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Post by XombieMike on Jan 6, 2019 11:59:22 GMT -6
Hey all! I decided to dedicate a little time and my experience of setting up forums to help the SotN Hacked project. Check it out: sotnhacked.freeforums.netSotN Hacked is a game engine being written by Esco, and will use existing and new resources to recreate and expand upon Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. I love supporting the fan community, and I hope this project will extend the love of SotN to new people and inspire collaboration and creativity.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 6, 2019 9:28:40 GMT -6
Heh, people being worried about DICO's involvement changing is a prime example of how following this whole development has gone. We see something in the start of the Kickstarter, or in an update then months later things have been dropped or changed or never mentioned again.
Yeah, we have no real reason to believe DICO is any less involved than originally announced.
I like monthly updates, but I think updates have been approached in a way that could have been more informative about the development process. It feels like there is a PR curtain in place, and the strategy for releasing information is just to let us know that everything is still going ok with new content, and we are on a need to know basis.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 5, 2019 7:51:54 GMT -6
illaseraForum rules will always be strictly enforced, but that doesn't mean you can't campaign within them. This project is far from a scam and adheres to the Kickstarter terms of use. I wont keep repeating myself, but you all may as much as you feel you need to. Just keep it respectful.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 4, 2019 17:08:28 GMT -6
Sorry you are disappointed in me, but I'm just being real here. It's not fraud. It's a Kickstarter, and there is no legal way you are gonna get a refund. I'm just being real here, man. The previous refunds offered were done not by force, but by good will from IGA.
I have no idea why it isn't being offered this time. It might have to do with it being tied to the other "PC" backer offers and they don't wanna open it up to every Windows user to get a refund. That's just my theory.
Either way, I'm sorry you can't play on your platform. That sucks. The reality is that isn't going to change, and you aren't going to have any legal reason for a refund.
The best course of action you can hope for is appealing to get a refund due to personal accountability from IGA. Don't threaten legal action that has no weight, instead plead that you are a fan and that you want a refund only on grounds of it being the thing of integrity to do.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 4, 2019 9:19:59 GMT -6
All of this is Kickstarter terms of use stuff hinges on, "If a creator is unable to complete their project..."
The project will be completed so none of that holds any weight. It won't be able to be exactly what it started as, but they have proven it's as complete as it can be for the majority of backers.
Yeah, in good faith as much transparency should be used, but don't kid yourself about being owed some sort of refund or more information about what led to this decision. You donated to a Kickstarter, you didn't buy a product.
The chances of getting a reply from 505 that will satisfy you is pretty slim, no matter what they say isn't it? It all leads to the same conclusion.
Id love 505 to prove me wrong just as much as you.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 2, 2019 19:41:21 GMT -6
Enk with that 1,666th comment.
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Post by XombieMike on Jan 2, 2019 16:58:55 GMT -6
purifyweirdshard I shared that to the Facebook group. I'm in contact with the creator to help get him up and running with a forum.
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Post by XombieMike on Dec 29, 2018 19:31:40 GMT -6
turbor it sounds like promises were made with good intentions but a failure to deliver on such a promise. I hope it wasn't done out of ignorance or expecting it to be easy. I really hope Linux and Mac users get a better technical answer about what roadblocks were hit and why. I hate speculating myself when I know so little of what has gone on. 0z You have the right attitude about this bad news. It sucks for people in your position, but I'm glad you aren't tossing the whole game aside in anger. Alright, I'm gonna stop butting in now unless I'm needed. Welcome to the new people. Sorry it was bad news that brought ya here. I hope you stick around as part of this great community.
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Post by XombieMike on Dec 29, 2018 18:46:57 GMT -6
If the new devs and publisher had misgivings about keeping ALL of the promises made by the original Kickstarter, they should have stated that when they took over, not years later. Yeah, I couldn't agree more. I feel like the publisher is trying to release bad news with some strategy in mind and may have known about Vita and Mac / Linux sooner than when it was announced to us. Who knows for sure though, as there must be a lot that happens behind the scenes, and efforts made to fix or plan on addressing the bad news stuff before they announce it. Look guys, it's not a good time right now to expect answers about how and why this exactly happening with Mac & Linux. You have brought your points to the right place, and I promise you that 505 will read them. When the new years vacations are done, give them a little time to address your questions on this. I find it a bit odd that Unreal 4 Engine can't simply export a port to these systems. I kinda thought that was the big thing about game engines like that and Unity. That they can port more easily as long as the hardware can perform. I don't expect UE4 can magically make Bloodstained compile and work on a smart phone, but I would expect the engine to be able to get stuff to Linux. What do I know though, as Mac isn't known for first releases of games for a reason. Not to poop all over Mac, but I don't exactly see gaming rigs for Macs and games launching the same day for both. Maybe it's because I just am not part of that world though. Anyways, give 505 time to answer the details about how this happened. They didn't give a detailed behind the scenes story of how it all went down with Vita though. On the topic of refunds, don't expect them. Kickstarters tell ya up front there is risk and that once your money is in, it's in. Sure, refunds are possible, but I think anyone who expects a refund is just not seeing the reality of how that money is already budgeted. When you back a Kickstarter you aren't purchasing a product or making a pre-order. You are giving a creator a chance to make their project a reality.
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Post by XombieMike on Dec 29, 2018 17:25:14 GMT -6
I also question whether they ever intended to release on anything other than Windows and consoles, and simply listed Mac and Linux to pull in extra money. I understand where you are coming from, and I didn't plan on dissuading any backers from being upset from the recent news. It sucks for them, even though there aren't many people who were limited to Mac or Linux. However, regarding the quoted sentence I think that is an unreasonable thing to say. When this Kickstarter first happened you had a different publisher and a different development team. (Deep Silver and IntiCreates). Now you have 505 and Dico (with Monobit and Wayforward also helping). No one in the beginning had the evil plan to make you back the project then lie to you. It's simply a matter of things changing along the way. You say you question this, but I hope you agree that this answer is enough to set such a question aside. I understand being upset might cause people to jump to the worst conclusions, but it's unfair to IGA to act like this whole game is some sort of scam, or planned to rip off fans. This game is being made. People are working hard on it every day. Backers are the only people with monetary investment. Please be respectful. Thank you for coming here to share your point of view. It's welcome even when it's not easy to swallow. I hope the reason you remain here is to be part of the fandom after you have said what you feel you must, and not stay here to simply argue with others. I hope everyone welcomes every new person on the forum, even if they came here to express a disappointment.
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Post by XombieMike on Dec 20, 2018 6:48:44 GMT -6
Um, God, please use your survey to complete your backer details. I can't do that for you.
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Post by XombieMike on Dec 15, 2018 9:13:55 GMT -6
Welcome to the forums! The clan names were incentives for influencers to spread the word about the game, so only people like big YouTuber's or groups like Castlevania Dungeon and Operation Akumajo were the ones that get a clan name. If you don't wanna use one of those, you can choose a predefined weapon clan instead which was a reference to swordorwhip.com back when the Kickstarter was still going on. Clan choice should have been part of your backer survey.
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 18, 2018 9:28:55 GMT -6
Hey, it's Scars Unseen's birthday today! Happy birthday, man!
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 13, 2018 12:39:59 GMT -6
The dullahammer attack was unexpected and nasty, just like my layoff. I think it's quite appropriate, as will be it's defeat.
I don't really wanna move, but it will be nice to bring my wife closer to her family. Texas will always be home no matter where I go, so I guess I should just go back there anyway. Life is odd the way it tries to keep you were it all started.
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 12, 2018 21:49:06 GMT -6
Update! I have been unlaidoff. I will need to relocate out of state, so moving my family and leaving my friends here will suck, but hey... I have a job.
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 7, 2018 10:34:28 GMT -6
Well, today I got my 5th year congratulations award for working at my company. They handed it to me as I was let go. The corporation is merging and they have closed down the location I work at. They are letting people go across the entire company. Funny that they just opened up a location in Costa Rica to pay people less to do what I do. I am not the kind of person that sits around and waits for something to fall in my lap. I have a family to take care of. If anyone wants a resume, here ya go.
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 7, 2018 7:18:10 GMT -6
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 6, 2018 7:28:45 GMT -6
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Post by XombieMike on Nov 5, 2018 7:29:31 GMT -6
Please update your bookmark to this site with the following URL: bloodstained.forums.net/The old one will still work, but this will be more secure and hey, it removed "fan" out of the domain so it even sounds more official.
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