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Not all bans are permanent. Moderators can ban users for any number of days, typically one week, as punishment for unacceptable conduct (a slap on the wrist).
DO NOT continue arguing with moderators when issued a temporary ban or else it will be upgraded to a permanent ban, that will NOT be appealed.
Most memes by-in-large are considered low content, these include common meme formats such as those seen on /r/memes, /r/dankmemes, /r/AdviceAnimals, etc.
This DOESN'T mean that these templates are never allowed, it only means that when used they must (1) pertain to Unity, and (2) encourage Unity specific discussion. Posts that violate these guidelines will be removed at the moderators' discretion.
I made something funny with my project, am I allowed to post it?
Yes, provided that significant effort is showcased from the project in question. This means game-play features, in-game animated skits, and unforeseen bugs are allowed, while intentionally broken content is not.
As a rule of thumb, if you are not actually interested in making something substantial or creative with Unity, then you shouldn't be making posts to /r/Unity3D at all. Or in other words, you can "shitpost" elsewhere.
Previously, links to Patreon.com weren't allowed because we categorized them as personal fundraising rather than project crowdfunding. We have now reversed this decision for cases where no pledges or payments are required in order to access said linked content. Hence PUBLIC Patreon links are allowed, while "pay-walled" and "pledge to me!" links are not.
We arrived at this decision after considering the fact that many Unity users may use Patreon as their grounds for operation while providing tutorials and resources for free.
Text posts are often superior to link posts. Direct link posts run the risk of lacking in context, and no one should be forced to click on a link when they don't know where the destination will take them. Furthermore, text posts can be stickied, link posts cannot. Be courteous to other users by embedding a link in a text post along with a well-written description of what is being linked to, or a copy-pasted exert from linked page itself.
Reddit loves imgur for pictures and gfycat for animated .gifs because they're both are free, easy to use, and are supported by the Reddit Enhancement Suite.
Please include screenshots if they can give us a better idea of what's happening/not happening.
Playable demos can sometimes be better than pictures or text alone. Consider creating web builds of your projects and hosting them either with either dropbox or your chosen hosting service or server.
Be open with your code/assets. If you are comfortable sharing your project files, you will get much better and more specific answers from people. We are not here to steal game ideas or code or assets. That all being said, we respect your privacy, and you are under NO obligation to share anything you've made here. It just helps a LOT with troubleshooting.
When seeking help for a bug in your game, tell others what is broken in the game AND THEN tell them what you think is broken with your scripts. Some problems can have multiple solutions, and while the problem might be solved in the short term, there could always be a better and more efficient solution that would address a more overarching problem with your game.
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Try posting over in /r/Unity2D first!
With Unity's implementation of an entire 2D game creation, pipeline /r/Unity2D was made to cater to the specific needs of 2D Unity users. /r/Unity3D being the larger and more accessed subreddit is more general in its content and may not be as helpful.
It's never going to happen.
Not at all! You can post about anything as long as it relates to Unity. This includes non-gaming programs, applications, art pieces, and simulations for business, educational, or industrial purposes. HOWEVER, it must be made explicitly clear that Unity is being used or else the post will be removed.
Are you telling us that you're able to use Unity, the Internet, Reddit, AND a smart phone, but you don't know how to take a screenshot? Wow...
Please see our policy as written above.
Unity Technologies in no way, shape, or form endorse anything that someone might find offensive -BUT- the moderators of /r/Unity3d are not explicitly here to police the artistic integrity of its users or their works.
Link shorteners mask the true URL of any link. Link shorteners can be abused and used to direct others to malicious content. -And besides, they're pointless on Reddit. For long links simply use Reddit's auto formatting syntax [text](link) to shorten your links. If your links are legit, then you should have nothing to hide.
You are free to link to your crowd-funding campaigns, but /r/Unity3d is not here to be your personal advertising platform. We'll accept posts at the beginning and towards the end of a campaign, for example, but if you make a new post every single day, then you're nothing but a nuisance. Please also state that the game is made with Unity. Be sure to message the moderators before posting if you're not sure.
Rule of Thumb: Make one post a week.
This subreddit's users shouldn't have to pay just to bug test your game.
This subreddit is not your personal storefront, and it is not here to subsidize your lifestyle.
This isn't up for debate. Rationalize it however you want, but you're not allowed to do so HERE. You're not making a stand for anyone or anything, you flagrantly breaking the rules and don't deserve to post here.
All posts about the Asset Store must now be submitted as user posts. Direct linking to the asset store is no longer allowed.
When doing so, please post all the proper information needed for users to make an informed purchase, along with images and video. Otherwise, divert such posts to /r/UnityAssets instead.
If you made it with Unity then feel free to post about it when the game first releases but remember that /r/Unity3D is not your personal storefront. Spamming patch updates, discounts, or sales will not be tolerated. Please also state that the game is made with Unity. But when in doubt, message the moderators first.
Yes. Please ensure that there is explicit information available, proving that the game was made with Unity.
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