Hi,
Thank you for your reply! Yes, I’m aware, and you’re absolutely right—Itch.io probably isn’t the best platform for us to publish on.
That said, when multiple downloads come from a single account, Itch.io loses money as well. From what I’ve checked, their Terms of Service bind purchases to individual accounts, meaning a single purchase is intended for personal use, not for multiple users. While the platform doesn’t enforce DRM, sharing download links or login credentials appears to be discouraged.
At this point, I don’t think we’ll be publishing here again. I spent four months working on this game, and after the abuse, I’ve completely lost my motivation. :c
-Maxine