Chuck Hoover, Architecture '04 is VP of production at Schell Games. They're putting out a game via kickstarter called "Orion Trail." Think Star Trek meets Oregon Trail, pixelated graphics and all.
I'll hold off on replicating the whole kickstarter page and just leave you with this gem

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this is getting lost in recruiting day threads but damn this game looks awesome.
I'll probably comment again once just to put it back on the radar in case folks missed it...or I just did
Btw those spacesquatches will get after ya.
OT but kinda not, there's am homage to Oregon Trail set in a zombie apocalypse called Organ Trail. It's kind of addictive in an Atari 2600 kind of way.
organ trail. nice. I have high hopes for the space version
last one I swear
If I weren't a poor college kid I would gladly spend mucho money...alas I'm broke as hell
yeah, well, you're in college. That, by definition, is poor...we understand, and you get a pass. I'll buy you a drink if ever I meet you face-to-face.
p.s. I love your weather updates...
Dawwww well thank you I just really want this kickstarter to get on it's feet because this looks like an awesome idea