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Jobbo_Fett
Mar 7, 2014

Slava Ukrayini

Clapping Larry
How lovely of a community manager for "the biggest Kickstarter fundraising success of all time" must you be to have typed out "Nothing I, nor anyone else in this company says can be taken as fact. If you want the truth, you must address yourself to Chris Roberts™."



Pre-empting this in case I miss the next livestream, someone please ask

"Why isn't Chris on here? I have questions that cannot be answered by anyone currently on the stream."

followed by

"If we can't trust Ben as fact-giver™ then why do you present yourself as such?"


Assuming you aren't banned within 20 seconds 'cause of "trolling"

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starkebn
May 18, 2004

"Oooh, got a little too serious. You okay there, little buddy?"

Justin Tyme posted:

I always just skip to the last 3 pages of a thread, if something major happened then people surely will still be talking about it.

The only way to read this poo poo

AP
Jul 12, 2004

One Ring to fool them all
One Ring to find them
One Ring to milk them all
and pockets fully line them
Grimey Drawer


They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

Chalks
Sep 30, 2009

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

If you incorporate them inverse does that mean you don't incorporate them at all?

Second Sun
Apr 6, 2009

by FactsAreUseless
Never did post my refund email:

quote:

Cloud Imperium Games (Cloud Imperium Games)

Sep 26, 23:41

Hi -----,
Sorry to hear you think the PU will not function on the scale promised and that I treat staff badly. That makes me very sad that you believe the internet as these leaks, speaking for myself, are absolutely untrue. Unfortunately for me, it is against company policy to disclose any private matters of the company and means I have to deal with lies written about myself without having any defense.
Having said that, I am approving your refund and could you please tell me what account these pledges are on as I am not seeing it on this account or under -.
Best,
Sandi

Sep 26, 20:43

Hi Sandi,

In the 3 years since the kickstarter, there has not been a release or even proof of concept that indicates the Persistent Universe can function on the scale promised.

Additionally, recent leaks show clearly that poor management and treatment of staff by Chris and yourself give little reason to have confidence in the completion of the project.

Order numbers to be refunded are - and -.

Regards,

-----

________________________________

Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 23:04:02 +0000

From: support@cloudimperiumgames.com

To: --

Subject: [Cloud Imperium Games] Re: Refund -

Cloud Imperium Games (Cloud Imperium Games)

Sep 26, 18:04

Hi there,
Thank you for your request. If you could explain why you would like a refund, it would help for our records and be greatly appreciated.
Look forward to hearing back from you.
Best,
Sandi

Mr Fronts
Jan 31, 2016

Yo! The Mafia supports you. But don't tell no one. Spread the word.

Via mo-cap.

Agrajag
Jan 21, 2006

gat dang thats hot

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

in other words they don't give a gently caress anddo jack poo poo

it dont matter
Aug 29, 2008

Solarin posted:

Can you or the angry guy explain whiskey vs whisky? What gives

it's a regional thing and there's no hard and fast rule. Often whiskEy is used for Irish and American, while whisky is other regions. However you'll find examples of either being used in many different countries. It's nothing official like Scotch (which has to be from Scotland, natch).

Personally I prefer whisky because it's one less letter, saves keyboard wear and tear.

Like putting water or ice in your whisky use whichever you prefer and tell anyone who argues to gently caress off.

smellmycheese
Feb 1, 2016

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

They just need to build a giant fishtank with lots of whales named after dead backers

Tippis
Mar 21, 2008

It's yet another day in the wasteland.

smellmycheese posted:

They just need to build a giant fishtank with lots of whales named after dead backers

…and a Star Trek IV-style probe to come and take them all away, to make the Heaven's Gate analogy complete.

KM Scorchio
Feb 13, 2008

"If you don't find rape hilarious, you're a sensitive crybaby."

Second Sun posted:

That makes me very sad that you believe the Internet...

It's true, the majority of information on the Internet relating to Star Citizen is clearly fantastical nonsense made up by a bunch of pathological liars.

Hopper
Dec 28, 2004

BOOING! BOOING!
Grimey Drawer

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

Cool, so Chris stole the idea of backer tombstones from Pillars of Eternity had another flash of genius.

Here is a first concept:

Here lies Ben Lesnick, he was more than just a man.

Historic records tell us he equaled approximately 3.75 men at time of death.

CROWS EVERYWHERE
Dec 17, 2012

CAW CAW CAW

Dinosaur Gum

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

The year is AD 2117. The last of the original Star Citizen backers has passed away. Sandi, looking younger than ever, has taken over CIG in memory of her beloved partner, Chris Roberts, who mysteriously vanished sometime in the summer of 2021. She assures the forums on this solemn day that, yes, this last brave member of the old guard will be immortalised ingame, their name forever emblazoned in the "Special thanks" section of the Star Citizen end credits, and their estate will be credited one (1) Retaliator (LTI not included) as a gesture of thanks. The game itself has just entered beta testing and, despite some minor setbacks, is on track to be completed in February 2118.

Jobbo_Fett
Mar 7, 2014

Slava Ukrayini

Clapping Larry

Hopper posted:

Historic records tell us he equaled approximately 3.75 men at time of death.

Here lies Ben Lesnick ------------- Here also lies Ben Lesnick

it dont matter
Aug 29, 2008

Wafflz posted:

infamous brony citizen target acquired



mission success

What is the "anything" that he can't get done? There's loving nothing to do in this game.

also whisk(e)y

it dont matter fucked around with this message at 11:04 on Feb 4, 2016

EminusSleepus
Sep 28, 2015

Jobbo_Fett posted:



We both know this is his real exit strategy.

no Ben's pilgrim cross has other features

Romes128
Dec 28, 2008


Fun Shoe
Strong lack of j walker in this thread.

WhiskeyWhiskers
Oct 14, 2013
Probation
Can't post for 2 hours!
:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

Second Sun
Apr 6, 2009

by FactsAreUseless

KM Scorchio posted:

It's true, the majority of information on the Internet relating to Star Citizen is clearly fantastical nonsense made up by a bunch of pathological liars.

That's true.

Really, I wouldn't have even bothered with a refund if all those stories about treatment of staff (which are clearly real since The Escapist stood behind the story and CIG never did sue) didn't come to light. If you 100% expect a kickstarter game to be everything you dreamed of, you're a fool - it's about funding people you want to have the opportunity. Incompetent egomaniacs aren't those sort of people.

Romes128
Dec 28, 2008


Fun Shoe

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

Awwww yisssssssssssss

Now others can cite your refund when they want theirs.

Good job commando.

Jobbo_Fett
Mar 7, 2014

Slava Ukrayini

Clapping Larry

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

Lol

"We don't usually make exceptions, so consider yourself lucky! How dare you resort to consumer protection laws."

:argh: GOOOONS!

CROWS EVERYWHERE
Dec 17, 2012

CAW CAW CAW

Dinosaur Gum

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

Nice work! For once being Australian pays off. :australia:

Romes128
Dec 28, 2008


Fun Shoe

Jobbo_Fett posted:

Lol

"We don't usually make exceptions, so consider yourself lucky! How dare you resort to consumer protection laws."

:argh: GOOOONS!

He should email them back "well you really didn't have have a choice, mate"

Jobbo_Fett
Mar 7, 2014

Slava Ukrayini

Clapping Larry
"We aren't obligated to offer you a refund!"

-But it's Australian law, you actually have to.

"Well, we don't usually make exceptions. You're getting your money back only by our good graces."

Mr.Tophat
Apr 7, 2007

You clearly don't understand joke development :justpost:
Aussie rules mate, gotta respect the customa

Saint Isaias Boner
Jan 17, 2007

hi how are you

AP posted:



They just need to put planet Earth in, then everyone is covered.

lol the only way anyone's getting into the 'universe is to die

Tijuana Bibliophile
Dec 30, 2008

Scratchmo
Whoa

consumer protection laws ruined Star Citizen

Jobbo_Fett
Mar 7, 2014

Slava Ukrayini

Clapping Larry
Ashes to Ashes
Verse to Dust (514)

Mr.Tophat
Apr 7, 2007

You clearly don't understand joke development :justpost:

Gilganixon posted:

lol the only way anyone's getting into the 'universe is to die

'Here lies Citizen number 12034591, he never got bored'

Mr.Tophat
Apr 7, 2007

You clearly don't understand joke development :justpost:

Tijuana Bibliophile posted:

Whoa

consumer protection laws ruined Star Citizen

child labour laws ruined industries

suicide nets deprived funeral parlours of business

cig deserve a break guys

Saint Isaias Boner
Jan 17, 2007

hi how are you

c u in the 'verse commando 07

*kills self*

*is dead*

*is a poorly-modeled NPC in a grey space suit clipping through a grey corridor wall for all eternity or until the servers are repossessed during bankruptcy and fraud proceedings*

Ledenko
Aug 10, 2012
I think I'm gonna make an account and try this thing for free and document my findings.

Saint Isaias Boner
Jan 17, 2007

hi how are you

Ledenko posted:

I think I'm gonna make an account and try this thing for free and document my findings.

let me save you same time - it's an unplayable janky mess that will eat up 30 gigs of your hard drive until you play the only good part of this game, the uninstaller

AP
Jul 12, 2004

One Ring to fool them all
One Ring to find them
One Ring to milk them all
and pockets fully line them
Grimey Drawer

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

What did you send them again and when were the ships/packages bought?

Mr.Tophat
Apr 7, 2007

You clearly don't understand joke development :justpost:

Gilganixon posted:

c u in the 'verse commando 07

*kills self*

*is dead*

*is a poorly-modeled NPC in a grey space suit clipping through a grey corridor wall for all eternity or until the servers are repossessed during bankruptcy and fraud proceedings*

o7

o
T

Mr.Tophat
Apr 7, 2007

You clearly don't understand joke development :justpost:

Ledenko posted:

I think I'm gonna make an account and try this thing for free and document my findings.

best make sure you're running AMD products otherwise oh boy

this might be difficult or something for you

eonwe
Aug 11, 2008



Lipstick Apathy
I am in the way to the airport

I will check in with you guys later have fun in the thread!!!

eonwe
Aug 11, 2008



Lipstick Apathy

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

:pgabz: Oh my god! It worked! :pgabz:



Holy poo poo, the one weird trick actually worked!

Know your rights kids.

:toot:

Ledenko
Aug 10, 2012

Mr.Tophat posted:

best make sure you're running AMD products otherwise oh boy

this might be difficult or something for you

I don't, this should be a doozy!

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HapiMerchant
Apr 22, 2014

AP posted:

What did you send them again and when were the ships/packages bought?

he's an aussie, so under his county's laws companies must provide a refund for digital goods. CiG was wise for once and did not go to bat against the aussies gov't.

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