You keep saying 'scam'... like the author of this game is charging anyone a single dime to download this game, which is already larger than some paid games on Steam... time to enlighten you whiners again, it would seem...
donation /dō-nā′shən/
noun
- The act of giving to a fund or cause.
- A gift or grant.
- The act of giving or bestowing; a grant. Similar: grant
- That which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift. Similar:gift
- The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift.
- A party assembled at the house of some one, as of a clergyman, each one bringing some present.
- A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
- A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause.
- Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity.
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This is what Patrons do. This is, as you see, completely voluntary. Now:
purchase /pûr′chĭs/
transitive verb
- To obtain in exchange for money or its equivalent; buy.
- To acquire by effort; earn. "purchased the victory with the loss of many lives."
- To pull or haul by means of a mechanical device, such as a winch.
noun
- The act or an instance of buying. "the sudden purchase of a car."
- Something bought. "That hat was a wise purchase."
- A hold or position that allows the application of power, as in moving something. "got a purchase for her foot and climbed up."
- A device, such as a pulley, used to obtain mechanical advantage.
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This is NOT what is going on. The product is free. You're bashing a dev that is providing a FREE PRODUCT because he hasn't finished it yet. Right. You're out here demanding something you didn't even purchase ... do you even see what you're typing?
If you don't like it here, scroll on. Being a tool and getting offended over something on the internet you aren't obligated to read or pay for is like going out of your way to step in a pile of dogshit just so you can beat your dog for making the pile.
Feel free to go elsewhere.