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Thing is even at that price you will still get people buying it because of what it is, you put a DPC logo and say a character from the game a lot of people will be interested in that. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he hasn't thought about doing that at some point or another.
it's like when he released AL on steam, right after that he come up with seasons thing.
 

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Thing is even at that price you will still get people buying it because of what it is, you put a DPC logo and say a character from the game a lot of people will be interested in that. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he hasn't thought about doing that at some point or another.
In the end this is business even if its unfashionable to admit it but it is. This isn't an art community, the pledgers don't pay for hugs and inner peace. Trying to make more money of it is understandable the very least. The issue is, as always, whats the point where the desire to earn more starts working against this same goal. Simply put, becoming too greedy will start to alienate people. EA lootbox shenanigans?

I don't think he is there yet. Merch is fine. Its an experiment. If it will get in the way of developing the product thats the main source of his income he'll drop it. But if it doesn't, why not. As it was said before, making those merch costs money itself, requires some work. But its managable. 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.
don't know about that, you can't argue that it's pretty profitable for him.
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.
 

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don't know about that, you can't argue that it's pretty profitable for him.
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.
 
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In the end this is business even if its unfashionable to admit it but it is. This isn't an art community, the pledgers don't pay for hugs and inner peace. Trying to make more money of it is understandable the very least. The issue is, as always, whats the point where the desire to earn more starts working against this same goal. Simply put, becoming too greedy will start to alienate people. EA lootbox shenanigans?

I don't think he is there yes. Merch is fine. Its an experiment. If it will get in the way of developing the product thats the main source of his income he'll drop it. But if it doesn't, why not. As it was said before, making those merch costs money itself, requires some work. But its managable. 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.
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.
 

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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.
 

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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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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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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 ;)
 
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