Nelly Cootalot II: The Fowl Fleet

Ali · Fri 01/03/2013 22:25:40

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26/04/14 Sadly, I've had to shift production if this game to Unity in order to achieve multi-platform delivery & high-resolution.
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Nelly Cootalot II: The Fowl Fleet

Nelly on Twitter | www.nellycootalot.com | Nelly on Facebook

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Kickstarter!

The Story
Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot is on the trail of Baron Widebeard, from the South Seas to the icy north. The nefarious Baron has kidnapped a fleet of birds and hypnotised them to do his bidding. What is he planning? Can he be stopped? In what way is a frozen volcano involved? These questions may or may not be answered as Nelly uncovers the secret of William Bloodbeard's final voyage.

This game is a sequel to Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! It will be a commercial release, bigger than the original with richer graphics, more remote islands to visit and many outlandish characters to meet. It will also be both pointier and clickier.

In this game, Nelly will heroically:

Race aristocrats for fun and profit
Be immortalised in folk song
Join the Merchant Navy *shudder*
Pilot an airship.
Uncover Bloodbeard's Lost Treasure
Take advantage of a short-sighted old man
Lie to strangers with no consequences

Crowdfunding Campaign
In order to complete this game, I am throwing myself bodily upon the crowdfunding bandwagon. The campaign is now live: Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Kickstarter! I'm now working on a playable demo, so watch out for updates on Nelly's website, and by following Nelly on Twitter and Facebook.

Screenshots

Nelly washes up on Vogel Island and meets Sebastian the Coot

In the workshop of Rackham the Birdman

On the trail of Captain Rehab Sea Shanty Town

Looking for something special in Lady Chang's Junk Shop

Progress
Plot & Puzzles: 80%
Background Art: 80%
Character Art & Animation: 50%
Scripting: 25%
Voice Acting(?): 0%

History
I released the original Nelly game in 2007, if the word 'original' can be applied to a pirate-themed adventure game. Back then no one on the AGS forums could grow a beard and 640x480 was considered hi-res. These days the forums are thronged with facial hair, and 640x480 is still considered hi-res.

Since 2007 I have been gradually working on this sequel, beset by jobs and distracting noises. Now I feel like I have reached the point of no return. I'm hoping a crowdfunding campaign will give me the push I need to complete the game, and stop having to think up nautical puns on the bus.

Please let me know your thoughts!

- Ali

Haggis · Fri 01/03/2013 22:52:12

This looks absolutely stonking (good way)!

Love the detail and the speech bubbles look great. Is that a tree or a mast in the first pic?

CaptainD · Fri 01/03/2013 23:09:32

This looks very, very, very good! I remember playing the original game several years ago.

miguel · Fri 01/03/2013 23:50:57

This does look fantastic. The first one had a very professional feel like no other AGS title back then. And those screenshots look awesome!
Good luck with this!

Stupot · Fri 01/03/2013 23:53:42

Looks beautiful, Ali. And the website equally so. Good luck mate.

LTGiants2000 · Sat 02/03/2013 01:47:34

Amazing Graphics, I must say...wow. This looks very promising!

Grim · Sat 02/03/2013 03:17:56

Are you making use of that lovely parallax/smooth scrolling module you'd made for the first game?

cat · Sat 02/03/2013 08:53:03

Looking great! Is there going to be a soundtrack as great as the first game's one? Also, hooray for voice acting!

Armageddon · Sat 02/03/2013 09:29:18

Lovely looking work.

Snarky · Sat 02/03/2013 10:01:10

Gosh!

Keep working and take my money!

Love the graphics. Though we've seen some WIP art over the years, it's clear that these screens are much more polished. The crown of that palm tree in the first screen is so cool! (There are more screens on the web page, for those who didn't visit yet.) There's no way we can talk you out of that shadow effect around the corners, is there?

And of course, the writing, which just in this announcement beats that of many games. There are too many promising AGS projects out there to say that this is the one I'm looking forward to the most, but secretly it is.

Mouth for war · Sat 02/03/2013 10:05:35

Awesome screenies dude!!!

Bulbapuck · Sat 02/03/2013 10:07:26

Wow. These screens look amazing!
Loved the first one, know I will love this one

Tramponline · Sat 02/03/2013 11:16:13

They look absolutely gorgeous, Ali!
Is there any chance of seeing some short in-game footage, or isn't it at that stage yet?
Much energy for this ambitious project!

Igor Hardy · Sat 02/03/2013 12:38:38

Great to see some new stuff and hear you're still working hard on the game. I was worried because of not finding any Nelly news at the forums for a while (besides the cameo in appearance in AdventureX 2012 logo).

Ali · Sat 02/03/2013 14:02:11

Thanks for the feedback! To answer your questions:

Quote from: Haggis on Fri 01/03/2013 22:52:12
Is that a tree or a mast in the first pic?

It's a mast supporting a cable car in the screen above.

Quote from: Grim on Sat 02/03/2013 03:17:56
Are you making use of that lovely parallax/smooth scrolling module you'd made for the first game?

Yes, I'm using the smooth scrolling module. And I'm working on tweaking it to create a seasickness inducing undulation for when you're on a ship.

Quote from: Snarky on Sat 02/03/2013 10:01:10
There's no way we can talk you out of that shadow effect around the corners, is there?

No! But you will be able to disable it in the menu. I love the way the vignette works on scrolling backgrounds, but perhaps it's too strong on the beach screen...

Quote from: Tramponline on Sat 02/03/2013 11:16:13
Is there any chance of seeing some short in-game footage, or isn't it at that stage yet?

That stage is not far off. I'm hoping to release a short demo in the not-too-distant future.

Chicky · Sat 02/03/2013 14:03:26

Fantastic Ali! This all feels mighty adventure-y!

This screen specifically reminds me of the shop you visit at the start of SoMI, intentional?

http://www.nellycootalot.com/wp-content/gallery/nelly_2/nelly2_08.jpg

Andail · Sat 02/03/2013 16:12:47

Ahoy, this be looking phenomenal!

And arrh! my own game has now dropped to the twentieth-something most anticipated AGS game of 2013... what's up with people announcing all these awesome projects lately :/

Tabata · Sat 02/03/2013 17:59:01

Quote from: Ali on Sat 02/03/2013 14:02:11
That stage is not far off. I'm hoping to release a short demo in the not-too-distant future.

YAY - great news

Eagerly awaiting the demo to see this nice pics "in motion" - looks pretty cool

Grundislav · Sat 02/03/2013 18:20:32

Looking really nice! Glad this is progressing and will see the light of day.

Ilyich · Sat 02/03/2013 18:22:09

It would be stating the obvious to say that the art design is utterly splendid, but it so is! Beautiful, detailed, unique. And I like how it retains many of the cool visual quirks of the first game, while seriously improving upon every aspect. It would be wrong not to charge people for a game that looks like that.

Best of luck with the game and it's forthcoming money-grabbing campaign, looking forward to both!

veryweirdguy · Sat 02/03/2013 20:41:41

This looks great! I remember loving the first one (might even have to play it again in anticipation of this!) Good work, hope your campaign goes well (I will most certainly contribute if I can!)

DBoyWheeler · Sat 02/03/2013 21:29:45

Wow! So far so good on this! Good luck with this sequel!

mkennedy · Sat 02/03/2013 22:57:25

Cool! The original was a lot of fun. Pirates are awesome! AAARRR!! Maybe throw in a cameo by Ocean Spirit Denis as some sort of Easter egg?

Snarky · Sat 02/03/2013 23:13:13

Quote from: Ali on Sat 02/03/2013 14:02:11
Quote from: Snarky on Sat 02/03/2013 10:01:10
There's no way we can talk you out of that shadow effect around the corners, is there?

No! But you will be able to disable it in the menu. I love the way the vignette works on scrolling backgrounds, but perhaps it's too strong on the beach screen...

How do you expect me to get my complaining done when you think of everything?!

StillInThe90s · Sun 03/03/2013 01:15:13

Looking forward to this.
Only problem is that my own lifetime project also features airships and vast amounts of lying to strangers with no consequences.

Who is making the lovely backgrounds? Ali?
..and what does the question mark after 'voice acting' mean?

Kasander · Sun 03/03/2013 02:45:19

The same moment I had this seemingly brilliant idea for a pirate game, you've posted the news of Nelly sequel. I guess I can be glad Nelly II is (more or less) approaching completion

Quote from: Ali on Fri 01/03/2013 22:25:40
I released the original Nelly game in 2007, if the word 'original' can be applied to a pirate-themed adventure game. Back then no one on the AGS forums could grow a beard and 640x480 was considered hi-res. These days the forums are thronged with facial hair, and 640x480 is still considered hi-res.

So true

For me, Nelly is one of the faces of AGS. I have very fond memories of playing Spoonbeaks Ahoy!. Also, I'm a fool for all things marine, so this is going to be a must play x 2.

EDIT: What's the resolution? Judging from these screenshots it must be hi-res (640x480

) at least?

Quote from: StillInThe90s on Sun 03/03/2013 01:15:13
Looking forward to this.
Only problem is that my own lifetime project also features airships and vast amounts of lying to strangers with no consequences.

I feel for you.... Now I'm glad I'm pursuing my pirate project for three days only!

m0ds · Sun 03/03/2013 12:25:26

Great official stuff, nice one Ali! Only took you a year and 3 months to get your shit together

But I'm glad you have announced it. It's looked great and felt very promising ever since 'wobbling interior' demo. Rachel voice acting FTW!!

Ghost · Sun 03/03/2013 16:33:10

I. Am. In. Love. With those screenshots. Really, really unique and sweet. Did you drop the "sailor outfit", though- the one from the demo?

Dualnames · Sun 03/03/2013 18:54:04

You had me at hello. I've been waiting for this with anxiety and fear, best of luck , dear sir.

Keep at it!

Azure · Sun 03/03/2013 18:59:05

This is looking great!

Crimson Wizard · Sun 03/03/2013 19:13:12

Finally!

Hmm, I have vague memories of seeing 3d character models in the sequel production thread; or maybe it was a post in Critic's Lounge?. Either these were improved, or changed to 2d ones, and, anyway, they look great.

Daniel Thomas · Mon 04/03/2013 07:24:32

Looks great, love the background design!

Nikolas · Mon 04/03/2013 07:54:37

Excellent stuff!

ThreeOhFour · Mon 04/03/2013 09:25:22

Beautiful style, and it's been too long since Nelly's last adventure.

You have my assurance of a pledge when it comes time to fund this.

Ali · Mon 04/03/2013 11:18:01

Thank you for more nice comments! To answer your further questions:

Quote from: Chicky on Sat 02/03/2013 14:03:26
This screen specifically reminds me of the shop you visit at the start of SoMI, intentional?
http://www.nellycootalot.com/wp-content/gallery/nelly_2/nelly2_08.jpg

I'm afraid it's unintentional! Any references you spot to Monkey Island are accidental plagiarism, pure and simple.

Quote from: StillInThe90s on Sun 03/03/2013 01:15:13
..and what does the question mark after 'voice acting' mean?

It means the success or failure of the crowdfunding campaign will influence whether I can do voice acting or not. I really hope I will be able to voice the game, though.

Quote from: Kasander on Sun 03/03/2013 02:45:19
EDIT: What's the resolution? Judging from these screenshots it must be hi-res (640x480 ) at least?

It's a shockingly large 800x600 pixels (though the backdrops are 800x650). That was pretty big when I started the game, honestly! Since the backgrounds are mostly complete, I think it's too late to go HD on this one!

Quote from: Ghost on Sun 03/03/2013 16:33:10
Did you drop the "sailor outfit", though- the one from the demo?

The sailor outfit will make an appearance!

Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Sun 03/03/2013 19:13:12
Hmm, I have vague memories of seeing 3d character models in the sequel production thread; or maybe it was a post in Critic's Lounge?. Either these were improved, or changed to 2d ones, and, anyway, they look great.

The characters are 3D, but cel shaded. I still like the way they look in true 3d (see below), but everyone I spoke to felt the cel shaded look worked better. And I think they were right!

Armageddon · Mon 04/03/2013 12:11:27

Nelly Cootalot short 3D films, it must be done. In true 3D panavison.

kconan · Mon 04/03/2013 16:32:23

Awesome...Looks crowd-fund worthy for sure.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Fri 08/03/2013 00:13:44

All the extra time you're spending on this seems to be producing results. If it plays as good as it looks you should have no trouble getting this up on steam!

Peder 🚀 · Tue 19/03/2013 12:47:08

I got my money ready for when the campaign goes live

Tenacious Stu · Tue 26/03/2013 14:24:34

I never played the original game, but those screenshots have made me look it up and I'm downloading now! Good luck with the release.

Monsieur OUXX · Fri 03/05/2013 13:10:44

WOW! How did I miss that?!?
That's amazing-looking, Ali. And knowing you, it will be amazing-playing too!

You've GOT to finish that game! Soon! Like, right now!

Calin Leafshade · Fri 03/05/2013 13:16:17

Looks rubbish.

What's that bird thing? Some kind of bird?

Rubbish.

Monsieur OUXX · Fri 03/05/2013 16:22:46

Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Fri 03/05/2013 13:16:17
What's that bird thing?

It's a coot. Did you even play the first one? Pah, he didn't play the first one. Guys, he didn't play the first one ohmaggad he didn't play the first one howisitevenpossiblenottohaveplayedthefirstone. Bitch.

Mordalles · Sat 11/05/2013 21:23:43

Just wanted to add this looks absolutely stunning, Ali.

Ali · Sat 25/05/2013 12:48:29

Thanks for the feedback guys!

In case you are interested, I sort of launched a kickstarter campaign about 7 minutes ago:

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Kickstarter!

I would be very grateful for any tweets, blogs, shares, (and of course cash-moneys) which you might care to give.

cat · Sat 25/05/2013 13:02:59

QuoteVoice acting pack for Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy!

This is only a strech goal? So if it is not met there will be no voiceacting?

Darth Mandarb · Sat 25/05/2013 13:12:39

Best Kickstarter video/pitch I've seen! I threw some coins at it

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Privateer Puddin' · Sat 25/05/2013 13:29:23

Backed!

Ali · Sat 25/05/2013 14:33:19

Thanks guys!

Quote from: cat on Sat 25/05/2013 13:02:59
QuoteVoice acting pack for Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy!
This is only a strech goal? So if it is not met there will be no voiceacting?

Voice acting for the original game is a stretch goal. The Fowl Fleet will definitely be voiced if we meet our target. Thanks for pointing out the confusion!

cat · Sat 25/05/2013 14:46:00

Ah, thanks for clarifying (I should have read it more carefully). In this case I'll back it, of course!

Maybe you should add the voiceacting to the features section, too?

Peder 🚀 · Sat 25/05/2013 16:21:15

Backed, I might up my pledge too if my finances allow it before the end

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Mati256 · Sat 25/05/2013 17:57:51

Will this game also be in English, French and Spanish? I know that language is a big thing for some Spanish speaking players.

Ali · Sat 25/05/2013 20:07:26

Many thanks for your support Peder, and others!

Mati256: The game will be in English to begin with, but translation will be a stretch goal. I've just added a FAQ at the bottom of the Kickstarter page with a bit more information.

arj0n · Sat 25/05/2013 20:40:16

Darn, creditcard only?

Ali · Sat 25/05/2013 21:40:21

I think you can use a credit card OR a debit card, if that helps? Kickstarter doesn't support Paypal, unfortunately. But if the campaign gets near its goal I'll consider adding a Paypal option.

Eric · Sat 25/05/2013 22:04:00

Are UK-based Kickstarters not done through Amazon as well? I'm going to be backing this ASAP. Loved the first game, and the second one looks lovely. I'll see about steering some attention from my current KS campaign to you as well sometime during the next few weeks!

kaput · Sun 26/05/2013 05:04:27

It all looks incredible! Funny video, great merch, wonderful graphics - what more can you ask for?

Hope you reach your target! A merry yarn...

m0ds · Sun 26/05/2013 06:10:06

Great! I'll consult my wallet in about 30 days

Haggis · Sun 26/05/2013 08:04:41

I've shipped my finest chest of doubloons, gold pieces, and monopoly money to aid the cause.

Ilyich · Sun 26/05/2013 08:17:36

Great pitch video - really charming and funny, insta-backed! Hope the campaign goes well, good luck!

Elum · Mon 27/05/2013 09:56:14

Best pitch video since "Double Fine Production's Tim Schafer's Double Fine Adventure". Simply brilliant.

Ghost · Mon 27/05/2013 12:23:36

Best of luck with that Kickstarter, Ali, that game really deserves it. And if you make it way beyond the goal, shoes for your lady!

Jared · Tue 28/05/2013 00:39:57

Terrific that this is on it's way - I've been waiting a while and I think Nelly is still my favourite AGS game that I've played. Backed last night. (Kicktraq says you're looking good but then you probably realised that)

awakening · Tue 28/05/2013 01:13:55

Played and adored Nelly I, this looks gorgeous. Can't wait

LimpingFish · Tue 28/05/2013 02:46:25

Mind. Blown.

I'll sign up to Kickstarter and drop a few squid on this! I'll be all "No rewards for me! I'm in it purely for the karma!"...and cool and stuff. Yeah.

...

All cool...and stuff.

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GODIWANTACOOT!!1

Jimbob · Tue 28/05/2013 10:40:10

Pledged! (sounds like something you do to polish a table, but I think I've given you money instead)

Duzz · Wed 29/05/2013 00:04:07

Backed! I'm totally psyched about this!

MiteWiseacreLives! · Wed 29/05/2013 08:45:42

I'm in, just have to sit and wait until 2014....
Oh wait, I've got a game to work on!

Ali · Wed 29/05/2013 22:18:50

Thanks for the comments and pledges!

We've got some nice write ups, including a lovely one from Rock Paper Shotgun. For anyone who's interested, I recently added an update with a mini-video:

Update #1!

veryweirdguy · Thu 30/05/2013 08:51:11

Just pledged! Good luck with this!

Ali · Sat 01/06/2013 12:47:55

Today is the real-life Nelly's birthday! So if you've been waiting for an opportunity to share this campaign with your wealthy Uncle - this might be it!

Nelly's Birthday Update!

The campaign looks healthy, but I'm not going to start buying monocles and top hats (yet). I must say, I didn't expect to be competing with all my childhood heroes in the form of Armikrok, Massive Chalice and Vampyre Story!

Anian · Sat 01/06/2013 18:48:59

Quote from: Ali on Sat 01/06/2013 12:47:55
The campaign looks healthy, but I'm not going to start buying monocles and top hats (yet). I must say, I didn't expect to be competing with all my childhood heroes in the form of Armikrok, Massive Chalice and Vampyre Story!

Ha ha, yeah wth is with all the adventure game kickstarters, plus there's bundles with adventure games as well?! But still, good luck.

Oh, and happy brithday to RL Nelly.

Eric · Sat 01/06/2013 19:57:13

Indeed! Happy birthday to Nelly!

I was just saying the other day that there should be an external site that was a schedule of forthcoming Kickstarters. It would be easier to plan both your budget as a backer, and release dates as a campaign runner.

Ben X · Tue 04/06/2013 20:48:39

Halfway through, well done Ali!

I'd enjoy reading a budget breakdown, I found it really interesting when DFA did that. I haven't noticed one anywhere, will you be revealing this at some point, outside of the Captain's Log?

Monsieur OUXX · Wed 05/06/2013 11:14:06

Quote from: Elum on Mon 27/05/2013 09:56:14
Best pitch video since "Double Fine Production's Tim Schafer's Double Fine Adventure". Simply brilliant.

+1

Greg Squire · Thu 06/06/2013 00:39:21

Wow! Simply brilliant! This will be awesome. Looking forward to it. Instantly backed.

bangerang101 · Thu 06/06/2013 04:07:38

Looks absolutely great! I really love the BG artwork in this game... very original and pretty. Also, love how you kept the look/style of the first game, while changing it up enough to make it look better and distinguish the two. I surely need to buy/play this game. Great job mate! Though I have been sort of "lurking" the forum for a while (namely when something goes wrong w/ AGS and I need help) I had never made an account on the forum... so this is my first post... In-case your wondering, "who the hell is this guy?"

Anyway, keep it up man... great stuff indeed.

cheers

Ali · Sun 09/06/2013 12:55:47

Thanks again for the nice comments and pledges!

I thought you might be interested in The Latest Update which is an illustrated tour of the game's locations. Ben - we'll go into more detail about budget breakdown when (and if) stretch goals come into play. In general though, we're going for the bare minimum to finish the game.

We've recently had some twitter support from Revolution Software (Broken Sword), Ragnar Tornquist (Dreamfall) and Duncan Jones (Director of Moon and Source Code) as well as several generous AGSers. Which is lovely, thanks!

shaun9991 · Sun 09/06/2013 14:46:21

this game looks brilliant, best of luck with the kickstarter campaigned, ive chipped in a bit

Ben X · Sun 09/06/2013 19:58:17

Cool, thanks Ali.

I'm impressed by all the gaming legends, but getting some Duncan Jones attention is really cool! Did you tell him his dad was great in The Nomad Soul?

Snarky · Mon 10/06/2013 00:34:27

While it's doing decently well, and looks set to reach its goal, I really feel like this campaign would deserve to be at ten times its current sum. I guess it's more niche than I imagined. I hope the hype pays off!

Crimson Wizard · Mon 10/06/2013 00:40:58

Okay, I witnessed a part of gameplay while looking into technical problem, and it looks really cool. I won't reveal anything though

Stupot · Mon 10/06/2013 10:08:02

Here's my prediction. I think the numbers will remain fairly level for the next week or two, and it might start looking a bit close in the last week, but then there will be a big surge in the last few days and could well reach 20-25 grand.

Unfortunately, I can't afford to back right now, but I have been trying to help spread the word. I will certainly buy the game when it is released though.

Ryan Timothy B · Mon 10/06/2013 11:02:40

Quote from: Crimson Wizard on Mon 10/06/2013 00:40:58
Okay, I witnessed a part of gameplay while looking into technical problem, and it looks really cool. I won't reveal anything though

Thanks for sharing those files with me Crimson. I really enjoyed that.

(kidding)

I really need to complete the original game, I got stuck at one point and forgot to complete it. I remembered it being quite hilarious. I should definitely chip in on this one.

Monsieur OUXX · Mon 10/06/2013 11:35:21

I've advertised the kickstarter on the French AGS forum, which is surprisingly active: http://adventuregamestudio.fr-bb.com/t2170-un-kickstarter-pour-nelly-cootalot-ii#33925

Ali · Mon 10/06/2013 22:56:06

Thanks muchly, chums! I really appreciate people spreading the word!

@Snarky: I agree, I am worth so much more aren't I?

@Ben: I didn't mention Nomad Soul! Is it good? I've been wondering about playing it... I Duncan Jones woul'd give us a chance because it's a retro game, and I went to the same film school as him (not at the same time though, otherwise I'd definitely totally be as successful as he is probably).

@Crimson Wizard: Thanks! And thanks for helping me get the demo to a nearly-releasable state.

Ben X · Tue 11/06/2013 14:16:10

Quote from: Ali on Mon 10/06/2013 22:56:06
@Ben: I didn't mention Nomad Soul! Is it good?

I haven't played it, but the Duncan Jones/video game connection screamed out at me! Maybe you should ask him if he want's to follow in his father's footsteps and have a character's likeness based on him..!

Ali · Sun 16/06/2013 16:20:27

Hello! In the Latest Update I've release a playable demo of Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet. It's a very short taster of the game.

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Demo

Let me know what you think!

- Al

selmiak · Sun 16/06/2013 19:32:32

funny stuff.
but are you serious? 600MB for this really short demo?
also when switching the tags on the box nelly keeps on walking against the box for some time before doing the thing.
Other than that I like it, funny already but a bit very short

Ali · Sun 16/06/2013 20:41:26

The unzipped file-size is because the sprites aren't compressed. While I'm trying to work on the game's performance I thought it best to disable compression. It is a bit chunky, but there's not much in there which isn't in the game - no extra rooms or characters I promise!

I hope it wasn't too short. More of the game is currently playable, but it's missing several animations and key actions. I thought it better to release a polished little taster like this, rather than a longer pre-alpha full of placeholders.

Thanks for spotting the weird walky thing!

kaput · Mon 17/06/2013 18:58:09

Hi Ali

For some reason I can't access the demo - is it offline?

Peder 🚀 · Mon 17/06/2013 20:08:00

The server all agser.me sites are hosted on is currently having some issues, hopefully it will be back online soon. I'm however uploading the demo to AGSA so just in case it happens again it will still be available on AGSA.

Both the Windows & Linux version and MAC version can now be downloaded from here:
http://new.agsarchives.com/game/V72oiC2Oj

(Scroll down).

cat · Mon 17/06/2013 21:22:46

Nice demo! But please make an option in the game to disable the ship going up and down, I really got seasick!

Ali · Sun 23/06/2013 00:14:31

Hello!

Just a reminder that we've entered our final week currently at 91% funded. Thanks to Peder for mirroring the demo. And Cat - rest assured that the seasickness will be optional!

If you're interested in the development side of things, I've been interviewed by the loveable guys at BigSushi.fm: http://bigsushi.fm/episode-78-alasdair-beckett-king/

Eric · Sun 23/06/2013 01:22:33

I am disgusted with the entire world that this isn't funded yet. I upped my pledge yesterday and will probably kick in some add-ons before all is said and done.

Stupot · Sun 23/06/2013 09:13:26

I have a feeling it will be all right as far as the main goal is concerned. There is almost always a surge in the last few days. But it might be worth urging backers to up their pledge as Eric has done. If only a handful of people do that each day, it will be enough to drag Nelly over the line.

cat · Sun 23/06/2013 10:25:14

Quote from: Ali on Sun 23/06/2013 00:14:31
And Cat - rest assured that the seasickness will be optional!

Great news for a landlubber like me

Darth Mandarb · Sun 23/06/2013 19:24:15

I'm shocked too. I thought this project would blow through the initial goal! I upped my pledge as well and will kick in a bit extra if/when I can. There's always (as had been said) a surge in pledges in the last few days as most of the hold-outs will then contribute (which, given how Kickstarter works, I've never understood! You don't get charged if the project doesn't reach its goal!)

Good luck!!

Eric · Sun 23/06/2013 19:35:04

Darth: At 48 hours, everyone who has clicked a "remind me" button gets a notification from KS that the campaign is almost over. This usually leads to a big bump in pledges at the end.

Ali · Mon 24/06/2013 10:05:31

We just hit out funding goal this morning! Thanks for all the AGS-love that went into that achievement.

We have 4 and a half days to focus on Stretch Goals, so please keep up he relentless plugging of the game and the hassling of friends and family. Hassle them, I say!

Nikolas · Mon 24/06/2013 11:24:52

Quote from: Ali on Mon 24/06/2013 10:05:31
We just hit out funding goal this morning! Thanks for all the AGS-love that went into that achievement.

We have 4 and a half days to focus on Stretch Goals, so please keep up he relentless plugging of the game and the hassling of friends and family. Hassle them, I say!

This is such great news!

Well done Alistair!

Your hard work has already paid off!

SinSin · Mon 24/06/2013 12:36:53

Huzzah ... I was never worried dude I knew you would do it with a pitch like that

Eric · Mon 24/06/2013 13:45:23

Congratulations!

Dropped Monocle Games · Mon 24/06/2013 17:08:19

Wooohooo! Congratulations.. I am so glad you made it.
I backed yesterday, I gave the last bit of money I had for this month! its waiting in the bank for when you take the funding

can't wait to play this!

Monsieur OUXX · Mon 24/06/2013 19:53:06

Congratulations Ali!
Now get back to work and that darn game! We're begging you!

selmiak · Mon 24/06/2013 21:03:52

hmmm, you should have had the KS campaign end on the 1st of the month or the 2nd when people actually have money

I would so back this but I have no money and also no CC for KS

Luca · Wed 26/06/2013 10:25:16

Backed!
Nice job, man

Ali · Wed 26/06/2013 10:33:11

Thanks guys.

You might be right selmiak. Once again I suffer for being self-employed and not knowing anything about real jobs. We're considering leaving the PayPal option open for a little while after the campaign ends, in case a lot of wealthy relatives die over the weekend.

Monsieur OUXX · Wed 26/06/2013 12:03:27

Quote from: Ali on Wed 26/06/2013 10:33:11
We're considering leaving the PayPal option open for a little while after the campaign ends

In that case make it clear in your announcements on every related website. If I were a potential donator and had a big message "the deadline is gone" right in my face on the front page, I'd think "pah, I'm too late!"

SarahLiz · Wed 26/06/2013 17:53:22

Count me in as a loyal backer! Happy to open my wallet for this one. As a huge fan of the first Nelly, I can't wait to see the second installment. Everything looks fantastic so far. Keep up the great work!

Sarah

AGD2 · Wed 26/06/2013 21:02:53

Just gave Nelly Cootalot a plug in our latest Kickstarter newsletter update. Sorry, I would have done it sooner but had to wait on something before we could make a new post. Anyhow, hope it helps -- game's looking great!

Ali · Thu 27/06/2013 15:39:00

@SarahLiz: Thanks for backing!

@AGD2: Thank you for the plug! How nice! And congratulations on your uber-successful campaign.

@Monsieur OUXX: Good suggestion, I'll make it as clear as I can when the hammer falls!

EDIT: And now we're into the last 24 hours!

Ali · Sat 29/06/2013 13:57:19

Sorry for the double post, but my campaign just finished with a respectable Â£20,450 including PayPal backers. Thanks to all the AGSers who backed and plugged the campaign.

Latest Update Here!

I'm keeping the PayPal option open for two weeks for 'Slacker Backers', and I'll open up Pre-orders after that:

Back via PayPal

Thanks again!

- Alasdair

Crimson Wizard · Sat 29/06/2013 15:06:12

I've got following notifications

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It looks like your *** pledge to Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet! (Retro Pirate Adventure) was declined by your card provider.
This error is usually caused by a recently expired, canceled, or maxed-out credit or debit card.
To correct this error and complete your pledge, just click the link below and choose a different payment method (or enter in a new card):

Which is weird, since my card is not expired, or cancelled...
I'll try PayPal.

Snarky · Sat 29/06/2013 15:13:52

Congratulations, Ali! It deserved to go much higher, but it's a respectable amount nevertheless.

Question: In a situation like this, where the campaign has reached its goal, is it more beneficial for you to have people back it through PayPal than Kickstarter?

Ali · Sat 29/06/2013 18:10:17

It's preferable for me to deal with Kickstarter backers, because it's easier to keep track of reward fulfilment and updates that way. On the other hand, PayPal fees are slightly less than Kickstarter fees, so it's not a tragedy if someone switches.

Here's hoping CW finds a way to make it work!

Quote from: Snarky on Sat 29/06/2013 15:13:52
Congratulations, Ali! It deserved to go much higher

I know, right?!

Greg Squire · Mon 01/07/2013 18:50:56

Congratulations! Looking forward to playing the finished game.

Secret Fawful · Tue 02/07/2013 04:56:57

Awesome! I'm really glad to hear it did so well! I loved the first game. If I wasn't a broke bum I would have contributed in a heartbeat.

Crimson Wizard · Tue 02/07/2013 17:56:15

Quote from: Ali on Sat 29/06/2013 18:10:17
Here's hoping CW finds a way to make it work!

Hehe, that was my mistake, my card had just a few cents less on it than neccesary

Backed!

Surdy · Tue 16/07/2013 15:29:38

Good job Ali

I hope we could work together soon.

Tosek · Thu 29/08/2013 15:37:18

Wondering why there is a post about Nelly on the vidionare starting page. Is nelly 2 done with ags or with visionaire?

Ali · Mon 02/09/2013 14:17:52

It's made with AGS. It seems that Visionaire are civilised enough to post about adventure games made in other engines.

Snarky · Mon 02/09/2013 14:46:50

Well, that's made a fool of me, then. I could have sworn you said somewhere you were switching engine, and kept insisting on this piece of misinformation throughout Mittens.

Ali · Mon 02/09/2013 15:16:44

I haven't sworn not to switch engine, but I certainly haven't made the choice to switch. At the moment I'm looking for the best way to make the game available across multiple platforms without having to reinvent the wheel. Hopefully AGS will stay at the centre of that.

Tosek · Mon 02/09/2013 15:21:16

But, if you are talking about multi-platform: I thought using high-res (nelly 2 is using which resolution?) could be a problem porting to small mobil devices. Or am I wrong?

Ali · Mon 02/09/2013 15:32:47

Absolutely. That is one among many issues I'm looking at. If you have any other questions, please PM me so we don't clog this thread up with a conversation!

Monsieur OUXX · Mon 02/09/2013 15:44:44

No worries! By the time Nelly II gets released, mobile devices will actually be a laser shot directly in your eyes, with a resolution of 102426*50358

Nelly Cootalot II: The Fowl Fleet

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