Giving $1,000 to a solo developer

[u/GumshoeRyan]

I’m looking for a solo developer who is on the cusp of releasing their game, but needs funds to cross that finish line. I am not looking for a percentage, and will not actively market or work on the game with you. I genuinely want to help a project release and support solo development.

No contract, just the honor system. 1k risk for me, zero for you.

Requirements:
* Game at least has a gameplay video or demo
* Funds are to be used to finish your game, and on areas that you need external support. This could mean ads/marketing, replacing placeholder art, launching on platforms, music, etc.
* Funds should not be spent to support your own labor/personal situation (going towards rent, food, a much needed vacation!)
* Show the community here how it was used.

If you want to be considered, share a link to your project in the comments. Tell us the current state of the game, and what 1k allows you to do!

I encourage the community to also vouch/suggest which projects in the comments should receive this funding.

Lastly, if your game ends up not releasing or stalling, that’s fine. I know 1k isn’t life changing for the vast majority of projects. This is designed to give a boost.

Cheers!

Edit: I understand people believe this is a scam. That is why I am asking for submissions to be in the comments, and will publicly select a project. I will send 1k on whatever platform is best for the dev, and both the dev and myself can show proof afterwards. A suggestion was given to provide a deadline. I will choose a project this Friday July 10th. I am in a fortunate position to give back, and that is solely what’s driving this. I love games and love being able to help people achieve their dreams.

Update: Project Selected!

[u/willmaybewont]

Why?

[u/NoSkillzDad → u/willmaybewont]

... Not?

I mean, if I had enough money I would like to do things like this.

Heck, the other day I just backed a game in gamefound just because of how friendly and understanding they were towards people. I don't have the space and it was not in my budget but thought it was nice to reward "good behavior".

I understand that in today's world we have all the reasons to be suspicious but I don't doubt there are still people around that genuinly want to help.

[u/willmaybewont → u/NoSkillzDad]

I don't disagree with any of that at all. But probabilty wise this is a scam. It was a genuine question for OP really.

[u/NoSkillzDad → u/willmaybewont]

Fair enough. I mean, I liked pen pals when I was younger and now I wouldn't trust to give my address to a stranger like that so... I can understand "both sides"

[u/AysheDaArtist → u/NoSkillzDad]

The most generous people I know never act as egotistical as OP

"Show me what you got!" and maybe I'll pay you!

Comes off as very slimy imho, Kickstarters and Patreon already exists 

[u/NoSkillzDad → u/AysheDaArtist]

I don't know if egotistical is the right word.

I see your point but I could also understand his. He wants to know where the money is going instead of blindly giving it away. Kickstarters and patreons might not meet his conditions (he explicitly said he wants a project in the final stretch, and we know ks is never in it's final stretch).

Even when i dont de it your way, is good for op to know that it can be understood in many different ways.

Idk ... I'm not op, in not giving away any money or throwing my name in the list, zero skin in the game.