Making change
Dwarf fortress devs announce a paid-for version
expensive medication, which has
fortunately been covered by his
healthcare. It’s a source of constant
concern, as the plan has changed a
few times ... After Zach’s latest cancer
scare, we determined that with my
healthcare plan’s copay etc, I’d be
wiped out if I had to undergo the
same procedures.”
They add that the paid-for release
is still months away though and that
support via crowdfunding is still
crucial (there’s a Patreon page and a
Paypal support option via the Bay 12
page), especially if a paid release
doesn’t swing the financial needle as
much as they need.
Philippa WarrL
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healthcare costs for the developers.
Essentially they’re trying to find a
way to continue working on the game
while ensuring financial stability in
the face of health concerns.
As per the official Bay 12 blog,
“We don’t talk about this much, but
for many years, Zach has been on“It’s a source of
concern, as the
plan haschanged
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