Possibility of Putting Kemo Coliseum on Steam
Added 2018-09-12 07:14:54 +0000 UTCApparently Steam has just allowed a 100% uncensored adult game on their platform, which means there is now a possibility of putting Kemo Coliseum on Steam!
Having putting a game on Steam before, I have to say that if this is possible, it would really help making updating and releasing patches for the game easier. Steam has a system that compare each game build and automatically make patches for you. The developer doesn't have to do much but creating many branches of their build and upload the game builds accordingly. The Steam application will deal with downloading patches and updating the game to the latest version automatically.
As you can see, this will save tremendously amount of time for me, as currently I have to make my own updating/patching system, handling and maintaining all of these by myself. Having to do this for two platforms makes it even more complicated.
Steam also allows us to make it easy to do a closed beta, so any $3+ supporters will be given a key that let them access the games before anybody else. Non-supporters can play the public version easily as well, since they'll get the game builds from a different branch.
Other than that, I think it'll also be easier for us to manage future DLCs or mods in the future. This might require some refactoring to the code of the game but we can do this at the latter stage in the development. Right now I'm more interested in the maintaining the builds and patches of the game.
What do you think? Is there anyone who doesn't use Steam here? Would love to hear from you all!
- Punipen
Comments
Steam is good for keeping games regardless your computer, easy update from the Steam client for all your installed games and that on hidden task (it's not fun to run a game you wanna play, find that there is an update and not be able to play it).
Mogéréo ArcAngel
2018-09-20 07:27:48 +0000 UTCI love Steam, makes it much easier to access my games and keep them up to date.
2018-09-18 04:04:17 +0000 UTCI don’t know a lot about Steam, but as someone mentioned, I worry that Steam will also prohibit the games like Kemo Coliseum. However, if it comes to that, I hope that there will be the next Steam and that you can create the game comfortably.
Reineke
2018-09-17 11:50:43 +0000 UTCI use steam too and I think it great if KC put on steam ^ ^ and if you have a card badge and achievement I think it so cool .
2018-09-17 03:31:30 +0000 UTCThat is great having game on steam! It could be easier to get the update and the news.
Heulen den mond an
2018-09-15 05:43:39 +0000 UTC@Dudedle Here is that link. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/642090/Coming_Out_on_Top/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/app/642090/Coming_Out_on_Top/</a>
Reaver
2018-09-15 05:35:58 +0000 UTCTrue. This already happened to some games in some countries. I have no intention to tie our game completely to Steam though, so if that happens, I'll still host the latest builds myself, although it'll probably be updated less often until I can find a new platform. - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-14 05:56:19 +0000 UTCi would love this to be on steam!!
Viberum
2018-09-13 15:13:46 +0000 UTCTo be honest, getting more visibility is really not a concern for me at the moment as it could mean more work that isn't game dev related. Regional ban is a good point and I'll take note on that. What I'm worried the most though is if Steam somehow mess up the privacy setting and accidentally out a player, this might result in serious harm especially if that player is in a homophobic community and need to stay in the closet for their safety both mentally and physically. - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-13 08:07:57 +0000 UTCThank you for your feedback! This is also my concern. I really don't want to tie everything to one platform like Steam, and while many people use Steam, there are people who don't use it and I really don't wanna force them to, if possible. - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-13 08:03:01 +0000 UTCThis was one of the first games I thought of when Valve announced they planned to do this back in June. I didn't know it actually provides useful tools too.
ZR
2018-09-13 04:10:18 +0000 UTCNot anytime soon, since I want to focus on finishing the game first. I'll keep my eyes on the situation while working on the game. Submitting a game to Steam does take time and I don't want it to interrupt us at the moment. - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-13 04:04:26 +0000 UTCWhen do you think you'll be putting it up on Steam?
Orangebunny
2018-09-13 02:48:24 +0000 UTCSteam needs more explicit homoerotic games. Nekojishi iirc is the most popular and we need more.
Suikey Shirasu
2018-09-13 02:07:40 +0000 UTCThere's a risk factor, but I can definitely see why it would be help ease the process. Maybe see if there's other games on the same level in terms of adult content already there. Don't necessarily want to be the first to test the waters.
Mark
2018-09-12 23:14:05 +0000 UTCSteam has some problems and they could suddenly ban adult games all together or by region. I personally do not use steam and would likely not make an account just for a single game. I have to many accounts with too many things already. It could be beneficial for you though. Basically, all the stuff Maxx already said.
Morphbeast
2018-09-12 22:46:07 +0000 UTCIf it is easier for you, I might give it a try
2018-09-12 22:08:48 +0000 UTCDon't think that will happen, as adult games have already been approved. Big issues would arise if they did this.
Reaver
2018-09-12 19:09:25 +0000 UTCJust go offline when you are.
Reaver
2018-09-12 19:06:30 +0000 UTCThat's a fantastic bit of news! I love the idea! Hopefully everything goes well with it!
Furlock O'Donnell
2018-09-12 18:28:55 +0000 UTCI'm not the biggest steam fan since it means the loss of independence. Valve could add regional bans when a government somewhere take action against porn. Nobody knows what they'll plan or change in one or two years. It also means the need of an extra software for people who don't use steam. However - it will definitely help to announce the game to a lot of people.
Maxx
2018-09-12 18:20:48 +0000 UTCI think it would be like a win-win situation for both you and us. You mentioned the positive side of it above and that is clear. It would be much better for us too, because nowadays everyone has Steam at home, just like most of the furries so the downloading part would be much easier. The ideas you mentioned above the Steam codes, for those who pay you 3$ a month or more, would make it easier again. So, all in all, I can see no harm in it at all to try it. Of course we do not know what Steam is planning to do in the future about this "okay to upload +18 games on our software", but as long as they are willing to put Kemo Coliseum on their list, it's really worth a try. :3
Drake
2018-09-12 15:26:19 +0000 UTCI think this is a good idea! As long as it cuts time. However, SonicWolfe has a good point, i know some eastern countries eventually get ahold of these things and censor certain media in some way or another.
Solitary Hyena
2018-09-12 14:51:36 +0000 UTCThe problem would be, what if one day steam decided to block or require heavy censorship for adult games in certain regions/countries such as China, Japan and Russia?
SonicWolfe
2018-09-12 14:33:39 +0000 UTCMight want to hold off on any possible plans just yet and see how things go with Steam's situation. You never know if this'll cause a big enough backlash (from the wrong people maybe, but still a big backlash) to force valve to reverse their decision.
WakkaSeta
2018-09-12 14:32:11 +0000 UTCGo for it, Steam needs more gay furry games. There's enough "OMFG BOOBS!!!" to last a lifetime on there XD
Firewolfe
2018-09-12 11:51:41 +0000 UTCI think its a wonderful idea! Much better for you, and in the future easier to other people to buy it :)
Reit Zephyrox
2018-09-12 10:44:00 +0000 UTCIf it helps you guys, I'm down for it! You guys work hard enough to get stuff released and I think Steam will be a useful platform to patch easier and even make the game itself more well known as it's quite the refined furry game compared to others.
Soojimasu
2018-09-12 09:39:40 +0000 UTCIt totally will! I don't have to keep all the builds and the diff between each build myself. Just upload a new build for each platform to Steam and the system automatically handle it for me. When I used it for my work I was like "Gosh, I wish I could use this for Kemo Coliseum" lol - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-12 08:50:36 +0000 UTCSounds like a really good idea! It will cut your "maintenance" time down a ton.
Reaver
2018-09-12 08:41:33 +0000 UTCI don't mind it myself if it makes it easier for you
KCrow
2018-09-12 08:18:21 +0000 UTCMy only problem with steam is the privacy I don’t one people seeing what I play 😩
Gorim Bear
2018-09-12 08:15:23 +0000 UTCI think having the game on Steam is a great idea. Hopefully Steam will have privacy options in the future to hide activity with adult games
Vitrified_Heart
2018-09-12 08:07:18 +0000 UTCSuena a una gran idea 💡
2018-09-12 07:59:13 +0000 UTCThis is true. I remember that Steam allows you to hide a game you own from public, but I'm not sure about the "currently playing" feature thing. I'll keep this in mind, thanks! - Punipen
Dudedle Studio
2018-09-12 07:58:35 +0000 UTCWhat a GOOD news is!
小教獸
2018-09-12 07:38:33 +0000 UTCI'm not too much of a fan of playing adult games on steam- I'm always thinking that the random strangers on my friend list will see what I'm playing, but if it makes it easier for you, go for it.
2018-09-12 07:33:05 +0000 UTCSounds good to me. I'm not going to pretend to understand how coding/programming works but if it's easier for you guys I'd say go for it. It might even get you new eyes on the product since Steam has considerably more traffic generally speaking than Patreon does. Honestly not seeing a downside to this at all.
Richard
2018-09-12 07:29:05 +0000 UTC
