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Re: Elite : Reclamation

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Folks.

Sent this to Frontier Development yesterday
Hoping to pitch a kickstarter aimed at raising funds for the £4,500 writers' pledge. I'm hoping to write a Novella called "Elite : Reclamation".

I have made a video with footage from the original Elite (Spectrum version) and Frontier (PC emulation). I have acknowledged Frontier copyright at the start as appropriate.

Could I have your permission to use this?

Many thanks,

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Woohoo! All gauges in the green.. stand by for ignition!

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Thus proving the man may have in fact mellowed. :D
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It was a good litmus test!

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Congratulations Drew I’m sure you’ll do a fine job. :D
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Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)

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Video and revised graphics uploaded, pledges defined, approval from DB... and submitted.

Just waiting for Kickstarter approval. Will post up when it's live.

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Write on Commander!

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drew wrote:
Video and revised graphics uploaded, pledges defined, approval from DB... and submitted.

Just waiting for Kickstarter approval. Will post up when it's live.

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I see you used the Griff Cobra III - good, but his alternative Cobra III may look more fitting - more canonical, perhaps?
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I see you used the Griff Cobra III - good, but his alternative Cobra III may look more fitting - more canonical, perhaps?
That can be one of the infamous 'updates' then. :D Hope Griff doesn't mind me pinching his Cobra... no 'actual' game footage from E:D available yet - his is the best yet!
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El Viejo wrote:
I see you used the Griff Cobra III - good, but his alternative Cobra III may look more fitting - more canonical, perhaps?
That can be one of the infamous 'updates' then.
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Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)

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Folks,

Got approval for the kickstarter overnight. I will be launching it at 9am GMT or thereabouts (assuming no immediate crisis at work!) today. Pretty pleased with my initial page, I think you'll like it.

Wish me luck, it's going to be a bit of a mission, but let's see if we can make this happen. I'll be at your service for the design forum contributions too.

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Re: Possibly Elite Novella...

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Just as a devil's advocate question - what will you do if your kickstarter reaches its £4,500 but E:D's one doesn't reach its £1.25M?
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I've sync'd the close dates as close as possible. In that event I will cancel early.

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