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[PM markbilly directly]

As the game is not in production at the moment I'm going to relock this!

If anybody has any questions please PM markbilly directly!

markbilly - Thanks for the update!  If/when you get back to development on this let me know and I'll unlock it again!  Good luck!

[IanSean]

For real?  Seriously?

IanSean - please read the forum rules before further posting.

EDIT 25 Aug 2013 - I've been contacted by markbilly who will be posting an update so I am unlocking this.

I picked up the book as well.

I can't guarantee my participation (working full time, working on a game (shhh!), planning a wedding, you know... the usual stuff) but I loved the idea enough to at least hope I can read along!

[ANY]

Since this thread, technically, doesn't break the rules I will not lock it.

However, in light of recent events, ANY (even the tiniest little bit) of troll-feeding will be deleted without warning. 

If you aren't going to seriously comment on the project, just don't comment at all.

I'm glad somebody took up the challenge!

From here on out, though, let's keep the "critics" and development of them out of this thread (stick to PMs) or it'll get too cluttered up in here.

This belongs in the hall of fame board.  Please post there.

I'm pretty sure no words of mine are necessary here...

I think the importance of game names has changed a lot in recent years. I think this is because of several reason but the two most important ones (to my mind) are:

1) After several decades now of game making there are so many games out there that coming up with a title is hard (trying not to duplicate an existing title, be orginal, etc) and
2) As has been stated, there are so many portals for information these days you almost need to have a title that is easily searchable and doesn't contain keywords that will return un-wanted results in searches

My feelings on a game's name:

Not only should the name tie directly to what the game is about it should also be considered carefully.  I think coming up with that game's name is (for me) one of the hardest parts of building the game.  The graphics and programming are easy compared to the title as it's sort of the "face" of the game (to the downloading public).  I think it's (naming the game) where a lot of people buckle under the pressure.  They struggle and struggle to find a worthy name and then just self deprecate (give up).  "Oh I don't freakin' know... nobody is going to like the game anyway I'll just call it 'Toilet Quest' and then hope people think my failure is just quirkiness!!"

I still play games with crappy titles but I do have to admit if the title of the game doesn't inspire me I tend to go into it with slightly lowered expectations!

Miss? I thought you'd be visiting us?

That was the original plan... but then I decided to propose to my girlfriend .  I quickly realized how expensive it is to get married (the ring and all the arrangements) and how much time it takes up.

We might be crossin' the pond for the honeymoon but that won't be until November.

I considered postponing the engagement so I could attend Mittens (priorities you see?) but then I realized she might not share that sentiment

Sad to miss [yet] another Mittens  

Have a great time everybody and take lots of photos!

Now let's talk about Space Trash. Not other games.

Yes please.

[Autocyclist]

Autocyclist - Would you also be happy to read the forum rules before posting??

Abisso - let me know if you need/want to post an update and I'll unlock it!

[MrNashington]

MrNashington - please review the forum rules before further posting.

Revae - if you are still working on this and you wish to post an update let me know (PM) and I will unlock it.

Please update original post with [at least] one more "in game" screenshot (read the forum rules for more details). Thanks.

Please add one more in-game screenshot.

CAPTAIN COMIC!  My stars I haven't thought about that game in YEARS!  I used to play that game every day after school for [what seems like] a long time.

Good list and a good read... there's just something magical about pixels.

Congrats on finishing!

Congrats on finishing the game!

[Congrats on finishing!]

Congrats on finishing!

You might want to make the link to the Completed Games thread a little more prominent in your original post (I didn't want to change that for you!)

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!!