Box Peek Officially Funded!
Added 2017-06-02 08:55:02 +0000 UTCHooray Allies!
Now that we've cleared $44,000 for the month of May, I've been given the go-ahead from Jones to announce that Box Peek is happening! Thank you for backing my goofy concept. I should remind everyone that this was a one-time goal to raise the $2,000 extra US dollars I wanted to fund the series. The Easy Allies member in me knows that we'll really have to work to maintain this monthly total, but the other part of me is just excited that I get to make Box Peek. If you have no idea what I'm talking about right now--that's fair--Box Peek will be a short episodic series I'm making starring crudely-puppeteered 2D drawings who all love to play the exhilarating game of Box Peek. I also wanted to use this post to address some frequently-asked questions that popped up in the Box Peek announcement post:
- A few of you offered to help with music or art. I definitely considered it, but there's something appealing to me about producing this completely legit. Plus I also I like the freedom to be viciously mean and critical in any creative partnership.
- A strong concern was that the pitch video I made was viewable only here on Patreon, and that I wasn't doing enough to promote the show, which is fair. With Box Peek, I think the finished product will attract more positive attention than the announcement. If we're lucky, this will turn out to be a show that generates interest in Easy Allies on its own merits.
- There was also a lot of interest in behind-the-scenes videos, which I admit is a good idea. However, you know how I'm always concerned about reveals? I truly want the first time you see how this looks, who the characters are, what the theme song sounds like, to be when you're watching the first episode. Basically I get the freedom to force everyone into media blackout. That said, I should absolutely release something behind-the-scenes after the season is over. I'll try to make this happen.
And now I'm officially starting to work on the series! While I have been doing a lot of writing already, none of it has been scripting out an actual episode. (Just character and lore stuff that will probably never matter) If everything goes according to plan, you should see the first episode of Box Peek within the next two months, but I'm not going to rule out that I may have grossly underestimated how long this will take to produce. If we're not out by August 1st, I'll be back here to let you know what's up. Other than that, I'm going dark on Box Peek until we're ready to premiere.
Thanks again for your support, feedback, and hopefully patience. I think this is going to end up being a cool thing.
Love & Respect,
Kyle
Comments
Media Blackout, I didn't read any of this.
2017-06-06 03:06:44 +0000 UTCThis is awesome! Can't wait to see it Kyle :)
2017-06-05 20:44:28 +0000 UTCI can't wait for the first episode!
MistahShowtime
2017-06-05 03:55:02 +0000 UTCLooking forward to Box Peak. Have fun!
Lucas Patricio
2017-06-04 02:44:10 +0000 UTCVery much looking forward to this Kyle, glad it was funded! Go wild :D
Liana
2017-06-03 18:58:28 +0000 UTCVery excited to see what you come up with Kyle!
Mango
2017-06-03 15:12:54 +0000 UTCKyle, if you guys hit $50k please try to bring back something like The Final Bosman.
Victor Ko
2017-06-03 08:57:49 +0000 UTCKyle I wanted to put this out there for awhile. I wanted to commend you man, I wanted to tell you that I am proud of you - it's weird, I don't know you, nor you me. But over the years I've grown up with you, which is also weird because it's only been like 5-6 years or so. I know that you have a bright future ahead of you, and are living in a very pleasing present. Stay comfortable, but push yourself. Washy like water, but stern as concrete. Yellow like a trail, but blue as if calm. Thank you Bosman, you've never made me laugh once. :) my love and respect
Dalink28
2017-06-03 00:08:52 +0000 UTCLet's gooo hype for this
Steven Perry
2017-06-02 20:34:49 +0000 UTCNow my tv watching hype can alternate between My Hero Academia and Box Peek. Congrats on reaching the goal Kyle, you are gonna kill it
2017-06-02 19:18:44 +0000 UTChype for box peek
2017-06-02 19:04:15 +0000 UTCYay! So pumped!!
2017-06-02 18:42:19 +0000 UTCI can't wait! Congrats!
2017-06-02 17:53:31 +0000 UTCYyaaaaaaaayyy! I thought we didn't make it! Im so happy
2017-06-02 17:44:37 +0000 UTCCongratulations Kyle!
2017-06-02 17:23:00 +0000 UTCCongrats, Bosman! :D looking forward to seeing the first episode!
MarziiBarks
2017-06-02 17:13:26 +0000 UTCOr even better, if there is a cheesy meta it would make a great running gag (like, for one reason or another nobody has figured it out even though it's super obvious or w/e)
Bradley Spies
2017-06-02 16:55:06 +0000 UTCCan't wait Kyle, should be weird in that Kyle kind of way we all know and love. Keep up the good work. L&R
Brad Russell [Toukz]
2017-06-02 16:38:34 +0000 UTCCongrats on getting the funding. I am a little worried that box peek (as it has been explained) has a cheesy ranged-filth-style meta that you should just peak once every 3.5 seconds for a split second. I know how invested your are in world-building and context, so I'd recommend actually trying to play this game to figure out if there need to be additional rules or other things that keep the meta from ruining the fun or breaking the world. Best of luck, and looking forward to seeing the finished project!
2017-06-02 16:33:42 +0000 UTCI can't wait
Chris
2017-06-02 16:05:27 +0000 UTCThanks for the update, Boss. Good luck!
DualOrange
2017-06-02 15:47:24 +0000 UTC*PEEKING INTENSIFIES*
2017-06-02 15:19:51 +0000 UTCI concur with others box peek behind the scenes should be shot and released after it is all done haha
Brogan Trull
2017-06-02 15:18:56 +0000 UTCI can't wait to cosplay the main character!
2017-06-02 15:14:48 +0000 UTCHit or miss, its bold ideas and projects like this that will help EZA grow and develop. Good luck and can't wait for the premiere.
Zugdar
2017-06-02 15:06:55 +0000 UTCI can't wait to see this.
2017-06-02 15:06:45 +0000 UTCCan't wait for the fan art.
2017-06-02 14:05:10 +0000 UTCBOX PEEK BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
ZatVunDoot
2017-06-02 13:34:31 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need. But maybe you can consider teasing us with a trailer at some point in time? :D
Sven Van Lathem
2017-06-02 13:21:58 +0000 UTCLookin' forward to it, Kyle!
2017-06-02 12:55:51 +0000 UTCCongrats Kyle. Take as much time as you need with getting the first episode complete. Can't wait to see the finished product
Karl Williams
2017-06-02 12:53:04 +0000 UTCPatreons, is it possible for us to give Kyle some Fan Box-peek posters??
2017-06-02 12:22:22 +0000 UTC+1
Nut Kon
2017-06-02 12:13:26 +0000 UTCI'm really looking forward to this. Good luck Kyle. Also your terms for how/when you want to present your show are absolutely understandable. Create how you wanna create!
2017-06-02 12:10:13 +0000 UTCCongrats Kyle. Here's to season one 🍻
2017-06-02 11:43:57 +0000 UTCWe're with you.
Fluffhead108
2017-06-02 11:29:14 +0000 UTCGreat news Kyle! I can't wait to see what you have in store. As someone who suggested some sort of preview, I totally respect the media blackout angle (although, once it does start up, I totally want to see what a poster for the next HUGE box-peek match would look like for someone walking down the street in that universe).
Bradley Spies
2017-06-02 10:39:18 +0000 UTCCannot wait to see the premiere! The pitch was great, so I can only imagine the final product will be 10X greater! Go Kyle, go Allies! L&R!
Castno
2017-06-02 10:36:47 +0000 UTCAwesome! Cant wait!
2017-06-02 10:31:44 +0000 UTCCongratulations :)! Really hope you Consumer doing "The Final Bosman" again anytime in the Future.
Mike Dengel
2017-06-02 10:04:29 +0000 UTCI salute this post! o7 Take your time. And the behind-the-scenes material should only appear after the season, yes.
Ville Ranto
2017-06-02 09:54:21 +0000 UTCLet it cook Kyle. Grats everyone on reaching the goal and looking forward to the first episode!
Sherico dela Cruz
2017-06-02 09:45:27 +0000 UTCCongratulations Kyle.It fills me with happiness that my contribution will help your dream come true.Keep dreaming Kyle ,all the best for E3 and beyond.I eagerly anticipate the first episode of Box Peek. A massive Love and Respect to you and the other Easy Allies.All the best from phillip esparon (stkildaboy74)
2017-06-02 09:41:46 +0000 UTCNani?
Ibrahim Sozer
2017-06-02 09:37:04 +0000 UTCTake your time.
Alexander Zyryanov
2017-06-02 09:37:00 +0000 UTCEZA is going anime son
Ibrahim Sozer
2017-06-02 09:36:50 +0000 UTCBehind the scenes should be shown when it's finished
Ibrahim Sozer
2017-06-02 09:36:02 +0000 UTCCan't wait for it to surprise drop on me one day!
sirvorn
2017-06-02 09:28:55 +0000 UTCOh happy day *clap*
2017-06-02 09:25:47 +0000 UTCYayyyy!!! I'm so excited!!!
Maggie Frayer
2017-06-02 09:22:56 +0000 UTCSo this means 45k goal was not reached after all? What a waste. All those juicy E3 trailers
Nut Kon
2017-06-02 09:22:02 +0000 UTCCongratulations kyle! I can't wait to see this!
klastical
2017-06-02 09:21:52 +0000 UTCKyle, I've wanted to say this for ages but never took the time. I'm the kind of late Easy Allies fan that first heard of you guys AFTER the GameTrailers days. I don't like LPs or streams. I thought I had more than enough gaming podcasts. The first time I saw you, Kyle Bosman, was when you had a Hydrobot as a co-host. Yeah. But I've grown to absolutely adore Easy Allies. I love the chemistry and the intimacy of the group. I love their special interests. I find myself liking their LPs and streams and appreciating the VALUE of that kind of interaction. And I fucking love YOU, Kyle! Smart, funny and so insightful, you tend to alleviate anything you're involved in. And crucially, I hadn't yet seen a single episode of your GT work. Like any creative worth their salt, I've seen you struggle to be better, to make even cooler stuff, to not just chase past successes. I've since, of course, went on and watched Final Bosman. It's great. It's really, really great and I wish I had known about it all those years ago (made for a GREAT binge though). I now understand the huge fervour for you to just "make more Final Bosman." But I thought you'd appreciate, from this fan of your Easy Allies contributions, that Box Peek makes me SO HAPPY. I'm happy that you've found the means to make a solid block of video content that fires you up creatively, that is self-sufficient and budgeted, that makes everyone smile just thinking about it. It's different and cool and goofy. It's Kyle Bosman to the max! So yeah, glad you didn't cave to that all-encompassing temptation to sit at a desk with a suit and tie, and cave to internet pressure. Box Peek, man. PSYCHED.
Liam Harvey
2017-06-02 09:21:33 +0000 UTCCongrats!
2017-06-02 09:15:42 +0000 UTCNo clue how I missed the original post on this , but excited! Good luck Kyle, hope the challenge will keep you creatively happy and having fun. L&R
Patrick Dixon
2017-06-02 09:15:27 +0000 UTCyey!!
2017-06-02 09:12:22 +0000 UTCNice :) As a general sentiment I highly dislike Pateron exclusive content, it always feels like a waste to me, almost all content should be out there shown to the largest audience possible.
erni
2017-06-02 09:04:44 +0000 UTCCongratulations Kyle! You had to know the community would jump on anything you wanted create. You're a funny creative dude. So like Shenmue 3, take your time lol.
2017-06-02 09:04:32 +0000 UTCForced Media Black out hype :P
Otoshigami
2017-06-02 09:03:48 +0000 UTC+1
2017-06-02 09:03:09 +0000 UTCGood luck Kyle and Congratulations! Looking forward to it!
Sebastian Mauritzell
2017-06-02 09:01:04 +0000 UTCCongrats Kyle... but I bet you guys could reach 50k with a spiritual successor to The Final Bosman on the line...
Richard Godsil
2017-06-02 09:00:37 +0000 UTCGood luck Kyle!
Hesperus84
2017-06-02 09:00:08 +0000 UTC2000 us dollars dollars!
44stars
2017-06-02 08:59:27 +0000 UTCCongrats! Really excited, I'm not too fussed on whether or not it's delayed.. Let it cook, and be happy with it :)
Mumble Mumbleton
2017-06-02 08:59:09 +0000 UTCBest of luck, Kyle. Take your time and don't rush it, I'm sure whatever you end up making will be amazing.
2017-06-02 08:58:46 +0000 UTCCan't wait!
DancingElk
2017-06-02 08:56:59 +0000 UTC
