Hello everyone!
First of all, wow, holy cow! The flash sale was unexpected, but what was TRULY unexpected was the absolutely overwhelming influx of people purchasing the game.
When the sale started, I said I'd have a beer for every thousand sales we had. I'm not a drinker, so I soon regretted it.
https://twitter.com/alexpoysky/status/480061845454475264/photo/1
We stopped the game when we realized I would have VERY easily died.
Early into the Flash Sale, a post on Reddit quickly became popular. It was one that lended some VERY real and VERY acceptable criticism of whether or not one should be wary of purchasing our title.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/28np65/heads_up_be_very_wary_of_purchasing_pixel_piracy/
Not being one to shy away from criticism, and always attempting to be fair, I did not respond until AFTER the sale, at which point I simply stated my true feelings regarding the whole situation.
What I wasn't expecting was for the entire thread to show such unwaivering support. Mind you, this was a thread CRITICISING Pixel Piracy.
I never expected this much support. I never expected to do anything but make a game and hopefully provide a little bit of enjoyment for a few people, if only for the briefest of times.
I remember being poorer than dirt in the military, not having enough to fill up on gas and wishing against all hope that I'd get my one chance in life.
I remember not being able to buy games because I quite literally wouldn't be able to purchase that week's food if I did. That wasn't that long ago.
This is a once in a lifetime chance for me, and I'd never squander it over the chance to cash a quick buck. I ALWAYS give anyone who doesn't have the economic means to purchase my game a copy, ALWAYS.
We may or may not make the game you are expecting, but it will be the fruit of a lot of effort from honest-hard working individuals who are doing everything it takes to come through for those who support them.
I am very approachable and will always respond on twitter.
I cannot say the same for steam chat, as I literally always have hundreds of new messages I DO answer them as often as I can, but please don't be upset if I can't get to you immediately!
I would also like to stress the fact that if anyone is ever near Murcia, Spain. I would be more than happy to invite you to coffee or a beer!
Remember, my personal twitter is @alexpoysky and it's basically a giant ask me anything!
A heartfelt thanks from the bottom of my heart.
-Alex