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I gave them a dollar, so I'm not terribly "invested", if you will. I can't get a handle on how people will react to this... but I'm assuming there will be a min

I gave them a dollar, so I'm not terribly "invested", if you will. I can't get a handle on how people will react to this... but I'm assuming there will be a minority that still lose their minds with impotent rage. I think the majority feel this is a smart move and will have no ill will, even if they're disappointed they have to wait longer. It will be interesting to see how they compete and position vs. all the VR gear coming out. I hope it doesn't end up as "Dungeons and Dragons players over here, First Person Shooters over there".

et1337 11y ago
This sums up the VR market pretty well, it was at the top of /r/oculus the other day: https://i.imgur.com/Br3wCoU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Br3wCoU.jpg
01Michael10 11y ago
Why would any one lose their mind over this? You get your money back AND still get the glasses...
- eveningcoffee 11y ago
  I think that too. The ones who pledged for hardware will get a fair return from their investment - free glasses or they will get even if CastVR still fails to deliver. Other supporters also managed to succeed as it looks like CastVR got a good traction.
- HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago
  You haven't been online long, have you :-)
- mesozoic 11y ago
  Welcome to the internet of 2015. Here is your virtual picket sign and sharpie please use it to be angry about anything you like no matter how trivial and enjoy your stay.
eveningcoffee 11y ago
Only Backers who ordered hardware will receive their backings. from http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/
- 01Michael10 11y ago
  Why would non-hardware backers expect any money back?
  - eveningcoffee 11y ago
    Yes, exactly. They actually still will get their benefits as updates and such.
  - Nexxxeh 11y ago
    As a non-hardware backer myself, I'm not hugely bothered. But many of us did a non-hardware-tier backing to receive the cool technical updates, which will now be scaled back or discontinued. Personally, I'm hoping we get a discount voucher when the hardware ships. Regardless, I'm happy enough. I just wanted to support their vision. CastAR has an interesting origin story, going back to Valve getting Jeri Ellsworth to effectively build a Valve hardware division. AR/VR is an exciting field for a spectator, and it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out. Edit: http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ >In addition, many of our Backers were excited by the high level of technical communication we initially provided. However, as the project moved out of R&D and into commercial hardware development and production, that level of communication was no longer possible and the amount we communicated to our Kickstarter supporters had to change. We are sorry that the intense level of information is no longer possible, but we do still want to keep a channel open. Regrettably it can no longer be at the former level.
    - eveningcoffee 11y ago
      Actually you might be rightful to expect something as they do not plan to commit fully to their promise: You will continue to get news and updates, just not at the level of technical granularity as before. but as they actually did not specify at the beginning what the level of updates would be, then yeah, I think it is a fair game to not receive something. Edit: And if it does help - personal thanks from me for your support. I am not the backer but I think it is a very cool idea and Jeri is very a wonderful person.

et1337 11y ago

This sums up the VR market pretty well, it was at the top of /r/oculus the other day: https://i.imgur.com/Br3wCoU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Br3wCoU.jpg

01Michael10 11y ago

Why would any one lose their mind over this? You get your money back AND still get the glasses...

eveningcoffee 11y ago
I think that too. The ones who pledged for hardware will get a fair return from their investment - free glasses or they will get even if CastVR still fails to deliver. Other supporters also managed to succeed as it looks like CastVR got a good traction.
HeyLaughingBoy 11y ago
You haven't been online long, have you :-)
mesozoic 11y ago
Welcome to the internet of 2015. Here is your virtual picket sign and sharpie please use it to be angry about anything you like no matter how trivial and enjoy your stay.

eveningcoffee 11y ago

Only Backers who ordered hardware will receive their backings. from http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/

01Michael10 11y ago
Why would non-hardware backers expect any money back?
- eveningcoffee 11y ago
  Yes, exactly. They actually still will get their benefits as updates and such.
- Nexxxeh 11y ago
  As a non-hardware backer myself, I'm not hugely bothered. But many of us did a non-hardware-tier backing to receive the cool technical updates, which will now be scaled back or discontinued. Personally, I'm hoping we get a discount voucher when the hardware ships. Regardless, I'm happy enough. I just wanted to support their vision. CastAR has an interesting origin story, going back to Valve getting Jeri Ellsworth to effectively build a Valve hardware division. AR/VR is an exciting field for a spectator, and it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out. Edit: http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ http://castar.com/kickstarter-faq/ >In addition, many of our Backers were excited by the high level of technical communication we initially provided. However, as the project moved out of R&D and into commercial hardware development and production, that level of communication was no longer possible and the amount we communicated to our Kickstarter supporters had to change. We are sorry that the intense level of information is no longer possible, but we do still want to keep a channel open. Regrettably it can no longer be at the former level.
  - eveningcoffee 11y ago
    Actually you might be rightful to expect something as they do not plan to commit fully to their promise: You will continue to get news and updates, just not at the level of technical granularity as before. but as they actually did not specify at the beginning what the level of updates would be, then yeah, I think it is a fair game to not receive something. Edit: And if it does help - personal thanks from me for your support. I am not the backer but I think it is a very cool idea and Jeri is very a wonderful person.