Author Topic: Universe Sandbox should be Free (Read 62541 times)

Darvince · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2012, 05:35:06 PM »

This is a completely serious thread...

smjjames · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2012, 06:25:59 PM »

Whats your blog anyway?

Also, if you're interested in the whole communism vs capitalism stuff, you should read the politics thread.

clockworks · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2012, 10:03:03 AM »

maybe you should make older versions completely free... as in US.1 US.2, when US.3 comes out 2 and 1 will be free.

If they aren't already, and if there even is completely different versions.

Because they are still all very good pieces of software.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #33 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:48:39 AM »

Did a Google search for "universe sandbox free" and ended up here. It was the 2nd result from that search:
https://www.google.com/search?q=universe+sandbox+free

Here's a video of the Universe Sandbox team (now five people) demoing their latest progress from a tech conference in August 2012:
http://video.unity3d.com/video/6958259/unite-2012-creating-the

Hellpotatoe · « **Reply #34 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:01:42 AM »

~~Universe Sandbox is free, nobody is holding it, it can go to Mars if it want. It can even swim.~~
But, Dan Dixon, be carefull, in your search the 4Th result leads to an pirate download. You will need of make sum copright claims

Kevin1994 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 18, 2012, 04:09:28 AM »

Quote from: Hellpotatoe on September 18, 2012, 03:01:42 AM

~~Universe Sandbox is free, nobody is holding it, it can go to Mars if it want. It can even swim.~~
But, Dan Dixon, be carefull, in your search the 4Th result leads to an pirate download. You will need of make sum copright claims

yeah

Darvince · « **Reply #36 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:38:24 AM »

lol, dan is about as much in to marketing as mojang is. (none)

jjake1245 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 18, 2012, 10:16:21 AM »

Hey Dan

I know this wouldn't make universe sandbox free, but it would make more widely available. Have you considered getting in touch with a game development studio, if this is possible you might be able to use there resources to accelerate the development of Universe Sandbox.

When the development is completed all that is required is a publisher (Excalibur Publishing is known for simulation games) and this would get Universe Sandbox more recognised, more publicity and it would likely be available on disk for people who don't want to pay for things online for various reasons.

What does everyone think?

There's probably just one thing you need for all of this .... money

11JRidding · « **Reply #38 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:53:55 AM »

Quote from: miros_0571 on January 03, 2012, 09:01:34 AM

Quote from: FiahOwl on January 03, 2012, 08:19:56 AM
Hey, read this guys.
Heck no. I disagree. Read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-to-play
Many people want to play for free, instead of buying the full version.

Edit by Dan - fixed link

Heck no, man.

Quote from: Wikipedia

Free-to-play (F2P) refers to any video game or social or mobile application that has the option of allowing its players/users to play/download without paying

You don't HAVE to have games free if you don't want to.

11JRidding · « **Reply #39 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:55:20 AM »

Quote from: miros_0571 on January 03, 2012, 09:55:03 AM

Quote from: FiahOwl on January 03, 2012, 09:38:48 AM
Quote from: miros_0571 on January 03, 2012, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: FiahOwl on January 03, 2012, 08:19:56 AM
Hey, read this guys.
Heck no. I disagree. Read this:
http://en.wikiepedia.org/wiki/Free-to-play
Many people want to play for free, instead of buying the full version.

And this you are begging for it to be free so you don't have to pay money, amrite?
Example, Team Fortress 2 is now free-to-play:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/440
Universe Sandbox 2 free full version from Russian site.
<Dan removed link>

EA demanded that Valve make TeamFortress2 free, because Valve kept VAC-banning for no reason.

jjake1245 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:28:34 PM »

VAC banning?

smjjames · « **Reply #41 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:37:34 PM »

Quote from: jjake1245 on September 19, 2012, 12:28:34 PM

VAC banning?

Valve Access Code probably?

hockeygoalie35 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 19, 2012, 06:52:10 PM »

Valve Anti Cheat. Its a system that detects aim-bots, hacking, that sort of stuff...

Kaziarl · « **Reply #43 on:** October 25, 2012, 02:29:06 AM »

Hey Dan, have you thought about giving licenses to schools? I don't know how that stuff would work, but I bet any high school physics class would LOVE to get their hands on this program.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #44 on:** October 25, 2012, 01:50:24 PM »

I have... turns out I'll be announcing something about this very soon.

miros_0571 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:12:02 AM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon

I have... turns out I'll be announcing something about this very soon.

US2 and US3 is now free, or not ?
Please, make US2 and US3 free quickly, before people says: "WE WANT FREE !!!

"

miros_0571 · « **Reply #46 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:15:21 AM »

Quote from: 11JRidding

Heck no, man.

Indeed ? I'm think not.

Hellpotatoe · « **Reply #47 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:01:45 PM »

Quote from: miros_0571 on November 08, 2012, 08:12:02 AM

Quote from: Dan Dixon
I have... turns out I'll be announcing something about this very soon.
US2 and US3 is now free, or not ?
Please, make US2 and US3 free quickly, before people says: "WE WANT FREE !!! "

Huh? He will not make it free, because he need of the money to make it become better

Saecii · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:06:52 PM »

Ohm... $:-\$
Paying 10 â‚¬ isn't that bad

Unreal2004 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:38:35 PM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on January 03, 2012, 10:50:11 AM

Who's heard of Suriname?

I know oldish post but when I read this the FIRST thing that popped in my head was from my childhood, YES I have heard of Suriname and YES I do know where it is!!! http://preview.tinyurl.com/cu75vny Cartoons do teach you stuff........at times, mostly the older ones. Tinyurl'ed it so its not so long of a link, and did a preview version for those people that are wary of such links

FiahOwl · « **Reply #50 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:19:26 PM »

Oh dear

matty406 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:23:44 PM »

Oh boy here we go

Darvince · « **Reply #52 on:** November 08, 2012, 09:19:32 PM »

WOAH BABY DON'T BRING THE POLITICS TO THIS HERE FORUM LEAVE THAT FOR THE POLITICS THREAD (aka bla proving everyone wrong)

Anyways, miros if you want us2/us3 for free just explain to Dan your situation and you have a much higher chance of receiving it instead of saying that it should be free for all people.

tuto99 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 08, 2012, 11:09:20 PM »

Or buy it.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #54 on:** November 09, 2012, 01:30:03 AM »

It's an interesting situation that I find myself in as the product is no longer only about me, as it's now supporting 5 people (and eventually some people on a part time basis - sound, music, art, localization).

I'm certainly open to ideas on how to convert Universe Sandbox to a free to play model that generates a sustainable income for continued development for years to come.

And the announcement I mentioned earlier is still coming, but was delayed a few weeks more than I expected.

Kevin1994 · « **Reply #55 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:06:12 AM »

Quote from: Dan Dixon on November 09, 2012, 01:30:03 AM

And the announcement I mentioned earlier is still coming, but was delayed a few weeks more than I expected.

what do you mean Us3 or beta.?

miros_0571 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 09, 2012, 09:02:00 AM »

Quote from: Hellpotatoe

Huh? He will not make it free, because he need of the money to make it become better

Quote from: Saecii

Ohm...
Paying 10 € isn't that bad

Quote from: tuto99

Or buy it.

GGGGGRRRRRRRRRR !!! I HATE MONEYS !!! I WANT UNIVERSE SANDBOX FREE !!!

Dear Dan Dixon, Universe Sandbox 3 will supports Windows 8 and Linux ? Because, Unity 4 beta has been released.

miros_0571 · « **Reply #57 on:** November 09, 2012, 09:21:12 AM »

Quote from: 11JRidding

You don't HAVE to have games free if you don't want to.

Game is over, 11JRidding. Steam is now available for Linux.

http://www.steamforlinux.com/?q=en

smjjames · « **Reply #58 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:20:43 PM »

Quote from: miros_0571 on November 09, 2012, 09:02:00 AM

Quote from: Hellpotatoe
Huh? He will not make it free, because he need of the money to make it become better
Quote from: Saecii
Ohm...
Paying 10 â‚¬ isn't that bad
Quote from: tuto99
Or buy it.
GGGGGRRRRRRRRRR !!! I HATE MONEYS !!! I WANT UNIVERSE SANDBOX FREE !!!

Dear Dan Dixon, Universe Sandbox 3 will supports Windows 8 and Linux ? Because, Unity 4 beta has been released.

Yelling about it isn't going to get you anywhere.

tuto99 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 09, 2012, 08:10:24 PM »

Quote

GGGGGRRRRRRRRRR !!! I HATE MONEYS !!! I WANT UNIVERSE SANDBOX FREE !!!

Are you deprived of money? If so, save up enough money, ask an allowance from your parents, or get a job. There's probably countless ways to gain money to buy Universe Sandbox...
And calm down. :l