whitephantomgames
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Web Access Poll
🕑 Added 2021-08-14 17:05:05 +0000 UTCI've noticed some websites hosting the game in web form, and come to the realisation I could do this myself.
My web provider offers me unlimited bandwidth, but this is untested, so I'm not sure if there would be any lag, however I'm also unsure if this would even be used given most people at the moment download.
So,
Option 1 - Wouldn't use a web version of the game, no point in investing time in it.
Pros - No extra work for me.
Cons - None for you, no web access for others who want it.
Option 2 - Create a web version of the game, but limit it to certain tiers. I could do this by manually linking your Patreon email with an email signed up on my website, and letting you access the game that way. Keep the free version download only.
Pros - Web Access, very limited users as no possibility of piracy.
Cons - Manual verification means you could become a Patron and not see your ID linked until I am next online.
Option 3 - Create a web version of the game, but limit it to certain tiers. I could do this by providing a password in your Patron sign up, and then change this each month. Keep the free version download only.
Pros - Web Access, limited users. Instant access upon sign up.
Cons - Potential of piracy, the password being linked to an AVN forum could see all those players accessing the game and potentially causing lag.
Option 4 - Provide a web version of the game, limited to certain tiers with a code, and remove any verification when the game goes public.
Pros - Web Access for all.
Cons - Potential Lag. Some AVN sites hosting web versions of this game see 10,000s of visitors (I don't know how many actually play) and this could potentially cause lag to everybody.
Option 5 - Free Web Access Only. Host a web version of the game, but only update it when the free/public release is out. This means there is no need for verification.
Pros - Web Access for all.
Cons - No Web Early Access, tiny bit extra work (really not much, and I already pay for unlimited bandwidth)
Of course, there is the potential my web provider would not experience any lag unless we got to the millions mark, which is very unlikely. Download options would still be available and will not change
Let me know your thoughts,
WP
