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Distribution and the Patreon|EpisodicMaps mark

  • Yes, leave the watermark. 14
  • No, patrons should have access to non-watermarked versions. 6
  • Watermark removal should be constrained to a certain tier of patron. 2
  • 2023-06-24
  • 22 votes
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Content

Aftermath and I have been having some discussions about my distribution method. Top of mind for him is that I watermark all of my maps, both freely distributed and patron distributions. I won't lie, I do this because I am incredibly paranoid of my maps being stolen/claimed as someone else's (this was especially highlighted when I found my maps on a pirating site that was being forwarded to them by a patron). 

He said something though that stuck with me, "I don't see why you're worrying about people who won't pay you for your maps when you have patrons that would definitely appreciate non-watermarked maps and do." So I'd like to put up a poll. 

I've also shared this to the discord, and will hold off on the exports until tomorrow. Sorry for it being so short! Option 3 would likely mean it was constrained to the Treader+ tiers.

Comments

Stuart Mackey

The watermark doesn’t bother me as long as it’s not obnoxious and obtrusive. Helps me remember where I got it, too ;)

SoCalAshez

Yeah, I have never thought that your watermark is a bad thing. I appreciate your work and my players and I couldn't care less about your watermark being on the map! Thank You!

Naina Arora

Watermark helps because then I don't have to worry about credit placements lol