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> EDIT: I took the $49 deal - I know, I know, I dont make sense....but all you guys are so passionate - maybe Im missing something. Looks kind of cool, I guess....

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Congratulations and welcome

Thanks! I'm playing around with exporting -

Hey JLH1964 , It's not $149, it's $99 if you don't have a business. If you have a registered business you should be able to pay $149 per year. (BTW 99$ is cheaper than Netflix or Spotify.)

I read the $99 was for non-monetized and the $149 was if you want to monetize (ads etc).

You guys are so passionate, Im almost tempted to chance the $50 (discount for C2 users) to try it

EDIT: I took the $49 deal - I know, I know, I dont make sense....but all you guys are so passionate - maybe Im missing something. Looks kind of cool, I guess....

I've since calmed down from the initial sticker shock of C3, but still maintain it signals the end of Construct. Here's the issue:

Hobbyists - will pay for one year (maybe two) on a subscription basis. The novelty of making "apps for fun" wears off quickly for most.

Dev - At $149 per year for the right to monetize apps, it's a tough sell. The app market is about dead for 90% of indie developers and Google Play constantly sends out bots for issues such as outdated Cordova plug-ins etc. They also constantly change their terms for monetization and as a dev, I don't want to be beholden to keeping a C3 license just to possible "fix" apps that are flagged on GP in the future. $12 a month just to use C3 is too much. Most "new devs" (Constuct level) will never see $12 a month. My latest app created with Android Studio made 2c today - that's right 2c. It's not as easy as many think.

The beauty of C2 was that you already owned the license, so any issues could be worked out "eventually'. It's a shame becasue despite my criticism of C3, I had a lot of fun with C2.

I don't remember the same defensiveness of C2 as there is for C3, in itself, that's an indicator to me that the subscription platform may be being realized as a mistake.

GEEEZZZ!!!! Think this is a job for trading standard/false advertising!

I agree 100%. Pure bait and switch. The C2 export to "Android" was false advertising. If a company lists a feature (and the license is lifetime), THEY should support it and not RELY on 3rd party tools. If they can't support the feature, offer a full refund.

I want a refund, but will probably get the thread locked instead.

Hello! I am thinking to buy Construct 3 and I was wondering what are the best advantages compared to 2? One of the things I like the most is that you can properly use Google Play for mobile, but I am not sure this is enough to convince me to buy it. So those who bought it, can you share your opinions? (I am interested in using it for gaining some income, not just for fun). Thank you!

Hello,

I haven't used C3 but have used C2 to create monetized apps. In my opinion, if your goal is to monetize, I would look more closely at Android Studio. Android Studio will create a pure APK that is not reliant on plugins to run AdMob etc.

I just had delete a number of C2 created apps from a Google Play account because the Cordova plugin that C2 required was a security risk. That was a lot of work wasted.

It's because it's not constructive. The people begin repeating themselves, and don't raise any new arguments. Everyone isn't going to be satisfied with every decision made.

Then, to be fair, Scirra needs to start locking threads that contain "C3 is awesome" type comments. They are not constructive and very repetitive.

Why are the C3 mods "locking threads" where PAYING CUSTOMERS are expressing their disappointment with C3s pricing structure? We PAID for a C2 license and have a right to be heard - just as much as the 'fan club' has a right to be heard too.

For example:

"This thread, like the others has run it's course. Locking. If you don't want to pay $99 p/y for Construct 3, my suggestion is don't! Construct 2 continues to be maintained as promised."

This practice is hardly professional, and certainly does not reflect the actions of how a company charging hundreds of dollars (per annum) should behave. Scirra, act more professional.

We're upset at the new pricing structure, and our voices should not be stifled.

To date I’ve done all my dev and testing on my Mac devices (Mac mini & iPhone 6s+), but I now need to start testing on an Android device. I’ve zero experience with Android, so can anyone suggest a handset that is good to test on?

As this will be a test-only handset and not being used for calls etc, I’m just going to get one second hand as I don’t want to lay out too much cash for a brand new one. So what’s a decent brand/model/spec?

Cheers all 😀

Go to UK's version of Safeways/Best Buy/Targets etc. ()Asda?) and pick up a discount $50 phone. No need to activate because the phone will use Wifi. Today's throwaway phones usually come fully loaded - GPS, Camera, etc.. Try to get as new an OS version as possible.

I test my apps using a $29 Moto E running Android 7.0.

There is no need to spend big $.

For example, https://www.walmart.com/ip/Total-Wirele ... /240650941

> I feel a little ripped-off with a C2 lifetime license that is already in it's tailspin of support.

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Try and think about it in a different way.

"I bought C2 on a huge discount!"

Yes, it's hilarious isn't it? No wonder the customer service of most companies is in the toilet - we let them do it to us and grin about it.

> Therefore, the platform will die.

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I might start collecting all the prophecies of doom we get. We've had them from time to time ever since we started back in 2011.

> With this subscription you're just scaring off your community.

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Given we're happy with how C3 sales are going, this doesn't appear to be the case. I think it's worth remembering the forums are actually a minority of our overall userbase, and happy customers don't tend to post so much. This means the forum can give a distorted impression.

Well, you lost my $ - so there's that. I don't appreciate being sold a 'lifetime' license for C2, a product that is basically EOL 2 years later.

Therein lies the irony, Scirra wants pay for their work (understandably), but a large part of the plug-in suite was built by hobbyists - for free. With the subscription model, hobbyists aren't going to pay $ per year to support Scirra's revenue model. Therefore, the platform will die. With a 'lifetime' license, we bought it once, and so were more inclined to 'give back'.

And the newly inflated prices for C2 are ridiculous. The same old issues exist that existed two years ago. With C3 the new flagship, I doubt any of the issues will be given much time going forward.

I feel a little ripped-off with a C2 lifetime license that is already in it's tailspin of support.

What's going on here? I've been away for a year and the prices/subscription model have gone crazy. Construct has many issues that go unfixed ad the prices increases?

Is the company under new financial management or something? The prices are ridiculous.