Sol Trader: a compelling space action/RPG for PC and Mac
A project in Winchester, UK by Chris Parsons000days
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A fusion of Asteroids and Elite, where new games have 200 years of generated history and characters to interact with. For PC & Mac.
Backers: 565
Average Pledge Per Backer: £16
Funded: £9,251 of £20,000
Dates: Jan 5th -> Feb 4th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Parsons
Backers: 565
Average Pledge Per Backer: £16
Funded: £9,251 of £20,000
Dates: Jan 5th -> Feb 4th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Parsons
£9,251
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 4 @ 10:01 -0500 GMT
46%
of goal
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March 1st - via: cliqist.com
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Thanks everyone! 
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it's been quite a ride! As the hours tick down, it looks like the campaign won't get funded this time around. Still, I've drawn a lot of encouragement from this amazing community - you are all fantastic :-) I really appreciate all the... (Read More)
Last 48 hours! Still time to back, or increase your pledge!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, The 30 days draws near, and Sol Trader's campaign approaches a thrilling finish! Thanks so much for your support so far - it means the world to me. Sol Trader guy says "there's still time, friend." There's still time to back the game, or... (Read More)
Four days to go! Post-Kickstarter plans, 95% to top 100 on steam, uncut video footage
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, The campaign is nearing completion. If you're on the fence about backing the project, now is the time! I'm expecting a wave of new arrivals towards at the beginning of next week as we reach the final stages. It may yet be enough to push the... (Read More)
Nine days to go, new in-flight comms screenshot
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, We're entering into the final phase of the Kickstarter, with only nine days to go. The past month has been a real roller coaster - masses of interest, followed by a rather longer quieter period... :) Still time to hit the target!... (Read More)
New gameplay trailer!
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Just a quick note to let you know that the new gameplay trailer is finished! It's entitled "The Ballad of Helga Smith" and shows you a typical day in the life of playing the game. Not all the features shown in the video are fully working... (Read More)
Concept art for characters and ships; Space Game Junkie
January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Another week begins and we inch ever closer to our target. Thanks so much for all your support: I'm working hard on the gameplay video as we speak, but in the meantime... Concept Art Here are some concept art images, showing off some of... (Read More)
Video play numbers, gameplay video update, Blue-Collar Astronaut
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Thanks for all your support in the last two weeks! A quick update from me as we approach halfway through the campaign. We're not quite halfway to the goal, but there are new backers every day and I'm continuing to get good feedback. Thanks... (Read More)
In-depth descriptions of the Sol Trader universe
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Thanks again for your support! After a great start, I'd keen to keep up the momentum so we can blast past that target and on to some juicy stretch goals. If you'd like to see this project backed, please do what you can do get the word out... (Read More)
Stretch goal changes and funding breakdown
January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Thanks again so much for supporting Sol Trader and being part of the story so far. As we close out the first week on Kickstarter, we're the #6 game and #2 video game on the site! I'm very grateful to you all, my early backers, for making... (Read More)
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Other places to talk about Sol Trader
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Many thanks for your continued support! We're almost 30% funded after only a few days, and it's great to see the project gathering more momentum. Other places to talk about Sol Trader There are a few forums that you may be interested in:... (Read More)
Kickstarter text improvements; what I'm working on right now; Identity
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, thanks again for all your support as always! We're very much on track at this right to hit 25% funded overnight. I've been furiously tweaking the Kickstarter wording based on feedback I've received, so if you've been put off backing... (Read More)
Press coverage & live stream tomorrow 0530 GMT
January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, Thanks to some great articles from Rock Paper Shotgun, Indie Gamers UK and Cliqist we are now well on the way to funding! We hit 150 backers and are well over 10% funded after 3 days. The journey towards full funding continues, and I can't... (Read More)
Dangerous Dealings: Sol Trader
January 8th - via: rockpapershotgun.com
I enjoy looking at things in Elite: Dangerous but, the occasional dogfight and docking sequence aside, I’ve not particularly enjoyed doing things. Space sure is spectacular at times but I don’t feel any particular attachment to my ship or the places in which I spend my time pew-pewing and pondering the meaning of life, the universe and everything. There’s an awful lot to see but none of it feels particularly lived in. (Read More)
Some things I've learnt in three years coding my first indie game
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again for your support so far! Lessons I've learnt writing my first indie title I've been musing today about some of the lessons learned whilst coding Sol Trader over the last few years, and I've come up with seven to start with. You can read... (Read More)
What's unique about the game?
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are underway... 28 days to go, and I'm really pleased with the steady stream of funding. Thanks so much to all the early backers who believe in the game! It's been my own baby for such a long time, it's great to see others excited about it just... (Read More)
Thank you! Any Kickstarter advice?
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Elite and Asteroids Collide in Sol Trader
January 5th - via: cliqist.com
Sol Trader is an Asteroids and Elite mashup that's on Kickstarter (Read More)
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