Fantasy Grounds Unity Kickstarter - Final 20 hours

[ddavison]

The Kickstarter campaign ends on May 30 at 4pm EST. Last chance to buy in to get the Kickstarter exclusives for backers. Asset Packs and unlocked portraits will be a final part of the product, but the extra modules and tokens are only for backers.

There is one more goal to unlock if we cross $500K.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smiteworks/fantasy-grounds-unity?ref=87xvth

With under 20 hours to go, where do you think we will end up?

[celestian]

With under 20 hours to go, where do you think we will end up?

I'm still going with half a million. After the first day that's been my prediction.

[Nurgelrot]

Okay with a close (at this point it may go over) to half million dollar KS. I have a request. Can you spend some of the $$ on commissions for game systems? BRP is dire straights and I'd personally love to see Mythras added or even projects that have been started like W.O.I.N. actually finished? I know you rely on community development but if you stuck some cash "bounties" out there to spruce up the more fringe games you might garner a lot more development. Just a thought. I know WoTC/Piazo are the 10000 pound gorillas but I'm sick of seeing everything done for them while really good old and new system, some of which are officially supported and are on in the store languish in obscurity.

If this is a all a bad idea run another KS for some of the games many of us would like to see and let me put my money where my mouth is. Some systems like HERO/Champions have been in "community" development for near a decade. Some of the community rulesets like GURPS and WHFRP are almost good enough to be commercial products. And while 2d20 is supported pretty well under MoreCore it would be cool to have it as a ruleset in it own right since Modiphius seem to be making all their stuff fall under it. Mythras would be cool has hell to see official support for. Stars Without Number the list goes on an on...

I know I'm deeply in the minority but if I see another 5e Path/Starfinder extravaganza hit the store I may yurk...

[ddavison]

Hello Nurgelrot, I think running separate Kickstarters for other systems make sense for the future. IMO, a game system should stand on its own.

[Muagen]

Won't be awake to say so when you cross the finish line, so I'm saying it now: congrats to the SmiteWorks team on the super-successful Kickstarter!

[LordEntrails]

Awesome job. I won't make any (more) predictions even though we are so close to the end. You've managed to smash everyone I've made so far. I've finally learned to shut my mouth and just sit back and watch!

[mattekure]

Congrats on a super successful kickstarter and Thank You for such a great product. Looking forward to actually trying it out.

[Darce]

Congratulations everyone! Only 4 hours and I wish I could give more. The next pledge level for me would be the Rookie/Veteran - Benefactor, but it's just not financially possible. Although, the added features sound fantastic. Good luck to the next goal. Love what is going on here. :o

[TrentLane]

Congratulations on the amazing Kickstarter. Can't wait to get my hands on the beta! Still 3 1/2 hours, optimistic that 500k happens ;)

[homer8881]

Fantastic tool, fantastic job!! Not expect less!!

Congrats to all the team!!

[Darce]

Just an estimated 200 more backers needed to reach goal 12! :cool:

[LordEntrails]

Interesting site. Sure some of you have seen it before, kicktraq.com.

The sort-of current "projection cone" graph. (You know, cuz I can't wait another 100 minutes!) (and it's already showing the projection is off compared to current numbers.)
https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/smiteworks/fantasy-grounds-unity/exp-cone.png

[Xemit]

82 minutes to go and over $496,600!

Impressive gains in the last few hours!

[JohnD]

Less than $4k away from half a schmill... here's hoping. :)

Edit: less than $3k away... going over the top easy.

[Xemit]

Less than $1,100 away now and still 71 minutes to go!

[Xemit]

And we pass $500,000 with 65 minutes to spare!

So what's the next unlock?? ;)

[LordEntrails]

Of course sometimes the number goes down...

$500,221
pledged of $29,000 goal
8,370
backers
64minutes to go

[Milke]

When does the beta access start?

[Zacchaeus]

When does the beta access start?

About 2 months before final release is the current estimate

[backwardoracle]

Excellent, just bloody excellent, so many ordinary people put so much faith & support into a very small company, overwhelming congratz

[LightBringer]

Congratulations to the team! Amazing response, looking forward to it together with my play group.

[BradAF]

Oh nooooooo! I thought this ended tomorrow and I wanted to upgrade my old ultimate license to the Unity license. :( Looks like you reached your stretch goals without me though, so congrats! When will the general upgrade purchase be available?

[Zacchaeus]

After Unity releases which is aimed at December.

[LordNova2]

I missed the end, but I see it at $509,343 breaking the $500K goal. Glad to see it went well and was able to make that last goal!
I wish I had a bit more fun-money available so I could have gotten in the alpha access, but thus is life...

[donpaulo]

What an awesome run and finish
Really excited to see how things transpire

[StoryWeaver]

Congratulations on such a successful kickstarter, and as for passing $500,000 amazing and well deserved!

[mrrockitt]

Well done everyone!

[graziano.girelli]

A question, probably stupid. It will be possible to keep both FG and FGU on the same pc? I mean... the use of FGU don't block the classic version on FG... right?

[Zacchaeus]

A question, probably stupid. It will be possible to keep both FG and FGU on the same pc? I mean... the use of FGU don't block the classic version on FG... right?

Correct; they are different programs so both will reside happily side by side.

[graziano.girelli]

Correct; they are different programs so both will reside happily side by side.

Very Good!!!
Thanks for the good news ;-)

[Delbrutis]

Good to see the kickstarter did so well! Really Looking forward to testing FGU at the end of the month. Quick Question I just realized my Kickstarter and FG Email addresses are different. Does anyone Know if this will be a issue when it comes to linking up my FG and FGU accounts?
Thank's

[damned]

Good to see the kickstarter did so well! Really Looking forward to testing FGU at the end of the month. Quick Question I just realized my Kickstarter and FG Email addresses are different. Does anyone Know if this will be a issue when it comes to linking up my FG and FGU accounts?
Thank's

It will be an issue - so ensure you provide that info in the backerkit.
You will not receive FGU in any form this month or for a couple more at least...

[Delbrutis]

Thanks Good to know. I actually meant to say next month it's the end of this one . Would it help If I went on to my account here and just changed my Email to match my Kickstarter ? Since it will be a couple of months or would that just confuse things?

again and Congrats on the Funding .

[Dtoad]

Thanks Good to know. I actually meant to say next month it's the end of this one . Would it help If I went on to my account here and just changed my Email to match my Kickstarter ? Since it will be a couple of months or would that just confuse things?

again and Congrats on the Funding .

This is a good question. I'm in the same boat and didn't even think it might be a problem.

[Trenloe]

You’ll receive the survey email from SmiteWorks to your Kickstarter email address. They’re not going to be using Backerkit. The email/survey will ask for the various info required. I wouldn’t worry about having your Kickstarter email address matching your FG account email.

Info in the Kickstarter update here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smiteworks/fantasy-grounds-unity/posts/2522779

[Delbrutis]

Thanks cant wait.

[LordEntrails]

Good to see the kickstarter did so well! Really Looking forward to testing FGU at the end of the month. Quick Question I just realized my Kickstarter and FG Email addresses are different. Does anyone Know if this will be a issue when it comes to linking up my FG and FGU accounts?
Thank's
To clarify, FGU will not be available for alpha and beta testing for several months. Alpha might be available to the superbackers end of July. Beta not until sometime after alpha and before December.

[Laerun]

Is there a place or a thread to send those that might have missed the Kickstarter?

[JohnD]

Is there a place or a thread to send those that might have missed the Kickstarter?

The store once FGU is released.

[Morfedel]

Ah, I thought beta was coming soon after the kickstarter was concluded. So, not for a few months, eh?


To clarify, FGU will not be
available for alpha and beta testing for several months. Alpha might be available to the superbackers end of July. Beta not until sometime after alpha and before December.

[LordEntrails]

Ah, I thought beta was coming soon after the kickstarter was concluded. So, not for a few months, eh?
Correct. The KS has the Alpha release party scheduled for late July. No firm date for when the Beta will be released, only that it will be sometime before public release which is scheduled for December.

[Moon Wizard]

Just to be clear, the alpha party will not be the alpha release date. Doug decided it would be better to have the party during the summer, when he expected more people would be able to join us. The alpha release date for FGU will not be announced until we are ready.

The only firm guidelines I will give is that alpha will come before beta will come before release. Also, the results of testing at any of these phases may impact further schedules. That is the reason I am holding firm on not giving out specific dates other than our target release date of December 2019.

Regards,
JPG

[ddavison]

I'm trying hard to push for having the Alpha ready to hand out by the party though. :)

[Hlynrian]

You nailed it.