There is already a much more detailed discussion started by @FungiDreamStudio here-
But I wanted to make another to see if it can get any attention. You can read my short story below but basically agree with the points in the thread above and while links to Patreon like sites is allowed I do not think customers would want to sign in to another site to donate $1. Instead a simple donate link on the page or in the checkout for free assets could encorage some donations.
Short Story Warning:
I love scanning and because of chronic pain I am very limited to what I can do. When having a good week I will usually grab a few scans and process them when unable to go out. I have been slow to getting scans on Fab but have been starting to get some up regularly now. Some free and others charged but priced similar to Megascans was. Sales have been picking up some and while not a ton it can actually pay some bills.
Then saw Megascans is going free again and all in on AI support too. That is good news for devs making their games on a tight budget but it scares me good. I am sure my sales will stop in the next couple months because of this. While most are nature scans like Megascans I still try to be specific with species for the vegetation and bark scans.
I have a library of new ones that need processing but not sure if there is a point in charging for them if they are going to be buried beneath free assets. So the ability for a customer to donate directly on the Fab Asset page or in checkout for free assets would be great. I know a lot will not but even if it is one in a hundred it is something.
Thanks for reading!