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inc0001: I do believe DC cannot invest all his time into game making. He might be busy, but do not fear, he will most likely post soon! 
Unity 4.2 will allow for making headless Linux applications that doesn't require any graphics output to run. So dedicated servers for Linux would be possible, I think.
Source:
http://youtu.be/QY-e2vdPdqE?t=26m26s
Though, it's still up to DC to make this an actual feature.
This just confirms that it is possible.
VapidLinus! 
DC: Isn't it a bit to expensive to buy unity pro (1,140 €) and this is without android or ios compatibility(1,140 €)? DC has writtenIt is expensive but it is worth it in my opinion. Also I'm currently not planning to release mobile versions of Stranded III.
$1,500 is expensive as hell, and we (at least I do) appreciate that you're getting the full version of Unity.
This let's you do so much more for Stranded.
Adding extra features and making the game visually better, just to name a few things.
If anyone wants to see the difference between the free version and the pro version, check this out.
There's some quite fancy features in the pro version.
And, even if you ever were to release a mobile version, Unity still let's you make iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry games for free.
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I cannot wait for a multiplayer survival, it brings joy while thinking about it.
VapidLinus has written DC has writtenIt is expensive but it is worth it in my opinion. Also I'm currently not planning to release mobile versions of Stranded III.
$1,500 is expensive as hell, and we (at least I do) appreciate that you're getting the full version of Unity.
This let's you do so much more for Stranded.
Adding extra features and making the game visually better, just to name a few things.
If anyone wants to see the difference between the free version and the pro version, check this out.
There's some quite fancy features in the pro version.
And, even if you ever were to release a mobile version, Unity still let's you make iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry games for free.
Source
1,500$ isn't that expensive as you think. Unity3D mostly aims game companies.
mafia_man has written VapidLinus has written DC has writtenIt is expensive but it is worth it in my opinion. Also I'm currently not planning to release mobile versions of Stranded III.
$1,500 is expensive as hell, and we (at least I do) appreciate that you're getting the full version of Unity.
This let's you do so much more for Stranded.
Adding extra features and making the game visually better, just to name a few things.
If anyone wants to see the difference between the free version and the pro version, check this out.
There's some quite fancy features in the pro version.
And, even if you ever were to release a mobile version, Unity still let's you make iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry games for free.
Source
1,500$ isn't that expensive as you think. Unity3D mostly aims game companies.
It depends, really.
For already established companies I can see this being a reasonable prize.
I'm working on my first commercial game atm, which will be a game for Android. For me 1,500$ is quite expensive, and I'm still a student so I don't have so much money.
Though, this is what I like about Unity:
Their free version is very good and reasonable. They even let you earn money with it.
This way, you can release smaller budget titles and earn up some money before you buy the pro version.
So, I see what you mean, and I agree; it's a relatively low prize for such a powerful engine.
Though, for single devs like me, it's still quite expensive.
For DC the case may be the same, he's not earning much money from his free games so he might not have a huge budget. (Though, I have no idea if this is actually the case, don't yell at me if I'm wrong! He might have made a lot of money, who knows?)
But, then again, the free version is great.
I don't really know what I'm trying to get said, but I agree with you. Although, it's still depends on who's buying it.
You can donate to them, and depends on how much you donate you will get some bonuses, even up to a unique weapon! So maybe if DC would start something like this, that might help him get enough money, and even more i guess. But it's just my opinion Nem, i guess ads gives enough money. Btw i don't like unfair games, where donators are strong. Nem has writtenHey everyone! I know my opinion is not very significant, but that situation reminds me some that i saw before. For example, Starbound! You can donate to them, and depends on how much you donate you will get some bonuses, even up to a unique weapon! So maybe if DC would start something like this, that might help him get enough money, and even more i guess. But it's just my opinion
You can donate to them, and depends on how much you donate you will get some bonuses, even up to a unique weapon! So maybe if DC would start something like this, that might help him get enough money, and even more i guess. But it's just my opinion I hate that system.
If DC is going to earn money from Stranded III, I'd rather just straight up pay ~10-20€.
Whenever in games that I have to "donate" 5€ to get a chainsaw, or 5€ to get a healthpack, or 5€ to gain an XP boost etc, I become frustrated.
That is why I don't like F2P games, nor ANY game with micro-transactions.
Besides, it isn't donating if you get something back. If you get something back, it's paying.
"Donating" 5€ to get a special weapon is straight up paying 5€ to get it.
So if DC decides to make money from Stranded III, I hope he's not going for micro transaction and rather a straight up one-time-pay.
And I'd be glad to pay a one time fee.
I think DC is doing a great job, and he deserves something back.
/rant
VapidLinus has writtenI hate that system.
If DC is going to earn money from Stranded III, I'd rather just straight up pay ~10-20€.
Whenever in games that I have to "donate" 5€ to get a chainsaw, or 5€ to get a healthpack, or 5€ to gain an XP boost etc, I become frustrated.
That is why I don't like F2P games, nor ANY game with micro-transactions.
If DC is going to earn money from Stranded III, I'd rather just straight up pay ~10-20€.
Whenever in games that I have to "donate" 5€ to get a chainsaw, or 5€ to get a healthpack, or 5€ to gain an XP boost etc, I become frustrated.
That is why I don't like F2P games, nor ANY game with micro-transactions.
I didnt meant THAT kind of donate. I just mentioned it as example. Therefore Starbound sure would have a lot of randomshit guns and stuff so if you while preordering will donate enough to make a gun that will get ingame, that would not ruin it.
DC might offer a "participate in early alpha", "NPC based on your photo" or something like that. lol.