Suggestions for Alternative Platforms?
As the eventual release date arrives for our first launch update draws close, we at SDG want to also make sure that we have every available ability to get this amazing project out to those who want it. We understand that some people may not even know that our primary base is here at SubscribeStar. Most people I’m sure even slightly in the artist pledge/game dev support world know about Patreon much more than they do this place.
Unfortunately, the use of a platform, such as Patreon is currently impossible to us, given the need for creative, freedom, and artistic liberty that our game narratives require. So we choose to use this platform as our best option given those requirements. What we have been made aware in the past by comments of our supporters of potential issues this may cause. Whether it be too general awareness of the platform itself, due to unfamiliarity, or more logistical issues, such as certain payment options, not being a possibility for some users.
We are also in need of a platform that we can use is not only a launchpad for our games to be accessible from, what a place like this where we can also post updates, newsletters, sneak previews, etc. Something with a subscription based tier is also Paramount. So the task we ask of you guys right now, is to help suggest some platforms that you guys know of that have a focus on creative freedom, as well as a sub subscription based to your system. Where we can post more than just the game itself.
We welcome all ideas and suggestions! Any differing branch of platform use would not negate the use of this platform either. We simply want to make certain that any and all users are interested in our games have the ability to support us in the way that best fits them. The goal is to set up any additional pages on separate platforms in very similar ways as this one, with subscription based levels of support.
As a reminder, Dark Dimensions is an already existing IP. So it’s not like we can ever properly sell this game, as that is not our intent. At the current stage of this dev team’s lifespan, we don’t have any existing original content that we can package on a platform like Steam. It also would be rejected when considering the clear and present school setting in our games narrative.
So yeah, let us know if you guys think any particular place would be good or bad for us. We’ve heard rumblings of things like Kofi and Fansly, so no suggestion is bad!!
-Morah & the SDG Team