yihman1

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What doesn't make sense to me is the video being called a "Promo Video".

Promo is short for "Promotion". It is a .. Kinda like a commercial. To generate brand awareness and brand loyalty. There is nothing wrong with using promo videos. Those are great many brands / devs use them.

The thing is if it is a "Promo" then why is it locked behind a $63.50 paywall (A rather high one) or any paywall for that matter?

How is that promoting anything if it is only seen by the top of the top of the Patrons with the deepest pockets? If the video is promotional by nature it should be for everyone without any sort of paywalls or at least like a bottom tier reward and not anywhere near a top tier one.

Naming it instead a "Patreon Reward Video" would make more sense in my mind than naming it a "Promo Video"... If it were called that then I would see no issue offering that sort of reward. I know it may all be semantics, but "Promo" is definitely the wrong word to be used for this sort of thing.

Am I the only one that noticed this?
 

bluehound36

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Apr 27, 2017
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Imagine L&P apologising for the poor and improper communication, promising he will listen to the community more and releasing the update now, with a special 0.155b with added animations when done.

Even i would become a patreon if i'd read that from him.
Somewhere between reality and all the fantasy around here, you apparently took a turn into the absurd. Might want to put yourself into reverse before you go over a cliff and into the insane.
 

Sabertooth__

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Sep 23, 2020
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What doesn't make sense to me is the video being called a "Promo Video".

Promo is short for "Promotion". It is a .. Kinda like a commercial. To generate brand awareness and brand loyalty. There is nothing wrong with using promo videos. Those are great many brands / devs use them.

The thing is if it is a "Promo" then why is it locked behind a $63.50 paywall (A rather high one) or any paywall for that matter?

How is that promoting anything if it is only seen by the top of the top of the Patrons with the deepest pockets? If the video is promotional by nature it should be for everyone without any sort of paywalls or at least like a bottom tier reward and not anywhere near a top tier one.

Naming it instead a "Patreon Reward Video" would make more sense in my mind than naming it a "Promo Video"... If it were called that then I would see no issue offering that sort of reward. I know it may all be semantics, but "Promo" is definitely the wrong word to be used for this sort of thing.

Am I the only one that noticed this?
I don't think there is any point talking about the technicalities of language for someone whose first language isn't English.

L&P must have just used Promo as a substitute for teaser. Or for him by promo it could just mean a promo for his already present supporters who are feeling upto it to actually look at the animation. Plus from what I have heard, this new tier is actually not new but just a means to reduce chances of leak. He is going to refund the money and I think it is still the legend tier only
 

yihman1

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May 11, 2017
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I don't think there is any point talking about the technicalities of language for someone whose first language isn't English.

L&P must have just used Promo as a substitute for teaser. Or for him by promo it could just mean a promo for his already present supporters who are feeling upto it to actually look at the animation. Plus from what I have heard, this new tier is actually not new but just a means to reduce chances of leak. He is going to refund the money and I think it is still the legend tier only
That could very well be the case... but dude definitely should have ran that word past a translator first. Promo is wrong word 100%
 

Ivrol

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Sep 26, 2018
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I think LP has accomplished what he intended. To have everyone preoccupied with another one of his useless teasers. I haven't seen any update progress recently. Mission accomplished.
I agree, L&P is delayed with animations so he created the promo video to get more money and a smoke screen to divert attention.

He will not release the update in April 8th neither
 

zoro nami

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y hurries when game will be released u will get to watch everything, people are spending 200usd for last 4 months to him and still he is not giving that to them also... wait for 20 more days .
with 200 usd can buy some good games also thinking................................
 
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