Thirded, just in case this was needed :)
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Thirded, just in case this was needed :)
Well hopefully if the worse case ever happens, smiteworks would be nice enough drop an unlocked version of the application, however, I don't see the community ever letting it come to that.
My hope is for a better relationship between the new owners and the community than what existed with the previous owners. If a better relationship exists then more of us can become featured module makers, and sell product directly through the smiteworks store. In that case its only fare that smiteworks also makes a percentage of those sales, and that will go a long way to keeping them in business.
What he said! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by unerwünscht
I'm certain Mr Davison would be happy to oblige you, though you might want to make clear what 'better relationship' means to you in this case and exactly how it would enable/allow more of us to become featured model makers.Quote:
Originally Posted by unerwünscht
I agree, but also think we are on a good track here.
We are having a dialogue instead of a monologue with both sides coming forth with views.
Noe if Mr Davison keeps this upp I think we'll loose a LOT of the frustration that was occasionally generated when there'd go months with no updates or even board-visits by the developers.
- Obe
I do have ideas for that sort of thing. I was a huge fan of NWN Vault and how the community members could rate each other's work and become well known among the community by putting out fantastic modules. If it could also generate a little revenue for those authors and for FG, I don't think anyone would complain either.Quote:
Originally Posted by unerwünscht
No need to worry about things going bust. Things were going well when I bought it and as long as I listen to the community and keep pushing the envelope technically, we won't see things dip down in the near future.
Well I can tell you that people on my other sites have been asking A LOT of questions about Fantasy Grounds since the announcement of your acquisition. Most of them are looking forward to giving it a try through the floating license system, and a good majority of them plan on getting Full Licenses if all works well for them.
Yes, I 'pop' in here every month or so especially to check this very thread. It's the only one I look for (shame on me, I know...) but my purpose is to track the progress on the floating licenses.
If there is another place for me to get updates on it, by all means let me know. I'm exited to see them offered. (oh, I check the store too... just to see if it's posted there.)
anyway, this time I figured I'd post something... instead of just 'lurk' about.
thanks for keepin it alive Ddavidson!
zWolf -out.
Okay, I have an update on the floating licenses. I think this is going to take a little longer to get it in place according to the model I outlined. There are some issues with how the licenses will need to be purchased and linked to your full license key and with the procedure that checks this at run-time.
To better support what I would like to accomplish with this, I will be shifting the store and web site over to a new host and developing it in my language and database of preference. That work has already begun and is pretty far along but will still need quite a bit more work and testing before it can go live.
Unfortunately, I expect this may delay the floating licenses until some time in January. I will post regular updates as I make progress on achieving this goal. Thanks for your patience so far. I realize this is a major issue for many people and I will do what I can to get it done correctly and as quickly as possible.
Doug
Thanks for the update sir Doug, I'm exited by the progress so far, and the good news that it's high on the stack of things getting done.
thanks again.