Yu suzuki, dice en reddit:
They are new systems, so naturally they need new names. The Rapport System will govern changes in Shenhua's actions depending on your conversations with or actions towards her. The "Character Perspective System" will highlight different characters personalities as they go through the story.
Will Shenmue III enable PayPal or a means to donate to the project when the Kickstarter ends? Projects like Star Citizen gained tens of millions in donations by allowing this.
Yu responde :
I am still thinking about it, but have not decided yet.
What will Ryo do to earn money in Shenmue 3?
As great and engrossing as the story and gameplay were in Shenmue 1 and 2, I (and many others) really really liked the forklift driving. It was like I could learn a new (video game) skill, get good at it, and putter around the docks like a badass.
yu:
There will be part time jobs that will be indicative of those you would find in China. In the Stretch goals there will also be the old favorites.
Will there be forklift gameplay in Shenmue III?
Yu: Look for it in the Stretch Goals!
Will you reassure us that Ryo's face will be changed back to the Ryo we all know and love when Shenmue 3 releases, and not this impostor wearing Ryo's jacket that you have on Kickstarter? That is NOT our Ryo!
Yu: I am not happy with Ryo's face. It will be the face I have in my mind in the end.
Will the band-aid ever come off?
I am considering a special option where it could be removed.
Love your work! You are a pioneer in this industry! As for my question:
How much game elements/features will we be missing in the game if the campaign doesn't reach the $5 million mark?
Yu suzuki:
I will say this: if we reach the $5 mil mark, one of the things I really want to do with Shenmue 3 will become a reality.
At $10 million, it will truly have the features of an open world.
Will there be more funding tiers added to the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter, specifically between the $500 and $3000 tier?
Yu : yes.
Shenmue 3 is just the start. How successful does the game need to be for us to get Shenmue 4 and so on until the saga is complete?
Yu: If the fans are not happy with 3 there will not be a 4. So I please hope we can together make this game the best it can be.