<div>I'm Cosmic Boogaloo or Ethan. I started as a modder and quickly gained traction, creating over 60 mods for Oblivion Remastered and racking up over 13,000 downloads in just 6 months. This journey quickly familiarized me with Unreal Engine 5, but the limits of modding an existing title eventually pushed me to take the leap to creating my own game. I'm now building my own vision, my dream project, <strong>Tales Of Epitome</strong>.
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<div>To be fully transparent, this project is only two weeks old, but I am moving fast. I started this as a way to learn game development, but true to my nature, I skipped about 150 steps and decided to start building my dream game right away! I've been sharing early screenshots and videos on platforms like TikTok and Reddit, and the initial reaction has been incredible. It confirms the feeling I have: this game has the potential to be something special. A fun, pretty, high-fantasy dream-like world that scratches that deep longing for classic, quality gaming experiences.
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<div>Why I Need Your Help:
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<div>I am currently between jobs, which is why I'm turning to the community I hope to entertain. To move <strong>Tales Of Epitome</strong> from a personal project to a real, protected game, I need funding for several crucial, non-negotiable next steps:
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<div><strong>|</strong> Steam Page Access<strong> | </strong>$130<strong> |</strong> To secure the Steam Direct fee and cover any minor processing costs, allowing me to create a store page and start building a wishlist community.
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<div><strong>|</strong> Business Trademark <strong>|</strong> $350-1,050<strong> |</strong> To file for a trademark for the game title, logo, and LLC name legally protecting the brand against future issues. 1 trademark is $350, goodness me!
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<div><strong>|</strong> Legal Entity (LLC) <strong>|</strong> $120<strong> |</strong> To file for a Limited Liability Company, which is essential for protecting the business and me personally as a developer.
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<div><strong>|</strong> Subtotal for Essentials <strong>|</strong> approx $600 <strong>|</strong>
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<div><strong>|</strong> RAM Hardware Upgrade <strong>|</strong> $70<strong> |</strong> I desperately need to upgrade my RAM. I deal with constant crashes and slowdowns from running Unreal Engine and other heavy programs simultaneously, which drastically slows down development.
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<div>My total immediate need is around to <strong>$600</strong> for the legal and platform essentials. I have set the GoFundMe goal to <strong>$1,200</strong> because I want to ensure I have a buffer for any unforeseen legal or platform fees, and hopefully, enough to start on that much needed RAM upgrade.
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<div>I know there is so much struggle in the world, and asking for money is difficult for me personally, but I truly believe in this vision with every fiber of my being. Based on the overwhelming positive reaction so far, I have the opportunity to create something that brings genuine joy to a lot of people. I promise to stay true to my intentions: to simply make the absolute best, most fun, and most beautiful game I possibly can.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this and even considering helping me turn this dream into a legacy.
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Kevon Lee

Josha Kraettli

Marcus Turner

Cassidy Hinson

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