Originally posted by Moonshine Fox:

They can do both ya know. Don’t know how much they paid Brikk Animation for it, but it didn’t detract from the work the team is doing.

And no, you’re not an investor. You’re a customer who agreed to the EA terms when you bought the game.

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

Originally posted by Moonshine Fox:

They can do both ya know. Don’t know how much they paid Brikk Animation for it, but it didn’t detract from the work the team is doing.

And no, you’re not an investor. You’re a customer who agreed to the EA terms when you bought the game.

So your saying this game is a waste of time? my time im investing is a waste?

Originally posted by Macdallan:

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

So your saying this game is a waste of time? my time im investing is a waste?

. . . we're saying you aren't an investor. That is not how EA works. You're SUPPORTING them during the development phase. You own the game before it's finished, a beta version. That's pretty much it. Don't like it? Refund. Stop supporting EA. Don't complain about what they choose to do with the cash once they get it. For all you know they got an investor, a real one, or the publisher to fund the movie. Besides, they made more than enough money already to fund the rest of the development, don't worry about what they do with the rest of the cash. It's not your problem.

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

So the company decided to spend ~$10k-100k on a Anime video instead of paying developers to program and make new content, Do we have Community managers, Are we not investors?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZbVOl8tAmg

At this rate were gonna have a Anime Series on Netflix before the game is ever finished.

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

Originally posted by Moonshine Fox:

They can do both ya know. Don’t know how much they paid Brikk Animation for it, but it didn’t detract from the work the team is doing.

And no, you’re not an investor. You’re a customer who agreed to the EA terms when you bought the game.

So your saying this game is a waste of time? my time im investing is a waste? because thats what your saying by this logic.

Originally posted by DeMasked:

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

So the company decided to spend ~$10k-100k on a Anime video instead of paying developers to program and make new content, Do we have Community managers, Are we not investors?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZbVOl8tAmg

At this rate were gonna have a Anime Series on Netflix before the game is ever finished.

Being an investor does not mean you get to dictate where money goes within the company that you are investing in.

I bet you'd choke to find out how much money is spent on advertising - especially when it comes to Medical Plans if you live in the USA.

The teaser done by another company (so Iron Gate doesn't have to waste time on it - just give money over to someone else who knows what they are doing) is to increase awareness to the game and hopefully bring in new customers which will generate more money for future development.

So in essence you are whining about expenditures now that may yield additional income for the long term.
#Logic

Originally posted by nodehappy:

Investor: a person or organization that puts money into financial plans, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Early Access: Early access, also known as early funding, alpha access, alpha founding, or paid alpha, is a funding model in the video game industry by which consumers can purchase and play a game in the various pre-release development cycles, such as pre-alpha, alpha, and/or beta, while the developer is able to use those funds to continue further development on the game. Those that pay to participate typically help to debug the game, provide feedback and suggestions, and may have access to special materials in the game. The early-access approach is a common way to obtain funding for indie games, and may also be used along with other funding mechanisms, including crowdfunding. Many crowdfunding projects promise to offer access to alpha and/or beta versions of the game as development progresses; however, unlike some of these projects which solicit funds but do not yet have a playable game, all early access games offer an immediately playable version of the unfinished game to players.

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

Question still being ignored

Originally posted by nodehappy:

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

Question still being ignored

You are not an investor, by the definition of an investor, as you do not receive a profit. However, you have made an Early Access purchase by the descriptions of Early Access, defined by Steam as Early Access. Neither of which gives you a stake in the game's profits nor does it allow you to mandate the game's direction. Instead, you can provide feedback to influence the game's approach at the consideration of the game's proprietors.

Originally posted by HansHasHands:

I'm asking about How much money did you spend?