cold_arctus

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I was thinking the update was out but all I see are people being brats over "don't leak the update" or "gib me update". *Gives side eye of death*

I figured Faerin could use the publicity that spreads like wildfire after each leak but to their own, I suppose. I did find some interesting info. With the releases being leaked within hours, @Faerin has caught up to several devs in HALF the time. Like Dystopian Project (Claire's Quest) or Towerfag (Princess Conquest?) have been around since 2016 and Faerin started in June 2017
(Faerin is within reach of overtaking balsamique (Dune flash games) and Innoxia (Lilith's Throne))
(shows a fairly steady climb despite releases getting leaked within hours)

So, tell me, friends. How is this advertisement hurting our good Faerin?? I would like to believe all this good increase in income is because of Faerin earning it? Or are you saying it's one or two patrons that hold all power??
Well advertisement does not guarantee a revenue... It is actually desire (must have it), what generate the biggest share of revenue.

So, in the case of MotH, there were no updates for a long time, because of the entire game/UI overhaul etc.. In his case he needed to give freebies away.. but now, he needs to start making money again. And this means, telling his patrons not to leak the game! Just think about.. it is actually their own money (patron's money) they give away for free...

Compare Gumdrop and Faerin for example.. First one hadn't released anything in the last year, just recently he released a ("not good") Christmas Special (did not play it, but this is what people write in his thread) he made in 3 weeks... and he earns >8K a month! For literally doing nothing! Now take Faerin, he release every two weeks a new update.. and people are still not convinced to pledge to him! ... Ok, I don't know how much he earns a month, because he doesn't publish it (in my opinion not the best public advertisement - however, it is his decision, not my!).

Do a few patrons hold power over the development process?

mmmhh... In my opinion they do... because patrons are the one who mostly decide, what next content should be. This could be good but also bad.. As long you need venture capital to expend you have no other way, as to give patrons some "power". But they should not be involved to much into the dev. process, because otherwise they ruin the game ...

Just my 2 cents!
 

Major Wanker

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Damn this thread has gone to hell. Personally i dont give a damn about devs requests to with hold an update. This is after all a pirate forum. However to avoid being burnt at the stake by faerins keyboard warrior defenders this update i will take a step back. Does seem slightly odd most devs are popular because of this site. But each to there own. I will hang up my pirate hat for this update. Also i support devs to support development. I do not support devs to get game updates. As most devs maintain game will be free and by leaking new updates you only increase a devs popularity. Lewdlab, pandelo even bloody gumdrop gained from games leaking here. If your against piracy your on the wrong damn site. If you want a perfect little site where everythings sunshine and smiles might i suggest visiting the my little pony official site. Rant over i will refrain from leaking this update out of respect for faerin. Next update however will be released mere moments after being posted on patreon. Viva la perverts viva la pirates viva la 2 pumps
 
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Faerin

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Damn this thread has gone to hell. Personally i dont give a damn about devs requests to with hold an update. This is after all a pirate forum. However to avoid being burnt at the stake by faerins keyboard warrior defenders this update i will take a step back. Does seem slightly odd most devs are popular because of this site. But each to there own. I will hang up my pirate hat for this update. Also i support devs to support development. I do not support devs to get game updates. As most devs maintain game will be free and by leaking new updates you only increase a devs popularity. Lewdlab, pandelo even bloody gumdrop gained from games leaking here. If your against piracy your on the wrong damn site. If you want a perfect little site where everythings sunshine and smiles might i suggest visiting the my little pony official site. Rant over i will refrain from leaking this update out of respect for faerin. Next update however will be released mere moments after being posted on patreon. Viva la perverts viva la pirates viva la 2 pumps
Not sure if you (and which parts) are referring to my rant (probaly not, as you seem to be making the same points as I was).
But just to clarify, I didn't ask anyone not to share it here...haven't before, haven't now...
So take that however you like ;)
(Thanks for the respect though.)
 

Speedy1505

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oh dear ...
big trouble ...
such a thing always only harms -- it destroys more than it uses ....
I would like more -- but I can't ...
only such discussions -- there is never anywhere in life anything ever really given.
My opinion
 

Luna3009

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Faerin, as long as you are here atm, Tankx very much for this outstanding project. As MtPewPew said, you already made a really good game. I'm patiently looking forward to every update. I had to complain a lot about the gameplay in the past, but since the huge overhaul end of last year (Nov?) all of my issues have gone and I even restart after every update, just to enjoy the complete game from the beginning until the latest content :D
Only one request/idea is in my mind: It would be nice to randomly have some unique scenes back from time to time, like this one with Ashley's "first time" or the really good scenes from the latest Christmas Special ;)
Go on with the great work, hope to see a lot your work this year again :)
 
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Major Wanker

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Not sure if you (and which parts) are referring to my rant (probaly not, as you seem to be making the same points as I was).
But just to clarify, I didn't ask anyone not to share it here...haven't before, haven't now...
So take that however you like ;)
(Thanks for the respect though.)
Was not replying to your comments lol. Merely pointing out peoples faults and this insane idea that if a dev wants something they get it on a pirate site. You have always been a humble dev and pretty cool with people leaking your game. I get your rant honestly i do. Seems weird how this site catapulted gum drop when he milks like a dairy farmer yet your behind him by a long way.
You already have an amazing game and are doing an amazing job. I have been pledged since second or third update that was posted here. However i think the biggest issue for me anyway is my belief that patreon is you supporting dev rather than buying a game as its in development. I have always been a pirate. I play a game demo if i like it i buy the game. If i spend money on music,games and films you can garuntee they will be added to torrent sites moments later. Its who i am and i refuse to change :)
 

ours 72

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if Mr. Faerin decides to postpone the update, I have nothing against, given the enormity and excellence of the work it provides.
honestly I do not see why I would complain.
so be patient. who will live will see as they say in France ^^
 
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Ninsism

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Long time lurker here, just trying to clarify something, are we getting fans gate keeping a game/VN on a pirating forum?

I would understand if it were the dev asking politely to at least wait a few days, but from everything I have read they have asked no such thing and now it's the people that originally leaked releases here doing it out of their on volition?
 

larry5168

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Heres a link to the 0.87 Update



There is no subderfuge on Faerins part the reason there has been no update today was because the person that usually posts the link is away and nobody else has stepped up to the mark and posted it. What I would say is and yeah I am biased because I talk to Faerin almost daily but some of the Conspiracy Theory posters on here really need to stop you get a game for nothing that you enjoy playing and then develop a Conspiracy when there isnt one there you really need to grow up.
Anyway rant over heres the update hope you enjoy it

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rattler2027

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Okay I would like to change the subject a bit cause things were getting a little heated for no real reason in my humble opinion, I would've been fine waiting awhile longer.

Anyway @Faerin I hope you still have plans to include at some point the 2 girls from that band that Ash and Veronica met in one of the previous updates?

I was really looking forward to seeing some content with them...:p
 
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