2018-08-31, 01:48 PM
SwordofMoonlight.com was launched in October of 2008 and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the online resource being continuously online and providing users with a place to learn, build and share their SoM experiences. Several great games have resulted from the collaborative and talented efforts of the members here and I am happy to say new members are still signing up and taking up the flame of creativity.
Though it pains me to say it, the forum does not get the use it once did and the rising cost of pro membership hosting via ipower.com over the years (originally $19.99 annually and now in excess of $250 a year) has made me question renewing the domain in 2018. As I look through the thousands of posts and archives I just can't pull the plug on the site at this time but am asking the community to contribute donations to help keep the site running for years to come.
Many may ask why all of a sudden I ask for this after hosting for 10 years...those who know me personally have heard that times have been increasingly difficult for me the past couple of years making a living as a self-employed game designer. Since 2013 I have been self-employed doing freelance work with several game studios, work which at times pays very little. These past 2 years have seen many challenges in my life monetarily, and my spending on hobbies and non-essentials has been reduced dramatically. $250 a year may not seem like much but I am at a point where every penny counts.
If you decide to donate I will find some method to honor those who have given and possibly give you some type of reward in the future.
I appreciate your consideration for donation throughout the 2018-2019 year ahead.
- DMPDesign
Note to donate you can visit this paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cm...3UMRB73BWW
Though it pains me to say it, the forum does not get the use it once did and the rising cost of pro membership hosting via ipower.com over the years (originally $19.99 annually and now in excess of $250 a year) has made me question renewing the domain in 2018. As I look through the thousands of posts and archives I just can't pull the plug on the site at this time but am asking the community to contribute donations to help keep the site running for years to come.
Many may ask why all of a sudden I ask for this after hosting for 10 years...those who know me personally have heard that times have been increasingly difficult for me the past couple of years making a living as a self-employed game designer. Since 2013 I have been self-employed doing freelance work with several game studios, work which at times pays very little. These past 2 years have seen many challenges in my life monetarily, and my spending on hobbies and non-essentials has been reduced dramatically. $250 a year may not seem like much but I am at a point where every penny counts.
If you decide to donate I will find some method to honor those who have given and possibly give you some type of reward in the future.
I appreciate your consideration for donation throughout the 2018-2019 year ahead.
- DMPDesign
Note to donate you can visit this paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cm...3UMRB73BWW
- Todd DuFore (DMPDesign)
Site Founder
Site Founder