Originally Posted by Ben Apuna

I'm not sure if this helps anyone lacking a Mac or iOS dev license. I'm pretty sure it breaks the rules for real app development on iOS, so don't expect to sell on the app store using this thing. But it just might be possible to compile and push out a iOS app from Windows for testing purposes on a jailbroken iOS device... I haven't tried it, and don't intend to since I own a Mac now.

http://www.pmbaty.com/iosbuildenv/

awesome. nothing stopping you getting a mac once your ready to go live.

Originally Posted by Showster

Daft question does this mean the license will become inactive after the 8th? or is that just when their offer runs out?

All the best

Greg

I'm fairly certain the licenses are permanent. April 8th is when the offer ends. Sorry for the bad title wording

Originally Posted by Ben Apuna

I'm fairly certain the licenses are permanent. April 8th is when the offer ends. Sorry for the bad title wording

also you can trial the portable features as part of the pro trial. so there would be no point in this offer if it got cut off.

I wonder if this is them testing the water for a free release like they did with Indy.

Yeah, it won't surprise me if they just roll the basic mobile licenses/capabilities into the free basic version of Unity at some point. The "serious" dev features seem to only be available with the pro versions.

I think it's a great opportunity to get a game or two out on the market to earn money to purchase the pro versions.

EDIT:

More speculation on my part would be that Unity 4.0 isn't too far off on the horizon. So they create a false sense of scarcity with the April 8th thing to get everyone who's even remotely interested in Unity to get the basic mobile licenses.

Many people actually use the opportunity to create some mobile games with Unity, they get hooked on it because it's a good engine. Those people contribute to the Unity community, some buy pro licenses. Then 4.0 rolls out and more people are interested in purchasing upgrades. Kind of similar to what project Messiah did, though in Unity's case with a better product IMHO.

Originally Posted by Parnell

Yes, you'll need a developer license.
Yes it can be a free license if you want to only test it on a simulator on your Macbook. If you want to test it on an iPad or iPhone you'll need to pay $99 for the license.
IMO it's worth it because nothing is cooler than seeing YOUR app work on the proper device. It's like christmas, it's awesome.
B

I know that feeling hah yeah it's just irritating you can't build to an iOS device in a tethered fashion purely to test. I think they should provide that feature for sure, but hey, it's Apple.

Awesome of Unity to do this. Definitely gonna claw back some devs from UDK, or st least force people to learn both lol.

Damnit. I spent €350 buying the Android license literally 2 weeks ago. =( Which was a big wallet-hit since I'm currently unemployed.

@Snader:

Let them know about your situation. Maybe they'll give you a refund, some asset store credit, or a discount on a future pro upgrade.

Not all companies are heartless money making machines. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Snader

Damnit. I spent €350 buying the Android license literally 2 weeks ago. =( Which was a big wallet-hit since I'm currently unemployed.

When the indie version went free they offered refunds to people who just recently purchased.

I GOT 6!!!!!! BECAUSE, WHY NOT!?!?!?!?! @_______________@

Can you use the same email/account to get multiple licenses?

mhmm.

they send you an email with all the licenses listed.

Ah awesome. Didn't see the quantity option at the bottom. Just got my self 4 more licenses.

well I got a response from unity support to say the new licence was taking a while to go through because of the server load and it doesnt say invalid serial anymore, yeeey I got my level on my iphone 4!

Vprime, skankerzero >> Why is it necessary to get several licenses? I thought each license is per user, not per computer. Why have three extra licenses lying around if no one else can use them, they are registered to one person no? Maybe I've misread the license agreement.

yes, extra licenses for extra people.

I may need a couple extra licenses later this year depending on how things go.

Originally Posted by Denny

Vprime, skankerzero >> Why is it necessary to get several licenses? I thought each license is per user, not per computer. Why have three extra licenses lying around if no one else can use them, they are registered to one person no? Maybe I've misread the license agreement.

I am starting up a small studio and it would help everyone testing their assets on the same tool. Right now you can only have unity running on 2 computers. Also you are not allowed to have one copy of a license and the rest of your team use a free copy. So If you want your artists just to test their objects in game you have to get them a license as well. No mix and matching of licenses

Originally Posted by skankerzero

yes, extra licenses for extra people.

I may need a couple extra licenses later this year depending on how things go.

Exact same boat here.

Then I'll make sure to get some extra licenses myself. I guess five in total should suffice.