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dynastystar May 4, 2019 @ 3:09pm
Thanks for declining epic! (read developer reply for a clarification)
third-party paid exclusivity deals are a cancer on the gaming industry, and I just caught wind of the fact that the developers of this game declined Epic when they were approached for an exclusivity deal. Game looks fun too so I will consider picking it up when I can.
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Originally posted by Alex, Master Penguin:
Ok, to kill this topic because it kept me battling legal since last night, this is the only thing I'll say, and I really hope it's acceptable as a closure for the thread:

Again, thanks for all the kind words about the game and my stance as a developer. However, I want to clarify my comments as they have been taken out of context and I don’t want to come across as ingenuine.

My personal stance on the matter is that Epic’s model of exclusivity, and the politics that surround it, is something that doesn’t appeal me. I was never actually contacted by anyone at Epic and I was speaking in a wider context about deals that are offered to developers and not a contractual agreement that was offered to me personally. You can see this if you read the whole conversation (that admittedly spans hours), and not just the two sentences taken out of context.

To be clear: I was talking of the deals (opportunities) they tend to provide, not a possible collaboration proposal they offered. I can see how this can be misinterpreted, and I infinitely apologise for the confusion; it was never my intention to mislead anybody.

In short, Rise of Industry is available on multiple platforms as that is what a personally believe is the right way forward as an indie developer.
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dynastystar May 4, 2019 @ 3:14pm 
also, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥! I just looked up where else I can buy the game on ITAD, and I was surprised to find a game that is sold on so many stores. Seems the developers REALLY mean it when they say "they do not believe in restricting player choice." so thanks again!
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dynastystar May 4, 2019 @ 3:17pm 
decided to say screw it when waiting for a sale and bought it on GOG full price.
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Redrusty66 May 4, 2019 @ 3:51pm 
I add my thanks, Just to let ya know, I WILL be getting this game at earliest opp.in support of your decision to refuse Timmy's bribe money.
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AwesamLinux May 4, 2019 @ 5:03pm 
I was planning on buying this game eventually, but I just went ahead and bought it right now including the soundtrack to show my support. A good game that supports Linux and declines exclusivity deals gets my support :)
Last edited by AwesamLinux; May 4, 2019 @ 5:04pm
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Trundle May 4, 2019 @ 7:22pm 
I will getting it on my next paycheck. LMAO
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Doc Savage May 4, 2019 @ 7:29pm 
2nd, 3rd and 5th this. There's a few games I will not own for a very long time because of it, and most certainly not going to pay full bloat whenever they get around to feeling it's OK to let me choose to buy their game.

Cheers..!
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WhiteKnight May 4, 2019 @ 7:57pm 
Thank you for thinking about us. I wish they were more like you.
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Be Obscene May 4, 2019 @ 8:08pm 
Thank you for showing us respect and letting us have a choice.
-a humble gamer
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Metro May 4, 2019 @ 8:38pm 
Didn't even know about this game but read where you all gave the finger to Epic so now this is on my radar. Good on you, developers.
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Alex, Master Penguin May 4, 2019 @ 10:39pm 
I am humbled. Many thanks for all your love!
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Dinger May 4, 2019 @ 11:06pm 
Originally posted by Alex, Master Penguin:
I am humbled. Many thanks for all your love!

No thanks needed Alex, you did right by your customers, they're simply returning the favour, myself included.
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󠀡󠀡 May 4, 2019 @ 11:12pm 
I never was interested in this game...
... But since you fight the good fight, I reconsidered and get it as soon as the paycheck arrives. Good work. #♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
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SpongeBob CubicPants May 4, 2019 @ 11:40pm 
Respect to Dapper Penguins for not messing with Epic crap!
It's a really respected deed for an indie developer to decline those fortnite moneybags
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Dinger May 4, 2019 @ 11:57pm 
epic denies exclusive overture
So, arctyczyn, listed as "Epic Games Community Manager" on reddit posted this an hour ago.

We completely respect any developer's choice when it comes to where they choose to sell their games and this includes their decisions around making their games exclusive (or not) to any store. However, no one on our team here at Epic has spoken with or offered any exclusivity to Dapper Penguin for Rise of Industry.

with this ~20 minutes ago clarifying his position
We confirmed with all members of our business development team prior to posting, else we would have commented around the time that the post went live.

I'm not drawing any conclusions until I hear both sides of the story.
Last edited by Dinger; May 4, 2019 @ 11:57pm
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Alex, Master Penguin May 5, 2019 @ 12:02am 
Nothing about this will be said until all talk behind the curtains are done
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