Watched the video, looks like fun, and the biggest thing I noticed is that the Devs seemed to have as much fun as the players, which to me means a lot. I went to the irc channel and spoke to some of the lucky backers that got a chance to play, and they all said they had fun and it was very intuitive to learn the system. What surprised me is that the players I did talk to, were normally more PVM style players, and they still really enjoyed it.
I plan on backing, I just haven't decided on the amount yet. If I'm not mistaken for just a small backing of $20.00 you get the game, three months of play time on the official citadel shards when it goes live, and a chance to play while it is in Alpha Mode? Can you please clarify this? Not to mention the satisfaction that you got to help get a brand new game and concept get off the ground. Also once Shards reaches its quota on Kickstart, will we as backers be able to play on Shards on a regular basis, like the Test Center in UO? Or will it just be for designated events, until it goes live?
I'm interested in the backers pack that includes an extra player slot and a familiar. Are you gonna give any more info on what this familiar might be or what it could possibly do? Or is this all meant to be a surprise.
While I was on the IRC channel, the Devs weren't there, but there were many of the people there that got to play on Battle of the Backers, I was surprised to learn that many of them do plan on creating their own shards.
I know the Citadel team is working extremely hard, making their game making videos and keeping the kick starter page up to date. I was wondering if you have plans on including a video on more of your maps and more on the PVM, Crafting and Housing aspects. I know personally that is what I'm waiting to see, and possibly more of the others. I'm also assuming there is going to be much more to PVM than giant deer, and fire breathing beers. More info Please!!!