Why did you back Rimworld?

[John_T]

One of the YouTubers (Zemalf) I routinely watch did a LP and after watching the first episode I was hooked. Watching the raiders intelligently take cover behind rubble while attacking the colony gave me chills lol. I was extremely impressed with the fact that it was PRE-Alpha because just watching it made me count the hours until I could get my hands on it even in this stage. Needless to say I am sure we are all on the edge of our seats for the next stage of development.

[Muxsey]

I backed it after seeing an obviously dedicated person behind it on kickstarter via the PA forums, honestly.. the whole game/idea is brilliant and I'm starting to love Indie games moreso than big ones lately, it just seems that a lot more goes into them and they really listen to their community more.

The community here was also a big turning point for me - believe me going on to a forum and not seeing the usual everywhere is great.

[Mucephorous]

I saw a youtube video of it and thought it looked interesting, first thing I've supported on kickstarter and feel like it was the right thing

[Kannata]

Just fucking brilliant.
And that he used the same architect thing as Prison Architect got me even more interested. I found this game on Facepunch and I'm gonna back $30 soon.

[nerys]

watched a youtube video (scott manley I think?? does Kerbal videos) anyway fell in love instantly.

had to back. decided spending $20 what the hell spend another $20 get a name in the game :-)

REALLY hope he can make it seriously epic. I have been tinkering with it the last day and it has huge potential.

[Foul]

There was a Rock Paper Shotgun article about the game a month or two ago, then another about the kickstarter which is when I got on board.

I love Dwarf fortress and old bullfrog games. Rimworld has been a dream game of mine for years.

[UNAgamer]

Pretty simple really. I turned 30, got thinking about what I want to do with my life, and was thinking about how I should finally go all-in on learning C++ properly so I can make that colony game I always wanted.

...then I see a Scott Manley video showing the game and basically go all "omg someone else is already making it!"

Was a quick turn from that to putting my money in.
(And besides, the exchange rate is fairly awesome for me right now.)

[IPOOPonUCLA]

Dwarf Fortress with an interface, plus I love Prison Architect.

[Veneke]

Colony-building in a Firefly-inspired 'verse with a decent combat system. Here's my wallet, and my credit card and some bank account details for you...

[Dragula]

I'm not hindered by any knowledge of the major influences other than JA2 but when i saw the video on kickstarter i was intrigued. More LP video's got me hooked, the storytelling-style over a fixed plot or aimlessly building a colony basically won me over.
And Ty seems like an okay dude, determined to get this working and worth my backing.

[Bedshaped]

I've only ever backed two projects on kickstarter; Faster Than Light and Rim-World. Both times it was because I saw talented developers working on unique games who were already hard at work and had a clear and concise plan moving forward.

I found out about the game through Scott Manley and really loved the colony and random encounter aspects. Pledged $22 CAD.

[TankaaKumawani]

I was yet another Scott Manley convert.  After a somewhat lackluster experience with Spacebase DF9, I went looking for a better space colony simulator (after having much fun playing with the Baystation 12 crowd) and found RimWorld.  The surprisingly competent AI, accessible interface, and minimalistic graphics presentation (it's a good compromise between Dwarf Fortress and full 3D) made it worth my while.

The chance to have an engineer/technician/researcher with my name running around in the game was...too appealing, I think.

[Scelestic]

I hadn't heard of the game until i saw a video on it by Scott Manley, and like the poster above.. Spacebase DF-9 is interesting but it is lacking in content right now- but it did incite my need to find a game like it- In comes Rimworld.
I like the concept of Rimworld, although I have yet to actually play it. The semi-survival, semi-strategy, all simulation rather easily drew me in and had me interested in what the game would be like in a few months with more development.

[Leird]

I saw the game on RockPaperShotgun. Watched some let's play on youtube, and then i fell utterly in love with it!

[Daveodeth]

The one and only reason is no one makes this kind of game and I'm willing to stump up cash to get it done. Supply and Demand baby.