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Kida

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2241883

Hello Backers!

With the combined Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns, we have reached the $7M stretch goal! Having reached this goal, the Battle System Expanded: AI Battling will be included! Thank you so much for your support!!



Battle System Expanded: AI Battling

This control system lets you automatically unleash the perfect technique in response to the opponent's positioning and distance. R&D for this system is based on Yu Suzuki's concept for players who are not used to fighting games or for those who want a full immersion battle experience. This battle system is highly compatible with, and will be an extension to the current battle system.


The Slacker Backer and Fangamer upgrade & add-on campaigns are still underway, so don't miss out!

And please make sure to get your survey in! Thank you!!



Add-on & Upgrade Announcement

The Toy Capsule Box Set is now available through Fangamer! Get the Ryo, Shenhua, Chai and Forklift set as either an add-on or upgrade. Alright! Have some more fun!

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Survey FAQ

We have received many inquiries concerning the survey for the following which we would like to address here.

*Please note that policies and implementation may change without notice depending on applicable quantities and content.



Name Credit Input

There are three fields in which to input your name for name credit rewards. The first is English only and is required. The second and third are optional and accept other languages.

If you choose to enter your name in the second or third field in a language other than English, these optional names will take precedent.

*This will not apply if there would be a systems conflict or if deemed to be against public decency.



Concerning Pictures, Images and Text

Below is the list of prohibited content for survey responses. Should the dev team deem that survey responses contain prohibited content, or if responses are unfit for development or sales of the game, content may be edited or deleted.

*For example, offending text will be replaced with asterisks (***). Offending parts of images will be edited or deleted, or in some cases the content will not be displayed in the game.

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Game development will move forward based on your responses to go out to fans all around the world. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.



PC & PS4 Physical Version Disc Data

We would like to address the many inquiries concerning the physical version disc data. Development is moving forward to have all necessary data to play the game contained on the disc. Please rest assured that the disc will not be just a prompt for an internet download.

*An internet connection is a planned requirement for the purposes of game updates and reward activation.



That's the breaking news! The team would again like to thank you all for your wonderful support! See you next update!
 
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Temascos

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Oct 27, 2017
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They were obviously working on that anyway, but good that they have a bit of extra budget to get it done now. Hoping they'll be able to release a video in the coming months showcasing this, if anyone's got a good idea for a fighting system its the guy who worked on Virtua Fighter.
 

Sage

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Oct 27, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.
 
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Kida

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Oct 27, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.

You're right. They should just not at all inform the backers that they have hit a huge milestone of $7 million in crowdfunding and confirm they will honor the promise they made in the initial pitch. /s

Of course they have planned this for a while but they aren't going to say "stop funding the game, we already know we are going to hit these targets".
 

kadotsu

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Oct 25, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.
It's almost as if they were projecting to reach it and are now celebrating reaching this milestone to boost morale. Almost.
 

Curry Time

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Nov 3, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.

As a hypothetical, it'd be interesting if they released, say, a trailer showing off some combat as a stretch goal. Or a playable demo with some basic enemies in it in a dummy room (though that's a bit much to ask for).
 
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Kida

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Oct 27, 2017
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As a hypothetical, it'd be interesting if they released, say, a trailer showing off some combat as a stretch goal. Or a playable demo with some basic enemies in it in a dummy room (though that's a bit much to ask for).

They will be releasing a demo before release on PC for backers above a certain level. And this is the first gameplay screenshot, it is a nice reward for reaching $7 million.
 

Virtua Sanus

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Nov 24, 2017
6,492
Really like the screenshot even if it is presented in a weird way. Shenmue III's locations continue to be really stunning to me so that is cool!
 

Arkanius

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Oct 25, 2017
2,144
That looks exactly like the Shenmue that was present in my nostalgia googles.
First screenshot that made me excited.
 

billysea

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Nov 18, 2017
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So they keep on pushing the goal further and get more funds for the game. Does it mean they will keep on working on it and we will never see it anytime.
 
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Kida

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Oct 27, 2017
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So they keep on pushing the goal further and get more funds for the game. Does it mean they will keep on working on it and we will never see it anytime.
They already pretty much confirmed that deep silver is covering the cost of most of the additional stretch goals, particularly those relating to the open world.

This update is more a celebration of a milestone rather than a change in development. It's also a nice excuse to release the first gameplay screenshot.
 

Waxyresidude

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Oct 31, 2017
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The AI battling system described by Suzuki is really cool with it's intelligent movement system and context sensitive environmental utilization.

 

MilkBeard

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Oct 25, 2017
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It's a nice shot. It's cool they reached the 7 mil goal. Glad the gameplay is getting enhanced as well.
 

KillLaCam

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Oct 25, 2017
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Now it's looking really good. I'm gonna try to make it to Gulin next year before the game comes out.
 

lawtowler

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Oct 30, 2017
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Good news, nice surprise gameplay screenshot too. Excited to continue seeing and hearing more in the coming months.
 
Oct 25, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.
jesus fucking christ
 
Oct 27, 2017
39,148
Damn.

This looks very good and what I imagined Shenmue 3 would look like. The only thing that I still don't like is Ryo's face but apart from that it looks great.
 
Oct 25, 2017
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Anyone know what move he is doing in the screenshot? It looks like Iron Palm, but with his other hand out behind him...

Or maybe Hind Blow? I think that one is a grapple.
 

MonsterJail

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Feb 27, 2018
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I'm concerned about how much of a fire risk that warehouse is: multiple open flaming barrels near loads of different pressurized containers, jerry cans and wooden pallets
 

benzy

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Oct 25, 2017
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Uh... I hope this doesn't turn out to be never ending feature creeps. I didn't know goal can still be stretched.

Suzuki made clear of his plan since the start and how it would work.

Suzuki structured the Shenmue 3 methodically around Kickstarter stretch goals, making sure the game would fit together and be able to grow based on how much money was raised, according to the post.

"The different elements of the game would form a scaffold, building up from each new system and mechanic that would enhance the game as a whole," according to the post.

http://www.phantomriverstone.com/2018/07/the-ai-battling-stretch-goal-shenmue-iii.html
The time limit to reach new stretch goals and final implementations will be next month.

$7M Stretch Goal in Reach!

The Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns combined currently stand at $6.9M. We are almost at the $7M stretch goal for the AI Battling battle system expansion! This is the last chance for stretch goals and we ask for your continued support!

*The Slacker Backer campaign and upgrades & add-ons through Fangamer will end on August 13th.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2214421
 

Sir Guts

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Oct 26, 2017
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Good thing the blur is still there while fighting. I like what I saw! Now if they just give us a short video of the combat
 

Loudninja

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Oct 27, 2017
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Reaching 'stretch goals' like that at this point just seems ridiculous and misleading. What do they take us for? Are we seriously expected to believe if there was $10 less raised then this entire battle system wouldn't be in the game? That they'll just start work from scratch on it now, or that they had worked on it but would have to scrap it if they didn't get the money? Makes zero sense.
You have no idea what you are talking about.
 

Skulldead

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Oct 27, 2017
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There something weird here.... That first screenshot look like 3 times better then any trailer they have shown.... no ?