Message to the developers

[Bill]

I know that at least half of Iron Tower studios is Ukrainian / is in Ukraine. The situation there is dire. I am Polish and have donated money to Ukrainian support funds. I have also bought and provided necessary hygiene / health products which will be delivered to Ukraine. Is there anything else we can do to help you, the devs, personally?

To Iron Tower's games' enthusiasts: please inform yourself about the situation in Ukraine and, if possible, help any way you can.

[Vince]

Short of praying for the end of hostilities, not much. It's hard to see a war in Europe once again, but that's the time we live in. Fortunately, our team members aren't in immediate danger, at least for now.

Thank you for your support, Bill.

[Space Inhabitant]

That's a relief. I hope any family members you have there are also safe.

The has been such a dark week.

[AbounI]

Oh, thanks for this precious news Vince. I'm really worried for Nick and other ITS members, but also for our dear friend Sunfire and all the russian community around ITS projects. I can only hope and praise that everything and everyone (including innocent ones) are safe now and after.

[upuaut2]

stay safe you guys.

[يوم قتل الشجعان]

Hey @Vince, hope you stay well & greets from Russia!

[Cununculus]

To all ITS members, their families, and all who are affected by this tragedy; stay safe.
Best wishes.

[Endless]

Yes stay safe of course. I hope all this world nonsense doesn't distract from your vision.

[Vince]

There's a difference between discussing politics and expressing support to people who suddenly find themselves living in a war zone with all the suffering and uncertainties it brings, to put it mildly.

[Bill]

Ditto.

[Ergil]

I'd worry more about finding sugar in the supermarket if I were you.

[HuggyBear]

Hey look! It's more shenanigans from kirill after he complained about political topics in his gaming forum, remember to report and lock his post as he requested previously.

[Vince]

Originally posted by kirill-busidow:

Originally posted by Bill:

I know that at least half of Iron Tower studios is Ukrainian / is in Ukraine. The situation there is dire. I am Polish and have donated money to Ukrainian support funds.

This are people whom you support...

Kirill, how many times should I ask you not to drag politics here? Nothing good will come out of it, nothing at all.

Many civilians in Ukraine are suffering. This is an undeniable fact that should be obvious to anyone.

Some are caught in the active warzones or had to leave everything behind, many lost jobs and income while the prices are skyrocketing, supply chains are broken, meaning no food and meds in some places.

Yes, that Eichmann-quoting journalist isn't a nice person, but showing empathy to civilians isn't the same as supporting some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ on TV.

[ThisIsMerlin]

Is there any chance you could put out some sort of supporter purchase we could do on steam? I know this is a highly controversial time. Unlike a drive to help the little/normal people caught up in a natural disaster, this is made harder by the inconsistent conclusions an analysis using personal morality vs. Geo-strategic realism vs. Media coverage vs. Official statements from governments. So certaintly best not to connect it to anything political. But since there are shortages of goods that are due to extraordinary circumstances and through no fault of those suffering, I thought I should ask.

But I've wanted to throw this project some extra cash regardless and with the physical location of some of your team I would like to be able to provide the project and the people working on it some extra resources sooner rather than later.

Again - I appreciate this is a nuanced time for everyone and perhaps this would be unwise. And I wouldn't want my statement or the studio to be construed as political when my only intention is to support the development team given their individual circumstances.

[Vince]

Originally posted by ThisIsMerlin:

But I've wanted to throw this project some extra cash regardless and with the physical location of some of your team I would like to be able to provide the project and the people working on it some extra resources sooner rather than later.

Thank you for the kind thought, but it's not necessary. If one wishes to support us, then buying the game and writing a review are all the support we need.

[HuggyBear]

I don't know this for sure, but I assume that strong day 1 release sales that result in hitting the best sellers chart would be impactful. If that's the case we can plan on buying friends and family copies en masse that day.