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Today is a huge day for Stormgate as we move out of Early Access on Steam with the official Launch of the Ashes of Earth Campaign! It’s been a long journey so far, and this is only the beginning of what we hope Stormgate can become.  Jump in today:   Full Ashes of Earth Campaign, including 12 missions Full 1v1 Mode Sigma Labs Access including the Terrain Editor Alpha and 3 Player Co-op  AI Skirmish Mode including 2 brand new Challenger Skirmishes: M

Kickstarter backers aren’t happy with not getting the full campaign they thought they already paid for

  • GregorGizeh@lemmy.zipEnglish
    83·
    2 months ago

    Understandable they are pissed. Paying in advance for games not yet made is a fucking scam, develop your shit and convince me with a finished, polished product.

    I’m also sceptical of the bunch of promotional fluff in that link, that generally means less substance more bullshit in a game.

    • ryannathans@aussie.zoneEnglish
      10·
      2 months ago

      Bit unfair to call crowd funding a fucking scam

      Without crowd funding there’s just games made by big publishers and the occasional indie company that is started by someone already loaded

      • Darkcoffee@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        Looking at how Abiotic Factor and Pillars of Eternity did it, it can be done right and not be a scam. But it’s tough to guess which project won’t end up like this mess.

        • wirelesswire@lemmy.zipEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          It’s a big reason why I tend to avoid Kickstarter/early access games. I understand the funding these campaigns bring in help keep the studio afloat, but I would rather wait for the full release.