[amethyst-engine]

> And why are companies like DigitalOcean and Sentry sponsoring a game engine?

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Many companies like DO and Sentry have programs for open-source and/or non-profit companies where they provide free or discounted services in exchange for some exposure.

[gloflo]

So it is no active support but rather 'Amethyst uses resources freely provided by XYZ'? Support implies endorsement to me.

[amethyst-engine]

I'm not sure what you mean, I'm afraid. They actively support us by discussing our needs and figuring out how they can best support us. They've each specifically asked to have their names and logos associated with our project.

Perhaps if you can reframe your question I can better answer?

[hobofan]

I think they were asking: Are they sponsoring you via "hard cash" or "merely" via services provided (e.g. DO probably via server resources)?

[gloflo]

No, I wondered about the passive taking and calling if support or actual involvement of humans who decided to support the project.

[gloflo]

Thanks, the answer my confusion. Very cool!

I saw other projects say they were 'supported' by some things when in reality they simple used free stuff.

[amethyst-engine]

Sure, no problem. To be fair, we take all the free stuff we can get, as we are almost entirely community funded and volunteer driven.

In terms of straight cash support, Mozilla recently gave us a grant to work on WASM-related things.