Another update on my status, with a goal unfortunately

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.:Eric Gurt:.

3 days ago

Another update on my status, with a goal unfortunately

3 days ago

It does look like I'd need a significantly higher income for hopefully a short period of time in order to be allowed to get back to working on my games (I hope this method will work, but it is costly). It seems to be urgent to collect this specific amount.

Weird stuff. I don't like to ask for anything like this, and I hope to never have to do this ever again.

Not sure what I could give in return to you guys, feels like not enough really. But thank you for helping during this strange situation I've ended up in.

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Basically, I plan on using recent/upcoming Patreon income for a specific goal. Hopefully to be able to reach it within a month or quicker.

Here is an approximate estimation of how much I have in order to fulfill it:

21.36% (updated on May 21, 2026)

27.13% (updated on May 22, 2026)

I'll update this percentage from time to time.

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PS: Still no progress with legal team, this goal is about an alternative way.

PS: Managed to reboot Plazma Burst 3 server which brought back some of Multiplayer/invite/chat functionality. It may crash again though - can't still access website files and database in order to fix it properly. But I can reboot it manually.

PS: Previous post which describes my situation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156593738

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"Not sure what I could give in return to you guys, feels like not enough really. But thank you for helping during this strange situation I've ended up in." Releasing PB3 ( even in closed beta phase ) is already enough for me Eric. I'll play the game and make maps as long the game is still up. Hopefully things go well, Eric.

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Thank you ^ But if there will be success - I'll be curious to check suggestions.

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Remember, tough times never last, only tough people last 💯

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i’m happy to at least see a post from you again. i have hope that it’ll work out

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ahaha dont worry, DARK CLAN will be in support of the creator of pb2. ... . ERIC GURT. rest assured DC WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO HELP! we can also bee the friendly face of PB2, Dark Clan.

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Is there some way to donate a fixed amount to you?

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Seconding this

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Man, this is genuinely heartbreaking to read. I really hope things work out for you and that you can safely get back to game development soon. You were a big part of my childhood, and it shatters me when I realize you're going through this. Posted your patreon on many mutually known forums, I hope a way of help emerges soon! Best wishes Eric, stay strong my goat, this time isn't forever. 💚

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Thank you Patty ^ So far it looks like I won't be able to link new payment system accounts to my bank account even if I could make and pass verification in them. So I only have Patreon and I can add temporary tiers - I made $500 one yesterday. It should charge instantly, but then make sure to cancel subscription/switch to a tier you are more comfortable with.

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Привіт! Дуже хвилююся за тебе, як ти зараз? Почав грати у серію ігор PB десь з 2013 року, і вважаю PB2 найкращою флеш грою за увесь час, будь ласка по мірі можливості повідомляй нам про себе, ми усі віримо, що в тебе все буде гаразд.

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Дякую, поки що все дуже незрозуміло. Один день наче більш менш умови, а наступний вже може бути на фронті. Таке собі. Ось не витримав і почав пости ці писати.

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Я правильно зрозумів, що ти збираєшся підкупити ТЦК?

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Ні, ТЦК підкупати не має сенсу. Як мінімум вже пізно.

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We understand, Eric. If we can pull through as a community, we better get PB4 xD. Nah I’m just goofing around. But in all seriousness, did you get your computer back or possibly fix your phone to be more reliable? I’ve heard that you said your devices aren’t the most up to date, being pretty old. We’d be happy to help you get the funds to upgrade if that’s possible. I’ll try to get back to donating again as I get closer to securing a job, it’s nothing really impressive though. Hope you get out of this mess. Being patient really helps in hard times.

AUTHOR

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Another update on my status, with a goal unfortunately

Creator profile picture

.:Eric Gurt:.

3 days ago

Another update on my status, with a goal unfortunately

3 days ago

It does look like I'd need a significantly higher income for hopefully a short period of time in order to be allowed to get back to working on my games (I hope this method will work, but it is costly). It seems to be urgent to collect this specific amount.

Weird stuff. I don't like to ask for anything like this, and I hope to never have to do this ever again.

Not sure what I could give in return to you guys, feels like not enough really. But thank you for helping during this strange situation I've ended up in.

--

Basically, I plan on using recent/upcoming Patreon income for a specific goal. Hopefully to be able to reach it within a month or quicker.

Here is an approximate estimation of how much I have in order to fulfill it:

21.36% (updated on May 21, 2026)

27.13% (updated on May 22, 2026)

I'll update this percentage from time to time.

--

PS: Still no progress with legal team, this goal is about an alternative way.

PS: Managed to reboot Plazma Burst 3 server which brought back some of Multiplayer/invite/chat functionality. It may crash again though - can't still access website files and database in order to fix it properly. But I can reboot it manually.

PS: Previous post which describes my situation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156593738

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41 comments

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"Not sure what I could give in return to you guys, feels like not enough really. But thank you for helping during this strange situation I've ended up in." Releasing PB3 ( even in closed beta phase ) is already enough for me Eric. I'll play the game and make maps as long the game is still up. Hopefully things go well, Eric.

AUTHOR

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Thank you ^ But if there will be success - I'll be curious to check suggestions.

·

Remember, tough times never last, only tough people last 💯

·

i’m happy to at least see a post from you again. i have hope that it’ll work out

·

ahaha dont worry, DARK CLAN will be in support of the creator of pb2. ... . ERIC GURT. rest assured DC WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO HELP! we can also bee the friendly face of PB2, Dark Clan.

·

Is there some way to donate a fixed amount to you?

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Seconding this

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Man, this is genuinely heartbreaking to read. I really hope things work out for you and that you can safely get back to game development soon. You were a big part of my childhood, and it shatters me when I realize you're going through this. Posted your patreon on many mutually known forums, I hope a way of help emerges soon! Best wishes Eric, stay strong my goat, this time isn't forever. 💚

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Hey Eric, I apologize for not commenting on any of your previous posts. I did see them, but at the time I didn’t have the opportunity to respond, and it unfortunately faded from my memory soon after. I’m really sorry to hear about your situation and everything that’s going on. I wish there was more I could do, but the only thing I’m really capable of offering is financial support. If possible, could you either reach out to me through DMs or post publicly where people can send money? I intend to send around $500 to help make your situation at least a little easier. Also, if you’re worried about accepting that amount, please understand that I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where giving that money will not negatively affect me in the long run. I’m extremely passionate about PB3, and I truly hope to see it reach its best form over the coming years. In order for that to happen, you need to be in a situation where you can work on it without unnecessary stress or hardship. I also want you to understand that you are already giving your supporters what they want and that is PB3 itself. Keep working hard on it and eventually bring it to full release, and you will have already delivered exactly what your Patreon supporters paid for. Please don’t feel overly pressured about that. I hope the money I can give helps improve your situation, even if only slightly, and gets you a little closer to overcoming everything you’re currently dealing with. Please keep your hopes up and try to stay positive. Anyone who truly values your work will understand your circumstances and will not criticize you for the uncontrollable difficulties you’re facing right now. I personally don’t mind waiting longer to see PB3 eventually reach full release. If it means you're situation gets much better!

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Thank you Patty ^ So far it looks like I won't be able to link new payment system accounts to my bank account even if I could make and pass verification in them. So I only have Patreon and I can add temporary tiers - I made $500 one yesterday. It should charge instantly, but then make sure to cancel subscription/switch to a tier you are more comfortable with.

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Привіт! Дуже хвилююся за тебе, як ти зараз? Почав грати у серію ігор PB десь з 2013 року, і вважаю PB2 найкращою флеш грою за увесь час, будь ласка по мірі можливості повідомляй нам про себе, ми усі віримо, що в тебе все буде гаразд.

AUTHOR

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Дякую, поки що все дуже незрозуміло. Один день наче більш менш умови, а наступний вже може бути на фронті. Таке собі. Ось не витримав і почав пости ці писати.

·

Я правильно зрозумів, що ти збираєшся підкупити ТЦК?

AUTHOR

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Ні, ТЦК підкупати не має сенсу. Як мінімум вже пізно.

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We understand, Eric. If we can pull through as a community, we better get PB4 xD. Nah I’m just goofing around. But in all seriousness, did you get your computer back or possibly fix your phone to be more reliable? I’ve heard that you said your devices aren’t the most up to date, being pretty old. We’d be happy to help you get the funds to upgrade if that’s possible. I’ll try to get back to donating again as I get closer to securing a job, it’s nothing really impressive though. Hope you get out of this mess. Being patient really helps in hard times.

AUTHOR

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Still can't visit my home but most likely will be relocated closer to frontline instead very soon. My phone is fine, just wasn't allowed to use it more than once a week during training. My laptop does have access information and self-made tools for my game-related work including Plazma Burst 2 and Plazma Burst 3. There is no real need for me to update my laptop - it is robust enough and is a good reference point for significant number of players when it comes to important optimizations. Thank you, I hope too.

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There is non-zero chance that I won't be able to work on Star Defenders 2D, Plazma Burst 2 and Plazma Burst 3 for at least some time. Leaving this message here in case it'll be less possible later. Not really a health issue, but war indeed does affect things in my country. I wish someone was able to resolve it, but, turns out it isn't something that happens, for now. Servers/websites should still work. If Plazma Burst 3 official multiplayer servers will stop working for whatever reason - self-hosted servers should be an option still (or just running Chrome on any rented virtual dedicated server). It is best to not gift Patreon subscriptions as their integration is still quite unreliable, use invites on PB3 user profiles whenever you can instead. Update: Both Patreon gifted invites and in-game invites no longer work (authentication through Patreon still works for new, current and past supporters). Multiplayer server listing is broken (but may still work using third party modifications, but keep in mind that they may have access to your PB3 account. Example of project that tries to restore multiplayer mode while I can't do it: https://github.com/Dawid8plc/PlazmaBurst3 with video https://youtu.be/aPXbhRuyeH8 ).

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Basically, I've been forcefully mobilized in Ukraine (February 18, 2026, Kharkiv city) even though my passport has a mark that I'm not suited for mobilization (health issues) and there used to be a law to not mobilize people born in Donetsk before. I did try to wait for situation to resolve while reaching out to every possible representative but it looks like chances are getting even dimmer but also with plenty of manipulations, "we can't do anything even though we agree with you"-s and flat out lies from whoever represents Ukrainian government or army on my path so far. Not sure what to do, not even sure how to get a right feedback from you guys even if some of you wanted and were able to give some. Може українською в коментарях? Won't lie, I expected forceful mobilization to be an amplified myth/propaganda. But turns out you can pay taxes for them to be used by police and army to send you to war with a rifle instead, apparently. Haven't been on the frontline yet but I'm being pushed through a lot of training to take part in it eventually. Situation is a bit more troubled with me being alone in region, using different legal name, and option of just "running away within Ukraine" may cause more potential legal issues with my work as a game developer (bank accounts could be arrested). In theory fleeing the country could be the option too but I know no legal ways. I wasn't able to use my laptop, normal shower and heating for way too many months already. I feel like I just cannot not work on games without going insane anymore (I would never make post like this otherwise). Seeing and living along all the other friendly and not designed for combat people falling into the same mobilization traps felt especially heartbreaking. It is also an insane luck that I was able to still keep access to my Patreon account and my phone, especially with how some of my previous phones used to go full brick mode out of nowhere. Something like this. I'm sorry for letting you all down, definitely had to think twice, but somehow I had a higher expectations for government of my country. Пишіть поради якщо ви направду знаєте чим допомогти, українською. Якщо є якісь контакти - можете кинути їх на тимчасову пошту ericgurt+trouble@gmail.com

Update on my absence

April 27

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Plazma Burst 3 closed beta starts in a few hours

Oct 25, 2025

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It does look like I'd need a significantly higher income for hopefully a short period of time in order to be allowed to get back to working on my games (I hope this method will work, but it is costly). It seems to be urgent to collect this specific amount. Weird stuff. I don't like to ask for anything like this, and I hope to never have to do this ever again. Not sure what I could give in return to you guys, feels like not enough really. But thank you for helping during this strange situation I've ended up in. -- Basically, I plan on using recent/upcoming Patreon income for a specific goal. Hopefully to be able to reach it within a month or quicker. Here is an approximate estimation of how much I have in order to fulfill it: 21.36% (updated on May 21, 2026) 27.13% (updated on May 22, 2026) I'll update this percentage from time to time. -- PS: Still no progress with legal team, this goal is about an alternative way. PS: Managed to reboot Plazma Burst 3 server which brought back some of Multiplayer/invite/chat functionality. It may crash again though - can't still access website files and database in order to fix it properly. But I can reboot it manually. PS: Previous post which describes my situation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156593738

Another update on my status, with a goal unfortunately

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There is non-zero chance that I won't be able to work on Star Defenders 2D, Plazma Burst 2 and Plazma Burst 3 for at least some time. Leaving this message here in case it'll be less possible later. Not really a health issue, but war indeed does affect things in my country. I wish someone was able to resolve it, but, turns out it isn't something that happens, for now. Servers/websites should still work. If Plazma Burst 3 official multiplayer servers will stop working for whatever reason - self-hosted servers should be an option still (or just running Chrome on any rented virtual dedicated server). It is best to not gift Patreon subscriptions as their integration is still quite unreliable, use invites on PB3 user profiles whenever you can instead. Update: Both Patreon gifted invites and in-game invites no longer work (authentication through Patreon still works for new, current and past supporters). Multiplayer server listing is broken (but may still work using third party modifications, but keep in mind that they may have access to your PB3 account. Example of project that tries to restore multiplayer mode while I can't do it: https://github.com/Dawid8plc/PlazmaBurst3 with video https://youtu.be/aPXbhRuyeH8 ).

I'll be AFK for a while

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Development update - November 10, 2025

I've dedicated past 30 days to preparing closed beta and making it available to anyone who is or have been my Patreon supporter in the past

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Development update - February 10, 2026

More Level Editor and Skin Editor features, more fixes, more optimizations, more official Multiplayer servers for Plazma Burst 3. Re-impleme

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Development update - October 11, 2025

Hi ^ This is my usual monthly development update where I list work on various projects of mine I've done in the past 30 days. I had to chan

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Happy New Year 2026

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Plazma Burst 3 receives more options for customization (alterable gun sounds, adjustable impact scale on surfaces, key press/release events)

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