Fantasyche: Mike - A Two-tier game dealing with Escapism

A project in Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom by Ross Tunney
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A unique RPG that attempts to deal with real issues that we all face. Mike uses a escapist techniques to deal with his Depression.
Backers: 98
Average Pledge Per Backer: £12

Funded: £1,161 of £500
Dates: May 5th -> Jul 4th (60 days)
Project By: Ross Tunney
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Latest News

Don't forget guys!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Pre-beta Download

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Final few hours!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Final HoursWe're now into the last 58 (at the time of writing), and we've hit the £1,000 stretch goal! Grand stuff! I've begun implementing the optional character, whom I've named Katherine. While she may appear young, she has in fact lived for... (Read More)

Last few days! Beta soon!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few more days to go! And it looks like we're going to hit the optional character stretch goal! So, where's the game at? Well, I'm busy working through the game and ironing out the most prevalent bugs. I'll release the initial Beta version just... (Read More)

Final Push! Cheaper Boxed Copies!

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Final Push!While this has not been quite the crowd-puller as my last campaign, the level of support you guys have shown is awesome. So thank you for that. Just to say- less financial support does not mean that the game will suffer. Every penny... (Read More)

Minigames rule! Plus Portraits!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Portraits First the important stuff. The main portraits are now nearly complete! This gives us time to work on adding portraits for some of the lesser characters. As always, I'm still working on the game, and thinking of the best ways to give you... (Read More)

New Demo!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
New DemoI've been hard at work (as always), and have decided to release a snippet of that to you guys for being awesome.  Here's the :: Download Link :: There's still tons to do, so don't submit any bugs reports just yet. Some of the portraits are... (Read More)

We are so close I can taste it!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch GoalsWe are so close to hitting the 'character portraits' stretch goal that I though I would jump ahead and hire a freelancer to begin on the artwork.  Attached is an early sample of the kind of style we can expect. We've only just come to... (Read More)

Understanding Mancing and Majique

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I've always been a fan of high fantasy, but let's be honest. It has been done to DEATH. Particularly with 2D RPGs, the lack of creativity and innovation can often be astounding. As a writer foremost, game developer second (my secret shame!), I try to... (Read More)

A look at the Narrative (and an extra stretch goal)

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Two updates in one day? Apologies if you find that annoying! I wanted to let you guys have a deeper look into the narrative (if you don't check the comments). I've also added an additional stretch goal. Stretch GoalIf we hit £1000 (I'm relatively... (Read More)

IndieDB profile, nearing stretch goal #1 !

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a hectic couple of weeks! Since we're nearing the first of the stretch goals, I've been busy trying to find a suitable artist to hire for the in-game character portraits. PublicationThe game is now up on IndieDB, awaiting authorisation.... (Read More)

New Kickstarter Video is up!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been toiling at my desk to produce a kind of teaser-trailer for the game, which is now complete and can be viewed on the main Kickstarter campaign. Thoughts on the video greatly appreciated! Many thanks for Hania and Evil-Dog for allowing me to... (Read More)

A Well-Deserved Shout-Out

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Patronoid Games, friends of mine from 'down the road,' have recently launched a Kickstarter for their Online Multiplayer Strategy Game. Final Fantasy Tactics (but better, and more sci-fi) springs to mind. If nothing else, check it out, share with... (Read More)

Updated Stretch Goals, New Collaboration

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been an amazing response so far (I didn't expect this project to be as popular as my last), with hitting the initial goal with 50 days to go! Hopefully we continue to progress at a steady rate. This brings me to: Updated Stretch GoalsCustom or... (Read More)

Concept Demo Release

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Time to release a short concept demo, to allow you guys to get an overall feel for the game. Keep in mind that this is still early development. I tend to get a framework for the whole game down, then polish afterwards (just like a writer). There are... (Read More)

Demo and Physical Rewards Update

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, we're nearly at the goal! Thanks so much for your support thus far! Regarding the demo, I'm currently just testing to make sure that it's fit to release, but remember, nothing is final. Take it as it is: a work in progress intended to be... (Read More)

Large Reward Overhaul!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It might be time to migrate! I've reviewed the reward tiers, and attempted to add more value for you guys. Changes are as follows: The £10 and £15 reward tiers are merged into just the £10 tier. So you can get all of the digital goodies for a £10... (Read More)

Game and Reward News

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
RewardsIt has been noted that the £30 reward tier could do with padding out a touch. As such, I'm adding a Boxed Copy of Data Hacker Initiation; the last game produced by Studio 69. With an average review of 8.4 on Desura (at the time of writing),... (Read More)

THANKS Kickstarter.

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Apparently, you can't attach two videos to a single update, but with no notification, how was I to know? Anyways, here is the footage I meant to show you. Enjoy!  (Read More)

Wow! And more Footage!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!The response from this project has been amazing! Just two days in, and we're at 70% of the funding goal! This is very positive, and motivating, to say the least! Thank you all for your support!  Additional FootageAttached to the foot of this... (Read More)

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