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This is interesting.

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When I've first heard this I called bs, but actually it might be a thing.
(but I've also seen similar things in the past for other games, which actually turned out to be bs, and the dev was just lying)
 
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reigan said:
This is interesting.

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When I've first heard this I called bs, but actually it might be a thing.
(but I've also seen similar things in the past for other games, which actually turned out to be bs, and the dev was just lying)
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It's not BS. Each build has a different code linked to the Patreon that receives it. If it appears leaked, I know exactly who it came from. It's that simple.
 
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Away32 said:
I'll never understand why devs make their previews member-only.

How are you supposed to attract subscribers if you're hiding your own advertisements.
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Why support if the game is coming out on day 1?
No one would support the project.
You have to give something back to those who have been supporting you from day 1.
If the game doesn't receive support, it will disappear.
Look at how 98 percent of games without Patreon ended.
Your comment doesn't make sense.
 
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Aleksandr 14 said:
It's not BS. Each build has a different code linked to the Patreon that receives it. If it appears leaked, I know exactly who it came from. It's that simple.
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That's both inviable in the long run and a call for someone to leak a modified sanitized copy. You know you're not the first and won't be the last that tried to do that?
And, if you want to not screw yourself with humongous workload, is pretty evident you're changing very basic stuff so yeah, sanitized builds will be equally easy to do
 
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random325 said:
He's not talking about the release, but about the previews.

I agree with him, the previews can lure no-subbed people to be curious about the update and subscribe to be able to play before the future free release.
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Tell that to the hundreds of games that failed because they tried.
Some are weeks late, others days.
But it works, but it depends on your product and its quality, also the languages available, etc.
In short, times are for a reason, and those who did something different were met with little or no support for their project.
People aren't here for charity, especially in 2025.
 
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Dimitry710 said:
Tell that to the hundreds of games that failed because they tried.
Some are weeks late, others days.
But it works, but it depends on your product and its quality, also the languages available, etc.
In short, times are for a reason, and those who did something different were met with little or no support for their project.
People aren't here for charity, especially in 2025.
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Respectfully, those games failed because they sucked.

Also, calling it charity is wild. A preview is a singular cut-off frame lol.

The one thing that convinced me to sub to this game was the public 0.6 teaser. That shit made me wanna purchase a subscription to see what was up. Plus, the fact that no one leaks this game bc the author found a workaround means ppl have no choice but to sub if they like what they see.
 
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Away32 said:
Respectfully, those games failed because they sucked.

Also, calling it charity is wild. A preview is a singular cut-off frame lol.

The one thing that convinced me to sub to this game was the public 0.6 teaser. That shit made me wanna purchase a subscription to see what was up. Plus, the fact that no one leaks this game bc the author found a workaround means ppl have no choice but to sub if they like what they see.
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I never like to speak without knowing or being informed, haha, but just so you know and to share the information, I have an X account where I've shared previews without the need to subscribe. I understand that many people don't know about it because I have few followers and I hardly promote it, but I'm sharing it for those who want to see some previews.

Also, I've uploaded some previews in this thread, so if I share previews for the general public, saying I don't do it is a mistake, haha.

And finally, on the subject of personalized copies, I just want to say that it's only two weeks of early access, and it should be three, but I always release them earlier. I don't see anything wrong with protecting the effort and hours I put into each update. My goal is not to complicate the lives of those who enjoy the game, but to ensure that the project can continue to grow and offer new content for everyone.


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Aleksandr 14 said:
I never like to speak without knowing or being informed, haha, but just so you know and to share the information, I have an X account where I've shared previews without the need to subscribe. I understand that many people don't know about it because I have few followers and I hardly promote it, but I'm sharing it for those who want to see some previews.

Also, I've uploaded some previews in this thread, so if I share previews for the general public, saying I don't do it is a mistake, haha.

And finally, on the subject of personalized copies, I just want to say that it's only two weeks of early access, and it should be three, but I always release them earlier. I don't see anything wrong with protecting the effort and hours I put into each update. My goal is not to complicate the lives of those who enjoy the game, but to ensure that the project can continue to grow and offer new content for everyone.


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Ah, I didn't know about your twitter acc. And to be clear, I'm not complaining about the personalized copies, I think that's an amazing idea on your part.

But yeah you've got some really good previews that could easily blueball people into subbing (I speak from experience lol), especially since you've got the leaks plugged.

Keep up the good work man, 0.6 is definitely worth a sub. Can't wait for 0.7.
 
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I think there is an opportunity cost, when you focus on stopping piracy you're not focusing on making a better game which attracts more customers which means more $$$.
Does the profit generated from stopping piracy worth more than >>> the profit generated from more customers due to better game?


I DON'T KNOW...
 
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Gattaca1997 said:
I think there is an opportunity cost, when you focus on stopping piracy you're not focusing on making a better game which attracts more customers which means more $$$.
Does the profit generated from stopping piracy worth more than >>> the profit generated from more customers due to better game?


I DON'T KNOW...
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Bro is down bad for those leaks
 
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