Patreon Key Request Tentative Plans

Updated: July 12, 2023

I'm posting all of this so early for the sake of transparency and clarity. I don't want anyone feeling confused or slighted on release.

All prices listed are USD.

Please don't contact me now! I have no keys to provide yet!

TENTATIVE RELEASE is planned for September 2023, but that is not a promise. The game will be released when it's ready.

Below are penciled plans. Specific details may change when the time comes. Expect another post near release with concrete details and instructions.

How will I know when I can request a key?

To be notified when to reach out about getting a key, you have a lot of options!

• Patreon will have an announcement
• Discord will have an announcement
• I will post on Twitter
• You can follow or wishlist the game on Steam and reach out on release notification.
• On Itch.io, I will post a Devlog on the game demo page.

How much will the game cost?

The planned store price of the game is currently $30, and I currently have no plans to offer a discount for the first year after release.

DLC prices are TBD. Individually, they will not exceed the base price of the game.

What's the criteria to receive the base game?

Criteria:

• You were a Patreon member. (However, you are not required to CURRENTLY be a Patreon member at release.)
• You have pledged a minimum of $20 before release date. (Yes, this is cheaper than the store price, but this offer expires on release day.)

Exception: Members who joined on/prior to September 6th, 2022 must have pledged $15 as was advertised at that time. The price change was decided on the 6th.

How do I know if I've pledged enough?

You can view your billing history here to see how much you've contributed. (https://www.patreon.com/pledges?ty=h)

What about DLC in the future?

Same general idea. You must have pledged the total cost of all requested keys.

Examples:

• You requested the base game key before release date and come (for example!) June, a DLC was released and was (for example!) priced at $15. Your total pledge amount must be at least $35.
• You bought the game through Steam, then later joined the Patreon for the first time. You are now requesting the DLC key. Your total pledge must be (for example!) at least $15.

What is the request process?

To be determined.

When the time comes, I will provide detailed instructions on how to request the key.

Depending on how many requests I expect, I may create a Google Form for people to fill out, or I may accept direct requests through Patreon or Email.

Will I get the game before release?

To be determined.

How long will I have to wait for a key?

Hopefully very little. But I am just one person. Please have mercy.

I plan to start accepting requests for the keys prior to the release day so I can process & verify all the applications in advance.

Once I've figured out the request process and have a solid idea of how this will work, hopefully I will have a more solid estimate closer to release. :)

What information will you need from me?

You will be required to provide the following information at minimum:

• Your Patreon name and email for identification for pledge and join date verification
• Your platform of choice (Steam or Itch.io). You can only choose one.
• A contact email for me to send the key to (if different from the patreon email).

I will be sending these keys from ArewarGames@gmail.com if you want to whitelist the email or anything.

Feel free to ask any questions you have!