Developers Asking For Money On Kickstarter

It seems like a new and popular trend is starting with game developers and that is using Kick Starter to get money to fund their games. Now lets keep in mind they are not asking for a full amount they are asking for a couple million so that the game can be finished. This issue though seems to be very divided, and I am going to be giving my thoughts and ideas about games that start on Kick Starter. Please note that you may have a different opinion on the matter but here is what I think about these types of requests from developers.

Benefits

The benefits of developers using the kick starter campaign is that they can save millions of dollars and offer players a little reward from doing it. They also get their name out very well for instance Camelot Unchained is doing it and ever since they have their popularity has had a huge spike because it was in a way free advertising. It allows the players to feel more involved and likely to play the game since they feel like the helped create it. This also allows them to create the job easier this is because they are getting a small, but steady income from the donations as they continue to work on the game. 

Down Side

Some players will feel discouraged from buying or playing a game that needed funds from donations. This can give the game and the company a bad reputation and then lead to a bad community. The players will also be spending more money through those donations and in the end might not be satisfied with the game. This will lead to rage from the player base realising that they wasted their money. 

My Side

I don't like the idea of donating money so that the game can be finished with development because what happens when that money runs out? How will the game survive? It is the same thing with pre ordering you don't generally pre order a game unless you want to be playing the first day to unlock and complete as much as you can. THIS IS THE SAME SCENARIO AND PRE ORDERING PEOPLE! Except you have even less of a clue BECAUSE the game is not even fully developed yet.

I am not trying to say that using Kick Starter is wrong but ask yourself this are you willing to pre order a game that is not even finished being developed? If your answer is yes then more power to you. If it is no then wait for the release of the game and then make your choice.

Question For You

Would you donate money for a game on Kick Starter and why?