How about PAID-BUG-FIXES ?? 1C needs funds, Users want bugs fixed - lets do a deal ! Users bid money for bug fix priority ..
I know this sounds almost criminal ... but it's one option that might work, especially if modding won't be supported.
If I'm willing to pay A$1,000 for a flyable defiant, I don't see why paying a small amount to get bug-fixes moved up the priority ladder is any different. I'm a scenario builder, ATM I cannot do that because of CLOD bugs.
SDK sounds good but when and what will it allow ??? Will a few $100 help that along?
(and don't say - more money than cents!
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