Wow, everybody needs to back the truck up here.
It doesn't say "donations mandatory if you want this mod".
It also doesn't say "this mod won't come out without donations"
This person is doing this mod out of their free time, asking for donations to keep the mods coming out at a decent pace isn't unreasonable.
If you're not into it, then simply move on, you don't need to come in here and put them down or downplay the work they are doing.
I for one am looking forward to a nicer Zacks island to play on! Keep up the good work!
Well, to be fair, the phrasing "
Donate to see more of these texture mods and more" does kinda make it sound like "I won't make it without donations" at first glance - but sure, I don't think that's what he means either. :)
But yes, donations are - and always should be completely optional. (But encouraged, if you ask me) If anyone here would try to make it a business, I'm sure some Team Ninja lawsuits would shortly follow, lol. So ofcourse that's not the case here.
Let's not be rude.
It takes a lot of time to re-work textures and he's not asking for a specific amount for donations. You can give him 2 cents if you want or nothing.
Donation does help encourage a reskin modder to continue doing these thing out of their free time or they will make time to do these mods.
I mean, if you really like what some modders are doing with the skin, buy that person a drink ($2 donation) or if you enjoy his work, treat him to a meal ($5), etc. Just always remember, you're not obligated to do so, but they will really feel appreciated.
True - I bet a donation would feel great :) Not that I'm even asking for donations, but even the (unfortunately very few) thank you's and likes feel great in return after working hard on something.
(The Marie Rose pack I released yesterday has 136 downloads, 2 "good job!" posts and 0 likes on another site - haha)