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SHENMUE 3 PayPal (Slack Backer) Funding site live
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In with hundreds of dollars already, but honestly I am disappointed as of now. Next to no improvement with the presentation since the Kickstarter (get rid of that crap logotype ffs!) and how can they have a problem with putting up the PC version again? Trial version is obviously PC, I am speechless here.
I saw that but it seems a bullshit for me. No reason to offer only PS4 digital version.
Alethebeer
Member
Yeah. I hope at least a 12h/24h update. By the way, is this system anti-trolls or there will be space for troll pledges again (poor jacket)?
As for the "talk with PC parties" i assume it has something to do with Galaxy/Steam/Origin etc. keys, right?
Hmm, could only put down $60 during the campaign, but I have a feeling I could put down much more by December 31st. I'm just wondering if I can put my $60 pledge towards that swank $300 signed collector's edition and just pay $240 through Paypal. I might have to e-mail them about this when I've got the money if they haven't clarified whether or not Kickstarter pledges can be "upgraded" via slacker backer pledges.
Acquiescence
Member
I'm glad it's finally happened, and I hope this works out well for them. Maybe I'll donate a little bit extra at some point, but I already feel like I splurged out on the Kickstarter enough as it is.
Americanmushroom
Banned
Some new rewards in there no? Like the standalone t-shirt and stuff
immortal-joe
Member
On we go, let's hope we can climb down that stretch-goal column.
Acquiescence
Member
I'm still wondering to this day how much Sony is contributing to the project through their own pocket. I'd like to think it's more than they want to let on, but I don't want to see a big controversy emerge about "where the funds are coming from" either. I just hope all those stretch goals are reached somehow.
Doesn't PayPal take the money right away? That would negate troll pledges
The kickstarter update mentions upgrades will be available once they get the surveys up and running.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/1355513
Missed that too. Will probably save some money up and upgrade once it's available
This sounds like you don't know what is involved in software development. The game is due in December 2 years from now so at this stage they should be working on the planning and design of the game in all aspects from the engine to the assets. We're unlikely to see any proper gameplay until a year out from release.
The point of asking for funding now is so that the total budget and planning can be done at the start of the project. As stated in the KS update:
Any extended window would result in delays in finalising the development plans and so would affect the release.
Dreathlock
Member
No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
Trial version is still listed as PC only though. If PC is cancelled it would be wrong on so many levels, I can't imagine anyone messing something up as bad as that would be.
Chucke1992
Banned
Sony cut its budget lol After some time it will be in Steam Greenlight haha
lol haha
Alethebeer
Member
Q. Will there be an Xbox/Wii U/Linux/Mac version for Shenmue 3?
A. Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet. If other platform versions were added as rewards, an announcement would be made on the update page.
I think it is pretty clear that a PC version in planned to be developed.
How much money are you betting?
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
If it's not announced within the next few days SEGA will be the dumbest company in the industry.
ShenmueDojo
Member
Check your inbox. I have a revamped OP for you.
openrob
Member
The thing is this came out of a huge noise for PayPal from the fans. Furthermore, having a dedicated amount of time (3 months) for funding ensures that this doesn't become an ongoing burden, always changing the goalposts, causing them more work in planning and management, and causing the project to drag on - costing money in the long run.
They haven't really started on the game, those interested will know they are still in the planning phase, if they 'wait until some work I'd complete' before asking for more money, it misses the point add it would have wasted all that planning time add they would have to go back and shift the tune line around to account for more funds.
DistortionOfReality
Member
Well this round of funding had a physical PS4 tier, so I have backed and am all for it!
A bit of hyperbole right there
I bet Sega are in no position to release/announce any HD remakes. If they do plan to you'll probably see the announcements in early-mid 2017 with a launch running around a similar time to Shenmue III. It is wayyyyyyyyyyy too early to talk about re-releases.
How much are you willing to bet?
that was a quick prototype. they arent going to have much to show after a couple of months. games take years to make ffs give them some time.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
A bit of hyperbole right there
I bet Sega are in no position to release/announce any HD remakes. If they do plan to you'll probably see the announcements in early-mid 2017 with a launch running around a similar time to Shenmue III. It is wayyyyyyyyyyy too early to talk about re-releases.
They need to get all the people who haven't played the previous games to donate towards Shenmue III. The sooner they announce them the better. They need to get the ball rolling with fresh excitement. Now is the perfect time with the announcement of PayPal. Waiting for early-mid 2017 would be ridiculous.
Game development doesn't work that way. Quite a few of the stretch goals would require advance planning and aren't just things you can easily slap on after the fact. By the time they'd have any actual gameplay to show it'd be too late for them to still be able to easily go back in and add all of the stretch goals, while adding some of the others would delay the game's schedule. That's why they need to know early on what kind of budget they'll have available to them.
Concern trolling at it again.
This was heavily requested by fans since not everybody is able to use Kickstarter. Besides, if you would have informed yourself you'd know they already posted a progress report - yes, this is what a game looks like in early pre-production.
Does this initiative make you feel bad in your tummy? Well guess what, the X in the upper-right corner of your browser is there for a reason. I'm tired of this 'ethics in crowdfunding' agenda some have developed during Shenmue 3's campaign; game development needs money and planning and this is what they are doing right now + working on pre-production stuff.
This was heavily requested by fans since not everybody is able to use Kickstarter. Besides, if you would have informed yourself you'd know they already posted a progress report - yes, this is what a game looks like in early pre-production.
Does this initiative make you feel bad in your tummy? Well guess what, the X in the upper-right corner of your browser is there for a reason. I'm tired of this 'ethics in crowdfunding' agenda some have developed during Shenmue 3's campaign; game development needs money and planning and this is what they are doing right now + working on pre-production stuff.
ShogunDarius
Member
that Ryu figure :O
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
What?
Not for a game studio it isn't as it doesn't help at all with Sega's profits and development costs. They may get a little return on the additional funding to Shenmue 3 via the royalties but the amount of extra donations a Shenmue HD announcement would bring it would actually be pretty minimal. A HD release would be different but announcement isn't going to change many peoples minds as its aimed at current fans.
I bet they also don't have any teams in a position to green light a Shenmue remake/re-release at the moment so it isn't something you can even consider announcing! Also announcement a remake this early would either get a lot more backlash from the re-make haters of this generation cycle or would set far too high expectations. "ZOMG They had 2 years to do a remake and all they did was improve the textures, why no UE4 Sega... wth..." That type of criticism.
Don't get me wrong, it would be awesome to hear about a Shenmue HD remake and it would make for awesome publicity but in the real business world that is going to barely make a blip on Sega's financial spreadsheets. I think the most Sega could do is mention they are looking into the possibility of a re-release at TGS but even then it will mean months of harassment though their social media and other platforms. "WHY IS THERE A TRAILER FOR SONIC DASH IOS?!!! WHERE IS SHENMUE HD TRAILER GRRRR."
Haha, thank you. I burst out laughing so no I have to explain myself to some of my friends. XD
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Stop making sense and just give me my damn HD re-releases! ;_;
Seriously though, you bring up pretty good points.
Inafune, Mighty No.9
Ah ok. Haven't been following that game.
R.E pc version: i imagine it's relating to a possible greenlight situation. once the details are hashed out i can possibly see a second pc-centric paypal funding effort with the game on greenlight