Over 150 000 dollars !

oldassgamersoldassgamers Join Date: 2011-02-02 Member: 80033Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow
in NS2 General Discussion
http://www.naturalselection2.com/reinforced/

We've reach the 150 000 mark :D

How much further can we accomplish? :) I'm pretty sute of 300 000 mark at the end of next month. :)
Off Topic 1Disagree Agree 2Awesome
«13

Comments

  • Blarney_StoneBlarney_Stone Join Date: 2013-03-08 Member: 183808Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    I don't know about 300,000. The rate at which the donations are coming in is definitely slowing, which was to be expected. Still happy about 150k though.
    Off Topic Disagree 4Agree Awesome
  • It's Super Effective!It's Super Effective! Join Date: 2012-08-28 Member: 156625Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow
    It certainly has slowed down. Might need to drum up some more goodies and encourage players who have yet to contribute to reach the goal.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • NarfwakNarfwak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5258Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica PT Lead, NS2 Community Developer
    There's some promo material from PAX that has yet to be released by other channels. I'm not sure what's taking them so long, but it should be out there soon.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • AurOn2AurOn2 COOKIES! FREEDOM, AND BISCUITS! Australia Join Date: 2012-01-13 Member: 140224Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Forum staff
    Waiting for a $100 tier! sumfingkt which involves a gorge/babbler skin would definately spruce my fancy.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • BeigeAlertBeigeAlert Texas Join Date: 2013-08-08 Member: 186657Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Pistachionauts
    Eh? Mine stops at $145,587
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • piratedavepiratedave Join Date: 2012-03-10 Member: 148561Members
    another 150 000 in a month ? Way too optimistic ... or delusional

    whats the opposite of exponential ? logarithmic ?

    The first 150k took a month, the next 150k will take like 6-12 months or more :>

    Off Topic Disagree 1Agree Awesome
  • PaLaGiPaLaGi Join Date: 2008-01-03 Member: 63331Members, Constellation
    BeigeAlert wrote: »
    Eh? Mine stops at $145,587

    Hugh must of went to the bars tonight.

    Boom...rimshot...applause.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • KwisatzHaderachKwisatzHaderach Join Date: 2012-02-06 Member: 143872Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Supporter
    edited September 2013
    Narfwak wrote: »
    I'm not sure what's taking them so long...
    7150465-sleeping-pig-with-a-contented-look.jpg
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • meatmachinemeatmachine South England Join Date: 2013-01-06 Member: 177858Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Supporter
    More goodies?
    Furry babblers. Like in Critters
    critters20.png
    Off Topic Disagree Agree 2Awesome
  • fat catfat cat Join Date: 2012-10-30 Member: 164696Members, Reinforced - Silver
    nice, just did my bit, wish i could donate more :/
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • EucomolhamasEucomolhamas Join Date: 2013-03-10 Member: 183841Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    gj ns community! :> but seriously, finally I had the chance to feel fine that the game is so cheap, ns2 is well worth 70e
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • NazoNazo Such Is Life in The Zone Join Date: 2010-12-16 Member: 75720Members, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Gold
    Dont spend it all on fancy restaurants and alcohol ;)
    Off Topic 1Disagree Agree Awesome
  • KalabalanaKalabalana Join Date: 2003-11-14 Member: 22859Members
    edited September 2013
    The main player base has seen the advertisements, and most likely come to their final decisions regarding participation. It seems unlikely the game will see an influx of players, unless, a new mechanic is implemented... Though I feel it's an undervalued one in the industry, match making, especially for players in the sub-100 hour playtime category. Of course, this requires a semi-reliable ranking mechanic, and I don't believe a complex enough system is underway (matchmaking applying either/both to server placement, but more importantly, team balance, accounting for things like which players you would like to play with again, which team, etc.)
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • It's Super Effective!It's Super Effective! Join Date: 2012-08-28 Member: 156625Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow
    adding a $100 back would open up a nasty can of worms :( I wonder though, just how many peope would have baught the $333 Onos pack?
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • FrozenFrozen New York, NY Join Date: 2010-07-02 Member: 72228Members, Constellation
    I would have bought the onos badge. I can't afford the onos badge college budget-wise, but I was buying it when the message said they were sold out.

    That kind of "happen to be there" exclusivity really sucks. But I'm not about to buy 4 shadow badges..
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • Zero1343Zero1343 Join Date: 2013-09-22 Member: 188407Members
    I've not got the most disposable income atm so I've yet to buy any of the tiers. planning on buying the shadow tier.

    If i recall correctly TotalBiscuit has some pax content to release which could help at least a small amount.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • IronHorseIronHorse Developer, QA Manager, Technical Support & contributor Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71669Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester, Subnautica PT Lead, Pistachionauts
    Zero1343 wrote: »
    If i recall correctly TotalBiscuit has some pax content to release which could help at least a small amount.
    *nods*
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • Side1Bu2Rnz9Side1Bu2Rnz9 Join Date: 2012-10-16 Member: 162510Members, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow
    Zero1343 wrote: »
    If i recall correctly TotalBiscuit has some pax content to release which could help at least a small amount.

    Can't seem to come fast enough.. I mean come on TB! Where's my ns2 love?
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • UncleCrunchUncleCrunch Mayonnaise land Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41365Members, Reinforced - Onos
    2 Cents: Let's make a poll.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • trinity.nstrinity.ns Join Date: 2008-12-07 Member: 65688Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Thought it was time for some statistics:

    qlXI68C.pngEde00zP.png
    Off Topic Disagree Agree 4Awesome
  • UncleCrunchUncleCrunch Mayonnaise land Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41365Members, Reinforced - Onos
    Pacman!!!!
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • darkhunt333darkhunt333 Join Date: 2012-11-01 Member: 165414Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    https://robertsspaceindustries.com/
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • B3rTB3rT Join Date: 2013-02-14 Member: 183058Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    darkhunt333 wrote: »
    https://robertsspaceindustries.com/

    And that is relevant to this thread, why?

    Off Topic Disagree 2Agree Awesome
  • VetinariVetinari Join Date: 2013-07-23 Member: 186325Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    B3rT wrote: »
    darkhunt333 wrote: »
    https://robertsspaceindustries.com/

    And that is relevant to this thread, why?

    They run the most successful crowdfunding project ever, and it's a computer game (A space sim). Their insane success comes from a even more insane combination of luck, PR, milking the community and a (imo horrible) community that seems to enjoy this.
    Off Topic 1Disagree Agree Awesome
  • HamletHamlet Join Date: 2008-08-17 Member: 64837Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited September 2013
    They manage to raise 150k within a mere day (after the release of the hangar module)
    So it is possible.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • B3rTB3rT Join Date: 2013-02-14 Member: 183058Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Hamlet wrote: »
    They manage to raise 150k within a mere day (after the release of the hangar module)
    So it is possible.

    Yeah, but they do it by selling ingame items (ships) which are more then decoration. I hope UWE will never go this way...
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • VetinariVetinari Join Date: 2013-07-23 Member: 186325Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    Hamlet wrote: »
    They manage to raise 150k within a mere day (after the release of the hangar module)
    So it is possible.

    Also, they already have a pretty big playerbase, which makes this a bit easier. Also, lately I got the feeling they have absolutely no scruple, which makes things a lot easier obviously. (See ingame store, but this is getting OT)
    Off Topic Disagree 1Agree Awesome
  • ChikunChikun Join Date: 2013-01-10 Member: 178729Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited September 2013
    Exploiting the playerbase with adding in a "pay to win" option isn't going to be the way to go. Honestly, UWE just needs to do more effective marketing. More twitchtv channels since they're popular for some reason, more free weekend events, competetive match advertising on steam during these free weekends to add more legitimacy and less of an odor of desperation, more merchandise (more apperal designs, trading/playing cards, plushies, etc.), having an occasional discount on steam, or develop a sweet introduction movie using a lot of ingame footage of both commanding and playing from both sides to help hype up the game without overselling it.

    Like what was said earlier, money from the reinforcement program will start coming in slower and slower so the only way they're going to make more money is drawing more people in. This is where a crack marketing team comes in. Or a marketing employee who's on crack.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
Sign In or Register to comment.