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Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:29 am
by drew
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,
Drew Wagar.
Got this back just now...
David Braben wrote:Hi Drew, yes that's fine.
Good luck!
David.
WE HAVE CONTACT! All systems engaged!
I'll update as soon as I can. Damn the 9-5!
Cheers,
Drew.
Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:35 pm
by Diziet Sma
Woohoo! All gauges in the green.. stand by for ignition!
Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:17 pm
by maik
Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:38 pm
by ClymAngus
Thus proving the man may have in fact mellowed.
Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:55 pm
by drew
It was a good litmus test!
Cheers,
Drew.
Re: Elite : Reclamation
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:56 pm
by Shipbuilder
Congratulations Drew I’m sure you’ll do a fine job.
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:08 pm
by drew
Video and revised graphics uploaded, pledges defined, approval from DB... and submitted.
Just waiting for Kickstarter approval. Will post up when it's live.
Cheers,
Drew.
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:13 pm
by DaddyHoggy
Write on Commander!
(Literally in this case!)
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:16 pm
by maik
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.
Cheers,
Drew.
I actually liked the wireframe Cobra better... but what the heck, I'm interested in the story
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:31 pm
by Cody
I see you used the Griff Cobra III - good, but his alternative
Cobra III may look more
fitting - more canonical, perhaps?
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:48 pm
by drew
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.
Hope Griff doesn't mind me pinching his Cobra... no 'actual' game footage from E:D available yet - his is the best yet!
DaddyHoggy wrote:Write on Commander!
(Literally in this case!)
Can hardly believe I got a response from the man himself, but maybe a good omen. Massive amount of money to raise, but nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Cheers,
Drew.
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:13 pm
by Cody
drew wrote: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.
<nods> That ship is growing on me lately - I have a
Jameson who flies one (all decalled-up, of course).
Re: Elite : Reclamation (Updated Graphic)
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:35 am
by drew
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.
Cheers,
Drew.
Re: Possibly Elite Novella...
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:50 am
by Thargoid
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?
Re: Possibly Elite Novella...
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:24 am
by drew
I've sync'd the close dates as close as possible. In that event I will cancel early.
Cheers,
Drew.