The game will be a bit cheaper on Steam, but purchasing a copy on Itch ensures that (once the game is launched on Steam) you'll be provided a Steam key alongside your Itch purchase. All we ask is that if you enjoy the game, consider leaving a Steam review at that time with your honest thoughts.
I’m getting a bit confused with the business model here and couldn’t quite find clarification
I’ve purchased the original version way back, actually could never manage to get it working but it was being worked on so I decided to just wait
The new version/remake seems to now be well under way, which is good BUT some of the language around Q&As here seem to imply that this new version will be available on steam but not on itch and that for people in my position, a steam key will be offered so they can add the game to their libraries
I think the first question is: “is that all correct?”
But, if so, what are the alternatives, because I do not want this game on steam, I’d like to just download a DRM-free binary, actually, this is what I purchased
If you've already paid for the original deluxe version, shoot us an email (outismof@gmail.com) with a screenshot of the item in your library and we'll reply with an Itch key when it's available. The Itch version comes *with* a Steam key, but if you don't want to purchase the game on Steam, you can just ignore it or give it away.
The game will be sold on here normally, but is available sooner for paid subscribers. One of the benefits our paid subscribers get is earlier access to new content than the casual follower would get.
Itch and Patreon have very clunky systems in place, and there's no real elegant way to go about doing this. If a smoother alternative appears, I'm happy to take it.
I cannot for the life of me figure out why Itch thought it made sense for a Patreon access link to not give players access to ALL items on the store page.
Send us a DM on Patreon and I'll get you a proper key. I apologize for the inconvenience.
It's true that patreon subscribers can access the game with the code (it hasn't been posted yet) but unfortunately this option doesn't exist for people who are subscribed on other platforms, like SubscribeStar (I'll implement it once they do, if they do.) I really don't know a more elegant solution than this, and I've looked for one.
Clarification: Once the game is available to the general public, the weirdly priced item will go away. The purpose is to give paid subscribers access to the content in advance, not to price it any differently. No one is meant to click "buy" on the specific item.
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when are the steam keys set to be dropped?
go to your purchase download screen, and you should see a steam key.
is it the "Download button" in the "you own this game" banner since i only see the downloads links with nothing dealing with steam
huh. When I went to the page I saw a ‘get steam key’ button at the bottom.
How much will the game be on steam ?
The game will be a bit cheaper on Steam, but purchasing a copy on Itch ensures that (once the game is launched on Steam) you'll be provided a Steam key alongside your Itch purchase. All we ask is that if you enjoy the game, consider leaving a Steam review at that time with your honest thoughts.
I’m getting a bit confused with the business model here and couldn’t quite find clarification
I’ve purchased the original version way back, actually could never manage to get it working but it was being worked on so I decided to just wait
The new version/remake seems to now be well under way, which is good BUT some of the language around Q&As here seem to imply that this new version will be available on steam but not on itch and that for people in my position, a steam key will be offered so they can add the game to their libraries
I think the first question is: “is that all correct?” But, if so, what are the alternatives, because I do not want this game on steam, I’d like to just download a DRM-free binary, actually, this is what I purchased
If you've already paid for the original deluxe version, shoot us an email (outismof@gmail.com) with a screenshot of the item in your library and we'll reply with an Itch key when it's available. The Itch version comes *with* a Steam key, but if you don't want to purchase the game on Steam, you can just ignore it or give it away.
The game will be sold on here normally, but is available sooner for paid subscribers. One of the benefits our paid subscribers get is earlier access to new content than the casual follower would get.
Itch and Patreon have very clunky systems in place, and there's no real elegant way to go about doing this. If a smoother alternative appears, I'm happy to take it.
That sounds fine enough. My fear was being locked into steam, which seems to not be the case.
Wouldn’t you be able to just make that new version available as an update to the old paid version, though?
Patreon link doesn't seem to work.
itch links, but then it only takes you to the demos.
I cannot for the life of me figure out why Itch thought it made sense for a Patreon access link to not give players access to ALL items on the store page.
Send us a DM on Patreon and I'll get you a proper key. I apologize for the inconvenience.
The new art looks amazing, Looking forward to it, I actually I'm into a mood of a VN when I'm done with everything
WHAT $999.99
you know you can lock things behind a code right?
It's true that patreon subscribers can access the game with the code (it hasn't been posted yet) but unfortunately this option doesn't exist for people who are subscribed on other platforms, like SubscribeStar (I'll implement it once they do, if they do.) I really don't know a more elegant solution than this, and I've looked for one.
Clarification: Once the game is available to the general public, the weirdly priced item will go away. The purpose is to give paid subscribers access to the content in advance, not to price it any differently. No one is meant to click "buy" on the specific item.