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Questions about V 0.06 Leaks
🕑 Added 2022-10-11 22:25:00 +0000 UTCHello, people! Many supporters are letting me know the game has been leaked on various sites. (It happened in a matter of hours) It's a shame that after a huge effort in developing this version, this happens...
But at the same time, I'm not surprised, the game is getting extremely popular, and it was going to happen sooner or later.
I'm only one person working on the game, and I can decide to spend my time working on ways how to prevent it, but let's be honest, if companies like Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Adobe, Rockstar, etc. can't stop piracy, I will be able to do it? The answer is simple, no.
So instead of letting this affect me negatively or distract me from finding ways to avoid piracy, I will keep focused on the game. I will keep enjoying developing it, working hard on it, and building a fantastic and unique community. 🙂
I found out who the leaker was, and I banned her (yes, a leaker girl!) (If you are reading this... and the information I have is correct... I think you live in France, am I right? does my Crystal Ball work or not? Because if it is working... I've more data about you 🙂 and I can keep gathering more data... Should I take legal action or not? 😉)
* I don't think I will do anything, I want to keep focusing on the game, but I will keep your information very well guarded, and hey! What you are doing is not pleasant. You are just like Vicky... a complete bitch. 😝 Be like your other fellow IoM female players. Good girls! 🙂 with a little devil inside 😈 but in the end... good girls! 🙂
Maybe she was mad about what would happen to Jennifer in the future, so she is trying to de-motivate me to stop developing IoM. Maybe she only wants to protect Jennifer! 😛 (As you can see, even in this situation, I try to remain happy and positive 🙂)
I'm sorry that this happened, people. Still, I have 0 control over piracy, and it is something that I can't contain (especially because, at this moment, IoM is in the Top 100 adult projects on Patreon, which is HUUUUGE).
This will happen again in the future for sure. But I will keep working hard on the game, and I won't let this situation affect me or sadden me because I know that there are people out there who are on the opposite side of the leaker, who appreciate if someone works hard and with passion in a project. 😉 (Over 1000 people are supporting, I can't be sad! 😉)
My advice about downloading IoM from Pirate Links:
There are 2 reasons why games are pirated.
1) For the simple reason of sharing someone's work for free, which makes the leaker feel good for some reason. (Seeking the feeling of being popular and loved in a forum)
2) To inject malicious code into the game (virus/trojans) and try to steal your bank info, personal info, and so on. (This happens especially when a game is really popular and people are craving for a download) - I'm a computer programmer with many years of experience. I know a thing or two about this.
I'm 100% responsible for the link I offer everyone here, and I guarantee it is 100% risk-free and secure. But I'm not responsible if the download link is external from my site on Patreon. And I can't offer any assistance in these cases.
*** A huge thanks to all the people supporting me and making this game a reality, IoM is being developed thanks to everyone, and don't worry, this incident won't make me feel bad or think about stopping the development. I'm more motivated than ever! 😍
I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!
Comments
MarcialART
Anna!!! I saw it coming, the game is increasing rapidly in popularity, and getting pirated is a side effect of that. I'm happy that you loved the 0.06 update!!! 😍😍😍
MarcialART
Dang! But don't worry Bob. 😉
MarcialART
Hey Flash Red! I don't know what is happening, but also, some of the most helpful supporters are from there. People from France are usually good people and very cool. 🙂
anna mazzella
I am sorry that you game got pirated. By the way love the 0.06 update.
Bob Sanders
dang
Flash Red
I’ve noticed in the last few years there have been an increasing number of content thieves coming from France, the heck is happening over there?
MarcialART
Hello Mark! Same here, 🤩 It would be very interesting if there is a french lawyer among us! 🤩
Mark B
Sue the Bitch. I hate Cheats, Liars, Thieves I'm sure that most of your Patrons will help out. Hell one of them might well be a Lawyer in France.....
MarcialART
Thanks a lot, Jurgen! It's great to know that you think it's excellent work and that you are enjoying the game! 😍
MarcialART
Hello Payne, I want to focus on the people that truly support me, and the way to do it is to focus and work hard on the game. 🙂 You are right about RenPy and malicious software, very easy to include. It's very important to warn people about this, and that I've nothing to do with those downloads and I'm not responsible for the risk of getting hacked.
MarcialART
That's correct, Bruce. I wanted to warn the players. Because maybe some people think those are official links and will blame me if something terrible happens to their PC's / credit cards / etc. Those links are pirated and can have malicious code inside, they are not mine and I'm not responsible for those downloads.
Payne309
The danger of malicious software is especially pointed in games made with RenPy. It's fairly easy to manipulate, though robust enough to execute a variety of different malicious codes. As for combating it, there's precious little that could be done without significant restraints on the community here. I get it, it sucks, but I think you're probably making the right call, just keep on keeping on :)
BruceT
Download at their own risk, I say. I hope they have good anti-malware softwares as well, cause those sites are not 100% safe
Truly unfortunate people stoop to such levels, whatever their reasons. Thank you for the excellent work you have done, MarcialArt, and I look forward to downloading the game when my Tier allows it. I am enjoying the game (and people need to realize it IS only a game/visual novel), and cannot wait for future releases.
