I saw this project on Kickstart via the RPS website and I am intrigued.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2
Now I never played Wasteland or any of the other games mentioned on the page. However, the concept of Wasteland 2 sounds like something I would really enjoy. That being said I wanted to get some opinions and feedback from anyone on Grogheads who has played the original Wasteland or the other games listed before I went ahead and backed the project.
NEVER PLAYED WASTELAND???
I had a feeling I would get this reaction, for some reason I feel shame but I think I may have a valid excuse.
I may not be a seasoned as many of you gentlemen around here are. Lets just say I am not sure I had the capacity to understand the game or even computers when it came out. Then I could go into my childhood that was void of computers and general nerdyness. From there I could go on to explain how I didn't really uncover my inner geek and nerd until college where I just began to discover the vast computer gaming world. Then how after I graduated I began to learn of board and miniature wargames. But I am sure that would bore you so I won't go into it. ;D
But please do tell more of this 'Wasteland' game.
It was the first RPG I ever played on the C-64, set in a post-apocalyptic US southwest. I was probably 13-14 when it was released. Awesomeness on disk.
I was too young to play Wasteland. :-[
But I know OF it.
And I backed this one for $15. I was tempted to go $55 for the book, map and box. But $15 sounded too good.
I really like maps so Im tempted to back it for the $55 mark just to get that. But I still want to learn a bit more about the game and its history before I do that.
I played the old C64 Wasteland some back in the day. Not bad, and the Post-Apoc setting was very cool, of course.
But the RPGs back then didn't suck me in for such long periods as all the stuff from Microprose. So I didn't play it near as much as, sayy.. Pirates! back then. Or Gunship. Or most of the others. ;D Nowhere close, even.
The Bards Tale and Wasteland were just plain awesome for the time period.
^Me too. But the RPG I played the most in that era was Wasteland, followed by the original Bards Tale.
Damn ninja'd by boyer!
I was obsessed with Mines of Titan and the original Castle Wolfenstein (before it went 3D). I had some crazy Apple IIe game where you took adventurers into a dungeon room by room. Called the Missing Ring. I also played the Adventure Construction Set and Return of Heracles by Stuart Smith for HOURS. I really wish someone would remake the Adventure Construction Set. No need for 3D and doodads, just pure awesome customization.
Wasteland was an amazing game for it's time. Quick story. My oldest son found a copy 4-5 years ago, got it to run and hours later found himself in a part in the game that he couldn't remember how to get past (he had played it as a kid when Dad would give up the computer). This being the age of Google, he actually tracked down the phone number of one of the original designers ( It wasn't Fargo ). He calls the guy and ask him if he remembers how to get past this part. The guys's reaction was basically, "Jesus Christ, you mean someone is still playing Wasteland"? LOL. The designer was humbled and pleased....but couldn't remember how to get past that part either.
Mike Stackpole! That's who it was. When you start to get old, the first thing to go is your memory. The second is....the second is....damn, I can't remember.
Wasteland 2? I'm all in.
I'm really not into RPG so I don't know what Wasteland is.
I checked the Kickstarter page for Wasteland 2 this morning and it looks like they have met their goal and then some.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2
That did not take long at all, and they still have 32 days left.
They even have a plan as to what to do with the extra money they make.
QuoteAt $1.25 million, the money will go primarily into making the world bigger, adding more maps, more divergent stories and even more music.
At $1.5 million, the world gets even bigger. You'll have more adventures to play, more challenges to deal with, and a greater level of complexity to the entire storyline. We'll add more environments, story elements, and characters to make the rich world come alive even more. We will even be able to bring Wasteland 2 to OS X for Mac lovers. And after $1.5 million the sky is the limit.
I've made up my mind that I want to back the game now I just need to decide at which level. The 'worn cloth game map' at the $50 is really tempting me.
Damn you. And today is payday for me too.
^I do what I can 8)
My gaming budget is increasing by the day this week...Wasteland 2 added to the list as well as Diablo III and several other titles. I buy maybe 5 titles a year typically so this is big!
My only issue with this set up is the delayed gratification of playing the game after paying for it.
I'm much more of a instant gratification guy.
.... wait for it....
Oh man, this is the first kickstarter project I finally pulled the trigger on and contributed to...considering the original wasteland...I just felt compelled.
Thanks for posting the link or I would have missed this!
I'm trying to decide how much to fork over.
Quote from: Gusington on March 16, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
I'm trying to decide how much to fork over.
I'm thinking about upping mine. I kinda want the box and book.
Quote from: son_of_montfort on March 16, 2012, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: Gusington on March 16, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
I'm trying to decide how much to fork over.
I'm thinking about upping mine. I kinda want the box and book.
If I get the collector's box edition, do I also get access to the digital download? (or will I have to wait a long time until the box with the DVD arrives?)
Also, it didn't mention if it's available for non-Americans.
Quote from: Tpek on March 16, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
Also, it didn't mention if it's available for non-Americans.
I think the faq said that overseas shipping should add 15$
I think you get everything below as well (so the download too). That is how Kickstarter usually works.
Quote from: son_of_montfort on March 16, 2012, 06:49:00 PM
I think you get everything below as well (so the download too). That is how Kickstarter usually works.
That is correct. What ever level you back you get those items plus everything previous.
I wish I had the spare money lying around to get my own NPC in the game. How cool would that be!
An interesting interview with Brian Fargo about the game.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/interviews/107335-wasteland-2-interview.html
Also I settled on the $50 backing, now I get a lesson in patience.
Btw as of right now the funding is at $1,279,401.00 with 30 days still to go.
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 17, 2012, 03:51:26 PM
An interesting interview with Brian Fargo about the game.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/interviews/107335-wasteland-2-interview.html
Also I settled on the $50 backing, now I get a lesson in patience.
Btw as of right now the funding is at $1,279,401.00 with 30 days still to go.
Patience is certainly the key here.
The expected release date is apparently October 2013.
As of this evening the Wasteland 2 Kickstarter fund has passed the $1.5million mark.
....and there are still 25 days to go.
Another big announcement from the Wasteland 2 Kickstarter project.
QuoteWe have announced a major piece of good news today that inXile has reached an agreement with Obsidian for potential design assistance for Wasteland 2. What that means is that Obsidian's Chief Creative Officer, Chris Avellone, is going to work with our team on the design and writing of the game! It is important to note that we say "potential" as they will come aboard assuming we hit $2.1 million in funding.
As of this morning the total is just over $1.8 million with 16 days to go.
^ That certainly is interesting news. I think the big name studios are going to sit up an listen now that Kickstarter has become a serious force in game publishing and development.
This was one of the first games I ever played on a PC. Man...anyway I went ahead and pledged 100 bottlecaps.
37,835
Backers
$1,864,171
pledged of $900,000 goal
15 days to go!
Just submitted my pledge. I fear that Kickstarter may be a new siphon to suck money out of my already anemic wallet. Fortunately the payment is linked through Amazon so the majority of my entertainment cash is all spilling into the same hole. Easy-peasy!
So i read that Kickstarter use your Amazon account. Did i missinterpret or something? Does it matter which Amazon? I use /co.uk or something similar?
My charge went through smoothly. No reason why it shouldn't work for you too.
Alrighty, ty Gus. I may try it but since they seem so well funded now i don't think i care.
The way it's coming together it looks like it has a good chance of being a modern classic.
Quote from: Fetrik on April 03, 2012, 10:23:07 AM
So i read that Kickstarter use your Amazon account. Did i missinterpret or something? Does it matter which Amazon? I use /co.uk or something similar?
It's part of Amazon and uses your Amazon account, which is global to all Amazon websites.
Thanks Tpek. :)
As of checking this morning the Wasteland Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2) projects has surpassed $2.1 million.
Passing this milestone means that the project now:
Quotebrings the design talents of Chris Avellone of Obsidian
Very exciting news and with 9 days to go the more money they bring in the bigger and better the game gets.
With 5 days to go the Wasteland Kickstarter project has released update #11 with a Q&A video with Brian Fargo
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/wasteland-2/posts/205964?ref=email&show_token=1c42d5e5bf406201
With the Wasteland Kickstarter project ending tomorrow morning they are having a live 'Wrap Party' tonight. Link below.
http://www.twitch.tv/inxile_entertainment
Got notified earlier this morning that they are taking my money today. ~60000 people contributed! Nifty.
Quote from: Gusington on April 17, 2012, 09:22:12 AM
Got notified earlier this morning that they are taking my money today. ~60000 people contributed! Nifty.
Between Kickstarter and the PayPal donations from those who couldn't use the Amazon payment system they raise over $3 milllion!
Now the waiting begins....
October 2013 isn't that far away! Plus we have a whole slew of great talent as part of the project. Happy day!