Thanks for the input. I'm aware of some of the problems with BMTMicro, the seemingly random password blocking due to regional IP tracking being the biggest nuisance.
When RWR was about to move on to the pre-purchase model, I evaluated several software distribution services. Most of them didn't have proper support for free updates or it would have required too much manual work, which ruled out most of the candidates. At that time, there were no game-related distribution services that would have accepted alpha/beta-grade software, or at least I wasn't aware of one.
I tried BMTMicro myself with PayPal, and to me the experience was fine as any service I've used. I got the download links immediately on the after-purchase page and the e-mail came within 10 minutes. This quick test left me with the impression that the purchase process seems really good. I now know that the experience hasn't been that fluent with some others, it seems that especially the credit card processing has some nasty delays on BMTMicro.
Ever since, Desura has added support for the alpha-fund/pre-purchase system which would seem like a good place for RWR, also I've been in contact with IndieCity to make RWR available there through the Underground service, but it isn't open yet.
My intention has been that when I've completed implementing certain features for the game, I'll bring RWR to these services too. I'm confident that account transfers from BMTMicro to one of these is possible, for those who wish to use another service instead.
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