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BoutrosBoutros posted:I don't really get the big deal about that one. Girl wants to go to camp, and other people want to pay for it. Are we really scraping the bottom of the bucket so hard that this is considered terrible? I'm pretty certain the kid doesn't exist.
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quote:my game will be more age appropriate than the games I'm stuck playing quote:It's no secret there aren't enough females in STEM professions quote:my Mom has to hire programmers and developers sometimes for her work. She's really glad I like computers and programming because she says as a business person she feels like she's held hostage by developers That's totally how a 9 years old girl talks. Love the 2nd comment though: quote:I like 9 year olds. I think "9" is a pretty cool age. I don't really play RPGs anymore. But I like and support people that prove people wrong. Are they trying to push their poo poo merchandise or stir buzz around the super awesome rpgmaker camp ? content: Ever felt like not playing golf because reasons ? This fine old man has the perfect assemblage of pvc pipes for you http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626277825/the-drutter?ref=recently_launched
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BoutrosBoutros posted:I don't really get the big deal about that one. Girl wants to go to camp, and other people want to pay for it. Are we really scraping the bottom of the bucket so hard that this is considered terrible? It is literally "fund my lifestyle" which is against the kickstarter TOS, and the whole thing feels like monetizing the hell out of a kid's upbringing. I do not like the execution at all, on the other hand I think if the kid is looped in on all of this it is basically a great way to kickstart (unintentional) the kid's awareness and training in social media marketing.
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DoctorPresident posted:"So I watched this Vice Documentary about North Corea..." Why is his title image so jpg-ed?
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Mar 21, 2013 22:29
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Pomp posted:That's some grade A viral marketing. Viral marketing for a summer camp that teaches kids to use one of the user-friendliest game design programs out there. Holy Hell, screw whatever this campaign is, the person who set up that summer camp is BRILLIANT.
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Mar 21, 2013 22:40
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unpacked robinhood posted:Ever felt like not playing golf because reasons ? This fine old man has the perfect assemblage of pvc pipes for you http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626277825/the-drutter?ref=recently_launched "A family of four can now play with only one Drutter." I have never seen this family.
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unpacked robinhood posted:content: Wouldn't most golf courses have issues with people using slingshots to play 'golf'?
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Mar 21, 2013 23:26
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Man, where the gently caress was 'RPG Camp' when I was a kid? I had to go to stupid Jesus camp. At least we got to swim I guess.
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miguelito posted:http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/susanwilson/9-year-old-building-an-rpg-to-prove-her-brothers-w?ref=category quote:My name is Mackenzie Wilson and I'm 9 but because you have to be 18 to have a project on Kickstarter, I'm partnering with my mom, Susan Wilson who told me to say she's 29 but I made her a birthday cake last week so I know she's 43.
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Mar 21, 2013 23:56
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cyberia posted:Wouldn't most golf courses have issues with people using slingshots to play 'golf'? Wouldn't most golf courses have problems with slingshots in general? Although I do (conceptually, not monetarily) support this idea, because I see it as the successor to lawn darts as "most dangerous family game."
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914635363/lace-anchors-20-a-simple-design-for-simple-people - there's probably nothing awful about the product itself, but is it just me or is the title of this Kickstarter a bit off?
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Kaizoku posted:Wouldn't most golf courses have problems with slingshots in general? Yeah, I really only want one so I can terrorize my neighborhood with my new artillery.
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The Human Crouton posted:Yeah, I really only want one so I can terrorize my neighborhood with my new artillery. quote:As the video shows, it consists of a sturdy slingshot on top of a telescopic shaft to shoot the
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Syrg Sapphire posted:Yo who wants a super-racist manga clone? Quoting this because the project's creators have taken their ball and gone home. Too bad, Shaniqua no Ho, you were 1/20 of the way there!
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Mar 22, 2013 02:12
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miguelito posted:I don't know what amazes me more - the ingenuity of some scammers, or the stupidity of the internet. There is a week long camp where people are taught to use RPG Maker? That has to be a giant racket but if it's not also being run by the people behind that camp I'll be really loving surprised. I imagine the camp is like this: Day 1, hour 1: Introduction to RPG Maker. Day 1, hour 2: No really, you're done with the introduction. Day 2-7: Make your game while we count money.
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widdle daughter (who plays on PS3 and Kindle HD) to visit RPG Camp so she can make an RPG. This is because a.) her brothers called her a poopyhead and this is clearly the best solution and b.) it's a meaningful step to make "Girls in Tech" (verbatim quote from the thumbnail) more relevant.
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unpacked robinhood posted:Ever felt like not playing golf because reasons ? This fine old man has the perfect assemblage of pvc pipes for you http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626277825/the-drutter?ref=recently_launched A slingshot? This guy has obviously never met a bored college student nor heard of potato gun golfing. With PGG, your biggest concern is how to fit 18 holes worth of beer into one backpack. The putter superglued to this jackass' slingshot is awful. When potato gun golfing, you don't have to fret the lovely putting part of golf: When you're on the green and aiming at the ground 10 feet in front of you, everything goes in the hole. Okay, it won't be in the hole, but it'll definitely be in a hole of some sort. Everybody is Tiger Woods when playing PGG. Hell, it takes calculation and talent not to overshoot the green by 100 yards.
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Mercury Hat posted:Quoting this because the project's creators have taken their ball and gone home. Too bad, Shaniqua no Ho, you were 1/20 of the way there! There is a mea culpa there in the updates section as well. Looks like they're going scorched earth on the whole project: A couple of sad otaku posted:To whoever may read this, let us start by apologizing. We were naive, privileged, and stupid. While we're sure we would have eventually reached our goal, we realized, after deep reflection, that it wouldn't have been right. As such, we've suspended the project, and we will be reporting ourselves to Kickstarter as violating their terms of service. We've already begun disassembling our Tumblr, Facebook, and Blogger accounts. We'll remove the website as soon as we can. We would remove the Kickstarter project itself, but they are kept up indefinitely once launched. If we can find a way to have it removed, we will. If not, all we can say is that our apology will be on display along with our mistake as an example for others. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1116321106/shaniqua-no-ho-0/posts At least it appears they've become cognizant of the fact that their project was racist and naive.
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Evil Fluffy posted:There is a week long camp where people are taught to use RPG Maker? That has to be a giant racket but if it's not also being run by the people behind that camp I'll be really loving surprised. Even if that's all it was it wouldn't be too ridiculous. I went to boy scout summer camp most years as a kid and all it was was older kids taught us merit badge poo poo. They did it for free room and board over the week. It cost about the same amount as this kickstarter's goal. Of course, kickstarter wasn't a thing at the time, so we had to pay for it by various fundraisers over the year but you can't really do that as an individual person.
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unpacked robinhood posted:Ever felt like not playing golf because reasons ? This fine old man has the perfect assemblage of pvc pipes for you http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626277825/the-drutter?ref=recently_launched That appeals to me more than golf itself.
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Beanpants posted:There is a mea culpa there in the updates section as well. Looks like they're going scorched earth on the whole project: Yeah, assuming they're sincere they're acting a lot more maturely than a lot of people I've met.
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Those wacky men and their antics! Though I have to admit, the guy seems pretty sincere so I'm having a hard time summoning any real animosity. Another lazy effort to get a boring children's book self-published. At least this one isn't about the 'armor of God,' which seemed to be everywhere a few months ago on Kickstarter. And I've seen way worse art than what she's put together (though her obvious copy-paste job on the kids' faces doesn't help). Foyes36 has a new favorite as of 05:08 on Mar 22, 2013 |
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Pomp posted:I'm pretty certain the kid doesn't exist. I want to make a bunch of Kickstarters in the voice of a cat.
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Beanpants posted:There is a mea culpa there in the updates section as well. Looks like they're going scorched earth on the whole project: "We were naive, privileged, and stupid." Looks like someone checked their privilege 
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Alan Smithee posted:"We were naive, privileged, and stupid." Looks like someone checked their privilege Hahaahhah
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miguelito posted:I don't know what amazes me more - the ingenuity of some scammers, or the stupidity of the internet. That DnD crap must be fake. Who plays a paladin without a deity? Have fun without your powers, kid. Edit: looking at the KS in question and the comments in the thread, the kid must be fake, too. My sister is 9 and interested in STEM, and she doesn't talk like that. Uhhh: Holy cow, 10k for that? Noyemi K has a new favorite as of 08:58 on Mar 22, 2013 |
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Awww, lil' Kenzie is at 10k already with no signs of stopping.Jen Roberts posted:Have fun @ RPG camp, Kenzie, and I hope your brothers enjoy their heaping helping of crow they get to eat now! Blonadine Taylor-Straggi posted:I used to play so much RPG maker when I was younger, though it was an older version! Have fun at coding camp, show the boys how to do it and I'm excited to play your game when it's finished! Scott Kirby posted:Greetings from Malaysia, Mackenzie! Looking forward to seeing the finished game, and please make sure you remind your brothers every day just how cool and successful you are hahahahaha You go little grrl!
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Honestly the whole thing seems fishy, not once do any of the family members show up and the whole presentation is done using relatively professional motion graphics. It just doesn't strike me as the real deal
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Alan Smithee posted:Honestly the whole thing seems fishy, not once do any of the family members show up and the whole presentation is done using relatively professional motion graphics. It just doesn't strike me as the real deal  That's because it's fake.
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Well you should back this project so she does'nt become a mildly attractive middle-aged lady married to a guy, because guys suck, with glasses and stuff.
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unpacked robinhood posted:Well you should back this project so she does'nt become a mildly attractive middle-aged lady married to a guy, because guys suck, with glasses and stuff. I think it's so that you don't become a trophy wife married to some nasty old dude.
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Alan Smithee posted:Honestly the whole thing seems fishy, not once do any of the family members show up and the whole presentation is done using relatively professional motion graphics. It just doesn't strike me as the real deal I think my "son" wants to dress up like Princess Peach because some bullies told him he couldn't. Time to get my kickstarter going, you don't donate to it, you don't support gender equality! Princess Peach Outfit to be provided by Spirit Halloween. Spirit Halloween was founded out of the observation of a trend on the verge of explosion. Since the opening of its first store in 1983, Spirit has experienced tremendous growth. In 1999 Spirit Halloween operated 63 seasonal locations throughout the United States and was acquired by Spencer Gifts LLC. Since its acquisition Spirit has expanded its store base from 63 locations to over 1,000 for the 2012 season and has become the largest Halloween specialty store on the planet! Spirit Halloween stores are situated in high visibility, high-traffic strip centers. The typical store opens around Labor Day weekend and closes in early November. Spirit Halloween Superstores are located in 49 states and Canada in all major markets.
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Anyone know what camp this kickstarter is trying to raise money to attend? When I search for RPG camp all I find are larp-style camps, and links back to the kickstarter. I was kinda hoping it was like some sort of al-queda rpg camp.
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Madcosby posted:Anyone know what camp this kickstarter is trying to raise money to attend? When I search for RPG camp all I find are larp-style camps, and links back to the kickstarter. If you go to step 2 on this page http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/md-summer-camps-maryland-computer-camps/towson-university-baltimore-camp/ you can see the course. It's at least researched well if it's a fake.
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neongrey posted:Oh man, where have these been all my life? For whatever reason I just cannot tie a lace so that it'll hold. Have you ever seen this site? http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/slipping.htm Basically you tie the second half of your knot the opposite of the way you've been doing it.
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Drinking Dom P Out Of A Diaper got shut down because of the controlled substances involved.
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Waffleman_ posted:Drinking Dom P Out Of A Diaper got shut down because of the controlled substances involved. hahah what? Didn't they have some KS for the champagne and piano? Granted they didnt drink it
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Noyemi K posted:That DnD crap must be fake. Who plays a paladin without a deity? Have fun without your powers, kid. For 10K 'the brothers' will send you a personal apology. Limit of 5, so act fast.
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Waffleman_ posted:Drinking Dom P Out Of A Diaper got shut down because of the controlled substances involved. What's the difference between drinking champagne out of a diaper and drinking beer out of a giant Princeton-themed robot?
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