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Chronicles of Elyria dev addresses fumbled deadlines, the missing website, and press coverage
- Lead developer Jeromy “Caspian” Walsh of Chronicles of Elyria addresses missed deadlines, overpromises, and dedication to the project, despite admitting being overwhelmed.
- Walsh refutes claims of lack of transparency, stating he balances revealing details with progress updates, citing low viewership during development streams.
- He apologizes for the prolonged website downtime, attributing it to his lack of skill as a web developer.
- Walsh expresses frustration with press coverage, criticizing media's focus on Elyria and Soulbound Studios but pledges commitment to backers.
- Chronicles of Elyria, a Kickstarter project, faced financial issues and layoffs in 2020, leading to backlash and a subsequent lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed in 2022.
- The game's development continued with volunteer staff, focusing on spinoffs, while core MMO progress was limited behind paywalls and NDAs.
- Recent developments involve new statements from Walsh about ongoing work on the project, addressing backer concerns and legal actions against the studio.
- Backers who contributed over $14 million to the project remain invested in the game's progress and the outcome of legal battles surrounding Chronicles of Elyria.
- The game's subreddit reopened, promising increased transparency after facing criticism and legal challenges from disgruntled backers.
- Despite setbacks and controversies, Chronicles of Elyria aims for a late 2024 release, emphasizing efforts to regain trust and deliver on promises made to supporters.
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