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I just saw you removed the game from Steam - I had the game wishlisted around the time you released and I would've purchased the game on there if I knew it was going to be removed. Seems like a bizarre situation that's easily fixable.

You didn't need to remove it because your funds would have been held until your tax was fixed. I'm kindly asking you to consider returning it. It's very anti-consumer to sway people to come here, to Itch and to Patreon, considering this is not accessible for everyone and costs extra VAT (especially for Europeans)

Miss Xero144 days ago (24 edits)

though I get the announcement might seem abrupt, it is still my product and my issue which in actuality not as easily fixed.

i have been trying to get the tax fixed for the past 2 months before this announcement, it got fixed in April for a bit but then said still need further identification clarification. I genuinely might not be able to provide what they ask for as my last attempt of what can be done from my end , as it will be at least a 1 month process, and I am also unsure of results as it deals with my government.

The fact is, I don’t really know if my fix to the issue will be accepted by steam’s tax party or not and if does get accepted, I also have to wait and see if sticks or is it just temporary like last time.

If the tax issue isn’t resolved at all, I won’t receive the funds and just goes to steam for what would have been my cut.

I might return to steam if the tax issue is resolved of, but again, its also gonna be at least another 2 months of processing to get clarity on the tax. I am the one who has to be dealing with this not the consumers, so please don’t assume it is a quick and easy process.

Perhaps it may be seen as anti consumer in your eyes, but I have rights as a seller as well, and there is no benefit of me basically selling an item for nothing if I remain it at steam for now and even if its withheld by steam, it’s not like they can hold that forever either.

In by no means I am forcing anyone to buy my game. If itch or Patreon is not convenient for you then you are free to play other wonderful made VNs and games out there.

thank you kindly for your understanding

Zakaries143 days ago(-2)

Okay, that makes your issue a little more understandable.
I know you as the developer are the one dealing with said issue and I am hoping it is sorted for you. But when I read the announcement post, after you had taken down the game, I just thought it was pre-emptive decision considering it sounds like a simpler issue on paper. I don't see why Steam would not accept it - you'd be quite the anomaly if that were the case.

The only reason I said it was anti-consumer was because if anybody wants your game, they have to come here. I'm the kind of person to ask developers to add their games from Itch to Steam. I didn't say anti to insult you and make it seem like your rights are less. I just said it because I want your game and I want to buy your game - just not here. In Europe it costs more to buy here.

I already have enough wonderfully made VN's to play in my collection and I would much rather play your game than not. That's why I'm kicking my feet because you yourself don't even know if it's ever going to come back. Like what happens then?

Miss Xero143 days ago (8 edits)

Thank you for understanding.

if I can’t get verified by steam’s tax system then I will just sell my game on itch and patreon and if you really are interested get it while its on a big discount I suppose? I get the VAT may be annoying but tbh, even on steam those VAT still exists, they are just burdened to the seller (devs) than the buyer.

If neither itch or patreon options are acceptable then I am sorry but well that’s that.

Personally, as a dev I much prefer itch than steam as it is much fairer in shares to me and less hassles when stuff like this happens.

Tbh I am a bit upset with steam tax third party as well since I actually been selling there for 7 years with no issue so I don’t get why they are fussing over my identifications now, but perhaps there is a policy change in America or something idk.

All I can do is try to comply and hope for the best

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