Does this work for a KickStarter? - Developers

I want to try setting up a kickstarter for this game I'll be developing. It's a rather large project. I'm slightly confused though because one of the rules says that it can't be a "funy my life" request like "buy a new camera". The thing is, for this project I need a new computer. The $$$ goes towards: Computer (if it can) Lenode VPS costs. (for however long that will run) [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/proposals/guidelines?ref=proposal[/url] I guess I don't need an entirely new computer, but the work would get done so much faster with something that doesn't lag every 2 steps. The computer aside, is the Lenode VPS hosting still qualified.

So.. what is the project about? You're not giving any info except "it's a game"

I would say asking for funds to a computer would be prohibited

[QUOTE=Sprite;33751797]I want to try setting up a kickstarter for this game I'll be developing. It's a rather large project. I'm slightly confused though because one of the rules says that it can't be a "funy my life" request like "buy a new camera". The thing is, for this project I need a new computer. The $$$ goes towards: Computer (if it can) Lenode VPS costs. (for however long that will run) [url]http://www.kickstarter.com/proposals/guidelines?ref=proposal[/url] I guess I don't need an entirely new computer, but the work would get done so much faster with something that doesn't lag every 2 steps. The computer aside, is the Lenode VPS hosting still qualified.[/QUOTE] Kickstarter is for people known to the community as a way for the community to help them. You will get nowhere by introducing yourself to someone THROUGH a kickstarter project.

I say you should start making the game first, and once you've progressed reasonably far and you can't continue without funds you can start asking for money.

[QUOTE=Darwin226;33752000]Kickstarter is for people known to the community as a way for the community to help them. You will get nowhere by introducing yourself to someone THROUGH a kickstarter project.[/QUOTE] good point. I'm slightly well known... but not well enough [editline]16th December 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=FlashStock;33751945]So.. what is the project about? You're not giving any info except "it's a game"[/QUOTE] It involves 2 websites Java Applet Program (the game) shit... A couple of databases. a lot of stuff... shit. a lot of stuff. I mean. The project is about making the second version of this game come to life.

[QUOTE=Sprite;33752119]good point. I'm slightly well known... but not well enough [editline]16th December 2011[/editline] It involves 2 websites Java Applet Program (the game) shit... A couple of databases. a lot of stuff... shit. a lot of stuff. I mean. The project is about making the second version of this game come to life.[/QUOTE] Wow, an applet, a program and a few databases.... That's like, 1 million dollars! Sorry but you're making it sound like a huge deal without revealing anything.

Usually kickstarters will have either detailed information on the game or even a proof-of-concept video or demo. The things you mentioned are pretty much standard for any game that has some sort of online account system. Work on a proof of concept on the machine you have, and if it's fun/looks cool people will pledge.

I suggest to read through this: [url]http://indiegames.com/2011/11/the_secrets_of_an_effective_ki.html[/url] It tells a lot about what a kickstarter campaing really needs.

[QUOTE=Darwin226;33752418]Wow, an applet, a program and a few databases.... That's like, 1 million dollars! Sorry but you're making it sound like a huge deal without revealing anything.[/QUOTE] I didn't come here to tell you what my idea was in detail. I came to ask what would qualify to be funded. My identity here is not politically advantageous

[QUOTE=Sprite;33768714]I didn't come here to tell you what my idea was in detail. I came to ask what would qualify to be funded. My identity here is not politically advantageous[/QUOTE] Honestly, if you're well known, people are going to support you taking a dump. If you're not, you'll need to give them a damn good reason to.

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