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<blockquote data-quote="Vicente" data-source="post: 7726775" data-attributes="member: 5101"><p>Sadly his answer just shows that he doesn't understand Kickstarter. Most people don't have an unlimited budget, so they have to choose what to back, and of course they are going to back projects that have more information, from people with solid KS credentials, that look more professional and more probable to deliver. Unless you are a huge fan of something or someone and you back anything no questions asked (that happens), the big majority of people have to research a little before backing.</p><p></p><p>Backers understand that producing art, layout, proofreading... for a game is expensive. We understand also that writing a manuscript costs money, but if you think KS is to get you from 0% done to 100% done then well, other people are starting at 50% done and look much better so they are going to get the money instead of you, and you are going to get comments about how weak your presentation is.</p><p></p><p>Also, for me personally, as a backer, if the creator doesn't care/believe enough on his own project to have spend part of his time/money on a written document before going to KS, and that person doesn't have a proven track record, that's a red flag that the KS is not going to deliver. If you don't put time on working before the KS, then money is only going to motivate you so far, and when <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> hits the fan (life gets complicated, contractors let you down...) and backers are complaining you have a lot of chances to fold.</p><p></p><p>I prefer supporting people who have done their work. For my own good, as I don't want to throw money away, and for those hardworking creators to reward their passion and so they can continue creating great projects; and for the creators that don't put the work, not supporting them is a good thing, because there are very few things more terrible than a KS going wrong and having hundreds or thousands of people angry at you online.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vicente, post: 7726775, member: 5101"] Sadly his answer just shows that he doesn't understand Kickstarter. Most people don't have an unlimited budget, so they have to choose what to back, and of course they are going to back projects that have more information, from people with solid KS credentials, that look more professional and more probable to deliver. Unless you are a huge fan of something or someone and you back anything no questions asked (that happens), the big majority of people have to research a little before backing. Backers understand that producing art, layout, proofreading... for a game is expensive. We understand also that writing a manuscript costs money, but if you think KS is to get you from 0% done to 100% done then well, other people are starting at 50% done and look much better so they are going to get the money instead of you, and you are going to get comments about how weak your presentation is. Also, for me personally, as a backer, if the creator doesn't care/believe enough on his own project to have spend part of his time/money on a written document before going to KS, and that person doesn't have a proven track record, that's a red flag that the KS is not going to deliver. If you don't put time on working before the KS, then money is only going to motivate you so far, and when :):):):) hits the fan (life gets complicated, contractors let you down...) and backers are complaining you have a lot of chances to fold. I prefer supporting people who have done their work. For my own good, as I don't want to throw money away, and for those hardworking creators to reward their passion and so they can continue creating great projects; and for the creators that don't put the work, not supporting them is a good thing, because there are very few things more terrible than a KS going wrong and having hundreds or thousands of people angry at you online. [/QUOTE]
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