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First off, A lot of you have helped get the daily cost of Amazon down the past few days, to you I give a thousand thanks.

Secondly, those of you sharing the patreon only links elsewhere... Yes, I know... And please don't... I'm already at $2k for amazon this month, take a peek at the calendar and the patreon pledge number, if I keep AWS going I'm going to have to take out credit personally to keep the show going. At this point I either have to look elsewhere or put it in a higher tier.

I REALLY don't want to put it in a higher tier for a multitude of reasons, chief amongst them being that I don't want to force people to pay more to get access to it, so that leaves looking elsewhere.

Introducing BackBlaze.

All patreon only downloads have been setup with BackBlaze now, a far cheaper alternative than AWS/gCloud/Azure, while still being well regarded, so hoping this will take operative costs to a sustainable level without restricting any more than it already is.

All AWS download links are invalidated now, but the files are still there, so if this fails I can transition back easily.

I view this as a trial at this point, let's see how it goes. 

PLEASE don't share the link elsewhere, as I'll be forced to take it down or close up shop if it keeps getting a shitton of grabs from all over the place.

It may seem as though I'm making a good deal here, but I'm spending a lot on operations, especially the past month, and I really can't afford to let this go into the red repeatedly.

I'm still eying options, but I don't dare invest into stuff like servers for the sideloader modpack or stuff like that with how the AWS stuff keeps exploding.

Those of you downloading from the new link, do share your experiences here so that I know how your experience is.

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elle marr

do what you gotta do man. and to those sharing the links, stop being fucking dumb. there is a direct correlation between downloads and accessibility he's been fully transparent about, so quit it before you mess around and have to go back to torrenting.

Son Shari

when will u release HONEY SELECT r2? sorry, this question is out of topic.

Sir_Loin_Stake_Cakes

New Patron, but I'm sorry your links are getting leaked man. Its even worse that you have to actually pay for the people leaking them. You release such good stuff for free, so don't take advantage!

Gábor Kapitány

New patron as well. Thx for your effort, keep up the good work! Regarding links, if someone want to share, share the torrent instead. I am seeding it 12/7. If storage and network cost gets out of hand on AWS or this new BackBlaze, just do only torrent. I think most of us are fine with that.

Randy Levine

Hey, why don't you just set up a system that generates a single-use download link to Patrons that is machine and\or address specific and can only be used once - That way it cannot be shared. The Patron can then re-generate new links as needed for one-time use as often as he wants.

Frank Leo

Can I have the new link please?

PublicEnemy#1

I only torrent. Actually prefer it that way. Sorry to hear others are taking advantage of your kindess.

BetterRepack

it's in the patreon only download area... it's still marked amazon since I haven't gotten around to make a logo for BackBlaze downloads yet, but it'll be changed as time allows

Frank Leo

I have since lost the track of posts ... that was why I asked for the link.

Yukina Himeragi

If you use BackBlaze, don't forget to wrap your files behind Cloudflare. Because "B2 to Cloudflare transfer - Free" and "Cloudflare CDN services - Free (Paid plans available for advanced features)".

Gunnermilligan

Download speed in the UK was blisteringly fast, so a glowing report from me. Sucks hard that you've got issues with leaked passwords given that you're already doing the world a favour.... perhaps a more secure method would be possible, linking back to Patreon account log in as I've seen done elsewhere? Anyway, my thanks again for an incredible and smooth experience. Stay safe and happy.

BetterRepack

I don't think anyone meant harm, it's just easy to feel like a download is cheap since it just kinda works for the end user, so it seems like it's just magically OK if you've never dealt with the business end of offering downloads. First time I saw a AWS bill I were taken aback myself, so I know. That's why I've aired on the side of transparency instead of just losing my mind and adding restrictions all over the place :)

Gunnermilligan

Haha again you amaze me with your saintlike attitude and make me feel kinda ashamed to have been so much less charitable and so much more cynical! ...and no, that wasn't sarcasm, you're one of a kind that the world could use more of. On another subject I'm not trying to be a pedantic ass, I'm saying this only in case its helpful to you some day. The word you wanted was 'erred' as in 'error'. To 'err on the side of caution' meaning 'if you make a mistake at least its a safe one' - hopefully that makes sense! No grammar policing intended... All the best to you anyway, stay safe, and thanks again for HS2.

Gunnermilligan

Incidentally, I see now you've posted a fix for the Google Drive issue that I encountered with the files not joining and unzipping correctly. That was the only reason I used Backblaze at all, I have no issue using Drive but assumed the upload had borked somehow after a couple of attempts. ....I'm guessing the Drive workaround is the best/cheapest method for me to use in future, incurring the fewest costs/issues for you?

BetterRepack

Yes, that is a no-cost option for me, thus why it's open to the public :-) Also thanks for the english lesson, keep making small mistakes like that, so trying to take note :rofl:

Gunnermilligan

To be honest your english is so good I wasn't sure if it was your native language and corrections would seem insulting. Erred is a word really only used in that specific context though in modern english, and pronounced 'aired' so its all too easy to err when spelling it 🤣 ....anyway, thanks for the reply, I'll use Drive in future and do my best to be part of the solution rather than the problem.

dede

You just have to change the Patreon link to the download server often. I think the Leaken people do that over and over again. Because they don't care what is with you. Unfortunately, not all of us can use torrents. So I hope there will be a way to stop it. What comes to mind. You can use googledrive. The user himself has to have enough memory. In an emergency, you have to upgrade your google drive yourself.