Kris Asick is creating
Retro Gaming Videos and PC Games
DOS Game Reviews from the Perspective of a Game Designer
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Equipment Upgrades
This amount of support enables me to start upgrading my equipment on a regular basis! I could really use a better camera...
Wait, what?
How did I get this much support? You guys are freakin' awesome. I have no idea what to do for this level of pledges, but I'll think of something!
New House!
Yes, seriously. If by some miracle I ever get to this milestone, I'll be able to afford to buy and move into my own house once again!
About
Website: http://www.pixelships.com
I produce and host the web show "Ancient DOS Games" and while talking about old games is what I primarily do now, I'm also a Game Designer at heart, giving me an extra edge when I talk about these sorts of things!
I produce and host the web show "Ancient DOS Games" and while talking about old games is what I primarily do now, I'm also a Game Designer at heart, giving me an extra edge when I talk about these sorts of things!
Location
Ontario, Canada
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And you are...?
My name is Kris Asick and I run a one-man-operation under the name of Pixelmusement. Although I'm a game designer at heart and have released a few freeware and non-free titles, lately I've been doing a web show entitled "Ancient DOS Games", where I take my analytical nature and apply it to all the old PC games few people play anymore, giving light to the old classics and even the games which probably should've stayed forgotten. Regardless of how good they are, I give every game a fair treatment, occasionally finding out interesting tid-bits in the process, and I also provide information on how to legally obtain these old games and get them working on modern computers. Below is an example of the kind of content I produce on ADG, specifically, Episode 119 - SimCity 2000:
So why are you on Patreon?
To put it simply: A number of fans of ADG have expressed the desire to support the show more directly, so after a lot of thought I ultimately decided to give Patreon a shot. Now, I should make something perfectly clear: Ancient DOS Games will ALWAYS be free to watch! The whole point of my being here on Patreon is for those of you who want to support the show beyond simply watching it. You don't have to be a Patron of the show to enjoy it! That said, being a Patron will give you some exclusive bonuses indicated at the bottom of the page as my way of saying thanks for being extra-awesome!
Don't you run ads on your show? Why bother with Patreon?
Ad revenue is a fickle thing and you'd be surprised how little a niché show such as mine makes. The ad revenue pays for my webhosting and occasionally I can get an extra DOS game or two from it, but that's about it. Patreon allows people interested in the show to give money directly towards its continued existence on a regular basis and helps to guarantee its future!
What do I get out of this?
At the bottom of the page are several exclusive rewards offered to anyone who pledges a certain amount per month. Even as little as $1 a month is enough to get something for your generosity! Plus, since this isn't very obvious allow me to express this plainly and simply: Every reward level includes ALL previous reward levels! This means if you pledge $16 a month, you also get the $1, $4 and $8 rewards! You also don't have to match the rewards exactly, as you can pledge any amount you want to really. You can even pledge nothing and continue to watch and enjoy the show as always! (But of course, then you wouldn't get any rewards.)
Also, something I need to point out is that these rewards really are intended for people who support the show through Patreon on a regular basis. If you pledge support and then immediately cancel, that's very un-cool and insults everyone who DOES support me on a monthly basis, thus I reserve the right to refuse rewards to people who attempt this. (Can't believe I have to actually say this now...)
You haven't released a game in years though...
Which is sad but true, but shouldn't be that way much longer! Ancient DOS Games is my primary project but I've been continuing to do game development as my secondary task. As of this writing (July 18th, 2015) I've been making solid progress on a project which is soon to go out to testers for the private alpha phase and should be hitting the net as a "finished" project in a couple months or so! (It's actually a game system and new paid games will be added on a regular basis!) That said, there's nothing wrong with supporting the show below the $8 mark and then going up to $8 when the game's ready and I completely understand if anyone wants to do that. ;)
Anything else I should know?
I do more than just produce ADG and make games. On my website is a special section dedicated to "Miscellaneous Stuff", which includes huge quantities of the music I've made, some custom levels for various games, and even a link to my DeviantArt page, which I will admit, I don't update very often at all, but you can check out some of the conceptual screenshots I've drawn up over the years along with some other random art-type stuff. Pledging any amount at all not only supports ADG and my making games, but absolutely everything else I do, so even if you're not specifically interested in ADG, you're still welcome to support me for any of the other things I work on!
Also, you'll probably be wanting a link to my website. Well, here you go: http://www.pixelships.com
My name is Kris Asick and I run a one-man-operation under the name of Pixelmusement. Although I'm a game designer at heart and have released a few freeware and non-free titles, lately I've been doing a web show entitled "Ancient DOS Games", where I take my analytical nature and apply it to all the old PC games few people play anymore, giving light to the old classics and even the games which probably should've stayed forgotten. Regardless of how good they are, I give every game a fair treatment, occasionally finding out interesting tid-bits in the process, and I also provide information on how to legally obtain these old games and get them working on modern computers. Below is an example of the kind of content I produce on ADG, specifically, Episode 119 - SimCity 2000:
So why are you on Patreon?
To put it simply: A number of fans of ADG have expressed the desire to support the show more directly, so after a lot of thought I ultimately decided to give Patreon a shot. Now, I should make something perfectly clear: Ancient DOS Games will ALWAYS be free to watch! The whole point of my being here on Patreon is for those of you who want to support the show beyond simply watching it. You don't have to be a Patron of the show to enjoy it! That said, being a Patron will give you some exclusive bonuses indicated at the bottom of the page as my way of saying thanks for being extra-awesome!
Don't you run ads on your show? Why bother with Patreon?
Ad revenue is a fickle thing and you'd be surprised how little a niché show such as mine makes. The ad revenue pays for my webhosting and occasionally I can get an extra DOS game or two from it, but that's about it. Patreon allows people interested in the show to give money directly towards its continued existence on a regular basis and helps to guarantee its future!
What do I get out of this?
At the bottom of the page are several exclusive rewards offered to anyone who pledges a certain amount per month. Even as little as $1 a month is enough to get something for your generosity! Plus, since this isn't very obvious allow me to express this plainly and simply: Every reward level includes ALL previous reward levels! This means if you pledge $16 a month, you also get the $1, $4 and $8 rewards! You also don't have to match the rewards exactly, as you can pledge any amount you want to really. You can even pledge nothing and continue to watch and enjoy the show as always! (But of course, then you wouldn't get any rewards.)
Also, something I need to point out is that these rewards really are intended for people who support the show through Patreon on a regular basis. If you pledge support and then immediately cancel, that's very un-cool and insults everyone who DOES support me on a monthly basis, thus I reserve the right to refuse rewards to people who attempt this. (Can't believe I have to actually say this now...)
You haven't released a game in years though...
Which is sad but true, but shouldn't be that way much longer! Ancient DOS Games is my primary project but I've been continuing to do game development as my secondary task. As of this writing (July 18th, 2015) I've been making solid progress on a project which is soon to go out to testers for the private alpha phase and should be hitting the net as a "finished" project in a couple months or so! (It's actually a game system and new paid games will be added on a regular basis!) That said, there's nothing wrong with supporting the show below the $8 mark and then going up to $8 when the game's ready and I completely understand if anyone wants to do that. ;)
Anything else I should know?
I do more than just produce ADG and make games. On my website is a special section dedicated to "Miscellaneous Stuff", which includes huge quantities of the music I've made, some custom levels for various games, and even a link to my DeviantArt page, which I will admit, I don't update very often at all, but you can check out some of the conceptual screenshots I've drawn up over the years along with some other random art-type stuff. Pledging any amount at all not only supports ADG and my making games, but absolutely everything else I do, so even if you're not specifically interested in ADG, you're still welcome to support me for any of the other things I work on!
Also, you'll probably be wanting a link to my website. Well, here you go: http://www.pixelships.com