Tales From The Strange Universe

A project in Lexington, KY by Really Big Spiders
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Compete in real time to conquer a galaxy in our MMO browser strategy game.
Backers: 97
Average Pledge Per Backer: $84

Funded: $8,121 of $8,000
Dates: Dec 31st -> Jan 31st (31 days)
Project By: Really Big Spiders
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Latest News

FUNDED!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
With 30 hours left on the clock, we have successfully met our goal - thanks to you!  (Read More)

T-Minus 3 Days and Counting...

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
3 days left! We're 86% funded!  Only $1095 to go! That's just $365 a day.  It's in reach but everyone's going to have to pull together to make it happen.   Keep sharing our links.  Keep spreading the word.  Take another look at that next higher... (Read More)

Final Week!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Strange Universe backers are making it happen.  You're a part of creating something REALLY BIG in the world of strategic game play, a game that... offers the same advantages to each player (straightforward pricing with zero pay-to-win) .   is... (Read More)

Interview by The Wargamer!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We got some great press from The Wargamer today!   The Wargamer's readership is primarily interested in strategy games for the PC.  They made an exception in interviewing us (a browser game) because they thought our approach was novel compared to... (Read More)

Play It Again, Sam!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Want another chance to play our demo? Wish granted! Our first demo of the game was so much fun that we've decided to run another!  It was awesome seeing so many enthusiastic players!   For the next 6 days, TFTSU will be open to the public.  Bring... (Read More)

State of the Strange Universe Address!

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Union is strong!  We're halfway through the month and 62% to our goal!    What do YOU think about potential stretch goals?     Here are a few of our ideas:   Spies!  - Currently, every species has its own special scanning technology for... (Read More)

TFTSU Demo

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
TFTSU is running a 4 day demo galaxy, open to the public.  It starts Wednesday, January 15, at noon EST and ends noon Sunday.  Come check it out! Invite friends and see what we're building! http://www.talesfromthestrangeuniverse.com - Jason Mize ... (Read More)

FAQ's added to Campaign Description

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I've created a FAQ section at the bottom of the Kickstarter page.  If you have any questions, let me know so I can add them to the list.   Thanks! New Press! "The best part is that everyone starts on equal-footing and nobody has a competitive... (Read More)

Make My MMO: Crowdfunding December 29, 2013 - January 11, 2014

January 11th - via: massively.joystiq.com
Was 2013 the year of Kickstarter? Whatever you think personally about the funding model, you can't argue with the fact that over $480 million was pledged through the crowdfunding platform in the last calendar year. That's definitely one hunk of change! But whether or not that figure translates into a tidal wave of awesome games has yet to be seen; the jury will remain out until even more funded games actually release and players get to experience what they backed. (Read More)

Rave Review From Game Skinny

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We're 45% funded! I really appreciate how diligent everyone has been about posting and reposting and sharing the Kickstarter info. Keep up the steam! The new diplomacy system is going to be quite groundbreaking, I believe. This is a work in progress... (Read More)

Avatars and Facebook Covers!

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Kickstarter has us all aflutter with excitement!  It's going well!  If we keep up the momentum and keep those pledges coming in then it's all going to come together.  Can't let up though!   Sherman has been diligently coding up new features.... (Read More)

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