Torque 2D On Android and Linux: Who wants it?

This is your chance to get Torque 2D on Android and Linux

Greetings everyone! I want to keep this blog short and sweet, as I will be posting it on other sites. This is the last week to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign for bringing Torque 2D to Android. Additionally, Max Gaming recently updated the rewards. Now, their work will also included support for Linux.

For the small amount being requested, this is an amazing value. Two new platforms, for the cost of one, at a price that is easily achievable.

If you look at the Kickstarter Campaign, you will see that they are already at $4,011. I'm not asking anyone to dig deep and empty their bank accounts. Any amount will help. My own personal recommendation is the $25 option. That particular tier will result in you getting the port before everyone else.

Android Support

Before I proceed with the update information, I highly encourage everyone to visit the KickStarter for Torque 2D MIT On Android. Direct quote from MGT:

Quote:Max Gaming Technologies has launched a kickstarter to fund an android port of T2D MIT as well as a port for the Ouya. Everyone who backs the project at $25 or more will get access to the port once it is complete. Everyone else will have to wait 6 months for the port to go open source MIT on Github.

We also offer some support at the different tiers and the final Ouya port will be delayed until we get access to a console but we will give early access based off the SDK before that. We will also be porting the default toys that come with T2D as well. Any and all donations are welcomes, come help us bring this great engine to the android platform.

LINUX SUPPORT!!!

Straight from the campaigners page:

Quote:As part of the intial funding we will be adding Linux support for T2D as part of the package. Thanks to "TRON" from the Garagegames community for contributing to help add to T2D MIT list of platforms.

GarageGames Support

It should be obvious that GarageGames supports this effort. This is what open source development is all about. Beyond our official endorsement, I will also be offering some of my time to help with any core architecture changes that might be required. If core parts of the engine need to be modified to keep the other platforms on par, or support a new feature, I will be available to help.

Need more incentive? Alright, how about this. Even if you are not interested in Android, Linux, or improving the core tech, I have something for you. I will create five new modules just for people who contribute to the campaign. Three will offer new functionality, while the other two will be asset packs. These new modules will not be added to the main Torque 2D repositories.

Based on past experience and review of previously available GG store items, the value should easily be over $50. The modules themselves are the kind of add-ons anyone would grab immediately to speed up their game development. So, there you have it. Something for everyone! Of course, the one catch is that you need to be able to prove you made a contribution =).

Conclusion

That's it for this blog, folks. Our community is not the largest on the web, but it is one of the strongest. This is our chance to support each other, but to also get something amazing in return. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in this blog. I'm sure I can get MGT in here to answer them, plus I will be following the replies if you have questions for me.

Long live Torque 2D!

Regards,
Mich