Star Citizen/Squadron 42

[LuckyOne]

I can't believe there is no topic about this here... No Wing Commander or Freelancer lovers in FH 2?

Anyway the mastermind behind those projects is running his own independent project to create a universe he always envisioned but never got a chance to make, complete with stunning next-gen visuals of CryEngine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_674262&feature=iv&src_vid=W_QDv7DFfxk&v=J5oOu1_Q5r8

Main site, lots of details provided in the FAQ:
http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/
http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen-project/

Also on Kickstarter, for a pledge of 30$ or more access to alpha and beta and the full game in digital form:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen

Plus they got space ninja turtles :

http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/meet-the-xian/

And let's not forget they plan to support the modding community, going as far as making professional mod tools and providing them for free if they raise enough support.

[THeTA0123]

HU
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[LuckyOne]

Why does this have almost no views? I mean it's a dream game of every PC gamer?

Anyway they raised 3 500 000 $ so far, with 5 more days left to go, and the 4 mil $ stretch goal promising FREE professional modding tools, monthly developer webcasts, a new flyable ship, richer storyline for the Squadron 42 single player campaign and 10 additional systems... Also improved boarding mechanics...

Every 100k they will throw in another system to explore, too!

CMON GUYS THIS IS BASICALLY STARTING TO LOOK LIKE MASS EFFECT-ish PERSISTENT UNIVERSE (but this time with flyable ships!)... No ME lovers here?

http://vimeo.com/53293424#

[Leibermuster]

One of the most exciting things is the capacity for true Newtonian physics.  We have also designed the ships with a Fly-By-Wire system similar to an F35.[...]

ZOMG Newtonian physics <3

One question: The pledge thru the website doesn't end in 5 days, right? Because i need some time to get a C/C so I can say Shut Up and Take My Money

[titsmcgee852]

This looks really fucking good

[SiCaRiO]

I hope I can do all those maneouvers vipers can in Galactica

[Oberst Topgun]

pledged! totally missed that out, glad to be on that ship now

[LuckyOne]

BUMP!

4 million mark is down, now heading for 4.5! Free professional mod tools are scheduled to be available! Also enhanced boarding options (including melee weapons, upgradeable HUDs, zero-g external combat)!

This might become the new most successful  crowdfunded project if it breaks 4.5 Mi!

Now let us hope that Chris Roberts can pull this off right this time!

Note that he has private investors backing already secured with the success of crowdfunding, which means that the money gained from crowdfunding isn't the only money that will be poured into this project.

[DLFReporter]

This has the potential to shatter a lot of dreams.
What happens if he fails to deliver?

[LuckyOne]

This has the potential to shatter a lot of dreams.
What happens if he fails to deliver?

I guess there will be 60 000 angry fans who wasted their money for nothing (of which some who pledged hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars will be even angrier...

Let's hope that this won't be the case though. The man seems passionate enough to do make his dream come true!

[THeTA0123]

so when is this getting released? 

[LuckyOne]

so when is this getting released? 

If all goes according to the plan... Alpha in 12 months, Beta in 20-22, release in 24... So Q4 2014.... Probably...

Also: They released a catalog brochure of the specs of RSI Constellation...Interesting ideas about the interior...

http://www.ign.com/images/albums/constellation-images/50a56baaf4918925b219d367

[LuckyOne]

Alright this is getting ridiculous... Now he's offering playable Bengal carriers (the one that's in the trailer and is over 1 km in size) if they get to 5.5 M $!!!

Over 63 000 people have pledged 70 $ on average, for a game that certainly won't be finished for at least 2 years... Did someone say PC gaming is dead and piracy is killing the industry? I don't think so...

[SiCaRiO]

Did someone said piracy is killing the industry? I don't think so...

the industry, of course  . Gotta buy those Mercedes, man.

[THeTA0123]

Instead of 5 new mercedes every year, Industy has to resort to 4 new mercedes and one new BMW!