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Yeah not problem for me, i´m not a Patreon supporter but i´m going to buy it there (and maybe if i like season 1 even maintain the subscription) and if i have been able to resist the temptation to play the 5.0 beta and wait sooo much time for the final season 1 i can wait some weeks more.
- Oct 3, 2018
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Absolutely, I'm with you on that one. Releasing the game on Steam first gives the dev a chance to ride the wave of excitement that comes with launching on a widely-used platform. It's a smart move to kickstart sales, bringing in income and covering the initial costs of development.I think Ocean made the right call - release on Steam first versus a simultaneous release on Patreon/SS.
This is a business decision, not a decision to harm his support base, and I am part of that support base.
Once it's released on Patreon/SS - someone will get it uploaded on F95 and then go to Steam and taunt those who are paying for something they can take 'for free' on F95.
There are already some trolls on this thread who have boasted that they will do this or something like it.
I'd rather this approach (Steam first then a week delay for Patreon/SS tier release schedule) than Ocean taking the time to add a unique online verification requirement to each install to prevent anyone from using their copy of SG in more than one place.
IMO, his time is better spent on developing season 2 content versus getting into single use tech for software.
Cheers!!
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It doesn't seem to me to be the right move. I think the more places you put it on sale at the same time the better. People who don't intend to buy it, won't buy it anyway and will wait until it's here.
I think that making people who are already making the game financially maintainable wait for it is not entirely the right thing to do. I know there will be people who will buy it on steam and patreon. But most people will buy it once only. And if we're honest the non-patreon versions (oddly enough) are less attractive, as they're worth the same and are the most censored.
I think that making people who are already making the game financially maintainable wait for it is not entirely the right thing to do. I know there will be people who will buy it on steam and patreon. But most people will buy it once only. And if we're honest the non-patreon versions (oddly enough) are less attractive, as they're worth the same and are the most censored.
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Well, yes but no, i mean, the strategy Ocean is following makes sense, but what you are saying makes sense too. I think this is a complex topic. Anyway Ocean has made a decision and we only can wait to the tomorrow release and each people buy it where they want
The rework is done and the wait comes to an end.
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I agree, it's his game and he does what he thinks is best. I don't expect him to change it. I would have thought it would have been better in a Wiab case or developers where the game is not financially supported on a monthly basis.Well, yes but no, i mean, the strategy Ocean is following makes sense, but what you are saying makes sense too. I think this is a complex topic. Anyway Ocean has made a decision and we only can wait to the tomorrow release and each people buy it where they want
The rework is done and the wait comes to an end.
For me I have to wait another week, anyway I'm in no rush to play it, I'm more interested in continuing the story than the rework and that's what the beta already gave me. It will be more about replaying to create new saves with all the paths, than anything else.
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Yeah, completely right, without supporters this Steam release would not be even possible, so they are perefectly understand why the successful release on Steam is important for the further development of THEIR game and why Ocean made this decision. IMHO, they don't mind it because they know that the most time they get access to new content faster than on any other distribution platform. But the Steam release is an exception, and a one-time thing in a few years. Most people are understanding and don't mind. At least that's the impression I get from reading what supporters write on Ocean's Discord or on SS.
The information that the full season will be published on Patreon later than on Steam was announced at least a month ago. For those people who think it will be too expensive for them, additionally buy the game on Steam just to get it a week early, or think it's unfair to Patreon/SS subscribers, well, they've had plenty of time to cancel their subscription this month or downgrade it to the lowest tier. So it's not a problem for the supporters either.
It seems that problems are mainly only have those who are waiting here for their hero, while constantly shitting both on the game and the developer.
It's unbelievable how much anger one week's delay for a game release can cause.
You guys would have never survived Vietnam.
suck it up ...
You guys would have never survived Vietnam.
suck it up ...
- Jul 12, 2020
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Isn't this always the case Yoss?
While I get the setiment (and agree), many actually didn't survive....a better statement might be more useful
- May 23, 2023
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I am still waiting for the Parasite Eve sequel. It's been 25 years ... sigh.While I get the setiment (and agree), many actually didn't survive....a better statement might be more useful
Well, at least Bella is here to cheer me up ...
It's call the "I'm a spoiled brat because mommy told me I'm special" syndrome.
- Dec 19, 2019
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Tomorrow on pay cash Steam, Week later on patreon, Week and 2 seconds on here
kind of. S1 is being released on steam tomorrow. Which is mostly the same content but it has some new expanded scenes like the hist scene is longer now. But it's mostly a rework.
- Sep 3, 2020
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Tomorrow plus 2 second here...
Thats it, fixed