much of a factor they played in something like Star Citizen's funding.
Mark Leslie am October 21, 2016
I hope Novaquark DOES support the "Stretch Goals", I can't see this game seriously growing without both of them in-game. People need to be able to customize their look (to a degree - male/female) AND combat should play a big part in this game.
Shane am October 21, 2016
@NQ
Thought I'd just say I really like how you are implementing the post kickstarter store. Can't wait for it to go live :)
Thanks!
Anres am October 21, 2016
Cool! Cant wait for next update!
Novaquark Projektgründer am October 21, 2016
Hi everyone!
An update will be released today to keep you informed about the status of the campaign. As you can imagine, there is a lot of work to do even after the Kickaster is closed. You will have all the details in a few hours :)
Raymond Crowley am October 20, 2016
@MasteredRed,
Not to mention the legal crap and paperwork they need to fill out to get such a large sum of money
MasteredRed am October 20, 2016
I think we'll get some updates here soon @Al-Iskander Al-Albani
Novaquark tends to go a couple weeks sometimes without mentioning too much, then they usually answer some questions or announce something.
Al-Iskander Al-Albani am October 19, 2016
Well, it's been 10 days since the project was backed ... don't you think we should be hearing something from you by now?
Jason D Morse am October 19, 2016
Please keep us updated every couple weeks! We'd love to know how things are progressing! Even if there isn't much to report, just say what you can so we can have something to look forward to!
Simon (Villspor) am October 18, 2016
Haha :-) yes. Can't wait to play :-)
Örjan Bark am October 18, 2016
This is my excitement testimony: I am EXITED!
Now you know.
Christopher Logan am October 18, 2016
Isn't the game ready yet? xD
Good morning btw! After the last days of the campaign with those greats videos of gameplay, I must say I've become rather spoiled. I know you guys have some infrastructure to work on and content shouldn't be rushed, although if there is anything I can do to help just say the word.
Andy Young am October 17, 2016
Great news guys! Can't wait to see it evolve now. :)
Leclercq Geuns am October 16, 2016
Vivement dans quelques mois !
Cengiz Selina am October 15, 2016
Awesome Team.... Now we will see us all in the Alpha 8-)
Mark vonGermeten am October 15, 2016
Congratulations! I look forward to seeing this project move forward.
I know it is late for congratulations but I have been predisposed over the last couple of weeks; as I am regularly.
Benjamin am October 14, 2016
make sure you have enough money, its not the same amount for instance 425 euros are 466 dollars
Devil Khan am October 14, 2016
they are wild pigeons so we haven't pulled out their claws.
Al-Iskander Al-Albani am October 14, 2016
@Devil Khan -- Thank you for your answer.
Just one more thing, are those wild or domesticated pigeons? Because I might have a problem with domesticated pigeons due to a legal dispute involving a cylinder hat, 2 kernels of maze and a drunk blonde.
Shane am October 14, 2016
What do you mean it's not being accepted because you live in the USA?
If your card isn't being accepted because you're in another country, you can try setting up a VPN that connects to a server in the United States.
I've never had that issue, but I imagine it could be a potential solution... if your bank has that peculiar precaution.
If all else fails, you can call your bank/provider and get it sorted out.
robert guess am October 14, 2016
my debit card is not being accepted since i live in the usa. anychance of paying for my pledge with paypal.
Devil Khan am October 14, 2016
They send out pidgeons, and with a can of red bull for further away ones. By default, any PM will send outer an email. As for postal, that won't really be necessary until 2018 at the earliest again pm/email. However they could send via email from either backers sites or dual universe site
Al-Iskander Al-Albani am October 14, 2016
Does anyone know how will NQ contact us regarding our ingame name, address and stuff? Per email? Here, per PM?
Raymond Crowley am October 14, 2016
@Shane,
As long as there is a visual/cosmetic difference between kickstart backers and post backers
Shane am October 13, 2016
Well, I should clarify... I had a different reasoning, in that if they made the packs equally appealing, it shouldn't be a problem to offer different packs outside of the Kickstarter. Arguably, this would bring more donations from those currently complacent with their rewards at the moment ^^
Shane am October 13, 2016
Raymond... I think that's precisely what I was saying.
NQ thinks otherwise :P
Raymond Crowley am October 13, 2016
@Shane,
But that's the point of kickstarter, an organization or person asks for funding while offering rewards or special items, discounts, and/or exclusive produces to encourage people to fund them. It's not being unfair or mean or rude to not offer this stuff to non backers. If my neighbor buys a 60" special edition TV from Fred Meyers, it's not "unfair" of Fred Meyers to not give me one if I can't afford it or if I try to get one after the event.
Remember, they kickstarter was up for over 40 days.
Shane am October 13, 2016
@Travis
I do not wish to argue with you, as that seems counterproductive. But I do believe you misinterpreted my comment. The social goals have nothing to do with the packs themselves. NQ was stating that it would be "punishing" for those who were not able to back the Kickstarter, however, I was saying that it wouldn't be punishing if they made equally appealing packages with alpha/beta/etc.
It's fairly unprecedented for a Kickstarter to offer Kickstarter packs... after the Kickstarter. And those who do, usually alter the packs from their originals. Even Star Citizen altered their "packages" ^^
Travis Lunsford am October 13, 2016
@Shane "hat being said, while we plan to give the opportunity to get Kickstarter packs for a very limited time on our website, there won't be:
- the best deals exclusive to Kickstarter (no Early birds, no Boosted packs)
- The rewards tied to the social goals reached or Kickstarter exclusive (no reservation name for 6000 backers milestone, no blueprint of the single-player hovercraft for 8000 backers milestone, no exclusive Kickstarter Outfit for Bronze packs or above) " What about that did you not see? I feel like that makes it kickstarter exclusive enough and I hope they even get more funding. I may upgrade to Emerald if they leave it up long enough where I can get some more money together.
Ian Powell am October 13, 2016
Yessss I am so happy for you guys, please keep going on and never worry about us, we all just want a great space sandbox.
Raymond Crowley am October 13, 2016
@Creator,
How long do you plan to have the alpha and beta open?
Shane am October 13, 2016
I don't see how that would be punishing Paypal users, if the packs are equally appealing.
Some campaigns allowed Paypal purchases while the campaign was running, perhaps that would have been a better option. Eg.) Star Citizen and Novus Aeterno
Agree to disagree I suppose, it's just disappointing that your first action post-campign is something I find disagreeable.
Novaquark Projektgründer am October 13, 2016
@All: Thanks again for your awesome support!
Merci à tous pour votre incroyable soutien!
Novaquark Projektgründer am October 13, 2016
@Joshua Matthews:
The game official release is planned for end of 2018
Alpha is planned for first half of 2017
Beta is planned for first half of 2018
Novaquark Projektgründer am October 13, 2016
@Shane:
While we want to keep the Kickstarter campaign as something unique, we also have to take in account those who would have support it if Paypal payment option was available on Kickstarter. It doesn't feel right to "punish" Paypal users just because they couldn't use this payment method on the Kickstarter platform. In some countries, payment by credit card is not that common and people use mostly Paypal as a workaround. That being said, while we plan to give the opportunity to get Kickstarter packs for a very limited time on our website, there won't be:
- the best deals exclusive to Kickstarter (no Early birds, no Boosted packs)
- The rewards tied to the social goals reached or Kickstarter exclusive (no reservation name for 6000 backers milestone, no blueprint of the single-player hovercraft for 8000 backers milestone, no exclusive Kickstarter Outfit for Bronze packs or above)
We think this is the best compromise we can make for satisfying both sides.
Novaquark Projektgründer am October 13, 2016
@Zach Barnard:
We clarified the part that seemed confusing in the comments of the update #23
sohialo am October 12, 2016
Que la Force soit avec vous !
May the Force be with you !
Valentim am October 12, 2016
I'd like to congratulate you guys as this seems to be a very very interesting project, which I'm glad I contributed and became a small part of this.
I hope everything will continue to go well.
Sasha9k am October 12, 2016
Waiting.... Looking forward to be a one men pirat with lots of scripted gunz in my citadel :3
Just... make it awsome!
Robert P. Davenport II am October 12, 2016
Although I am generally not in the habit of sending money to people so they can in turn build a product to sell to me I did this time because you have the potential to move MMO gaming forward by a huge leap.
Dual Universe has a number of hurdles, serious hurdles to clear and I wanted to help support you doing so. Please use this infusion of funding to complete the game and get it into the hands of players as soon as possible. A great idea that goes unrealized is little different from a wild idea that is impossible, you can't play either one of them.
This is a game I and many others want to play, it doesn't have to be perfect upon initial release but please get it into the hands of players and in the real market as soon as possible. It will evolve and grow and change but you need to let it loose into the market. Hard to let the not perfect go for perfectionists as most developers seem to be, but please do not make that mistake.
Get it into our hands and just commit to making it alive by improvement and adapting to what the player base does,
We got your back, press forward!
Antonio am October 12, 2016
I’m backing both you guys and SC, but I’m actually betting and hoping you make it live first for a very simple reason…..
In DU I can make and break as many ships as I want…… lol
Yep I’m a terrible pilot…..
Joshua Matthews am October 12, 2016
So does the full game release in 2018 orrrr is that when the alpha comes out ??? Thought it would be out soon, and they update it along the way ??
Christopher Logan am October 12, 2016
I'm so excited!
David Burden am October 12, 2016
Great to see you guys funded. Really looking forward to trying the environment out - it looks quite awesome. With a background in Second Life and the Traveller SFRPG this could be ideal for me!
Vince am October 12, 2016
Congratulation all :) Indeed we all looking forwards to the Alpha ;)
Neil Fletcher am October 12, 2016
Well done JC and the team, starting with a concept then a design, now with the backing you and your team should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far, a great job....I'm glad to help in my small part.
Now looking forward to a new awakening Universe...!!!
João Dias am October 12, 2016
Congrats guys!! Waiting now to see more updates and an alpha .
BluST am October 12, 2016
Congratulation on your first milestone guys!
Please continue your awesome job at communicating through completion of the features!
Also, more devblogs!
Good luck & high regards to the team.
Lars Falsig am October 11, 2016
Gratz Nova.
Looking forward to alpha ;)
Shane am October 11, 2016
Pledges* either way super excited to see progress made on the game :)