Jane Jensen's Kickstarter (Creator of Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter)

[Elizabeth42]

Just in case anyone hasn't seen it yet, Jane Jensen has a kickstarter up for her new adventure-gaming focused company:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-2012-2013-csg

This kickstarter is moving along, but slowly. If you haven't pledged yet and you're interested in adventure games, please consider it! The Gabriel Knight series is a classic - some of the best adventures ever, in my opinion - and Gray Matter was pretty fun, too.

[Darth Marsden]

It got mentioned, although it was somewhat briefly, in the Kickstarter thread I started just before the mad rush of projects following in the wake of Double Fine.

The problem preventing me from backing it is that this isn't for one solid game - it's for a new development cycle that will allow you to help support a couple of games that have yet to be decided upon.

If I knew, for example, that they were making a Grey Matter 2, I'd back it. But that's not a definite - it could well be that my money goes to help them develop something I don't want in the least. And given that I'm supposed to be saving money for a holiday, I could put the money towards something that I actually want (selfish as that may sound) rather then have it invested in something I don't.

I wish the company, and Jane Jensen, all the best, but with so many other Kickstarter projects competing for my moolah, I need more than a possibility for something before I commit with my hard-earned cash.

Also, if I back it and they do make (for example) Grey Matter 2, I'll get it as a reward for backing. If I don't back it and they make GM2, then I'll probably buy it. Somehow, I'm OK with that compromise.

EDIT: Should point out that the vote to decide which game will be made is being held this weekend - the 14th and 15th of April - while the Kickstarter drive ends next month. So it could well be that Grey Matter 2 is indeed the next game they make. If so, I'll probably end up backing it!

[St_Eddie]

Money is tight at the moment, so I'm afraid to say that it's 'Gabriel Knight IV' or nothing for me. Still, I wish Jane Jensen the best of luck with the Kickstarter and I'm certain that I'll buy a copy of whatever she makes at some point, should the funding be successful.

I'm just waiting for the Tex Murphy Kickstarter to um... kick off.

[Johro]

Yeah, I'm going to wait until something can actually be announced before I decide.

[corruptbiggins]

This is a project I'm very interested in, the whole idea of paying towards a year's worth of development in advance. I don't mind the fact that there isn't a solid game on offer, other than the fact that it'll be an adventure game written by Jane Jensen which really is more than enough for me. Hell, with three game concepts provided there's a lot more solid info on what to expect than Tim Schafer has provided up to now (and I have different reasons for backing the DFA but that is beside the point of this thread).

I must say that I am a little disappointed that the reaction to this project hasn't been positive overall but that may change after the voting this weekend and it's clear what the main end product (as there is at least one other thing coming from them, it being a kids e-book which is already in development and has just been tacked on to the kickstarter 'cos it's actually what they're working on right now or at least so I guess) will be. I also see this as a long term project, getting funding now for projects this year could very well lead to them obtaining the licence for the Gabriel Knight series and making the GK4 that a lot of people (myself included) really want in the near future (like in a year or two or so).

[KuroShiro]

From what Jane said (in her post on the Double Fine backer forums at least) Moebius is the one she is most interested in doing first, but all 3 games will be made eventually.

[Elizabeth42]

Moebius seems like the "spiritual successor" to Gabriel Knight, so that makes sense.

The "Anglophile Adventure" concept is increasingly growing on me, though. Once she explained it as a Jane Austen-esque sex comedy... I think that has potential!

[Chyron8472]

I am seriously considering supporting this (probably at the $30 level).

[inm8#2]

I'm hoping that after the voting, the kickstarter will see a surge in backers.

[Icedhope]

I may back this...but I'm thinking if I do back it and there is possibility for GK IV..I'm all in.

[Darth Marsden]

Originally Posted by chrisopherson1921

Please stop with the kickstarter already!

No no no, it's Kickstarters. If you're gonna pop up and make random comments, make 'em right.

[Jennifer]

I'm personally hoping for Moebius. It sounds the most interesting out of the three games, and I would prefer to see her first crowd funded game be an original game rather than a sequel.

[corruptbiggins]

I'm leaning towards Moebius as well though the Anglophile one has started to grow on me since more details were added as it's sound quite different from the usual kinda stories you get. I haven't played Gray Matter yet so have no real interest in a sequel right now, though that may change after I've played the first game (which won't be by this weekend anyway).

[Elizabeth42]

I'd be happy with any, but Anglophile is definitely my favorite at the moment.

[Irishmile]

Originally Posted by chrisopherson1921

Please stop with the kickstarter already!

Why? Worthy projects get funded.. and ones not worthy do not... how is that a bad thing?

[St_Eddie]

Originally Posted by Irishmile

Why? Worthy projects get funded.. and ones not worthy do not... how is that a bad thing?

Why humour him by starting up a conversation? He's the sad little troll who's been flooding this forum with his bullshit.

[punisox]

Voting for the game is just about to start.

[Emily]

Jane Jensen is my absolute favorite adventure game designer, so this is hugely exciting for me.

For those who have backed the project, I'm curious which game you ended up voting for? I surprised myself by picking the Anglophile game. I love Jane's dark, brooding mysteries (and leading men...) but the unrequited romance angle of her stories always seems to be my favorite part, so I thought it could be a fun twist to have a whole game about that.

Frankly I'll be happy with any/all of the games (looks like Moebius is going to win).

[Irishmile]

I picked Moebius but Anglophile was a really close second.

[corruptbiggins]

Originally Posted by Irishmile

I picked Moebius but Anglophile was a really close second.

Same here.