Backer Exclusive Content?

Do you think before you make a promise? What if you can’t deliver on your word? Does it matter? The world isn’t going to come to an end, is it? No, but have you considered...

Many people are very casual about making promises. Because of this, promises are made frequently with no real intention of keeping them. “I’ll be there in five minutes” is an example of a throwaway promise that is seldom kept. This attitude can have real consequences.

When you break a promise, no matter how small it may seem to you, they can damage your reputation. Think about it, when someone else breaks a promise to you, or gets caught in a lie, doesn’t that make you feel violated or cheated? Getting away with a lie can also be dangerous because it fools liars into believing they’re invincible and that they have little chance of getting caught. Once others learn about the lies, some people may forgive, but they won’t forget. Remember, trust is built through a series of experiences shared with others. When behavior is consistent, faith in the relationship develops. When promises are broken or people are misled, the bonds of trust are breached.

Broken promises imply that the offenders either didn’t think before making the promises, or don’t care that they’ve let you down. They’re also implying that their needs are more important than yours.

So to me, exclusive doesn't need be exclusive, but be honest about it from the get go. If you didn't think about it and want to change your answer later, then at least realize that people will hold you to a lesser standing than they might have originally. You could also bite the bullet and keep things exclusive and take this lesson to heart for next time, you messed up now but your next project could have content for everyone instead of exclusives. In the end I agree that it is a societal issue that needs to be dealt with promptly.

Don't mean to sound negative. The main thing is they listen to the fans and the backers and make a good game!

One last idea for awhile

A digital book on the mythology of the game, like the backstory of Vepar and other bosses and what exactly she is and a history of the different organizations, and other info that may not be well known like where the different locations are and how they came to be the way they are.

Digital? I refuse the lure of the eBooks and Kindle! Hard copy is the only way to go!

This, so much this.

I am not sure if it is possible technically, but having the extra IGA boss and a weapon is a nice bonus for the backers, which was promised that way. I think that the “standard” edition without these small bonuses, but significant for fans, does not take away from the experience. It is definitely not an essential part of the game, so I wouldn’t think you get any less of an experience. If it cannot be exclusive, my idea is to make a physical exlusive bonus instead: swordwhip keychain and IGA boss figure. I would actually be more interested in the poster by Ayami Kojima, though.

The word exclusive are to me, as an digital artist exclusive even its digital or not. This is the area where most people have divided opinions.

If I as a photographer sells a picture, or an artist. Example: Mona Lisa. Sure we can make her digital - and give everyone her! That has actually happened. But the original, stays.

Digital or not. Exclusive is still exclusive, to me at least. I wouldn't like to hire 80.000 people, for $1 dollar in total to make original Mona Lisas for everyone. It would make her... Not exclusive at all.

And the physical items can be sold on eBay, so its not like they will be exclusive forever. Ingame however can be locked. register a code within x days? That is, to me at least, a bit more exclusive.

Really a matter on perspective and I understand everyone. I am more hyped and interesting about things I use, than those that will collect dust. So even if I will look at the physical map a few times, it is the swordwhip and hidden boss that I will have more enjoyment out of.

I dunno.. Exclusive is keyword. Make it not-exclusive will make it .. Not exclusive.

jboogieg I am pretty sure Overwatch skin for Widowmaker is locked, a pre-order bonus. Or rather, it was locked after a few weeks after launch. Please correct me if I am wrong.

And I think they will change the terms, the ingame weapon and IGA for everyone. It will feel like a kick in the face, but it will be the last time I have faith in such projects (kickstarter / pre-order). So lesson learned if so. I rarely get pre-orders anyways.

Many are willing and in the months after release I suspect that many more if not most will be as well, myself included. In fact I'll go so far as to say I'd prefer to share from right away. Both the physical and digital $60 levels will still get "something" exclusive as well as everything promised they just won't be the only ones to get it and while it's not fair that they lose their exclusivity I think it would be better for the game and experience. A kickstarter isn't a preorder it's an investment into a project so we all knew that the game would'nt come out exactly as planned, (WiiU to point out an obvious example) but I do acknowledge that this would be disappointing to some that gave more money for something exclusive. But as a backer it would'nt bother me personally.

PS I just noticed in one of my previous posts that some to the Fool's Day Goofball switch a text is still there... not really complaining just wondered if anyone else had that issue too.