No, if you want to use the new features that will be in v2.0, you'll need to pledge for the license upgrade. Otherwise, you can continue to use BGE v1.0 if you're content with the current featureset.

You don't have to. You can pledge to upgrade your current license to a v2.0 license. You'll retain the same number of free Player slots (e.g. if you had the Gamer-8 license for v1.0, you'll have a Gamer-8 license in v2.0 after the upgrade. On the BGE License page (https://battlegroundsgames.com/battlegrounds-gaming-engine/licenses/), it states "Any upgrades of the program to a newer version (e.g., if there is ever a BGE v2.0) will have to be purchased, but users who have licensed a prior version will always receive substantial discounts for upgrading." The "License Upgrade" pledge level offered during this campaign is the manifestation of that policy.

No. As with BGE v1.0, version parity will be required for everyone that will be logging into the host's session.

Sure! The host only needs to save the current game file (with the "S" hotkey). Next session, they just load that saved game file and resume play right where they left off.

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If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.

Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.

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2. Select any add-ons
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