Chris Avellone announced his involvement in the development of a new isometric RPG called Pathfinder: Kingmaker last month, based on the popular pencil-and-paper Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. And today, developer Owlcat Games began what has become the next natural step in indie RPG development: The Kickstarter campaign. .
The campaign is seeking $500,000, not to enable the development of the game, but to expand on its underlying ideas and design. First on that list is the ability to establish a “Kingdom as Companion,,” which is promised to be far more involved and in-depth than anything we have seen in a RPGs. This will bring more more options and content, and make them more intune to your actions.
“Your kingdom is a reflection of your character and your choices throughout the game. It is a living thing shaped by your alignment, your allies, and your ability to lead your people,” Owlcat explained in the Kickstarter pitch. “Not only can your kingdom expand, opening up new territories and allowing you to build new towns and communities, but your capital city will physically change based on your decisions, your policies, and even whom you choose to ally with. As your kingdom grows, a number of factions and neighboring countries will come to you to seek favor—and to test your strength.”
The Pathfinder: Kingmaker Kickstarter runs until July 11.
