@cuorebrave:  It's perfectly coherent if you integrate the concept of sarcasm.  I'm not trying to insult anyone; if you don't like what I'm saying, it doesn't make my post "flaming".  I get why you're excited.  I got excited once over SC3 and got punished for it.  So, I'll wait and see, now.  But you?  You think it's worth it? If it ends up being another SC3 piece of scrap, are you going to be fine with this 99$ gamble?  If so, then I have nothing to say against what you're doing.  And I'm being straight, no sarcasm here.  Enjoy your excitement; I don't mean to spoil that and I don't see how my post should do that.  I never said anything along the lines of "people who pay 99$ are idiots".

On the other hand, I do mean to criticize the approach.  I get from user "sendinsignal" that the founder programs have always worked like that?  It's weird to me, but hey, if it works for other people, then go for it.  Still, you should be straight when you send your survey, Stardock; explain what you're doing.  Otherwise, for someone who doesn't know how your Founder Programs really work, it sure looks like a scam, and it's pretty insulting.  "We selected you to give us money!".  Wow, thanks. (sacrasm).  

That's how I feel and any company worth 2 cents wants to know what potential customers want and think.  So, I don't see how my post is "pointless" as well.

Juffo-Wup fills in my fibers and I grow turgid.  NOW GO AND MAKE IT A GREAT GAME!

I finished registration yesterday...am I too late?

^ I would gladly pay more if Stardock would throw in a loot crate with posters, toys, a making-of book with concept art, production notes, etc.

Might be out of their area of expertise as this is something usually done only by bigger companies, but I would buy it without any reservations.

  

Same here, I would love to see more opportunities to support this (and some ways to show off my love of star control around the house. I would LOOOOVE a history of star control hardcover that delved into some of the old concept art and stuff, I wonder if they could work with the old creators on something like that.)

You quote Star Control like you're a true believer - but instead of being excited like the rest of us, you take the time to rain on our parade and come on here specifically to badmouth what we're all doing in some pseudo-sarcastic way. You want just like, free stuff? The game for free, the expansions, DLC for free? You want to name an actual planet in-game for free? That's what it would take to not be "insulting"? Some world you live in where that's normal!

Either way, we're just prolonging the inevitable. I need to go back to celebrating. @Hunam - wanna come?!?! It'll be more fun than sitting here arguing with the commoners!!

Super excited to work on this with you guys. For what its worth, I would probably have spent over $100 on a kickstarter without half of the perks we are getting here, this is an awesome project.

To go with others, anything we can do to decline the invite? The initial email given out made no mention of the price, and while I do think it's likely to be money well spent, it's not money that I have.

Though I will say, probably best to put that information in the initial email as well, just to save time on both sides.

You could just keep the email and save money until you have enough to participate.

Eh, can anyone point me to the details on what support is expected for Founders with Apple/Mac?

I'm crushed.    I tried at least. Please tell me that there are more emails going out. Been playing the series for 25yrs now, only to get rejected. So sad times are these.

Same here guys. I've been a fan of Star Control for a long time. Took the survey the other night...waiting for an e-mail the way kids wait for owls from Hogwarts.

I think you guys made a mistake in the email.

Star Control prototype builds and tools [Winter 2016] - shouldn't it be Winter 2015?

The survey is still open.

Quoting SavageMind1,

reply 67

I'm crushed.    I tried at least. Please tell me that there are more emails going out. Been playing the series for 25yrs now, only to get rejected. So sad times are these.

There will be different waves going out.