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Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:01:20 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:

> >https://store.steampowered.com/app/220700/RPG_Maker_VX_Ace/
> >
> >Unknown end date. Weird. Either way, not for me. Maybe for you?

> I remember you announcing it was free _last_ February.

Must be a yearly thing! 


> Which isn't really a surprise, since the I'm sure the BULK of the
> developers profits come from the hundreds of add-on packs (voices,
> tilesets) that aren't included in the base package. The main program
> is just the hook to reel you in. Of course, you don't _need_ to buy
> all the expansions... but if you're the sort who uses a third-party
> engine like RPGMaker, you're likely also the sort who will invest in
> their asset packs too ;-P

The regular price is crazy! 
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