Rocky Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Exciting news for Ghost Recon fans this weekend as we have the scoop on a remarkable development with former Ghost Recon game designer Christian Allen. Recently we mentioned that Christian had launched Serellan, a mystery project with little information other than a place holder page at Serellan.com. Today we blow the top right of the secret with a massive exclusive interview, with Christian, where he reveals the plans for his next gaming project... We will be focusing our initial development on a hardcore CQB tactical shooter on the PC. I’ve been working on AAA console games for over a decade now, but I started out as a PC modder, and I really feel the need to get back to my roots.... this will be first and foremost a hardcore PC game. The kicker for hardcore tactical shooter fans, is that a large element of Christian's strategy is to follow the crowdsourced route to really make this a game that fans can be involved in. The first element of this strategy is the games Kickstarter page, where you'll also find a video of Christian explaining his project. Still looking for reasons to be excited? Christian Allen started his career modding for Rainbow Six, and ended up accepting a BAFTA for the Ghost Recon team before working with huge game developers. This is man who knows tactical shooters from a fans persepctive, and has the resources to make this game happen. So, read our exclusive interview for all the details, pledge your support on the Kickstarter page, post your comments in our forums right here, and also watch this space as Serellan's official forums are just about ready to be launched, and we know you will want to secure your own username before it is grabbed by another gamer! UPDATE : Forums are live now, go grab your account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Wow, would not of guessed Serellen would be involved with this, Very exciting news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum50 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thx for Sharing the news Rocky... much appreciated... and we can always use some more "tactical shooters". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat50 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I think if anyone can pull it off it will be Serellen. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMF Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Here's how I'm looking at this... This is a unique chance to get a game produced that is a true successor to the R6 series. We all know Ubisoft isn't going to do it.We know Christian is a fan of the genre. - he was making R6 mods before being hired by Red Storm.He has a track record. GR2SS is IMO the best multiplayer in the series and easily one of my favorite games of all time.Big publishers aren't interested in making community-supported games any more. Their new-found subscription/DLC revenue streams are in direct conflict with user-generated content.Christian is taking a big risk by starting his own studio. He needs help from the community to make this work. Anybody here who's interested in playing this game made should be at least at the $50 level. That's the price of a regular game. Most games these days are closer to $100 once you spring for all the DLC. For that same money you get a shot at seeing something you REALLY want to play, and you get to contribute to making it happen. That sounds like a bargain to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My best wishes to Serellen in his project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Yes, great news this. Keeping my fingers crossed that it becomes reality. Oh and donation sent - seeing as how I've moaned and groaned about games not being designed like this for the last few years I figured I should put my money where my mouth is and take the plunge. Edited March 3, 2012 by Cobblers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serellan Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks all. This will be the grand expiriment. We'll see if what I was saying to the publishers for the past decade is true, or if the tacsim community makes me look like an idiot. It's really up to you guys. The more coverage we get, the better. Reach out to the news organizations and let them know, especially the hardcore ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossix Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 what about if they don't reach the 200,000 bucks? they wont make it and keep the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMF Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It's all or nothing - if they don't hit the target, no money changes hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Your money doesn't actually leave your account unless the project is successful, ie the £200,000 is found and this will happen on April 2nd. You can also change and update the amount you are able to donate as you go along, so if at the moment you are feeling the pinch then you could just donate $1. However, should you win the lottery tomorrow you could then up your donation to the full $200,000 if you liked! Pretty much risk free. Besides that, Serellan would lose an his reputation if he were to just "keep the money" so pretty sure that you are in safe hands. Now were it Rocky who was after your money, well, there's a different story altogether!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Serellan Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Yep, all or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will wabbit hunter Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 i wish good luck to serellan with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingkat Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I am in as well. Always supportive of a true CQB style fps. I hope we make the goal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halli~SPARTA~ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sparta is in.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twcrash Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) I smell another Ground Branch.... You know speakin of that I told them in their forums I bet Duke Nukem Forever would get released before GB. Bet that post got deleted once Duke Nukem Forever was released Edited March 6, 2012 by twcrash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatmanDaz Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This is awesome news, really good to see someone with a real community background step up for the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowblade Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hi Christian, great work! I wish you and the team at Serellan all the best with Kickstarter and the project as a whole Just a few questions, will this game projected to be purely Multiplayer/co-op or will there be a single player campaign aswell? Also will the game be fully moddable with custom weapons/maps? Or is it too early in the process to tell at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 As long as there's mission modding involved, he's got my support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I never knew him personally, but i may have come across him on these boards years ago. That being said, I've always been fond of his work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMF Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 He's on Reddit right now doing an "Ask Me Anything": http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/qpj2f/iama_video_game_designer_starting_a_new/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogiegraphics Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This is excellent news - congrats on your company and best wishes on this project, Serellan. I am a serious fan of your work and would love to experience your work again. Any assistance that you need, just let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR6 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Indeed this is excellent news! Looks like I'm a bit late to the party here, but it's definitely one I'm excited about and want to support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bota:16 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just an FYI, the Kickstarter page has been updated and a new video is up along with some concept art. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/355932838/crowdsourced-hardcore-tactical-shooter http://www.serellan.com/ http://www.serellan.com/forums/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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