Is the offer for the coupons still available?
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it looks like the premium version is not up yet. That aside I am not sure coupon will be useful. From what I have seen from other games (this would be the first I would buy) if the cost of the new version is greater than the current price you paid then you do not get the game.
Someone correct me if this is incorrect.
So, the game was previously not actually 'sold'... it was provided free in exchange for a donation above $5. Weird, I know, and it makes very little sense all around, but that's how the transaction worked.
The 'premium' version that will be released, will be a permanent purchase of the game. Think of it like signing up for Early Access on Steam, where the game is a little cheaper in exchange for not being entirely finished. All future versions will remain purchased, and any change in price will not impact anyone who previously purchased the game. It's yours, and unless I drop dead and never finish it, you'll eventually get the full final version for no additional cost.
Since I don't want anyone feeling like they were ripped off, I'm making sure that everyone who ever spent money to support Rewind will get at least the amount they put in as a coupon code towards the full purchase. I know that the bump in price will lose some customers... but, honestly, I've worked on this game for a really long time, and at this point I really just need to come out and say that it's worth more than five bucks.
Right now, the plan is for the full purchase price to be $25. I intend for the initial sale price to be $15, and that sale will last a week, so that people who are already following the game will have a chance to pull the trigger at a lower cost.
No, the coupon codes will only be given to people who previously paid money for the game (think of it as a roll-over, so no one needs to double-pay). Once my life calms down and I can get the premium page finished up, the first week or so the game is online, it will be on sale for a lower price, and that will be available for everyone.
Edit: If you HAVE paid money for the game, then the coupon codes will be sent to you via the email on your Itch.io account. That's the only way I have to contact customers. The coupon codes are not finished yet and have not been sent. I'll post another devlog when those are out the door, and to announce the release sale.