@ Roxas--I didn't end development on Ki Warriors. It's just not my priority. I have 3 paid programming jobs in progress.

Kage is my main project. Ki Warriors is a hobby project.
I'm also slated to help with Ethereal Saga as soon as the art is done.

I'm pretty busy, not to mention real life stuff. Ki Warriors is actually the last on my list of things to do. Rock Bottom.

Yet- I still manage to accomplish a lot more than most of the developers in this community.

@ Anyone else with an issue:

It has nothing to do with someone getting something you feel they don't deserve because honestly a lot of people making snyde remarks couldn't match my work ethic on a good day when I'm having my worst.

Only weak minded people throw shade when they could spend their time actually trying to accomplish something or better themselves. Hate less, work more. Show your projects and stop being so petty. Maybe then I'll respect what people have to tell me.

my bad. you can add me on skype if you want. i guess i will get on there until it crashes. lol -_-

I'm just going to assume that, since no answer was given for my question, there won't be any. I'll proceed on my own and I'll leave BYOND's name out of any publishing work that occurs from this point on. Thanks anyway.

Great advice, especially in regards to the last bit.

Lel, it's almost like the things that I've been complaining about are holding you back but everyone said "Don't worry about exe until you have a game", disregarding that eventually you'd have a game. See this is an issue that could've been covered if you had thought about distribution from the outset but noooooooooooo that "wasn't an issue"

This publisher sounds kind of sketchy. The manner of speech doesn't sound like that of an adult, but that of a child. Very unprofessional. How does the publisher benefit? Has the publisher asked for you to spend any money? Seriously, this sounds super risky.

Indeed. I was contacted by 3 or 4 "publishers" or "advertisement experts" via email who were looking to work with me on getting Tower20 more exposure. They're all just looking to make money off of your game somehow, they don't have a legitimate interest in your project. I replied back asking them what was it about Tower20 that they thought was so fantastic ( It's a faulty and poorly drawn retro game I finished in like 3 afternoons when I was just learning how to use Construct 2, there's nothing special about it ) and the chick contacting me couldn't give me a straight answer. She says "I never played it myself but my co-worker said he likes the retro music."

So yeah, they're just looking for any idiots willing to pay them for their "advertising" or "publishing services". In fact, judging by that chat log you posted, I wouldn't be surprised if you were contacted by some loser from BYOND posing as a professional publisher.

I love the amount of hate and negativity u guys arent even answering the topic post ur just hating for what ever reason.
obviously he will get proof for Lummox and him self.Worst case The guy isn't who he says he is but honestly most indie games on steam use these these company's mainly because people dont really like doing there own advertising they rather be spending the time on the game it self. And while i get the whole they trying to make money of people thing I say not sht so are u and everyone else in the world. For what they say they will do is pretty standard its usually about 30% if ur game is under early development and they put u on with development teams that will charge u a discounted price. I over hread someone say that real artist will cost u $30 an hour and while it can be true it not set in stone all the artist i work with will work at discounted prices if they like u and u have something to offer like work for work or if u join a dev team and contribute. Then ur art will flow in at a better rate. But anyway i just wanna ask If it is real and someone really likes his concept and game would u support him or continue taking shots because u feel like because it didn't happen to u its fishy. How can anyone like his game my mock ups and gifs are better my UI and interface are great but fact is iv tested his game fully im it has potential u don't see that alot here just so called big project 2-4 years in development with no game play just a nice UI ,mock ups,and gif that ever show combat. And the constant Date drops that never seem to make it. Here u have a game of substance,story,tutorials,pvp,pve,boss battles, with a chibi feel witch is popular for indie games. With some polishing can easily do well but people here tend to put down progress. It weird cause he didn't ask if his source was real or fake just asking how he should go about it. But u are right about one thing publishers/advertisement experts dont care about ur project but it doesn't meant u shouldn't use every tool u can even if it cost little.

Good luck with things Avid

I have to agree here, the fact the website was down and that he spoke in such a familar/childish tone to you, despite approacing you for business, shows how unprofessional the person is.

but for all we know it could be real so who cares as long as u don't end up paying the guy

There is a term, "What goes around, comes around".

If you'd seen how this individual treats everyone else, maybe you'd understand why there's a certain level of salt from everyone else to him.

Regardless, if it goes well, fantastic! Don't forget to mention BYOND, if not for the community, soley for the language and what it helped you achieve.

Agreed and i have been watching post for 7 years now including Avid and everyone else all iv seen is he post a comment then gets attack for having a fan game as a side project even if it has nothing to do with the post. Then they attack his Programming ability Saying things like his games arnt good enough. Then people get mad when he points out there history of failed games to his complete one. Yes u should be professional when talking to people but dont act like hes the only one at fault for how he comes at people when far before he joined Byond the forums where toxic. This is a place as a community where we should be helpful to each other but sadly its the same 5 or 6 people who have everything negative to say but nothing to offer the community.