tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post217384249412094577..comments2024-03-27T20:09:00.283-04:00Comments on Tenkar's Tavern: The Responsibilities of a Kickstarter Project Manager / Publisher / Writer - From an Annoyed CustomerTenkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-62380624060545046122012-11-07T13:17:16.262-05:002012-11-07T13:17:16.262-05:00Subscribe. Subscribe. w00thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361050748588247352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-7547622458600167222012-11-05T03:53:14.609-05:002012-11-05T03:53:14.609-05:00Yeah, my List of overdue proejcts is getting longe...Yeah, my List of overdue proejcts is getting longer too.<br />But there are also some shining examples how to do it.<br />The new "Spears of the Dawn" Camapign. Kickstarter is still running, but the backers already have access to the alpha version of the game.KristianHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00232005660954059260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-8066732279703569392012-11-04T17:21:31.386-05:002012-11-04T17:21:31.386-05:00I'm sure I'm not the only one who switches...<i> I'm sure I'm not the only one who switches off now when I see the words "Kickstarter" or "Indiegogo".</i><br /><br />You're not wrong, David. I now completely skip over any newly announced Kickstarter unless it's from an established company or an author I trust. <br /> DMWieghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682249561077936507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-52746616572002836672012-11-04T16:07:50.315-05:002012-11-04T16:07:50.315-05:00@David M - yes, it is sad. Sometimes I feel like o...@David M - yes, it is sad. Sometimes I feel like our money gets taken gladly, and then it's a big "Fuck You" when it comes to a timely release of what you already paid for.<br /><br />Some folks behind Kickstarters start running late and then completely stop communicating, probably more out of embarrassment than anything else.<br /><br />Communication is key. These Kickstarter post that I do that talk about late projects are my attempt to keep the folks that took our money honest. If nothing else, it will make people think twice before backing another project by certain creators.<br /><br />You take thousands of dollars for a project and you are a professional, whether you like it or not. Folks need to start acting like professionals.Tenkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-64967460291583290302012-11-04T15:43:13.371-05:002012-11-04T15:43:13.371-05:00Sadly, the mismanagement of the model by many of t...Sadly, the mismanagement of the model by many of those who got in early has spoiled it for those who decide to publish through it later. The whole crowdfunding thing has lost its shine for me, mainly because of the issues you have listed here Erik. I'm sure I'm not the only one who switches off now when I see the words "Kickstarter" or "Indiegogo". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-49893854058591668472012-11-04T14:25:39.207-05:002012-11-04T14:25:39.207-05:00I approve of this message!I approve of this message!Reverend Dakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589927717583694031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-75204817297696893442012-11-04T14:24:33.497-05:002012-11-04T14:24:33.497-05:00Also, if you include your shipping costs in the re...Also, if you include your shipping costs in the rewards themselves, they count toward getting funded at all. Just sayin'<br /><br />I wrote about <a href="http://www.kjd-imc.org/2012/09/17/kickass-kickstarter-projects/" rel="nofollow">Kickass Kickstarter Projects</a>, and it sounds like we're in agreement on responsibilities.<br /><br />I didn't focus as much on having it written first, but I do software development for a living, I'm accustomed to having to get funding before starting. Points 2 and 3 I agree totally. Point 4 I didn't mention, but it's sensible.Keith Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411665536982769550noreply@blogger.com