We live in a terrifyingly inconsistent, frequently unpredictable world. Whether it’s a walk in the park or the ending to a Game of Thrones season, nothing goes according to plan and usually lots of people die. But there is some solace to be found – a few unflinching bastions of stability in a swirling storm of madness. I guess what I’m trying to say is, I wasn’t particularly worried that Double Fine’s second Kickstarter would fail. Given the rather groundbreaking history that preceded it, Massive Chalice seemed destined for success. $725,000 (and counting) later, here we are. So then, what’s next? Why, a stretch goal mountain that only ski lifts made of money can scale, right? Wrong, surprisingly.

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