Ho there, adventurers!
Sadly, we don't have good news today. We were truly happy on 8th January when Black Geyser won the Bronze Medal in the "Game of the Year Awards 2022 - Best RPG" category on RPGWatch, but now, darkness approaches.
We reached a point where we just can't keep going in these circumstances. We will need to make a successful Kickstarter soon to help finish our DLC for Black Geyser. This DLC would be released around August, giving a major boost for Black Geyser sales as well. We already have substantial content finished for this DLC, so its development won't happen from scratch.
Why Kickstarter is Necessary
A successful Kickstarter allows us to complete the development of a brand-new DLC for Black Geyser (take a look at planned DLC features). Once released, the DLC will automatically improve Black Geyser sales as well. (Existing backers who already pre-ordered the Black Geyser DLC add-on before will be offered another cool reward for their support in the new Kickstarter.)
Your support in Kickstarter is a win-win situation, because it allows you to pre-order the DLC at a discounted price.
As a part of the DLC development, a free Fixpack will also be created for Black Geyser (with long-awaited features such as strongholds, dual-wielding, expanded romances, or the option to travel directly to questgivers from the journal menu - see complete list). When the DLC is released, this standalone Fixpack update will be delivered automatically to all owners of the base game. Players who don't own the DLC will also receive this free update on Steam and GOG.
After creating the DLC and Fixpack, we are planning to re-use the Black Geyser game engine to create a Black Geyser sequel and other brand-new games.
We have created a FAQ below, and there is a Google survey as well that we ask you to answer. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don't do Kickstarters. Can I use PayPal to support your campaigns instead?
A: Yes. PayPal pledging usually opens on the last day of Kickstarter campaigns.
Q: When should the Kickstarter launch for the DLC & Fixpack?
A: This depends on several factors, but we would like to launch it in April.
The Black Geyser Team
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374930/Black_Geyser_Couriers_of_Darkness/