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[martinuzz]

The screenshot in the OP triggers memories of Startopia. I liked that game, except for the lack of late-game goals, and late-game buginess.
Looking at your site, I see this game will be much more than that. Looks awesome. I wish you good luck with this project.

[hemmingjay]

From my experience, I would estimate this will hit 160k-170k by the end if Simon continues to update regularly and get's the kind of ongoing press coverage he has garnered. There is still the possibility that this could hit mainstream media and then it could explode with 500k+ but these scenarios are less and less likely as Kickstarter fatigue and trust issues are common now.

[ScriptWolf]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

[simoroth]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

Here is the next media I'm putting out. http://i.imgur.com/5NO6O.jpg Just finished getting it polished.

Yeah. I plan to do so. Probably on Nov the 12th or so.

I'm avoiding the temptation to put stuff out now as it will just be bundled with the news already in the backlog. Plus I need to do some work to do the new footage and I am currently inundated 24/7. 

Got an interview with a pretty big news site today and a few more in my Inbox. Kotaku finally picked us up too, but only by aping the RPS article. http://updates.kotaku.com/post/34814018480/a-strategy-game-about-digging-yourself-off-an-alien Sadly it didn't bring in many hits or backers.

Edit: Also saw you all pop up on RPS. Thanks for the kind words.

[forsaken1111]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

Here is the next media I'm putting out. http://i.imgur.com/5NO6O.jpg Just finished getting it polished.

Holy shiz that looks nice! Is that all ingame, no touchup?

[ScriptWolf]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

Here is the next media I'm putting out. http://i.imgur.com/5NO6O.jpg Just finished getting it polished.

Holy shiz that looks nice! Is that all ingame, no touchup?

Wait thats in game ? O.o i thought that was concept art

[10ebbor10]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

Here is the next media I'm putting out. http://i.imgur.com/5NO6O.jpg Just finished getting it polished.

Holy shiz that looks nice! Is that all ingame, no touchup?

I'm pretty sure it's concept art.

[forsaken1111]

Simon if i can suggest something for a update, maybe little more gameplay shown in a video might do you wonders even if you just script something on the fly

Here is the next media I'm putting out. http://i.imgur.com/5NO6O.jpg Just finished getting it polished.

Holy shiz that looks nice! Is that all ingame, no touchup?

I'm pretty sure it's concept art.

I dunno, its close enough that its hard to tell. Thats why I asked

[simoroth]

It's just really really good concept art.

But I will be modelling all that with the image as a visual target. So hopefully it will look just as tasty in game.

[ScriptWolf]

So we will be having bio Science ? and what about making horrible horrible mutations ? so like a pigthulhu

[simoroth]

So we will be having bio Science ? and what about making horrible horrible mutations ? so like a pigthulhu

Researching animals will give you new tech to use. Horrible genetic monsters? Potential stretch goal.

Just did a phone interview with PC gamer.

Would love some Destructoid coverage, them and Joystiq would really help me out. Both didn't seem interested by my press releases.

[Xinvoker]

The RPS article was very short on details, probably because they've covered the game before.

You should try to put out more photos/video of actual gameplay. Like bots mining a corridor, finding metal and getting it to a stockpile or workshop.
Even if the functionality for that isn't there yet.

[hemmingjay]

Then perhaps we should all send a message to them saying something like the following:

To the Managing Editor,
I am a fan of your site but I have noticed that you have failed to cover Simon Roth's newest game, Maia. I hope that you will correct this oversight  as soon as time and resources allow. In the mean time I have to get my information on it from RPS, PCGAMER and others but await your unique coverage.

Sincerely,
A gamer

and perhaps send it to tips@destructoid.com and/or http://www.joystiq.com/contact/tips/

[simoroth]

I'll be doing a Reddit AMA tomorrow if you guys are interested. Personally I'm not great with Reddit, so hopefully I wont screw it up.

Time: 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 1900 GMT / 2000 CET For 8 hours or so.

I'll come post a URL when I have the thread.

[Metalax]

Link for the reddit as Simon seems to have forgotten to post it here
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/12kqw6/im_simon_roth_creator_of_scifi_godgame_maia_ama/