Thread by @Mortiel

This was an evidence-backed statement, that the majority of developers are either unsure or do not believe @steam_games justifies it's 30% cut. (Caveats, of course, but the benefit of the doubt here.)

So, just like before, let's put this through our Critical Thinking test.

https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1140385601579081730

For reference, the segment of focus is pictured here:

First, asking the currency of the information. This was from a survey taken late 2018. While minor shifts in the market have occurred, this is still fairly current. Pass #1

Second, asking relevancy of the backing information. Does this back Tim Sweeney's claim that 30% is too much? This is a bit tricky, because it's not hard evidence of the claim but rather devs opinion of the claim. However, it is relevant, albeit loosely. Pass #2

Third, asking the Authority of the source. Tim Sweeney, again, successful industry veteran and the information is backed from GDC, which I *think* is an independent third-party in this since both Epic and Valve are GDC Diamond Partners. Pass #3

Fourth, asking the Accuracy of the information. This is where things get rocky... I couldn't find info on the methodology of the study provided. Therefore, I can't be sure that the results weren't unduly influenced by an outside source. It's also entirely qualitative. Red Flag #1

Finally, asking the Purpose. While, as before, Sweeney's claim serves to benefit his own company and is therefore a conflict of interest, the backing info is not. However, without knowing the methodology, we can't know the motivation of potential adverse influences. Red Flag #2.

In conclusion, this passed 3 out of 5 parts of our Critical Thinking test. As I mentioned before, this means it has a good probability of being true.

However, the question you then have to ask is whether the red flags merit further investigation. What do your instincts tell you?

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(I hope their stuff got fixed)