<div>Hi, my name is Carlos Rodríguez. I’m a mechatronics engineer with a specialization in software development and embedded systems. Over the past months, I’ve been working on the dream of creating a video game that combines adventure, emotional storytelling, and mythical exploration:
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<div><strong><em>Bellator Ex Astra</em></strong>, a title inspired by classics like The Legend of Zelda, Dark Souls and The Never Ending Story but rooted in a very personal and deeply human story.
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<div><strong>This Game Was Born from Pain</strong>
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<div>Last year, my family and I went through one of the most difficult times of our lives:
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<div>-My mother-in-law was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to undergo spinal surgery.
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<div>-At the same time, I suffered a lumbar disc hernia, which forced me to reassess both my physical and emotional health.
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<div>Instead of giving up, I decided to channel that pain into creativity. “Bellator Ex Astra” is more than a game — it’s a story of healing, inner struggle, and the strength of hope when all seems lost.
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<div>Developing a game of this scope alone is a massive challenge. Beyond creative ambition, this project is deeply personal. Your support means turning hardship into hope — not only funding a game, but fueling the passion to bring something truly meaningful to life.
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<div><strong>What is Bellator Ex Astra?</strong>
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<div>A third-person action-adventure game with stylized art, original music, dynamic combat, and a mythological world full of secrets.
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<div>Our main character, which can be chosen by the player, walks the hero's path and must save beautiful world where he/she lives — a metaphor for the journey many of us face within ourselves.
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<div><strong>Game Features:</strong>
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<div>Open world with exploration, dungeons, and hidden lore
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<div>Stealth and combat system
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<div>Development done in Unreal Engine 5.6
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<div>A deep story about identity, grief, resilience, heroism and personal growth
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<div>Original cinematic and soundtrack
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>We aim to fund the full development of the game, which have a delivery time of three years. With your support, we can:
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<div>Build a professional creative team (art, sound, animation)
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<div>Invest in licenses, development tools, and production infrastructure
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<div>Market and launch the game on Steam platforms
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<div><strong>Goal: $4,000,000 MXN (~$220,000 USD)</strong>
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<div>With your help, you’ll not only support a Mexican indie game with a unique emotional and artistic vision — you’ll also be helping a family that has stayed strong through adversity.
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<div>This budget covers:
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<div>Art &amp; Animation: Characters, environments, and cinematic cutscenes.
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<div>Music &amp; Voice Acting: Professional sound design and emotional performances.
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<div>Development Tools &amp; Software: Engines, plugins, hardware upgrades.
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<div>Marketing &amp; Community: Trailers, website, and promotional campaigns.
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<div>Testing &amp; Optimization: Ensuring a polished experience for players worldwide.
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<div>Kick-off date for development: January 12th, 2026
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<div><strong>How Can You Help?</strong>
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<div>Donate any amount you can — every peso or dollar truly makes a difference
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<div>Share this campaign with friends, gamers, and anyone who loves art and storytelling
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<div>Follow our journey — we’ll share game progress, concept art, music and more on my dev YouTube channel and my dev webpage:
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<div><a href="https://rocapps.dev/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://rocapps.dev/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://rocapps.dev/</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/</a></a>@rocapps
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<div><strong>Join the Quest</strong>
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<div>By backing this project, you’re not just funding a video game — you’re becoming part of its legend. Every donation, every share, brings us one step closer to forging this epic adventure.
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<div>Together, let’s bring Bellator Ex Astra to life.
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<div><strong>Thank You for Believing</strong>
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<div>Thank you for reading this far. This project is more than just a dream — it’s a way to heal, to connect, and to create something beautiful from hardship.
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<div>If you’ve ever wanted to support a game that comes from the heart and soul, this is your chance.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us create Bellator Ex Astra.
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<div>—Carlos Rodríguez
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<div>Independent Developer
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