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this post was submitted on 11 May 2025
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I'm assuming it has to do with paying for the Google map api calls. If that's what it is they should say so if that's not what it is they are scummy
i wonder if they could use one of the open alternatives
Playing a game like this involves a heavier server load compared to normal use, right? Would that incur a significant cost to said alternative? (I don't actually know how the magic box works.)
since its open i'm assuming you can download the data and host it yourself, freeing the regular public server not made for these requests. and that it would probably be cheaper than paying google for api calls.
don't quote me on any of that though, quite a bunch of assumptions off the top of my weary head. i'm not versed on the specifics of this magic box either and was hoping for someone who does to chime in.
I don't think there's a way to get the street view images that are needed. Those are owned by google.
shit yeah you are correct. i was thinking about just mapping.
in my defense i'm sleep deprived and stressed out.