While mod authors can exchange their DP for straight up Pay Pal donations, we've also been very happy with how many mod authors have been exchanging their DP for video game keys that we've been providing in the DP store. It's great to be able to provide games back to people who clearly love games as much as we do!
With that in mind, I've expanded the portfolio of games we now offer in the DP store. I specifically try and choose games that we have at least some mods for. The new list of games, on top of the games we were already offering are:
- 7 Days to Die
- Battletech
- Borderlands 2 - GOTY
- Doom
- Dying Light
- Grand Theft Auto IV 4: Complete Edition PC
- Mad Max
- Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition PC
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War
- Prey (2017)
- South Park: The Stick of Truth PC
- Stellaris
- Tyranny - Deluxe Edition
I hope you all enjoy the new selection.
On a semi-related note, we've been struggling to keep up with demand for some games in the DP store and I want to avoid having games out of stock if I can help it. I do not want to buy the games in considerable bulk simply because game prices can fluctuate wildly, with sales happening at any moment, and I don't want to be stuck holding on to a load of games that I bought for 50% more than they're on sale for now - that's not good for you or us!
I'm also aware that some mod authors are buying multiple keys of the same game to give to helpful users of their mods, for friends or as prizes for competitions they're running. I think that's a really cool idea but, unfortunately, this is causing me a bit too much admin work as I struggle to keep games in stock. Similarly, it's becoming difficult to source large quantities of game keys each month from suppliers. As such, we have changed the store system to only allow mod authors to receive one of each game key in the store. I apologise for this change but I feel it's necessary, not only for my own sanity but also to ensure every mod author gets a chance to get games from our DP store.
I want to say a big thank you and congratulations to all the mod authors who are enjoying our Donation Points system.
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A moderator has closed this comment topic for the time beingTrue mod authors do it for the love of the game, otherwise they'd be doing something else (usually more productive). The DP stuff has always been just a slight bonus for the top 0.0000001% of irreplaceable standardized 'essential' mods and utilities for the most popular games here.
I could literally do Twitch streams and/or YT videos detailing what my mods do and how they work with some actual gameplay involved; set up a Patreon to make more than I'd ever make from DP. I don't dare to speak for every mod author but I'm confident in saying the overwhelming majority of us doing this line of work aren't in it for money/rewards. The love and praise of our fans is enough :)
I can't speak for every mod author out there either, but it's a nice cherry on top and a good way to get people to strive a little more for better mods.
I can't wait to make mods for my #1 favorite game. I have many ideas that haven't been done yet. Thank you for the opportunity to be able to own this game.
I feel like a prick just withdrawing all the money but it goes towards costs of living while studying. Once I have a real job, I'll start donating my points. <3