Come on GameSalad.... How about some communication?
This is obviously nothing new to this community (the poor communication) but this is ridiculous. You make this announcement about fundamental changes that leaves so many questions unanswered. Even the update a few days back really didn't answer many questions. You've got many good developers leaving. Some are in a wait and see mode. I don't know of anyone that is saying they're staying, no matter what. Personally, I'd like to stay if it's a fair arrangement but wouldn't be opposed to leaving if I thought it would be in my best interest. You should be trying to attract developers, not scare them away. The poor communication is one of the most frustrating things for me at this point. Here are a few questions I've come up with...
1 - If a developer has a game in the app store now, and updates it after GSD goes into effect, how will that work? Apple doesn't allow me to transfer my app.... This leaves some unanswered questions....
2 - Will I be publishing games under GameSalad or my own account?
3 - Will I have access to all the ITC reports, like I do now?
4 - If you don't want / can't share the details, can you provide us an idea of what kind of cut you're taking for publishing and/or revenue sharing.
5 - If you're acting as a publisher, are you going to be doing marketing?
6 - What do you have planned for product updates? I know this is like getting blood from a turnip, but since you're giving your developer community many reasons to leave, how about reasons to stay? Gamecenter would be nice
I almost feel like I need to be sold on Gamesalad all over again. The information you're providing to your existing community is only selling me on reasons to leave, not stay. Any other info you provide will help. It's like you've got a sinking shipping and the messages is don't worry.... I think many of us are worried and you've done nothing to keep us from worrying.
1 - If a developer has a game in the app store now, and updates it after GSD goes into effect, how will that work? Apple doesn't allow me to transfer my app.... This leaves some unanswered questions....
2 - Will I be publishing games under GameSalad or my own account?
3 - Will I have access to all the ITC reports, like I do now?
4 - If you don't want / can't share the details, can you provide us an idea of what kind of cut you're taking for publishing and/or revenue sharing.
5 - If you're acting as a publisher, are you going to be doing marketing?
6 - What do you have planned for product updates? I know this is like getting blood from a turnip, but since you're giving your developer community many reasons to leave, how about reasons to stay? Gamecenter would be nice
I almost feel like I need to be sold on Gamesalad all over again. The information you're providing to your existing community is only selling me on reasons to leave, not stay. Any other info you provide will help. It's like you've got a sinking shipping and the messages is don't worry.... I think many of us are worried and you've done nothing to keep us from worrying.