Hey folks, I've found a copy of the game Rosewater in my inbox, and I am going to be declining this. Here's why... I intended to buy it, and that's what I'm going to do. I want the developer to have my money, especially because of that No AI seal that's proudly displayed on the game's Steam page.👍 - ThreadSky

caseyexplosion.bsky.social • 42 days ago

Hey folks, I've found a copy of the game Rosewater in my inbox, and I am going to be declining this. Here's why...

I intended to buy it, and that's what I'm going to do. I want the developer to have my money, especially because of that No AI seal that's proudly displayed on the game's Steam page.👍

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douibyorthst.bsky.social•15 days ago

"No AI" is 100% a badge of honor. I am so sick of hearing the excuse of "if we didn't use AI it would cost a lot more and we would still be working on it!" Sounds good--get to work and it probably will be better for it. We'll see you when you are done.

douibyorthst.bsky.social•15 days ago

If you couldn't have finished without AI, you don't get to be a creator.

axel-hugsky.softest.dog•42 days ago

Now how do you get this badge on a game

lessergames.com•41 days ago

It's just an honour system thing.

axel-hugsky.softest.dog•42 days ago

A very good friend of mine just released a game and I bet they'd love this on their page

italiansalami.bsky.social•42 days ago

Btw these are the folks that did Lamplight City, you should also give that one a try because it's great!

caseyexplosion.bsky.social•41 days ago

Oh yeah way ahead of you on that ;)

ixen.blazetail.ca•42 days ago

GOD I want to see more of this sticker EVERYWHERE

dwarvenjester.bsky.social•42 days ago

I used to hesitate to even buy games like this from Indie devs when it was on sale. Then I realized I end up buying most of them multiple times so I have them on more than one platform. Support your local Indie!

caseyexplosion.bsky.social•42 days ago

Got a pretty decent discount on it too because I already had Lamplight City, so it wasn't too expensive at all. But it's the principle of the thing, y'know? I wanted to just buy the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/50641/World_of_Vespuccia_Bundle/

caseyexplosion.bsky.social•42 days ago

Also, as an aside. Rotoscoped animations!

krissyhowler.bsky.social•42 days ago

*MIDI Indiana Jones theme plays*

mayamurphy.com•41 days ago

I'm very certain i brought up punching the bouncer during at least one of our recording sessions.

sindridragon.bsky.social•42 days ago

The fucking spin as he goes down that's great

jorion.bsky.social•42 days ago

@plumberduck.bsky.social not exactly elderic horror point and click but could be fun

dominictarason.com•42 days ago

I just wrote a bit about it today! I hope I can make time for it because GODDAMN about ten things I want to play dropped today.

caseyexplosion.bsky.social•42 days ago

This week alone is busy as heck, I'm dreading next month.

dominictarason.com•42 days ago

Oh. And Atomfall just unlocked too (Game Pass). Bweh.

Also yeah, ENA: Dream BBQ is amazing. And free.

blackmagemasher.bsky.social•42 days ago

I get that

spaghetti.expert•42 days ago

Earns a wishlist from me

kaelyrhn.kayleighbourquin.com•15 days ago

What's the difference here been "Not interested" and "a politely decline"?

datbadger.bsky.social•42 days ago

I wish this was my kind of game because hell yeah folks with that ethic deserve money.

larrypage122.bsky.social•42 days ago

based

resteiner.com•42 days ago

Thank you so much for making this post. It did 2 things for me: 1) it brought Rosewater to my attention (and I insta-wishlisted it), and 2) it reminded me to add the NoGenAI badge to our store page, which we're going to be opening up shortly here!

grundislav.games•42 days ago

Aw, hey, thanks so much!

caseyexplosion.bsky.social•42 days ago

No, don't mention it. I was a nice surprise in my inbox, but I really wanted to just support you. I don't know if you know this, but I credit Lamplight City as one of the games that got me into the genre, alongside Darkside Detective and Unavowed.

I'm wishing you all of the success with the launch.

grundislav.games•42 days ago

That means a ton, thank you! I really hope you enjoy Rosewater :)

makemonsters.bsky.social•42 days ago

Demo was absolutely excellent, and I’m picking it up today myself.

Good on you 💪

cephalopod.bsky.social•42 days ago

wow looks gorgeous too

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