So, as many of you are probably aware, we are currently the target of a very advanced and sophisticated smear-job by patriarchs of the forum known as
4chan.org/pony/.
They have photoshopped conversations, falsified information, harassed us to the point of tears, and successfully driven away some of our major backers.
Since then, we've received over 200 messages, all reasonably concerned about the legitimacy of this project. I've taken the time to reply to most of them, in as much detail as time will allow, but at the end of the day there is still much work to be done.
At this point we have two options:
- 1.) Spend weeks trying to reverse the damage that has been done by these trolls, and maybe win back one or two major backers.
- 2.) Finish the game, get a playable demo out as soon as possible, and watch these fools and villains eat their hats.
We're going with option 2. We understand if some of you want to pull your donations, in which case we'll have to just hope that you change your mind when the game is released. But for the rest of you, those of you who believe in indie games, who believe in ponies and pony magic, stand with us. Stand with us against these bullies, and walk with us through the fire to see Dark Skyes become a reality.
That's it. Thank you very much.