Originally Posted by Philistine 
Kickstarters are definately snowballing now, but nobody is forcing you to stump up your cash. You can look at it two ways: as an investment in a high risk venture; or as a donation to a worthy cause. I'm a supporter because I'd rather see an abundance of lower budget niche games than a big budget mediocrity.
Very well said. This is one project that I very well might kick in a few bucks for. Have been a fan of this game for some time now.