I disagree. I love that model of crowdfunding and I think he hit the nail on the head: the stretch goals, crowd feedback, demos, etc are a hallmark of a blockbuster Kickstarter.
But, as he admitted, he's not interested in breaking records. He's interested in making his game the way he wants.
That's totally legit and I totally support someone making that claim.
It's up to each and everyone of us to assess that claim and decide if we trust him in that endeavour.
I strongly resist the idea that Kickstarted games MUST follow one model or they are wrong or bad. Not every creative mind works well with the chaos and bile that spews from the crowd.
But, as he admitted, he's not interested in breaking records. He's interested in making his game the way he wants.
That's totally legit and I totally support someone making that claim.
It's up to each and everyone of us to assess that claim and decide if we trust him in that endeavour.
I strongly resist the idea that Kickstarted games MUST follow one model or they are wrong or bad. Not every creative mind works well with the chaos and bile that spews from the crowd.