When a lot of artists saw this, I think we all jumped to the conclusion that this is just like what Adobe did. That takes the pressure of a time limit or a lack of internet connection away, which is something a subscription service introduces into the mix that’s unnecessary. I dunno how difficult that would be to code, so I understand if they can’t do that, but if possible, I think that’d be a better way to tackle this. The thing about an annual subscription is that there’s a lot I just won’t utilize, but a choice few things I probably would use, and I’d rather have the option to just pick and choose the tools I want for a price and keep them forever. At the same time, there’s a lot of tools that I just, don’t use in Clip, they aren’t a part of my workflow. I love that every tool has stabilization options (I’ve got a disability that affects my fine motor skills, so that’s a godsent for my line art), and that importing of Photoshop brushes has genuinely changed my art game, there’s so many paths that’s opened up for me as an artist. Like, is it going to be a bare bones, stripped down version that’s a cash grab to use any of the basic or fancy tools? Or is it going to be like the Clip we know now with some minor/major improvements? After all, Clip has a lot you can do with it. The thing that I think we’re all concerned about is what Version 2′s base version will include. Clearly there must be some testing going on, right? I don’t know what exactly it is they’re adding that warrants a whole new version, but I’m curious to find out. It’s why you saw Adobe’s suites of CS1 through CS6, or why the Sims needs a new base game to implement something like wheelchairs, the current iteration would need to be massively reworked to have certain new features, it makes more sense to just build something new that can better accommodate it. Usually when an art program requires a completely new version, it’s because they need a new system to more efficiently code everything in. Like it took us years to get stuff like the liquify tool, the ability to import Photoshop brushes, and a timelapse feature into Version 1, and if they’re gonna keep adding stuff like that, it takes a lot of time, effort, and funding. Clip has offered a ton of updates to the program over the years, so I’m imagining this is going to be in the form of new tools that take a lot of effort to program. So the idea is that you pay for the program upfront and can keep it forever, but if you want to have any of the cool new features that come as they update it, you have to pay an annual subscription fee. Given Version 1 is a very reasonable price (even more so on sale), this is good news. Version 2 is the thing that’s going to have a subscription service, but the base program is a flat fee that they say should be similar to the original price of Version 1. The only question that really remains there is how long they’ll still sell Version 1 going into 2023, and that we don’t know. They aren’t making us pay for Version 1 again, and we’ll still get bug fixes for a little while until they release Version 3, which is a ways away. Clip Studio Paint Version 2 is currently being worked on to replace it, and THAT is what is being given a subscription service. What’s happening right now is that Version 1, which is the version all of us have right now in 2022, is going to stop receiving updates. It still functions on the most recent system I have, Windows 11, and the program has been receiving updates for years so it can still function. It is now 2022, and I have continued to use it reliably for all this time. I got my copy of it on sale for $25 back in 2016. One of the reasons Clip Studio Paint is so beloved by many artists is because it’s a one time purchase. So, my unsolicited advice would be for everyone to personally check and only believe in what we see ourselves, because unfortunately people can lie and photoshop stuff too. Not saying that if Noah is a Trump supporter it is just a stupid mistake like the Doja Cat thing, I get why someone wouldn’t want to stan (and neither would I), but in this particular case I have enough reasons to at least have doubts. Including teenagers that don’t even know that much about the world (adding to the fact he’s constantly in the public eye and has pressure none of us deals with). Sometimes I feel like people demonize celebrities as if they’re criminals and don’t deserve forgiveness and an opportunity to learn. That was silly, but it’s over and he seems to be more thoughtful about what he shares now. Also, I think there’s a difference between doing something dumb, that everyone can do, specially the young cast and Noah is one of the youngest. Again, this person I mentioned is trust-worthy, but I’m gonna check it later myself (and I suggest all people do the same too).
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