Re: Zombie's Life (RPG Patreon game)
Some of his reasons here. sadface
NERGAL:Just wanted to clear a few things up, about my last post based on some of the comments I have read.
Why don't you close your patreon, if you're REALLY leaving (scammer)?
My patreon will remain open for one reason, and that's to stop someone else from stealing the url. Someone could then potentially scam people, by stealing the url and pretend to be me "returning". I wanted to switch to the pay per release scheme (to ensure no one gets charged), but once you've set up pay on pledge, you can't undo it (and can't change payment scheme.)
So I'll be offering a refund to anyone who pledges next month (and beyond). I don't want people's hard earned money coming to me, when I'm not creating the content they expect.
UPDATE:
Just found a way to pause my page without losing the URL, so on the 28th or 29th I will be doing that. This means people won't be charged regardless.
But what if you DO return, how will I know?
I very much doubt I will any time soon. But if I do, just follow this patreon account instead of pledging, I believe you get the same updates.
What of A Zombie's Life 1.0? Will you release it?
I'll try get a more finalised version done by the end of this weekend. However it won't be in a state I would have wanted. I'll make this version available to public.
What about Urban Demons 0.8? Will that be public?
It will follow the usual method. 2 weeks after the beta release, I'll set the post to public.
When should I cancel my pledge?
Cancel it whenever, you should still have access to the post I will put up on Friday even if you cancel the pledge now.
What if we want to keep pledging to you?
Please don't.
But you make SO MUCH MONEY how can you walk away from that?
This has never, at any point, been my job. And I personally don't make that much money, the patreon makes that money. My take after everything is very small, not enough to actually live on (where I live at least). To get an idea of how much I've taken away, look at my "1 Year post" .
This seems so sudden, just a minute ago you were planning other things for UD/AZL/Future Project, is this just a whim?
Some things in life can happen very suddenly and they can be very life changing.
So you're leaving because of X/Y/Z?
No. You don't know the reason I'm leaving and I will keep it that way. It's private, but know I wouldn't be leaving if it weren't important and required the majority of my attention in my spare time.
I think putting "personal issues" was a mistake on my part, poor choice of words that made people jump to some conclusions. I think the word "private" would have been more apt than "personal".
How can you let your Patrons down?
No one feels worse about that than me I assure you.
I want to mod your game, can I?
Yes. I will be releasing unencrypted versions of both games, so people can patch/mod as they please. (Yes, even you SmurfyBlue.)
Can I take over the creation of A Zombie's Life/ Urban Demons?
I will not be officially endorsing anyone taking over these projects, however I can't (nor will I try to) stop anyone from doing so unofficially. But the only place for official work will be here, if I return.
You're Wootch aren't you? Just admit it already!
No. If I was Wootch, I'd just take your money without pre-warning. Without this post. Without any communication what so ever. Also, if I was Wootch, do you think we'd be on the 0.8 build, just from the start of the year? Don't be an idiot.
Anyway, I think that answers most of the common questions I seen. But the majority of comments I have seen have been well wishes and gratitude, and I am overwhelmed by the majority of support I have received, and I really appreciate it. Thank you all again.
- Nergal