battamilk

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Twelve updates is the same as three seasons of four episodes, but splitting it makes the downloads shorter, faster and you don't have to upload/download the same thing over and over. It's convenient, and I don't see how it can be worse for the customers.
i'm trying to say that the idea of splitting game in parts came right after his steam success, so i think he was biased when he made that decision, i'm not saying it's unnecessary to split game for easier download.
 

battamilk

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He can offer merch like Quinn's "Cute but crazy" T-shirt (if it's original, I don't know what is original and what comes from assets), things like that that don't say they come from porn unless you happen to know it.
oh shit! thats right, he's using daz models, can he legally do it?
edit : sorry I'm stupid, he's already selling the game with them, didn't think this through :D
 
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Buttsmarnnn

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Simply put, becoming too greedy will start to alienate people. EA lootbox shenanigans?

But i'm on the side that says trying to sell merch assosicated with porn is not exactly the best idea. For example i really don't wan a mug with Bella's titties on it despite my adoration toward those you see. RL reasons. Just having a decently dressed Bella? Why bother.

Actually i do prefer steam release myself. Buying the full product. I don't support the crowdfunding development donations model thingy myself due to reasons. So i'd sooner buy a steam release. He did well to offer the "retail" option.
But is it too greedy. I mean you buy merch and get something in return. That sounds a lot less greedy then some people we may know from YouTube or Twitter or Twitch that have a multitude of donation methods that sound like a never ending money sink. *Some of those Twitch THOT donation goals.. Seriously*

Sure porn might not be the best to associate your merch with but it doesn't have to be. I'd buy a DIK and Jock jacket. Hell I'd even buy a replica of that construction helmet with the dildo on it for a laugh. Even our good friend name88 would probably buy a nice pillow case of Princess Quinn. Merch doesn't have to be overtly sexual but I'd wager for some people it's more rewarding than throwing money into a patreon. As a regretful backer of Star Citizen I know where I'd want my money going.

Now the real meat of the argument is would DPC be able to set up a site that allows the sale of merch while not taking any of the development focus from the game. I have no clue to be completely honest, I'm unsure about how merch works but I'd believe there is a case for DPC to sell merch if that is now or down the line is another argument entirely.

I agree with buying the steam release and intend on doing so. However I'd argue how much of that money is actually going to DPC. Because the last I read steam takes 30 or 40% unless there is a different rule for Indies. Ontop of that being a one time purchase unless people decide to gift the game out.

*Edit* Not trying to be argumentative or appear to be. Just making a case.
 
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michael1984

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I agree would be another way besides steam and patreon to get some extra money flowing in for DPC

Would be nice to be able to buy some merch if DPC is going that route and I am sure there will be plenty of people willing to buy some of those things.

Wont mind buying that jacket that the dik members wear and maybe some posters of those girls ingame.

Who knows it might come true eventually... :unsure:
 

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But then again you sir are 1 face palm away from a free beer :ROFLMAO: as mine and slackster number one face palmer :cool: best regards to you maggot brother.
I probally shouldn't even respond to this since in my previous post addressed to you was saying I am only doing this once...

But have to give u minus ten points on this post.. and ill give u even a actual reason for lack of originality :sneaky:

If u gonna respond to me at least come up with ur own thing ;) I mean im flatterd that u copying me trust me im smiling :LOL:

friendly regards ur maggot brother ;)
 

Ennoch

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But is it too greedy.
I don't think its too greedy. I thinks it fine. These merch type of options must be relatively simple to put together considering how many people are doing it. So it doesn't really take that much effort and i'm 100% sure it wouldn't hurt developement times. Plus everyone needs a hobby. If he wanna sell plasticmade-Chad-buttholes sure why not.

I agree with buying the steam release and intend on doing so. However I'd argue how much of that money is actually going to DPC. Because the last I read steam takes 30 or 40% unless there is a different rule for Indies. Ontop of that being a one time purchase unless people decide to gift the game out.
We probably won't ever know but i only ment that i personally prefer buying the whole thing over steam. Thats just me, obviously i do realize that on the cheerful bright side the whole crowdfunding method helps a dev to do this from (lets just say) zero. Fine and dandy. Steam only gives an extra revenue in the end but we actually are talking about extra revenues. Steam is a huge platform and serves as advertizement. The primary goal to go on steam is that and not getting rich solely from steam-sales. For merch you need to be following him already. Merch won't advertize itself. Thats why i'm saying that going to steam is a very reasonable, highy recommended move and i'm glad he did so.

Compared to that the whole merch thing seems minor since people will only get aware of merchandise if they are aware the game and play it. You won't get pledgers/fans through merchandise.

And lets be honest. We (along with every single pledger) are here for updates. Ze content, mmmyes? I definitley don't care what else he does, how many little online shop he opens. Really. As long as the updates keep coming i'd be a happy pledger even if his onlineshop would try to sell me DerekDicks on a daily basis (i exaggerated here a bit) but you get the point. As long as merch or whatever else don't get in the way its aaaall fine.

Plus lets not forget that we don't have year long delays and random excuses for them thus far. He is reliable. That matters a hellova lot. If he keeps that up all is dandy. Pledgers usually stick with even the most unreliable sorts. So if a reliable one opens a trinket shop? Peachy.
 

satoshi36

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I probally shouldn't even respond to this since in my previous post addressed to you was saying I am only doing this once...

But have to give u minus ten points on this post.. and ill give u even a actual reason for lack of originality :sneaky:

If u gonna respond to me at least come up with ur own thing ;) I mean im flatterd that u copying me trust me im smiling :LOL:

friendly regards ur maggot brother ;)
Maaaan someone has a high opinion of himself... bravo....clap clap
Ever heard of reverse psychology, looks like it worked on you :ROFLMAO:
Anyways don't be mad keep those "face palm" comming maggot brotha... ;)
 

-JuNioR-

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Now the real meat of the argument is would DPC be able to set up a site that allows the sale of merch while not taking any of the development focus from the game. I have no clue to be completely honest, I'm unsure about how merch works but I'd believe there is a case for DPC to sell merch if that is now or down the line is another argument entirely.

*Edit* Not trying to be argumentative or appear to be. Just making a case.
Well, I work as a graphic designer and as a printing machine operator at a printing house that is part of a sportswear company, but sometimes we also do private orders.
Usually, the designs and cuts are made here and then sent to a subcontractor to make the clothes. Then the subcontractor sends the clothes back and we print custom images or logos. Distribution is available in two ways: online orders or deliveries to local dealers.
There must be a great deal of interest in the product to be worth the cost, and with the large quantity, the price of the finished product falls further due to price discounts during the production process.
DPC will definitely need a team to handle online customers. That way, his only concern will be to look at numbers and approve orders (just like my boss).
 
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