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Dwarf Fortress = $0 / infinite hours = $Double 0/hour Your chart assumes that entertainment is fungible though. 5 minutes on a roller coaster is probably bette

by msg 14y ago

Dwarf Fortress = $0 / infinite hours = $Double 0/hour Your chart assumes that entertainment is fungible though. 5 minutes on a roller coaster is probably better than 2 hours of Flubber. To make the chart accurate, you should have net value = (fun value - cost). If you value novelty and variety for fun, then video games are the ticket (as long as you aren't sticking to Battlecall of Warfighter genre titles).

justinhj 14y ago
Dwarf Fortress is shareware, not free. Not quite the same thing.
- atrus 14y ago
  Isn't shareware where you only get a portion of the software and you are required to pay to get the rest? If so, I'm not sure how DF fits that description.
  - justinhj 14y ago
    No shareware doesn't have to be limited in anyway and often isn't apart from a nag screen. I agree donationware is more accurate.
  - Evbn 14y ago
    Shareware has a legally binding price that in practice is not enforced. As noted, DF is not shareware.
- Natsu 14y ago
  Dwarf Fortress is donationware. You are not obligated to pay anything to play the game. But don't take my word for it: http://www.bay12games.com/support.html http://www.bay12games.com/support.html Bay 12 is dedicated to providing original games free of charge, but that doesn't mean it is free for us to make them. We've been online since December 2000, and you can help Bay 12 Games continue to thrive. If you've enjoyed any of our games, and you are able to give, we accept financial support. If you contribute electronically, you'll have the option to receive a story reward. If you contribute by mail and provide your return address somewhere on the envelope or check, you may receive a unique drawing, most likely in crayon. This option is available to electronic supporters as well. Upon receipt, you'll also have the option to be listed as a Bay 12 Champion. Toady has been averaging $3-$4k/month lately: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=117156 http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=117156
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by msg 14y ago

justinhj 14y ago

Dwarf Fortress is shareware, not free. Not quite the same thing.

atrus 14y ago
Isn't shareware where you only get a portion of the software and you are required to pay to get the rest? If so, I'm not sure how DF fits that description.
- justinhj 14y ago
  No shareware doesn't have to be limited in anyway and often isn't apart from a nag screen. I agree donationware is more accurate.
- Evbn 14y ago
  Shareware has a legally binding price that in practice is not enforced. As noted, DF is not shareware.
Natsu 14y ago
Dwarf Fortress is donationware. You are not obligated to pay anything to play the game. But don't take my word for it: http://www.bay12games.com/support.html http://www.bay12games.com/support.html Bay 12 is dedicated to providing original games free of charge, but that doesn't mean it is free for us to make them. We've been online since December 2000, and you can help Bay 12 Games continue to thrive. If you've enjoyed any of our games, and you are able to give, we accept financial support. If you contribute electronically, you'll have the option to receive a story reward. If you contribute by mail and provide your return address somewhere on the envelope or check, you may receive a unique drawing, most likely in crayon. This option is available to electronic supporters as well. Upon receipt, you'll also have the option to be listed as a Bay 12 Champion. Toady has been averaging $3-$4k/month lately: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=117156 http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=117156
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