Hi

As many may know, I wrote that probably Dogfight would be shut down if we didn't get funding on the kickstarter campaign. So we didn't get the funding, will it get shutdown?

The answer is that for now, Dogfight will continue working. As for long term, depends on how things go. There have been a few major changes since I wrote that post:

- Many people funded the project. Not only did they fund it, but also even raised it, posted it on twitter, facebook, contacted museums and media, and so on. It wouldn't be fair for them to get disconnected now.

- Microsoft loved the game. They helped us by promoting us on their Bizspark program: www.microsoft.com/bizspark
This means that for a period of time, they are providing us with discounts and some free services. That includes the new database system which will run fully on Windows Azure. Their system is top-notch and it's been great to have Microsoft backing Echoboom.

- Softlayer also liked the idea. They are helping us by promoting us on their Catalyst program: www.softlayer.com/catalyst
We get discounts on hosting and also mentoring. Many of the Dogfight servers are now running on Softlayer. They are one of the best hosting platforms out there.

Combining Microsoft and Softlayer, should make Dogfight servers way more stable and faster!

- As I said before, many helped fund Dogfight Elite, but also many didn't. We will make changes so that people that pay have some more benefits in the game. We think that it is unfair that the few that pay support the many that don't, so we will try to find a balance that is more fair to everyone.

- We will be releasing Dogfight on Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 desktop/tablet and probably on Blackberry. Hopefully this will give it a little push.

- The sooner we get more funding, the faster we'll be adding features, like the talked squadron management with groups and all. So we will make an effort to get this done very very soon. Our plan is to hit over 10 million Dogfight players in less than 6 months, so we will be making a big push for this to happen.

Thank you zup for keeping us in the loop

Hi Joaquin

Thank you thank you and thank you!

Great to hear you guys are getting the recognition you rightly deserve , good luck and Godspeed with all the above mentioned.

://youtu.be/Gyu82WG_edM (that was meant to be a round of applause!)

Good news Zuperman. We're on the other side thanks. My pledge is still yours in real money if you want it. its not groundbreaking but its yours if you want it.
Few.

That's great news! So what can we do to help? Get as many people as possible playing dogfight?

yeah, but let's wait for apple to release 4.4.28 because the current apple version is crap
apple is taking forever to release it, yet again

Zup, thank you for all you do.

I myself have found this game to be the best out there and very addicting. One thing I noticed during the time to raise money for DF Elite was that there are many young players who probably do not have credit cards or bank accounts and were afraid to ask their parents to donate. Have you thought of anything that they can do to help raise money for DF or DF Elite? One idea I had was that they could go and purchase one of those VISA gift cards and use that if they really wanted to help.

Anyone else have any good thoughts on how we can all keep pitching in to make this game stronger?

Thanks!

Here's the exact link from the Microsoft site: blogs.technet.com/b/bizspark_featured_st...-phone-echoboom.aspx

i was just going to ask about mac.....os 10.6+ platform. have they said anything?? would it help if we emailed them?

GMoney wrote: Zup, thank you for all you do.

I myself have found this game to be the best out there and very addicting. One thing I noticed during the time to raise money for DF Elite was that there are many young players who probably do not have credit cards or bank accounts and were afraid to ask their parents to donate. Have you thought of anything that they can do to help raise money for DF or DF Elite? One idea I had was that they could go and purchase one of those VISA gift cards and use that if they really wanted to help.

Anyone else have any good thoughts on how we can all keep pitching in to make this game stronger?

Thanks!

If they cant ask and have no available money, they could try selling it to their elders. However appropriate, start on the home, offer dad to wash the car, do the laundry for mum or something. Negotiate. Offer the same for neighbours etc. This might interest the parent to look closer at the investment they have not fully appreciated. They might see how stimulating this game really is to them and how it might well educate them socially and practically. My suggestion to those that can, go forth and set up a plight for the right to flight! Probably all sounds ridiculous!

I can't buy points, am onipad version 6.1.2. Current dogfight version.

zuperman wrote: Hi

As many may know, I wrote that probably Dogfight would be shut down if we didn't get funding on the kickstarter campaign. So we didn't get the funding, will it get shutdown?

The answer is that for now, Dogfight will continue working. As for long term, depends on how things go. There have been a few major changes since I wrote that post:

- Many people funded the project. Not only did they fund it, but also even raised it, posted it on twitter, facebook, contacted museums and media, and so on. It wouldn't be fair for them to get disconnected now.

- Microsoft loved the game. They helped us by promoting us on their Bizspark program: www.microsoft.com/bizspark
This means that for a period of time, they are providing us with discounts and some free services. That includes the new database system which will run fully on Windows Azure. Their system is top-notch and it's been great to have Microsoft backing Echoboom.

- Softlayer also liked the idea. They are helping us by promoting us on their Catalyst program: www.softlayer.com/catalyst
We get discounts on hosting and also mentoring. Many of the Dogfight servers are now running on Softlayer. They are one of the best hosting platforms out there.

Combining Microsoft and Softlayer, should make Dogfight servers way more stable and faster!

- As I said before, many helped fund Dogfight Elite, but also many didn't. We will make changes so that people that pay have some more benefits in the game. We think that it is unfair that the few that pay support the many that don't, so we will try to find a balance that is more fair to everyone.

- We will be releasing Dogfight on Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 desktop/tablet and probably on Blackberry. Hopefully this will give it a little push.

- The sooner we get more funding, the faster we'll be adding features, like the talked squadron management with groups and all. So we will make an effort to get this done very very soon. Our plan is to hit over 10 million Dogfight players in less than 6 months, so we will be making a big push for this to happen.

I really wanna support this but my mum Won't lemme use her credit card and because I am only 12 and can't legally have a job can't afford to use my card. Is there any other way I can support

Are u still accepting money?

So how can we help? I will gladly make a donation to the current game if you tell me how.