Codemancer: A Fantasy Game that Teaches the Magic of Code
A project in Chicago, IL by Robert Lockhart000days
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Aurora must learn Magic to rescue her Father, but Magic in Aurora's World works the same way that Programming works in Ours.
Backers: 1862
Average Pledge Per Backer: $28
Funded: $52,725 of $12,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: Robert Lockhart
Backers: 1862
Average Pledge Per Backer: $28
Funded: $52,725 of $12,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: Robert Lockhart
$52,725
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 28 @ 00:30 -0400 GMT
439%
of goal
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Why We Need Experimental Crowdfunded Games
January 27th - via: cliqist.com
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Codemancer: FUNDED! 
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
In the snarky climate of the day, it's easy to dismiss the movie 'It's A Wonderful Life' as sappy, or cliché. I used to think so, too, but now I am sure it's a masterpiece, because today, I'm feeling a bit like George Bailey at the end of that... (Read More)
One Day Left
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, True Believers. This is the last day of our Kickstarter Campaign, and I want to take the opportunity to thank some of the people who have given me excellent advice, both about 'Codemancer,' and how to present it on Kickstarter. I may have... (Read More)
Top 10 Kickstarter Projects That Were Funded in 5 Days or Less
May 26th - via: crowdcrux.com
This is the first of a series of lists discussing Kickstarter projects that have been funded in 5 days or less. The idea is only to choose the most-quickly-funded ones that I find most interesting, and bring them to you. (Read More)
Day 26: 1500+ Backers AND New Reward Tier
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, True Believers! There are quite a lot of us, now. Over 1500, in fact, and it's an honor to be in your company! New Reward Tier Since the future of the Young Adult Novel set in the world of Codemancer is fairly secure, I decided to open up... (Read More)
Day 25: It's Not Over, Yet!
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With all the stretch goals behind us, it's tempting to relax and let the rest of the campaign slide by, but that's not what I'm going to do. This is too great an opportunity to get the word out about Codemancer and the educational paradigm it... (Read More)
Day 24: Codemancer YA Novel - Funded!
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm proud to say that thanks to over 1300 True Believers, All Backers will be receiving a digital copy of Codemancer: The Novel! This project has come so far in the four years since the beginning of the idea which later evolved into Codemancer. I... (Read More)
One Week Left!
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
There's just one week left in the campaign, True Believers, and we're so close to the next stretch goal. I'm so excited, I'm beside myself! Let's not get cocky, though. The last mile is the longest, and I still need your help. Please spread... (Read More)
Day 19: The Rune Language
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy, True Believers! We're well on our way to the final stretch goal: Codemancer - The Novel. I'm so humbled by the support that keeps pouring in for Codemancer, it leaves me speechless. Well, actually, not so much speechless as SUPER CHATTY.... (Read More)
Day 18: 1000+ Backers!
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
There are over 1000 True Believers out there now, and you're one of them. Thank you so much for joining the Codemancer Team! I wanted to show off some of the press attention that Codemancer's been getting:... (Read More)
A Special Treat
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Day 17: Python for Codemancers!
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it, True Believers! 'Python for Codemancers' will be available free to all backers! This is something I felt strongly would make 'Codemancer' even more worthwhile, so thank you for making it happen. The next stretch goal, 'Codemancer -... (Read More)
Day 15: Halfway Point!
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, True believers! I hope you all enjoyed your Mother's Day and took some time to appreciate the most important Teachers in most of our lives. We're halfway through the Campaign and already funding stretch goals! I'm excited and humbled to be... (Read More)
Day 12: Great Traction! AND Book Influences
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello True Believers! Once again, Thank You for joining the Codemancer team. You've exceeded my wildest expectations already, and there are still two-and-a-half weeks left! I wanted to take a little time today to talk about books. 'BOOKS? If books... (Read More)
Day 9: 800+ Backers! AND Rob Talks Educational Games
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, True Believers! I'm so honored that all of you decided to help Codemancer come to fruition. We reached two milestones nearly simultaneously today: 800 backers and $25000+ funded. We're halfway to the next stretch goal: 'Python for... (Read More)
Day 8: 200+% Funded!
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is really amazing. Thank you, True Believers! Thanks to you, Codemancer is over 200% funded, and we're well on our way to the next stretch goal! I honestly couldn't be more thrilled. Right now I'm in Madison, Wisconsin, US, which is one of... (Read More)
Learn Computer Magic in Codemancer
May 4th - via: cliqist.com
Everyone who’s ever seen or used a computer has wondered, at some point or another, how exactly computers do all the computery things they do. As of right now, you may know exactly how all of this works, but for those of us who don’t, Important Little Games has the answer: Magic. (Read More)
Day 6: Stretch Goal #1 Achieved!
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, True Believers! I wasn't planning on putting out an update today, but I have good news. Thanks to you, I'm happy to announce that Codemancer will have a Level Editor Mode! This will allow players to build and share custom levels. As a... (Read More)
Day 5: Whirlwind 1st Week Recap
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again, true believers! It's been an amazing week for me and the rest of the Codemancer team. A lot has happened: The project was launched, thanks to advice from many of my friends and family. It was funded in 4 days (almost to the minute!)... (Read More)
Funded! Thank you! AND Stretch Goals
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Late last night, just before 11PM Central Time, Codemancer's funding goal was reached. You did it! Like a relay race, each of you held the baton, and you should all be proud. Not long after that, I noticed that Codemancer had been made Kickstarter's... (Read More)
Day 4: 98% Funded!
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost there! I just wanted to express my gratitude for such an amazing show of support. We are only four days in, and your response has overwhelmed and humbled me. I promise to make Codemancer worthy of your encouragement and... (Read More)
Day 3: 75+ Percent Funded AND New Info/Reward Tier!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You are amazing, true believers. It's only day three, and as I write this the project is 82% funded! I'm so happy you all value code literacy as much as we do, and support 'Codemancer' as a way of making programming accessible to more people. I... (Read More)
Day 2: 63%+ Funded!
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Day 1 started off really strong and Day 2 is continuing to blow away my expectation for Codemancer progress. Thank you all for believing in the project and I hope the momentum will continue! As I type this, we're past the $7k mark, well past the 50%... (Read More)
Day 1: A Strong Start (& Backer Avatars)
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As I am writing this, Codemancer has raised 36% of its funding goal. That's amazing progress for under 24 hours. Thank you all! Clearly, you have your finger on the pulse of Educational Gaming, or perhaps you have your finger on the pulse of... (Read More)
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