Supporter Perks & Benefits¶
AeroBeat operates on a "Support, Don't Buy" model. The core game is free, and becoming a Supporter is a voluntary contribution to help fund servers and development. In return, Supporters receive a suite of account-level perks focused on convenience, customization, and community status.
1. Pricing¶
Supporter tags are purchased as non-recurring products (time blocks).
- 1 Month: $4.00
- 2 Months: $8.00
- 4 Months: $12.00 (Save 25%)
- 6 Months: $16.00 (Save 33%)
- 1 Year: $24.00 (Save 50%)
- 18 Months: $39.00 (Save 46%)
- 2 Years: $52.00 (Save 46%)
2. Benefit Breakdown¶
A. Social Status (The "Clout")¶
Stand out in the community.
- In-Game Badge: A unique "Supporter Heart" icon displayed next to your username on Leaderboards, Lobbies, and Profile.
- Discord Role: Automatically syncs with the official Discord server to grant the "AeroBeat Supporter" role, unlocking private channels.
- Profile Flair: Gold border and special visual effects on your Web Profile and In-Game Badge.
B. Convenience & Limits¶
Power-user features for heavy users.
- Cloud Storage: Increased quota for UGC uploads (5GB vs 2GB for free users).
- Friends List: Cap increased from 500 to 1000 friends.
- Download Priority: Higher bandwidth limits for downloading mods from the CDN during peak traffic times.
C. Cosmetic Exclusives¶
Exclusive customization options.
- Locker Room Access: Unlocks visibility of the "Supporter Collection" in the Avatar Shop.
- Note: Items still require Workout Points (WP) to purchase.
- Menu Customization: Ability to change the Main Menu background environment to any downloaded Environment mod (Free users are locked to the default).
D. Community Influence¶
Help shape the future of AeroBeat.
- Weighted Voting: Supporter votes count double on "Feature Roadmap" polls.
- Playlist Nominations: Ability to nominate playlists for the "Playlist of the Day" featured slot.
E. Multiplayer Enhancements¶
Express yourself in online lobbies.
- Lobby Host Customization: When hosting a lobby, Supporters can change the visual environment (Skybox/Lighting) for all players in the waiting room.
- Entrance FX: Unique particle effects (e.g., "Lightning Strike", "Digital Materialize") when joining a session.
- Lobby Emotes: Access to exclusive animated stickers and reactions in multiplayer chat.
F. Advanced Analytics (The "Pro" Stats)¶
Deep dive into your performance data.
- Extended History: View your entire workout history (Free users are limited to the last 10 sessions).
- Performance Heatmaps: Visual breakdown of accuracy per lane/sector to identify weak spots (e.g., "You consistently miss low-left targets").
G. Interface Customization¶
Tailor the HUD to your preference.
- HUD Skins: Ability to theme the in-game scoring UI (Combo Counter, Health Bar) with different styles (e.g., "Retro", "Minimalist").
H. External Integrations (The "Connected Athlete")¶
Sync your data with your fitness ecosystem.
- Health Platform Sync: Automatic synchronization of workout data (Calories, Duration, Heart Rate) to external platforms like Strava, Apple Health, or Google Fit.
- Data Export: Ability to download raw CSV logs of your workout history for personal analysis.
I. Social Structures (Crews)¶
Build your own community.
- Crew Creation: Ability to found and manage a "Crew" (Guild/Clan). Includes a custom Tag (e.g.,
[NEON]), a private leaderboard, and management tools.- Note: Free players can join Crews, but only Supporters can create them.
3. Philosophy on Restrictions¶
We strictly adhere to a Free-to-Win policy.
- No Gameplay Locking: We never lock Songs, Modes, or Maps behind the Supporter tag.
- No Pay-to-Win: Supporters do not get gameplay advantages (e.g., higher scores or easier hit windows).