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SUBSCRIBESTAR TRIES TO SAVE CK!
SUBSCRIBESTAR TRIES TO SAVE CK!
Hi, everyone.
It's been a few days and the dust has started to settle somewhat, so I thought now would be a good time to update everyone on the current situation.
To start with, yes, the CK page is still dead. That's not going to change. However, there is a new star rising on the horizon!
You've read the title I assume so you know what I'm talking about: SubscribeStar has actually had a lot more movement and migration than I ever dared to hope for, and there's a chance - a small one but still a chance - that we'll actually manage to hit the goal over there! Something I didn't think was even a remote possibility, but the amazing support and tireless effort of so many wonderful players is proving me wrong!
Okay, but what does that mean?
Well it means that if everyone can hit even just the first goal over on SubscribeStar, that I won't have to change any graphics or move the game to Steam! Things can continue on as normal! I'll have to tighten my belt, sure, but I don't mind living off instant noodles if it means I can finish Corrupted Kingdoms - the true Corrupted Kingdoms, with Alice and all your adorable little munchkins - just as I begin it, and just as so many people have known it for so long.
It's still a long way to go to reach the goal, though, and if we're still short by the end of the month then I'm afraid Steam becomes a necessity. So please, if you feel like supporting CK, or you think you know someone who might, head over to SubscribeStar and give whatever you can!
Every dollar makes a difference.
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And now to answer the most commonly-asked questions that I've been gathering over the last few days:
QUESTION: Steam? What about Android players?
ANSWER: The APK will be made available as "Bonus Content" in the same vein as digital art books and OSTs. Android development will continue as normal!
QUESTION: Steam? What about Germany?
ANSWER: I know that you can't get adult games on Steam in Germany, so I'll be providing alternate places for people in Germany to buy the game. I won't abandon you!
QUESTION: Steam? What about countries where the regional pricing screws over customers?
ANSWER: The game will be on permanent sale in those countries (eg. Brazil) to bring the price down to an actually reasonable amount.
QUESTION: What about hosting the game on other sites?
ANSWER: The difficulty is in getting people to actually go to these sites and sign up. SubStar is the best bet, and has a great reputation, and yet I'm still struggling to direct people there. Even Itch only nets me around $150 a month. But yes, I agree, the more revenue streams the better and it's something I'll certainly look into.
QUESTION: What about Steam's similar policy?
ANSWER: Only one game has fallen foul of it, and meanwhile dozens of games like Summer Memories exist. It is a concern, though, which is why this is a gamble. Likely what I'll do is put a "PG" version up on Steam and host the "18+" patch offsite.
QUESTION: What about Patreon refunds?
ANSWER: Patreon has completely cut off my ability to interact with my site. I can't make posts, reply to comments, send messages or issue refunds. I have $8,000 sitting in my Patreon wallet and Patreon intends to keep it. If you link your Discord and Patreon accounts, though, I'll DM anyone the tier rewards they should have gotten!
Thank you so much everyone for the truly inspiring outpouring of support!
I love each and every one of you.
Yes, even you in the back. I see you there.
I love you.
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Corrupted Kingdoms (NSFW 18+)
A naughty sandbox RPG. Will you save the world, or conquer it?
| Status | In development |
| Author | TheArcadean |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Tags | 3D, Anime, Dating Sim, Eroge, Erotic, harem, Hentai, NSFW, Sandbox, Story Rich |
| Languages | English |
| Accessibility | Subtitles, Interactive tutorial |
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I had a back injury in 2018. CK along a couple of other indi games kept me positive since. Had a few breaks from playing since, but kept supporting through Patreon. Makes me sick that they go and pull that stunt. That money was for support to a game we all here enjoy, NOT for them to pocket.
Only reason I found out about this was because I got a $1 refund email- Now I keep checking to see if the other creators I follow were abused by Patreon too D;
Take my Monies ! even if its a $1 at a time XD
Can't lose our childrens! even my wife liked that part of the game.
"Daddy's Head pats are the best!" MUST PROTECT
don't know how to feel about your love there pal so I'll just put it on the shelf to unravel later, congrats on slowly getting to your goals tho
I don't have any money to help, but I wish you the best 🫡
Annoyingly, SubscriberStar demands your credit card details, something that I'm not comfortable handing over without an intermediary.
...........damn it all, I'll make a larger one-time donation through itch and paypal, and try to remember to make another one at some point. At least as much as I'd pay to get the game in a store. Hopefully at some point, an option for monthly payments will emerge that will be friendier to paranoid scaredy-cats like me.
EDIT: The current exchange rate between my country and the USA was not kind to my wallet :(
Bro patreon just look at the dumb companies and said
I will become a dumb
to be honest, im not too suprised with patreons actions as they seem to be taking down alot of popular adut games over the years, such as monstergirl island, and even Lesson's in love. the author of Lessons had to also use subscibestar to keep going
So, since you plan on making a pg version use that one on patreon. It's an option to pull your cash out and switch in the mean time
That won't work, sadly. Patreon views any content anywhere as subject to its ToS. Last week the Twisted World page got taken down because it had content hosted on a pirate site - something the dev has zero control over!
Use it as a temporary thing change the name and shut it down from there. Just get your scratch
Patreon intends to keep your $8,000? That has to be basically criminal, doesn't it? That's your money, we didn't intend to give that to Patreon!
Unfortunately I believe I cannot support you on SubscribeStar, as it does not allow PayPal or iDeal or any of the typical payment options available in my country (the Netherlands), where we don't normally have credit cards. Unless I'm missing something! So I'm a little worried what this change will mean for my ability to continue to play your game, nevermind support you further, which I would like to do.
EDIT: Found a link you shared in another comment, but it seems to be talking about prepaid/virtual cards, and I have some bad experiences with those… darn.
yeah there policy about handling your money says nothing about being able to "lock" your account so it may have potential legal issues
That;s okay - the benefit of SubscribeStar is that it doesn't have to bow to credit card companies and their puritanical demands, but that's also part of the downside, too - they can't use PayPal and similar services.
The fact that you tried, though, means a lot to me. Thank you! :)
You're very welcome, and I hope you will get enough support still to continue this way. But if not, and if you do have to move to Steam, I will most definitely buy your game there. Best of luck!
I really love the game as it is and I hope you can continue the development without it needed to be on Steam
Thank you, I hope so too. The SubscribeStar Shift has already been far more popular than I anticipated so there's actually hope! :)
the fact they kept your money is such horrible. Thanks for continuing the struggle through all of this, i've seen so many games where the devs gave up in those circumstances and i'm so glad you didn't, I love ck so much and i don't want anything to change, i want the current graphics i want the kids i want the game as it was intended. I pray for your success <3
Thank you for the kind words! If enough people can make the SubscribeStar Shift then I can finish CK as it started, but regardless of what happens I won't let the kids fade away!
YOU CAN DO THIS MAN. CK WILL BE SAVED.
Thank you! <3
The number continues to grow on SubscribeStar! We might actually hit the goal at this rate!
That you even care about us germans made my heart skip a beat <3 Thank you so much for your effort :3
Of course I care about you! The support from everyone over the last four years of making my little game was been overwhelming and I love each and every one of you :)
How can they just keep your money like that? That's ludicrous
That's Patreon :/
Its illegal. at least in the us. I would look into it.
Heh ... have just been passively following and not really playing the game but will throw in $ 1 a month just to support you after that patreon fuckery.
Thank you very much! :) Every dollar makes a difference!
I DO NOT WANT TO LOOSE CHOLE'S SISTER WHO'S NAME I ALREADY FORGOT AFTER READING THIS!!!! (Fuck...)
I'M A POOR SINNER... So the only thing that i can do... Is nothing because i do not have Dollars to buy :"c
F for a fallen soldier 7-7
Alice ;) And don't worry, I won't let them take the kids away from you! No matter what happens, CK and the children will live on! On SubscribeStar hopefully, but if not, then Steam!
but free over here after a whole week right? ":3
I've been following this game for few months now, I can't support it because money's real tight. 😢
But I hope that this game will get the support it needs! 🙏 It definitely deserves a 10/10 for best storyline and amazing graphics!
Hey, that's okay - I'm glad that you're enjoying the game, and I hope that your financial situation improves very soon, for your sake! :)
thanks
well after following the project for years swapping sites ain't that big of a deal, hopefully things can get back to a normal state some what
Thank you very much! And fingers crossed that enough awesome people like you make the SubscribeStar Shift to allow me to finish CK as it began! :)
Money's tight lately but I've been following this game for 2–3 years now so I've started a substar pledge of a dollar per month. Let's get this bread and get you back on your feet real soon.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! <3 But make sure you're taking care of yourself, first and foremost! I hope your financial situation improves for you soon!
Thanks, but it's all good. Just saving up for something big. Take care!
Let's fucking goooooooooooooo
(message continues) toooooooo SubscribeStar! ;)
Well, I hope SubcribeStar will actually save you and CK, and things go back to relatively normal!
I very very hope...
Thank you, I hope so too! The SubscribeStar Shift hasn't quite hit the goal yet, but it's much further than I thought it was going to get thanks to the amazing support of so many wonderful players!