Escape from Mill Station
A project in Bellingham, WA by Etienne Andlau000days
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An adventure and story driven game about the crew of a Catalina PBY trying to escape a lost world behind the Bermuda Triangle.
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $1,020 of $28,000
Dates: Oct 21st -> Dec 20th (61 days)
Project By: Etienne Andlau
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $1,020 of $28,000
Dates: Oct 21st -> Dec 20th (61 days)
Project By: Etienne Andlau
$1,020
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 20 @ 16:05 -0500 GMT
3%
of goal
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Latest News
Final update and links ... 
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, So here is my final update. I am not going to bore you with long speeches but there will be another Kickstarter a few months down the line when I have the game developed a little further along. I will dare to say I believe that is the... (Read More)
Company who might be thinking of partnering up with me ...
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
... just let me know that they are heading into the holidays now and will be in touch in early January. Total project video views stands at: 3,539 (Read More)
Welcome another backer everyone ...
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
30 Backers in total now! :-) (Read More)
Just to show how important render settings are in a 3D render ...
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Propeller motion blur and camera anti aliasing tests in Blender ...
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I am rendering camera moves and engine start up on the Catalina PBY model I have featured in my teaser trailer. Doing propeller motion blur and camera anti aliasing tests in Blender to get the right amount of blur and make sure the propeller doesn't... (Read More)
Bus on a Saturday night ...
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Never take the bus on a Saturday night I tell you. I tried to hold my breath between my stops too afraid to inhale. Next time I will ride on the bicycle rack I think :-) (Read More)
Donate page ...
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Also if any of you would like to donate to the project after the Kickstarter expires here is a link: http://worldofclouds.com/donate.html Thank you. (Read More)
Getting ready for a very busy 2018 ...
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Getting ready for the long haul. Building up a new music library. Stellaris, World of Warcraft (Azuremyst), Skyrim, Fallout 4. I downloaded from You Tube and converted to mp3 to save disc space and so I can listen to them on my phone too. Drawing up... (Read More)
Figured out how to get player character to climb around moving ...
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
... vehicle or cable car. Normally you use root motion - animation but the problem is as soon as your "thing" you climb around on moves, then your root motion climbing animation forces the character to stay still and it gets left behind. By creating... (Read More)
Still working on the DIY category projects on Kickstarter ...
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
... will be doing that all night tonight. Then the rest of the weekend I will be contacting other project categories on Kickstarter. I just had one email complaint where I posted a link to the Kickstarter project on someone's else's gaming channel. I... (Read More)
Indie games could suffer without Net Neutrality, devs say
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/indie-games-could-suffer-without-net-neutrality-devs-say/ar-BBGKJGL?ocid=spartanntp (Read More)
I just invented the term "WoMT" job ...
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
... It looks like I will have to revert back to a part time job to keep my game project alive after the 20th so I am thinking of a good name to call this job. So I thought of a WoMT job. Stands for "waste of my time job" :-) (Read More)
Good expression I just heard ...
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Just sharing a good expression I just heard. I am watching another game developer stream on Twitch while I work and he just dropped an expression referring to game development that I really like: "Game development is like catching lightning in a... (Read More)
A new backer tonight ...
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Five days to go and project is still getting new backers! :-) Thank you everyone. (Read More)
Project video views at 3, 126 and working on DIY Kickstarter projects ...
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Working on DIY (do it yourself) projects on Kickstarter at the moment. Contacting them one by one and asking for their support. I am waiting to hear from the company who is thinking about partnering up with me. Other than that we have 6 days left of... (Read More)
Contacted Disney games ...
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
They don't accept unsolicited submissions but I emailed them to see if they wouldn't throw a little support for the Kickstarter campaign of maybe connect with someone else. You never know :-) (Read More)
Sony interactive entertainment ...
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I contacted Sony interactive entertainment and asked them nicely to look at the Kickstarter campaign and see if they would ne willing to throw a little muscle our way :-) Cant lose. Lets see what happens. :-) (Read More)
Music projects ...
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hitting all the music projects on Kickstarter this morning ... (Read More)
Getting ready first step towards writing story, dialogue and character development ...
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Its going to be a busy 3 months. :-) (Read More)
Innovation projects on Kickstarter ...
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Tackling "Innovation" projects next on Kickstarter. (Read More)
A note about the 20th the last day of the campaign ...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just to remind all of you who might be new to Kickstarter or don't know, your credit card will only be charged if the campaign is successful on the last day which is the 20th next week. If the funding goal is not reached the campaign ends and your... (Read More)
A new backer this morning ...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a new backer this morning folks! (Read More)
A decent game production company just contacted me via email ...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
... and they wanted to know what my plans are with Escape from Mill Station and if there is a possibility for partnering up. Cant say who it is yet since they hinted at keeping the communication confidential for now but as soon as I can share it I... (Read More)
Contacted about 300 projects on Kickstarter so far ...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
... of which I got three pledges. So I am continuing on today and focusing on other game projects. There are about a thousand of them in total so plenty of work to do. :-) I will regroup tonight with 9 days left of the campaign and see what else I... (Read More)
Getting very polite responses from other game projects on Kickstarter ...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Its not a yes. But they don't mark me as spam and they write back to me. Altered: says: Hello Etienne Andlau, Thank you for your message! We highly appreciate you reaching out to us and we're more than flattered, but we have to kindly decline the... (Read More)
I am blown away by the finding that there are 138 RPG game projects ...
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
... in Washington state alone currently on Kickstarter. And their funding success averages between $200 000 and $3 000 000. That s very good news. (Read More)
Summary of Angel Investers' group (activity on Gust) ...
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Clikfoot Views 1 investor has looked at your company profile. 1 investor has played your pitch video. 1 investor has looked at your pitch deck. Downloads FinPr.pdf has been downloaded once. BusinessPlan-EfMS.pdf has been downloaded once. (Read More)
Completed "Robots" and "Design" categories ...
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Will work through the "RPG" category next. (Read More)
Completed the technology category on Kickstarter working through ...
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
... the design projects now. (Read More)
12 Days left of the campaign ...
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Its 06:50 am Saturday and plotting a few strategies for this week. There are 12 days left of the campaign now and I want to see if I can make things happen. I am almost done with the "most funded" technology campaigns on Kickstarter and then I will... (Read More)
This composer sent me his reel and wants to work on the project ...
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
... I like his work and thought I will share it with you all: http://kanoawolfedoblin.com/music (Read More)
Total views on project video at 2, 727. Almost done with ...
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
... hitting on the technology projects on Kickstarter. Got 3 pledges from that strategy so far. Done with space exploration projects. I got an email from Xsolla Business and they asked me if I would be interested in a distribution partnership with... (Read More)
The composer Elton Pacho (Inception, Rogue 1) just messaged me ...
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
... through Kickstarter and asked me to do some music scoring on the project. He has movies like Rogue 1 on his reel. He didn't get the final credit on the IMDB for the musical score for Rogue 1 but it looks like he did trailer or early work on it.... (Read More)
Thinking of hitting the studios next ...
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I am looking at Sony Interactive Entertainment's address and key people's name here in front of me and wondering if its a good time to send them a pitch ... Maybe its time to tour this game concept around with the studios and see if one of them would... (Read More)
Targeting space exploration Kickstarter projects that are ...
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
... about to be funded or already funded successfully. I will be messaging them tonight. Tomorrow I will get back to other technology projects. I had a letter from a company I wrote to a while ago. They said they are not interested but wished me... (Read More)
I had 111 views on my project video between ...
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
10:36 pm last night and 02:09 am this morning. Pretty big spike. (Read More)
Physics cable car full ride WORK IN PROGRESS >>>
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The full ride version of the physics cable car I built in Unreal 4. The little spheres concept results in too many collision calculations that is why the wheels are flicking around. In the next version I will simplify by using "tubes" of wire so that... (Read More)
Big shout out to one of our backers who just increased his pledge ...
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
... from $25 to $40. Really appreciate that thank you very much. 2 Others have done the same a while ago. (Read More)
Where backers to this project are - top countries and cities ...
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
2 New backers in 24 hour period after 5 days of nothing ...
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
New strategy is producing results :-) (Read More)
End of the week roundup and a look ahead ...
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Big thank you to everyone backing this project, again really appreciate all of you. We have 2 and a half weeks left. Its not a lot of time but its something. What is counting for us is this: 1. I am still waiting for responses from angel investors.... (Read More)
Had 52 views on my project video in 24 hours plus one $50 pledge ...
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
... that all happened after I started messaging other technology projects on Kickstarter. (Read More)
I just announced that I am quitting visual effects and now I got a ...
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
... quote in for a $3000 VFX job. LOL isn't that typical? Its removing the straps around a horse's head that holds a horn in place faking a unicorn. Also the strings used on the sides of the horse to guide it around and towards a woman with a... (Read More)
Here is the company who might be hiring me ...
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/343 (Read More)
Just been offered a possible job as game developer in Seattle ...
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Its a 12 month contract with decent pay. I am going back and forth with the recruiter right now. Lets see what happens. :-) (Read More)
Targeting technology Kickstarter projects today ...
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Contacting technology Kickstarter project owners today. I tried a whole bunch of game, comic book and film ones but those are not very keen to cross support. I got very friendly responses though. Had better luck with projects that are not in the same... (Read More)
6am Dec 1st, 2017 production office for EfMS is busy ...
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
RIP visual effects work ...
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Officially cremating visual effects work this morning. After two decades of being gang raped with work that is absolutely pointless as it is penniless and is the super galactic version of a dead end job, I finally decided to trash it. I deleted my... (Read More)
Asking other project developers on Kickstarter ...
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I find I get good results from just messaging other projects on Kickstarter that have been funded or are doing well. So I am focusing on that right now. I guess they have the best understanding of what I am trying to do and where I am and its also... (Read More)
Completed aerospace, airplane leasing, dealing, rental and talent agencies ...
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
... in the Washington state area. There is a marketing company who offered to meet me and discuss strategy but since I don't have any money to pay for their time I don't feel comfortable doing it. They offered to meet anyways but I put them on hold.... (Read More)
Opened a Coinbase account ...
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of my budget will be invested in bitcoin. I know its dangerous because the "bubble" can burst. (Read More)
The e-flyer I am sending around looks like this ...
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A few nice responses from local talent agencies ...
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Tiffany Talent Agency <tanya@tiffanytalent.com> 10:32 AM (2 minutes ago) to me, seattlebooking Hi Etienne, Thanks for sending over your info. It looks like a great project, and we love to see games being developed locally. I hope you can... (Read More)
Completed a list of advertising and marketing agencies in Bellingham ...
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I worked through a list of advertising and marketing agencies in Bellingham. I was surprised to find so many of them. Looks like they do a lot of business with Canada, with Bellingham being so close to the border. I know these companies want money... (Read More)
Script Writing for Games Featuring Rhianna Pratchett and James Swallow
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
With the 21st of December crawling closer I have begin doing a little research on scriptwriting for games. Most of it I already know but I like to do a little "refresher" course just to make sure the path I am about to take is mapped clearly before I... (Read More)
Health clubs ...
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Contacted health clubs in the local area with link to the campaign. (Read More)
Engineers ...
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I sent 13 letters out yesterday to Casinos in Vegas. Today I am hitting a list of engineers here in the local area. (Read More)
Casino operators ...
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I found a list of the casino operators in Las Vegas. Its complete with mailing addresses and full name of CEO's. I will be mailing them letters next. https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/public-record/2015/aug/30/list-casino-operators/ (Read More)
Real Estate agents
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Contacting all the Real Estate agents in the Bellingham / Seattle area and telling them about the campaign. (Read More)
Contacting architects today in the local area ...
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I found a pretty long list of architects in the local area and contacting them to ask them to support the campaign. I figure they would be well connected to people who have money to build houses and own properties. ... (Read More)
2000 Project video views ...
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Project video views reached 2000 in total. (Read More)
Paid $30 for The Crowdfunding Center campaign boost upgrade ...
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I heard these paid services can work very well so this is the first one I am trying. Based on the results from this I will decide if I want to do more of them. Here: http://www.thecrowdfundingcenter.com/boost/ The Boost will include the following:... (Read More)
Well I just learned a good trick ...
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I send an email with link to the campaign to modeling agencies and motion capture companies and suddenly they are very willing to share and forward. I make the argument that my project will help create work in their field and suddenly I don't get... (Read More)
Veteran groups, You Tube gaming groups and local farms ...
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Working though veteran groups, You Tube gaming groups and local farms today. I should wrap that up today and then I will tackle the next group. I had one You Tube gaming group who responded and said they will spread the word. (Read More)
Wineries completed ...
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I finished with working through a list of 200 wineries in Washington state. Tackling the next group. (Read More)
Project views and local wineries ...
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I am sending invitations out via email to local wineries here in Washington state. Sending them a link to the Kickstarter campaign. Then project video views stand at 1 801. Angel investors have begun to respond to the letters I sent out. So far... (Read More)
MILESTONES FOR FINAL GAME PROJECT
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Version 17 November 2017. Exact dates TBT. Optimization and trailer creation will happen parallel with entire production timeline. 1. Story development. 2. Character development. 3. Dialogue and scene development. 4. Locking of story, characters,... (Read More)
The official start date for the production of final version of game ...
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
... will be the 21st of December 2017. With or without money. I will probably start with script, character development and dialogue. Milestones for the rest of the steps is work in progress and I will publish that little later. Other than that I just... (Read More)
Number of video views @ time intervals logged ...
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Starting yesterday ... 1,659 views 12:54 pm today last checked 1,650 views 09:36 am 1,611 views 02:30 pm 1,610 views 12:56 pm 1,608 views 11:32 am 1,607 views 10:52 am yesterday (Read More)
See the email advertising graphic I am sending to locals in my area ...
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I created a simple graphic which is hyperlinked to this Kickstarter campaign and I am emailing that around to locals in my area. Notice that there is no mentioning of my corporate website on it I am trying to draw their attention to this campaign and... (Read More)
A quick note about the CV's, CEO's and billionaires I contacted outside of Kickstarter ...
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, One of you voiced a concern that I am neglecting my Kickstarter backers and going outside of the Kickstarter environment to look for investors with deeper pockets. I want to make sure that you all know that my intention is to convince... (Read More)
Top 10 gaming bloggers and top 10 You Tube gaming channels ...
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I am contacting them and asking them if they could let their friends and subscribers know about the EfMS Kickstarter campaign. Some of the You Tube gaming channels have over 3 billion viewers and one million subscribers. I also include the embedded... (Read More)
Last week's results summary on Gust.com ...
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Clikfoot Views 6 investors have looked at your company profile. 3 investors have looked at your pitch deck. 1 investor has played your pitch video. (Read More)
Completed letters to major CEO's and billionaires ...
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I sent the last of the letters to major CEO's and billionaires away this morning. I worked off Bloomberg's billionaires index and it can be found here: https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/ It took me little under a week to find the business... (Read More)
Catalina PBY planes used to search for lost flight 19 in Bermuda Triangle ...
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I found actual footage of the Catalina PBY planes being used to search for the lost flight 19 in the Bermuda Triangle. I posted a screen grab on the "story" page and its linked to the exact time in the You Tube video where you see the planes doing... (Read More)
Found a very good documentary on the Bermuda Triangle ...
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cH5g-Pnrw (Read More)
Added new pledge award categories ...
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I added new pledge award categories and will be making a few other improvements to the campaign soon. (Read More)
73 Ceo's / billionaires have recieved letters from me, 107 to go ...
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I have written 73 letters to ceo's of major corporations and billionaires so far. There are 107 to go. Then I will tackle the next group. (Read More)
Twitter and Facebook ...
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
My brother just told me he boosted me on Twitter and Facebook yesterday but he also says 60 out of the total 88 views are NOT from his side. (Read More)
My website views jumped ...
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
My average daily website views before I started writing letters and sending out emails to selected investors and billionaires were around 30. It suddenly jumped to 88 in one day. (Read More)
A quick end of the week update ...
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, So really busy on my end looking for investors. I am working through Bloomberg's list of billionaires and millionaires and wrote letters to more than 60 of them so far. I am not even halfway through yet. Yes its a long shot but not... (Read More)
Project video plays.
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
1021 Plays in total on the project video of which 34% watched it all the way to the end. (Read More)
Thank you and very busy looking for investors ...
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Just a very special thank you to you all for backing my project. No news other than I am very busy looking for investors at the moment. Pretty much a full time job right now. Only other news is that Unreal 4.18 was released and that I... (Read More)
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