Captain_Jim

@KIRO - Absolutely, I'm very aware of the scepticism which exists now for crowdfunding. And it's unfortunate that some campaigns have created that uncertainty.
Under promising however, can also bring with it its own problems. There does need to be a certain amount of ambition and interesting features to enthuse players and make them feel that this is a project they can get behind. The problem is when project's over promise and mismanage. On this count, it's my aim to do everything I can to earn potential backers' trust. And I hope to illustrate that via an ultra realistic mindset.

@gdog Die Hard is fondly remembered by a lot of players. I count myself very lucky to have played a part in its development. It definitely taught me the importance of placing fun above all else.

@Audiobrainiac - ACE will be free roaming. I much prefer the freedom of those mechanics. I'd hesitate to use the word simulation, as it can be off-putting to some and suggest overly complicated controls. And ACE definitely isn't that. However, ACE certainly leans towards a more involved flight mechanic, requiring pilots to really earn their kills in combat. I always aim to create game mechanics that are easy to grasp but hard to master and ACE will follow that ethos.
Btw, I love Colony Wars too!

@gdog Thanks! Knowing players are interested in the title means a lot! I 100% agree that fun is the most important feature and I'm entirely focused on delivering on that front.

Hi @MH4 - I'm glad you like the sound of ACE.
Tonally, Rogue Star's world is quite light hearted. This will change slightly in ACE, as some of the bigger themes reveal themselves. However, it's not a world which relies on dark themes nor swearing. For instance, 'frak' is one of the common swear word substitutes used by humans and aliens. I want to provide a deep world for the player narratively, fire their imaginations and move away from vast but sparse game worlds.

@DarthXenos - Pricing is yet to be determined. It's an ongoing task to arrive at the right price for both players and cover development costs. What I can say however is that I'm not a fan of the very high price bands of some eshop titles. So expect the pricing to be reasonable and fair.
Regarding discounts, I’m not aware of any reason why some campaigns offer discounts only. I see no reason why I won't be offering full copies. AFAIK, game codes can simply be ordered from Nintendo.
In case people are wondering about a physical release, that is entirely down to Nintendo. Although, there is nothing more I’d like than to see it get one! Incidentally, I can say that one of the KS tiers will include a physical game box in the style of old Amiga titles. I’m a huge fan of physical boxes and manuals.

Thanks @wyzworld76 I really appreciate your praise!
Currently I'm targeting 9 months from the end of the campaign. That might seem a long way away but in development terms it is very aggressive indeed. In fact, I still might add a month or two onto it, just to be ultra cautious. I've been through the development cycle many times though, which I hope will give players confidence in my words.
Financial backing from KS will be crucial. The target amount needs to be achievable in the current kickstarter climate, but also one which is ruthlessly realistic. It's a difficult balancing act! As long as I can get modest financial backing though, I'm very confident I can deliver a space game unlike any other.

@mattmayatt -Yes it will need KS to push it through. The campaign will launch as soon as I feel confident I have a chance of succeeding. Crowdfunding is extremely difficult for a small indie to get visibility and run successfully. Gamers are (rightly) cautious about kickstarters now, so when I do launch the campaign, I need to ensure that I can prove to players why I think ACE deserves their consideration.
Stay tuned to the website and hopefully I'll have lots of cool stuff to show everyone. Even better, comment and tell me your opinions! I really want players to feel like their opinions count because they absolutely do.

Hey everyone. I'm the developer behind Rogue Star ACE. Just thought I pop on here to introduce myself. If you have any questions, You can post them on the official site or fire away here. Happy to answer and discuss aspects of the game or just space games in general!
@NGW - The original game is available on iOS. ACE however, is a ground up Switch exclusive sequel.