Being blocked from buying game assets because of geography (Visa/PayPal restrictions). Anyone else dealing with this?
Hey everyone,
I wanted to discuss a frustrating wall many indie devs hit, especially in the MENA region, Eastern Europe, or other financially restricted areas.
You find the perfect 3D asset pack for your game, you actually have the budget for it, but at checkout? Denied. Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal simply don't operate or are heavily restricted in your country. It feels awful being locked out of essential gamedev tools just because of where you live.
How many of you are struggling with these payment blocks? What workarounds are you using to actually buy the tools and assets you need (Crypto, third-party services, etc.)?
Would love to hear how the community is handling this!
u/Double_Worth_1842 — 10 days ago