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Unity apologises for the new runtime fee, say they will make changes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/unity-apologises-for-the-new-runtime-fee-say-they-will-make-changes/

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Unity apologises for the new runtime fee, say they will make changes

After leaving developers furious for nearly a whole week after the recent announcement of making developers pay for game installs, Unity put up a fresh statement.
Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸
Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸
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That's not a real apology, it's a corpo nonpology. They do not apologize for their actions but for a strawman ("confusion and angst" others supposedly had), the people actually were ANGRY.

Please don't help them with their shitty framing. It's obvious they do not act in anyone's interest but their own.

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David
David
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“we apologise for the confusion” - i.e. it’s your fault for not understanding us…
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Jay :verified_paw:
Jay :verified_paw:
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We're sorry you're angry but you're just confused! See the runtime fee isn't actually bad, you just read the announcement wrong. We're going to rewrite the announcement to gaslight you into thinking the runtime fee is good for you! /s
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Torben Schweren
Torben Schweren
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their CEO is a guy that was even too greedy for EA. Let that sink in. He's focused on monetization so much, nothing good can come out of that.
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Cotillion
Cotillion
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"we are so so soorrry, like really really sorryyyy. You were confused. But we listen! We gonna lower fees from 0.25 to 0.2! "
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Dr. Guillermo Power :verified:
Dr. Guillermo Power :verified:
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I think the damage is done, unless there's a complete change of management at Unity Technologies I think it is unlikely that the trust will not be regained.
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Untitled Game Studios
Untitled Game Studios
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I couldn't agree more with the sentiment in the article. The trust between Unity and developers has been shattered. As indie developers, we invest significant time and effort into our projects. It's disheartening to work with an engine when we can't be sure if its rules will remain stable, potentially leading to major financial challenges down the road. 🎮💔 #UnityRuntimeFee #GameDev
#gamedev #unityruntimefee
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Ray Of Sunlight
Ray Of Sunlight
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hah, funny, NOW they are regretting, pff, yeah, this reminds me that humans don't realize things until it's too late, long life Godot.
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Eric
Eric
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I don't see how this will change anything for Unity. It might save face to shareholders, but for the people already using the engine, or considering it for their next project, there is no way to trust them now.
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Mighty Murder Mittens
Mighty Murder Mittens
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Too little too late. The damage is done. Anyone who gives them another chance from here on out is in an abusive relationship. EA style tactics violating trust. It happened once, it will happen again. Do not trust them. Take your business elsewhere. Let Unity rot.
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Oven🧪
Oven🧪
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The only acceptable apology should be getting a new CEO. I wish more gamesev companies were calling for it.
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Jon Jennings
Jon Jennings
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"we apologize for the confusion" === "I'm sorry you're upset"
Not an apology or a retraction.

As you said, the real damage is the loss of trust and is permanent already. Only way I see for them to fix that is some sort of Developers Council integrated into their decision making - which seems extremely unlikely.

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