Aristos
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The Operational Art of War I, II, III and Century of Warfare
Advanced Tactics
Advanced Tactics Gold
... and who knows how many more that I don't know of.
To be original and deserve the praise, well, one has to be original, right?
Jon comes back with a vengence
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The Operational Art of War I, II, III and Century of Warfare
Advanced Tactics
Advanced Tactics Gold
... and who knows how many more that I don't know of.
To be original and deserve the praise, well, one has to be original, right?
This is not just a matter of Firaxis letting Jon go, it's Stardock letting him go. What happened there?
Anyway, I am very optimistic about his success. He is only asking for $40,000--for a game slated for 2014. That is like, nothing. That's cheap even for a lone investor. I'm surprised 108 people only raised $4k so far.
Anyway, I am very optimistic about his success. He is only asking for $40,000--for a game slated for 2014. That is like, nothing. That's cheap even for a lone investor. I'm surprised 108 people only raised $4k so far.
Civking5
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This sounds like a cool concept. I also like the look of the game which very much reminds me the good old civ3 graphics.
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A link directly to the project:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonshafer/jon-shafers-at-the-gates
I found it funny the little village reminds me of a barb camp
Thank you very much for this link. It was very informative.
Just rechecked the link: He's already at $32K now.
DaviddesJ
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You could speculate that he got in over his head with Civ V (and maybe even at Stardock) and doing a smaller, less ambitious game is a better way for him to develop as a designer.
What I meant was Indie publishers. I want them to succeed.
As far as the big dogs, personally, I'd love to see Soren and Brian Reynolds team up for Civ VI.
He was totally in over his head.
Jon Shafer has some good ideas and I think he'll be excellent once he has more experience but he should never have been put in charge of Civilization 5.
He left Stardock because he wanted to found his own company. I don't think he was forced out.
Many people are critical of Jon Shafer and after the disaster of Civilization 5, I can't blame them. (Even though the lion's share of the blame has to go to greedy 2K Games)
However, At the Gates is his chance to sink or swim. If he screws it up, he has no one to blame because he is totally in charge.
Civking5
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I don't think this is valid any longer. Steam ( and other similar platforms) has changed the pc games sell greatly. Now, people can buy older games easily with very good price years after it released with just few clicking behind their computer right at home.
iamdanno
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$38K and counting. . .
Just about to the $40,000. Only another $727 to reach the initial goal.
It's now exceeded the target by $494 with 27 days to spare.
$42,270 now. On to the stretch goals.
Hopefully it'll reach them and allow people to make some great mods.
This game has real potential and with the right community supporting it there could be some sweet, sweet games come out of it. For example, a fantasy version of this or a Mongol scenario.
Hopefully it'll reach them and allow people to make some great mods.
This game has real potential and with the right community supporting it there could be some sweet, sweet games come out of it. For example, a fantasy version of this or a Mongol scenario.
snipperrabbit!!
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On a slight humorous note :
Conifer >>> firnot fir axis
Hoping they will not use the wood to make coffins !
Conifer >>> fir
Hoping they will not use the wood to make coffins !
AlextheGr8
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I like the game idea except for the fact you can only play as barbs. I'd like to play as any side I choose. That ign article has a release date sometime in 2013 so that would be really cool if he can get the game out by the end of the year.
DaviddesJ
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No way. Where did you come up with that?
"Prior to founding Conifer, I worked for Firaxis Games and Stardock Entertainment."
"Producer & Lead Designer
Stardock Entertainment
January 2011 September 2012 (1 year 9 months)Plymouth, Michigan
Served as the project lead for an unannounced title."
"So Ive actually set off on my own and founded a new studio. Stardock is a great group of people and is working on some awesome projects, but I got the itch to go completely indie and be really hands-on with a very small team. Brad has been awesome and very supportive of my efforts. When he says his #1 priority is for his employees to enjoy what theyre doing hes not kidding - even if it means them leaving Stardock."
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