Hello,
I appreciate your feedback, and I want to clarify that the email or Discord validation step during the launch is primarily to create a seamless channel of communication between players and myself. It allows players to reach out with bug reports, suggestions, or any other feedback that can greatly enhance the game's development. Your input is invaluable and has a direct impact on the game's progress.
I completely understand your desire for a hassle-free experience, and I'm committed to making the game as accessible and enjoyable as possible. The validation process is a one-time step, and once completed, you can enjoy the game without any further interruptions.
Additionally, the Steam integration you mentioned is intended for a later phase, ensuring that players who purchase the game can still enjoy it even if my servers go offline. Sure i will try to add similar things for the other distributors i want to make it buyable from.
While I can't eliminate the validation requirement at this time, I want to assure you that i have it in a state of the art secured database for it and you can request for deletion any time.
Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to sharing the journey of "Generation Ship" with you. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to let me know.