[Resolved] Non-Subscribers build version

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#1

Hi,

Quick question, from a corona newbie/wannabe. Why do the non subscribers lag so far behind with regards to corona sdk/emulator build version, compared to the paid subscribers version, I would understand a few versions behind, but non-subscribers seem to be way behind?

Surely the alert when the app/game starts is enough for the trial version?

PS: I have every intention to buy the pro licence, when I have almost completed my first game, but when I do buy the licence, I will have to rewrite some parts to take advantage of the newer features like retina display for iPad etc.

Thanks
Warren
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#2

Hey Warren,

This is because every daily build gets its own number. (Naturally.)

So when you see 704 VS 764, for example, that’s only 60 daily builds.

Daily builds are a bonus to being a licensed Corona developer and allow access to our latest features and fixes immediately as they are implemented, although sometimes before they are perfected.

The reason we can’t simply release a new stable build for trial users every, say, 10 builds, is because there is no way in hell we’d survive doing a stable build every two weeks.

I hope this helps to clear that up for you.

Peach :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 94717[/import]

#3

Makes sense, I can see how every two weeks would be difficult, but say one every few months cant be that bad?
I mean last build for non-subscribers is nearly a year old :open_mouth: [import]uid: 114931 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 94722[/import]

#4

A year? Uhm, I’m not sure where you got that date from but it’s way off.

Our last stable build (available to trial users) was actually in December and it’s March now :wink: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 94734[/import]

#5

My bad, cant seem to find where I saw that date originally. Oh well.

Thanks for the replies, i’m happier now :slight_smile:

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#6

No worries - I’m glad you are happier now :slight_smile:

As to a new stable build I’m not sure at this stage but if you’re following Carlos on twitter (@cicaza) you will see him tweet when there is news.

Peach :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 95025[/import]

#7

@peach - I’m having some problems with storyboard. Just posted here: https://developer.anscamobile.com/forum/2012/05/06/storyboard-multiple-scene-entersceneexistscene-occuring-whats-wrong-code

Re this thead mind if I ask:
• how often do the trial stable builds get released?
• are the trial releases less frequent then the subscriber stable build releases? ( ie not daily builds but stable releases)
• if you have any feedback on my above mentioned thread too that would be great

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#8

The stable builds are released at the same time for trial and licensed Corona devs - the main difference is that we have daily builds for licensed developers and some of those are “as good as” stable releases, IMHO. (By that I mean there are daily builds that do not introduce any new hiccups but also fix old issues and add features, much like a stable.)

I will check out your above thread shortly, have had a glance already and it looks fine though obviously you’re having issues - will try to replicate the issue in 704 today and if I can will see if it is fixed in a newer daily build so that I can let you know.

Peach :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 105337[/import]

#9

@Peach - thanks - to help me decide whether I need to go to a subscription now during build (would be nicer not to have to until publishing phase ideally) can i ask too:

a) date for the next Trial Version release/drop? (if you know/can find out)

b) direct phone number to sales? is there one (couldn’t see it) - could then ring to ask if I get the $199 subscription now is there an upgrade available to then take it to the full $349 when ready to publish

c) release notes info - how can I get a list of fixes per version? are release notes available? e.g. I could then check for all Storyboard fixes since my current trial release

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#10

A) That I cannot help with; I don’t believe we have a firm date yet, when we do we’ll try to let you know.

B) I can answer that question for you; yes you can. You can buy the $199 sub then email support using this form; http://developer.anscamobile.com/forms/support
They’ll then be able to upgrade your sub to Pro at a discounted price depending on how long you have had your Indie sub. If you still need a phone number let me know, I’ll have to chase someone up for that.

C) We actually do! Right here: http://developer.anscamobile.com/corona-daily-builds/summary

Peach :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 23611 reply_id: 105361[/import]