How is A7 overpriced o.O you get most features of unity pro already with the comm version. The outdated tools just kinda hide it.
While Unity allows you to create games, gamestudio is perfect to learn backgrounds about the technology.
Well, because you get most features of the comm version with the Unity free version too
What hurts a bit is of course the missing realtime shadow in the free edition. But GS Realtime Shadow is also not the best. So i can live with this odd blob shadow. Doesn`t look too bad when it`s combined with lightmapped terrain.
The outdated tools is the problem. Yes, you may learn the background about technology. But it`s an outdated technology in several areas. Dunno if this is really worth learning it then.
GS has waited too long with the jump to the next gen workflow in my opinion. And pays the price now. Given the pace of development and the number of involved people at Unity now, i don`t see GS coming back again. Counts for most other 3D development kits too by the way. They will all loose lots of customers in the nearer future. Even when they release free editions too, like Dark basic Professional. Unity is at its way to the top of the market at the moment.
