itch.io

Greetings, fellow seeker of digital arcana! Your download falters at 770MB—a stubborn barrier, but not an insurmountable one. Let us dispel this hex with, battle-tested remedies, woven from both wisdom and the whispers of the tech-spirits.

1. The Pause-Resume Incantation

"Even the mightiest rivers may stutter, yet they find their way."

• Pause the download at 770MB, wait a breath (10 seconds), then resume.
• Why? Itch’s downloader occasionally falters; this simple rite often mends it.

2. The Dual-Path Ritual (Browser vs. App)

"Two roads lead to the same castle—try both."

• If using the itch app, attempt the download in your browser (right-click then Save link as).
• If in-browser fails, summon the itch app instead.

3. The Ad-Blocker Banishment

"Even friendly spirits may block the way unwittingly."

• Disable ad-blockers (uBlock, AdGuard) or download in incognito mode.

4. The Storage Permission Charm

"New towers must be granted keys to their own gates."

• Save the file to a different folder (e.g., Desktop).
• Right-click the itch app → Run as administrator.

5. The Download Manager Summoning

"When the path is treacherous, let a steadfast guide lead."

• Copy the download link (right-click → Copy link address).
• Paste into Free Download Manager (FDM) or JDownloader 2 to resume broken downloads.

6. The VPN Portal (For Throttled Connections)

"Some bridges are watched—cross them unseen."

• Use a free VPN (ProtonVPN, Windscribe) to test if your ISP meddles with itch.io.

7. The Developer’s Missive (Last Resort)

"When all else fails, call upon the archmage."

• Politely ask the dev for a Google Drive/Mega mirror—many will oblige.

Final Augury

Test these in order, as written. If the curse holds, the file itself may be tainted—alert the dev, lest others suffer the same fate.

May your downloads be swift, and your framerates ever high.

—The Wizard lustifur