Oh So Hero! Credits, Steam Keys, & More - IMPORTANT!

Hi everyone! Credits and Steam Keys are largely complete, but there are some problems that need to be addressed for some of you, so please read on!

This will be the last update on these topics until Act 1 is released!

> Credits & Perks Form!
Use this form when needed! (Keep reading for now~)

EMAIL PROBLEMS

Q: What's the deal with Patreon?

Patreon did this cool new thing where they removed the email addresses of former patrons so we can't look them up. (Actually it's not cool and makes things very inconvenient.) This causes problems for Credits and Steam Keys if the email is missing, because we aren't able to cross-reference your past pledges. If you've dropped your pledge, please become a FREE MEMBER so we can keep your email address on file!

Q: What's the deal with SubscribeStar?

We didn't know we needed to enable "Request subscribers to share E-mails", so some of the Substars are missing email addresses needed to match up donor contributions for Credits and Steam Keys. We did our best to match things up based on nickname, but this is not entirely reliable since different people can have the same nickname. You can ensure you're sharing your email address with us by going into Account Settings and selecting "Specify which Creators can see your email address". Sorry for the trouble and please let us know if you need any help!

CREDITS

Q: Am I in the credits?

> Here is the full list of credits!!!

Use the find/search function to look up your name (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F). When searching, please remember to check for aliases and alternate names as well! It is possible you may be credited under an old name. We also listed some non-credits and other info there for reference.

If your name is missing or listed lower than usual, either we don't have your email address on file (see "email problems" above), or you did not fill out the form with the proper email and "Name to be credited as". Please address these issues quickly to ensure you get in the credits for Act 1!

Note: We originally planned to include these credits in v0.24, but due to the number of missing emails, we decided to wait and add everything in v1.00 (Act 1 release).

Q: What if I want to replace my old name?

If you want to replace an old name, fill out the Credits & Perks form again using your new name in the "Name to be credited as" field, and specify the old name you are replacing in the Comments at the bottom.

Q: What if I don't want to be in the credits?

You are excluded from the credits by default. You will not be added automatically. You will only be in the credits if you fill out the "Name to be credited as" field on the Credits & Perks form, because that's the only info we use for the credits. If you leave it blank, you will not be credited... unless you were credited previously, in which case leaving it blank will keep your credit the same as it was before.

If you are currently in the credits but no longer wish to be credited, fill out the form, click the "Remove me from the credits" checkbox in the Special Actions section, and specify the credited name you are removing in the Comments at the bottom.

Q: How much time do I have for an update? When will you update the game credits?

Please update this info by May 19th, 2025. We will update the game credits immediately after that, since there are a lot of missing emails and want to get as many legitimate entries into the game as we can before the release of Act 1!

Note: Due to the email problems, we have extended the cutoff of the $10 minimum for Act 1 by one week to May 19th!

STEAM KEYS

Q: When are you sending the Steam keys?

All Steam keys have been sent already!

Q: Where's my Steam key?

Check everywhere in your email: spam, junk, promotional tab, etc. - This arrived from Keymailer, so your email provider may consider it bulk mail that it hides away.

Q: What if I still can't find it?

First, make sure we have your email address on file for Patreon (see "email problems" above).

Second, send us a direct message here on Patreon! Let us know in the DM that you are missing your Steam Key.

(Updated 2025-05-31.)

Q: When will you send the missing Steam Keys?

Our timing is tight, but we will try to send them by May 22nd, one day before launch.

Q: What if I live in a country like Germany or China where the game is locked?

One of our patrons from Germany said they were able to redeem their Steam key but not access the store page. They cannot play the game yet, as it's not officially released until 5/23/25, but we'll know more for sure after launch. We can't say if this will be the same for you. We are based in the United States and don't have international Steam accounts. We are allowing you to give your Steam key to a friend or sell it if you wish. We don't know the laws around this, so please check with others in your country to determine the appropriate course of action.

OTHER TOPICS

Q: How is localization going? Will it be available at launch?

Localization is in the works and the technical parts of the process are largely complete, but I still need to convert a ton of text from being hard-coded in the game into something I can pull from a spreadsheet. Then I will need to start contacting people to help with the actual text translation. Because I still have to do this on top of all the other work left to do, we will only be launching Act 1 (v1.00) in English. However, it will be one of my top priorities to finish localization and translate the game into multiple languages in a free post-launch update (possibly v1.01 or v1.02).

Q: Will there be a free demo?

Yes, after post-launch fixes are complete and the roadmap for future acts is laid out, we will release a free demo based on Act 1 that will go from Sheo Islands Beach to Brask's Palace. It is just enough content to communicate the style and gameplay of Oh So Hero! to new players! It will be available for PC/Mac/Linux/Android on Steam and itch just like the full game of Act 1.

Q: What about special Discord roles? Can I get them? What even are they? 

Please stay tuned. We got your submissions on the Credits & Perks form. Thank you! We will assign the special Discord roles sometime after launch. All these do is provide permanent residency in the Discord server for former patrons who have exceeded a lifetime pledge amount threshold. If you're an active patron, you already have access to the Discord server and do not need a special Discord role.

ANY QUESTIONS?

Feel free to leave a comment or DM us if you have a question. However, since we have a lot of work to do, we may not have time to respond before the release of Act 1. Please have patience with us. We carefully track all requests and questions and will respond to everything when time permits!

Cheers, Ribbit~