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The Demo
There's a simple demo showing that an Open Web game like CQ is entirely possible on smart phones and tablets. Check it out here:
http://antlerpig.com/casualquestAnd read a little more about it hear:
http://antlerpig.com/blog?post=44The Quest
Casual Quest is a real-time cooperative game that you can play on your Smart Phone, Tablet, or PC - any device with a modern web browser. The project is based on the idea that everyone deserves good games with positive human representation. The notion that only manly men get to play with human characters, and the rest of us get to match abstract candies and jewels, needs to end. (And if you're a manly man, you deserve better than the same grouchy 30-year-old military protagonist in every game).
That why Casual Quest offers solid gameplay with a cast of 12 characters focused on delivering humanity and diversity. That's also why it's designed to play equally well on your smart phone or computer (in case you don't have the latest gaming console).
In short, Casual Quest is designed for everyone - by keeping in mind those ignored by the game industry.
Your contribution will make possible:
- Continuous hosting of the game world and website, so everyone can find and play the game together.
- The commission of graphics, music, and other game assets from independent artists.
- Time the developer can devote to finishing and publishing the game.
- A positive game space anyone can play in for free.
Funding Milestones
The basic programming (the game engine) is already complete, and there has been a lot of play testing. Any money raised will go toward publishing some version of the game. If we reach our $4,000 goal there will be enough funds to complete the programming and commission enough music and graphics to complete a baseline version. There will also be enough funds to host the game for several months while other means of funding are explored. Funds raised over our goal will go toward making the experience richer, with better character and enemy art, more and varied music, and more game content. It'll also keep the servers running longer. If we reach around the $8,000 level it will be possible to complete the game as envisioned.
The Perks
Several perks are available for players and supporters from the community.
Player perks are priced based on the time and money required to make the perk, plus profit for the campaign.
If you want to support this project, but you're not a game player, there are several perks designed to thank you for your contribution, and allow you to have a personal impact on the game world.
Feel free to contact the developers at AntlerPig@gmail.com if you would like to suggest or request a different perk.
Amplify Your Contribution
If you believe in this project and the mission behind it, then please help spread the word to your social circle. Let your friends know that media, including games, matter, and share with them the campaign video.
And feel free to send your thoughts to AntlerPig@gmail.com
Your feedback is appreciated and will help to guide the project in the right direction.
Custom Content Guidelines
Content submitted for inclusion in the game must abide by the following rules:
- Content cannot be objectionable or link to objectionable content. Objectionable content includes but is not limited to: pornography, controlled substances, sexist content, content designed to harass other users.
- Content must reasonably fit the game's theme. For instance, a character cannot be named "Batman," and a character's graphic can't be hyper-sexualized.
These are guidelines. All custom content is approved on an individual basis by the developer.
