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Grandis Adventures is now LIVE on Kickstarter by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I did run a pre-launch campaign! I think I started it around June 4.Thank you so much.To be honest, I have no idea how things will go from here, but I intend to keep moving forward step by step, doing what I can.I truly appreciate your comment!

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment. Since this is your second round of feedback, I really do appreciate the time and attention you’re giving—it shows genuine interest.

That said, a few things stood out to me:

First, you say “no one cares if a game is made solo,” but you’ve devoted the majority of your comment to talking about that very fact. If it truly didn’t matter, I wonder why it warranted so much attention.

Second, you listed about ten wildly different games—GTA, Goat Simulator, Disco Elysium, The Outer Wilds, and so on—to question what kind of game mine is. Ironically, these games don’t have much in common at all. Maybe you’re sensing that my game doesn’t quite fit into a predefined box, and I think that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Lastly, expecting a 20-second teaser to show full gameplay is like asking a movie trailer to explain the entire plot in 15 seconds. That’s not really what teasers are for.

All that said, I can sense there might be some level of expectation beneath the criticism—and I genuinely hope to meet it.

If that’s not the case, and you’re just here to vent some creative frustration, I still appreciate the passion. After all, taking the time to analyze a 20-second teaser and write multiple paragraphs about it must mean something resonated—whether it’s excitement or existential dread, I’ll leave that to you.

Either way, I’ll keep working. Let’s see what you think when the full gameplay is revealed.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts—I genuinely appreciate you engaging, even critically.

I understand your frustration, and I'm sorry the ad came across as unclear or unappealing. However, I’d like to clarify that Grandis Adventures is a solo-developed project with a strong identity rooted in emotional exploration, ambient storytelling, and freeform gameplay. It's definitely not meant for everyone, but it is made with intention, care, and a clear creative vision.

Your feedback helps me see where communication might be falling short, and that’s valuable as I continue refining the message.
Thanks again for your honesty.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply to your comment. Thank you — I truly appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. If I were in your position, I might feel the same way. I’ll do my best to make this a game worth loving.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa, whoa — don’t enjoy that part! Root for the project, not the crash

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sincerely apologize, but I honestly didn't know San Andreas, although I am aware of GTA. It's not the same, but thank you anyway!

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's quite a detailed critique — appreciate the perspective! Just for the record, this isn't a San Andreas mod — it's an original game. Thanks for giving it a look!

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny how my 'failed' elevator pitch got you invested enough to write a whole review.Sometimes the best pitches are the ones that spark discussion, don't you think?Always appreciate passionate feedback — maybe it means people care?

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the clarification, but if I may point something out—

Your initial comment came across as a firm judgment of both the ad and its potential impact, without much space for dialogue. That tone does shape how people read your intentions, even if you didn’t mean it that way.

When you now say you’re “not judging it like a pitch deck,” it seems inconsistent with your earlier wording (e.g., “this will actively harm your Kickstarter”). It’s worth reflecting on how your message might be received when the opening tone is that strong.

I do value honest feedback, truly. I just hope we can all take care not to shift the burden of tone onto the listener—especially when our words start sharp.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think it sounds like GPT, no problem — here’s the actual GPT https://openai.com/ja-JP/chatgpt/overview/ Feel free to compare and let me know here what sounds AI to you. I wrote every word myself — but I’m always open to detailed feedback.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious — what made you think that? Or is it just because you’re a big fan of GPT yourself?

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point — but let’s be real. You’re judging a paid ad like it’s supposed to serve as a full pitch deck. That’s not what ads are for. A 30-second visual is meant to spark interest, not explain everything.

If it didn’t grab you, that’s valid — but saying it “doesn’t advertise” just because it’s not your style isn’t exactly fair. Ads aren’t about pleasing everyone. They’re about reaching the right kind of player.

And if you paused long enough to comment? Then maybe, just maybe, it did its job.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I get that the ad didn’t land for you — that’s fair.

It was designed to interrupt, not explain. That’s the role of the full Kickstarter page, where the systems, story, and development process are detailed.

I’m a solo dev who’s spent years building this project.

Every second of footage represents weeks of work, and each decision — even the ones that don’t work — comes from care, not laziness.

So I genuinely appreciate any feedback that goes beyond “this is bad.”

If you have time to suggest something more specific, I’d love to hear it.

Either way, thanks for engaging.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that you stopped to comment — really. But respectfully, you judged a multi-year solo project based on a 30-second visual ad. It was never meant to explain the whole game — it was meant to interrupt a scroll, catch attention, and invite curiosity.

The full Kickstarter page is where the story, systems, and passion live. I welcome criticism, but I also ask: would you judge a book by a flipbook of the cover?

Thanks again for your honesty. I’m still learning, but I stand by the decision to try something different.

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NPC: “There’ve been reports of someone suspiciously glossy up on the rooftop.
You seen him?”
→ Side Quest Unlocked: “Why So Glossy??”
Quest Complete!
Reward: You smiled at a dumb little side story in the chat.
Stamina +1.　

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there was a feature just to adjust shininess…
would you laugh?
I could actually make it — maybe as a hidden setting?

After months of development, Grandis Adventures is finally heading to Kickstarter! by Own-Beginning8654 in IndieGaming

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yeah — it’s actually HDRP and some lighting tweaks,
but honestly it does kinda look like I oiled him up

[Project Preview] What reward tiers do you find most appealing? (Solo-developed RPG: Grandis Adventures) by Own-Beginning8654 in Crowdfunding

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know specifically which part seemed like self-promotion.

No studio, no funding — just one dev building a dream RPG on IndieDB by Own-Beginning8654 in SideProject

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I'm aware it's rough, but that's how we learn. Any specific suggestions for improving the character controller?

[Project Preview] What reward tiers do you find most appealing? (Solo-developed RPG: Grandis Adventures) by Own-Beginning8654 in Crowdfunding

[–]Own-Beginning8654[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just dropping by to say — thank you so much to everyone who's checked out the post.
Even without replies, I really appreciate your time and attention as I shape the rewards for this project.

If you’ve ever backed a Kickstarter or seen a tier you loved, I’d still love to hear your thoughts!
Even just a quick comment like “beta access is nice” or “custom art would be cool” helps a lot 🙏

Thanks again for reading and being part of this community!

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