I just found out about this game two days ago from the PCG article being posted that FireFall has been discontinued followed by a commentor making a mention of this game.
I'm incredibly surprised (and rather frustrated) that this project has passed under my radar until just now.
I loved the original (Note: the ORIGINAL with the ORIGINAL Devs) FireFall and played for a good year and a half after I signed up on August 15th, 2012 and it was incredibly demoralizing to watch FireFall succumb to the pitfalls of terrible development management practice from Red 5. I particularly remember my period of hardcore grinding with my clan members around the time of a particular event where they offered an exclusive bike and a unique launchpad that gave you really cool wings.
I also (think) I had a really unique experience where even though I was never a Founder, I was sent the Founders Beanie and Poster. I can't remember how it came to pass and what was done, but I remember a Red 5 member contacting me about something I posted on the forums and offered me a Beanie and Poster. I received it about 3 months later. I don't have it anymore because I recall my Mom throwing out the brown tube the Beanie and Poster came in while I was at work one day. I was pretty livid.
On to the point: there any way I can donate $15 - $20 or is the fiscal support period over?
I really want to see Em8er's vision rise and make true to what FireFall was originally meant to be.
Just one final note of a memory to celebrate the original FireFall and (hopefully) Em8er's rise:
The first time I heard the noise of a THMPR when I called it down during the tutorial, I was given chills. I'm an audiophile to some extent and strongly believe that sound is a critical component of any game. It could quite definitively make or break a game.
All other sound just seemed to disappear for a brief moment and all I could hear was the low and swooping pounding from the THMPR. I'll never forget that.
Anyway, in any case, regardless if I can or cannot donate anymore, I look forward to Em8er's progress and can't wait to see what happens.
If there ever comes a time where I can donate through some convoluted method, I'd love if the Devs could let me know personally! I'll be there! <3
I'm incredibly surprised (and rather frustrated) that this project has passed under my radar until just now.
I loved the original (Note: the ORIGINAL with the ORIGINAL Devs) FireFall and played for a good year and a half after I signed up on August 15th, 2012 and it was incredibly demoralizing to watch FireFall succumb to the pitfalls of terrible development management practice from Red 5. I particularly remember my period of hardcore grinding with my clan members around the time of a particular event where they offered an exclusive bike and a unique launchpad that gave you really cool wings.
I also (think) I had a really unique experience where even though I was never a Founder, I was sent the Founders Beanie and Poster. I can't remember how it came to pass and what was done, but I remember a Red 5 member contacting me about something I posted on the forums and offered me a Beanie and Poster. I received it about 3 months later. I don't have it anymore because I recall my Mom throwing out the brown tube the Beanie and Poster came in while I was at work one day. I was pretty livid.
On to the point: there any way I can donate $15 - $20 or is the fiscal support period over?
I really want to see Em8er's vision rise and make true to what FireFall was originally meant to be.
Just one final note of a memory to celebrate the original FireFall and (hopefully) Em8er's rise:
The first time I heard the noise of a THMPR when I called it down during the tutorial, I was given chills. I'm an audiophile to some extent and strongly believe that sound is a critical component of any game. It could quite definitively make or break a game.
All other sound just seemed to disappear for a brief moment and all I could hear was the low and swooping pounding from the THMPR. I'll never forget that.
Anyway, in any case, regardless if I can or cannot donate anymore, I look forward to Em8er's progress and can't wait to see what happens.
If there ever comes a time where I can donate through some convoluted method, I'd love if the Devs could let me know personally! I'll be there! <3