Shenmue Dojo

That really clarified things lol

Another new update on the Kickstarter regarding the new stretch goals:

"Stretch Goals Revealed!

There are plenty more where that came from and new ones will be revealed as we keep climbing. The next Stretch Goals on the list will add new systems to Shenmue 3 that will give a huge boost to the gameplay. The Rapport System will add a depth of story, interactivity and character development that only Yu Suzuki can bring. The Skill Tree System will give Ryo a new way to level up and specialize his fighting move set.

Next up is the Baisha Village expansion goals—spend more time exploring Baisha, with extra mini-games, interactive events and a new character system. The Character Perspective System will really let you explore the world of Shenmue through the different character personalities."

Don't want to spread any negativity - after all, it's frakkin' Shenmue 3! But, it almost sounds like these stretch goals are holding core content for the game ransom in return for as much money as we can raise for Shenmue 3.

I mean c'mon - "depth of story, interactivity, and character development" all sound like things that fundamentally should be in the game. When you post stretch goals, these goals have to be trivial/extraneous systems and elements of the game that Yu Suzuki could literally look us in the eye and say that they are not necessary whatsoever to make the game as great as it can be.

I'm all for making the budget and resources for Shenmue 3 as large as they can be, but not when we start holding core content for the game ransom in exchange for those dollars.

masterchan777 wrote:

THAT'S the Ryo character model we want to see!!! (Image on the right, obviously)

masterchan777 wrote:

they really should hire that guy shouldn't they...

I'd like to see a fusion of both. I like the kickstarter one, but I also really like that fanmade one.

Apparently perspective system means that it'll have perspectives.
The mini games are like games but little.
The skill tree is what a skill tree is in most games, but this case shenmue.
And the rapport system is a system that will add a better shenmue experience.

I'm so enlightened that I can see in the dark.

Jack wrote:

masterchan777 wrote:

they really should hire that guy shouldn't they...

Absolutely! That's exactly how Ryo should look.

I really hope Yu Suzuki sees that comparison, I really do!

I actually like the shenmue online teaser Ryo

to be fair the perspective on the kickstarter photo doesn't really do the model any favors. Whereas the shot on the fan-made is very dynamic. Some of the other photos make the kickstarter model look not as bad.

I'm just being cynic and a little kid wanting everything now.

This kickstarter is going great actually.

And the game will kick ass.

We can always dream of something similar to this ...

From that update, it seems as if all the areas will be in, but more things to do in them will be added. Character perspectives seems to be that we'll see things through the eyes of other characters? Sounds interesting, but we need more elaboration on how this fits into the game...

I just hope we can all do the best we can for the funding, though I'm worried we've already given everything we can give... Not really sure we can meet all these goals...

We need more American involvement in the promotion.

I think there are a few things that may have negatively affected the Kickstarter, Sony's announcement at such a critical time is definitely one of them, the lack of details and information is another.
Those who don't know Shenmue won't spend their money on assumptions and promises, they need facts and detailed information.
I think this Kickstarter could highly benefit from the services of a good marketing team ...