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Chaos Coin Chaos

The Chaos Coin promotion seems to be causing a lot of, well, chaos. In hopes of making things a little more clear here are some recent comment responses I've written: 

The Chaos Coin is a physical coin. Owning one grants you a matching virtual coin in Alice: Asylum upon which we'll encode your name (per our approval).

Material: Copper core with nickel plating. 

Size: 4.5cm diameter

Weight: 28 gram

You need to have pledged (and paid) $35 in the month where we reach the 2000 Patron goal. We don't know what month that will be - but we'll get there a lot faster if everyone interested would pledge a minimum now ($1) and then wait until we reach 2000 Patrons. 

At the moment we hit 2000 change your pledge to $35. Once you've been processed for that month at that amount you can reduce your pledge (OR keep it at $35 for 2 more months and get a free Art Print as well). 

We will deliver the coins everywhere in the world. 

My Patreon is set up as a monthly subscription to help support the various projects we're working on. You can pledge any amount from $1 to $1,000,000 per month and that amount will be charged one time each month around the start of the month (1st-5th of each month). 

Our current goal/reward is the Chaos Coin. It unlocks for all Patrons who are processed for a pledge at $35 or higher when we have 2000 or more Patrons. As I write this we have 1,275 Patrons.   

If it is your goal to "game the system" and get the Coin for as little as possible then I recommend the following: Set a pledge at $1 right now. That increases our Patron count and moves us closer to our 2000 Patron Goal. When you see us hit 2000 Patrons adjust your pledge to $35. After you've made that adjustment wait until the next payment is processed. Then adjust your pledge back to whatever level you're comfortable with. Keep in mind that two more months at $35 gets you an art print of your selection.

Once you're pledged at $1 you'll automatically receive Patron updates - and I'll be sure to send out a notice when we hit 2000 Patrons so that everyone knows to adjust their pledges accordingly.

I know there are a lot of you out there waiting for 2000 before pledging. But I guess we could hit 2000 Patrons in short time if all the fence-sitters would pledge $1 right now.

As I write this the coins are being manufactured. We'll post more and better pictures/videos of the final product very soon. 

If you miss your opportunity to get a Chaos Coin via this Patreon Reward, you will have another chance to purchase it directly via Mysterious. The price per coin there will be somewhere close to $100. And we'll also offer it when we start proper crowdfunding for Asylum but it's too early to predict the tier/cost it will carry at that point. 

Questions or feedback? Share in the comments below! 

Chaos Coin Chaos

Comments

Ready! my promise of $ 35 will remain, I am a little nervous since I have never made this type of payments by this means. But, being "Alice" is very worthwhile. I look forward to the mail next month. Greetings from Mexico City :)

Ey, we hit the goal?? i want the coin for my wife's birthday gift, she doesnt know about this 😁😁😁

Thanks for the detailed explanation, American McGee! When I was a kid I've found your first Alice's game to play and it was so unique... It opened up my mind like a butterfly explosion and I've been delighted by your vision all this time. Madness Returns brought me to this same sensation (now more capable of understand your language and even work on a full translation of the game) and that's why I'm joining this $35 tier β€” I'm from Brazil and its a bit expensive paying in $ from there... so this mean a lot to me. 'Never used the patreon system before so I was worried about the shipping, hope all go well and I'm anxious to see this new game. Best regards.

Wanderyen Erin

I love your stuff but watching that video be careful I have seen several videos taken down by dmca for using that song in particular

Hello, I have this question If for example I pledge with $70 will I get 2 coins and in a later date could I choose two names and two messages to appear in the game? or this offer is only one coin per account?

Alright cool. Thanks for the quick reply McGee, been a fan of your work for years now! So I'm going to go ahead and pledge that $35 now and after I receive the confirmation next month I will lower my pledge to the dollar pledge because $105 for an art print is a little more than I can afford right now. Thank you for clearing it up for me though. Btw, any idea on what platforms the game will be available on? Thanks again!

I think the confusion was with how Patreon works. You get charged at the end of the month, not the start, so September 5th (ish) will be the "end" of August

Guys and girls... I really don't know how to explain this any more clearly... It's August right now. We're about to hit the goal. Just make sure your pledge is set at $35 right now. On or about September 5th Patreon will charge you for the month of August. That locks you in for the Chaos Coin. After that the deal is over. Once you see the email confirming your charge for the month then go set your pledge at whatever amount you are comfortable with... Or just cancel it altogether. You can also consider doing two more months at $35 at which point you will unlock an autographed print of your choice. Hope that helps... Because I honestly can't think of another way to explain it more clearly. Yay!

American McGee

Alright, sorry but I am slightly confused. So if I were to say donate the $35 dollars right now. At the start of next month I will be charged another $35 dollars until you reach the 2,000 mark? Also, would just keeping a one time contribution of $35 for three months mean I get the art print or do you mean that I have to donate $35 every month for three months totalling in $105 to get that art print? Sorry, but I've never done anything like this before so I'm slightly confused. I would like to donate the $35 for the physical and virtual coin but only as a one time payment. Not a monthly charge that's more than the initial $35 dollar payment. So how should I go about doing that? Lastly, do you know what systems (if any or just PC) the game will be dropping on? Because if I do invest I would like to be able to eventually find my coin and I am not a computer gamer myself. (Sony and Nintendo guy here.) So yeah, I went through the comments and didn't see this answered and I apologize if you did already, but please let me know. Thank you!

I've pledged in August, but it won't charge me until September. If we hit 2,000 in August and I change my pledge to $35, will that count as this month? Chaotic times call for chaotic questions.

I will just assume here, but the *collector edition* would be the patron coin. As this also gets your name and virtual coin in the game. I am am not sure the ones bought after would *would be a never ending project* just my thoughts.

I like the $100.00 price tag. That way you'll pick one up only if you are a die hard fan and probably accidentally missed your chance. I was worried that they would loss there value from mass. This takes care of that problem. Thank you. 😊 I love that there is so much support for you and your game! Question, will there be a collector's edition? I would cough up say $150-$200 for one. Also is this the last Alice game? (Please say no.) If not I would love to see what you and (if possible) Hideo Kojima could come up with. Your two minds are perfect for eachother. Just a thought...

You're really awesome and kind 😊 thank you ✌️

Sorry I just saw in loading more comments the answer. Don't mind my question. The coin is absolutely fantastic. As everything you do.

So if we want to have a coin we just edit our pledge to 35$ this month, is that correct ?

In the post you are commenting on it says: "Once you're pledged at $1 you'll automatically receive Patron updates - and I'll be sure to send out a notice when we hit 2000 Patrons so that everyone knows to adjust their pledges accordingly."

American McGee

No. The only limit to this offer is that once we pass 2000 AND process a payment for that month, then the offer is over. If you miss the offer then you can buy the coin on Mysterious (but it will cost more than the $35 offer here on Patreon).

American McGee

I'm not sure if this has been answered, but is there a limit during the month this coin is available that would make it sell out before the month is over?

Destiny Jenson

I miss the intertwined heart on the tails side. It’s beautiful none the less.

The asylum has more inmates I better raise my pledge

Lucas Severin

Will we be notified about the 2000 benchmark by email or on this website? Game looks sick, btw. The previous two were masterpieces. I pledged!

You do not need to pay for delivery. That's included in the $35 pledge.

American McGee

Hello, for the delivery it will be necessary to pay extra? I would also like to thank you for your efforts. The series of Alice's games is simply amazing. You are great.

I have been wanting to become a patron forever but never had the cash, now I do and I really want that Coin! I can't wait!

I am so happy I became a patreon. This chaos coin is super cool freaking amazing. The detail is spectacular worth it for the $35 patreon I hope that this dream of Alice Asylum come true in the way that Martin and American want it to be. The updates you give us I want to thank you for that because it shows how much you think of us and also how much our opinions matter. Not many people do this thank you Team Alice

I shall happily remain at $35.I cannot wait to once again delve into the madness of the Alice series

I just wanted to thank you for your ongoing communications regarding this! I am pledging what I can now, and will continue to do so. I have pledged and supported many of your projects in the past as well. Looking forward to more to come!

Ok you've influenced me there. I've now pledged to you for 2$ at the time being. Hope you will reach 2000 soon. I'm looking forward to it.

Eric Tan

Ruth, if you are pledged at $35 then you're fine.

American McGee

You really have done an incredible job explaining everything, but I do have a question if I may. Sorry if it means you’re repeating yourself, I’m just a tad discombobulated is all. I’ve changed my pledge to the $35 (which I’m staying at because I want to help as much as possible and the art prints are just beautiful) but it’s not due till the 1st July, if we hit the 2000 goal before the 1st will I still be eligible for the coin? Sorry again if you find yourself repeating words.

I have loved the series since madness returns. When i found out about your work, i immediately wanted to support however real life is very chaotic and can be twisted too so i couldnt support until recently. I am hoping for the coin so been sharing to friends to join up to reach 2000. I however look forward to the art print in two months time. I do love cheshire cat so i will continue to support as long as i can pending real life wake up calls.

I would love to put a message in from my friend who is just as crazy about Alice as I am XD

Evibbles

Right? :P

American McGee

Yes, it does not matter how you buy/acquire the coin from us - you'll get your name/message in the game. And you could buy multiple coins for multiple names/messages. I guess the cut-off point is going to be in the late stages of game development. Once the game has shipped we won't add more names.

American McGee

So excited about this!

Yes, every 3 months you qualify again. 3, 6, 9, 12 etc etc....

American McGee

Proudly supporting you at $35/month and eagerly waiting for my first art print (yay, got the message a few days back to confirm my address). It's a little unclear on the pledge page, do I qualify for another art print in three months or is it just a once off?

CryptoCheshire currency when?

No way. I am dying for this game. Staying at $35 regardless. I DO wish I had more friends interested in video games to bribe though..

Looking forward to bumping my pledge when the day comes! I think the one thing that might still need clarification is for later buyers: if you buy the coin from Mysterious later, or for some sort of "Asylum" crowdfunding, do you still get your name attached to a coin in the game? If so, when is the cut off point where eventually no more names can be added to the game because it's gone gold and that's it and/or the number of in-game coins has been matched by real world sales and no more names can be added?

Love this mf. It's a good idea to make a post to explain all the details as some people seemed confused.

Chaussette

I'm defiantly going to bump up my pledge if I have the money! Hope you guys get to 2000 soon

Sounds fair. I hope to be able to afford to up my pledge regularly later in the year.

Rob Burch

Looks awesome! :)

The actual coin you teased in the youtube video you posted earlier looks awesome. Keep up the good work.

Davinellulinvega

Definitly plan to stay at the higher tier once I jump up by that month. The art prints look beautiful.


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