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Vercel deployment workflow
Archived context (2026): Written during the browser prototype era. CONTRABAND now ships on Steam ; the playable web build was reti…
2 min · Read article ↗Development archiveWriting Vex across 17 branches
Design diary — by Dero Lavigne…
2 min · Read article ↗Development archiveMonetization Philosophy
Current model (2026): CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold ships as a paid Steam PC release (App ID 4901100). The playable browser build i…
3 min · Read article ↗Development archiveProcedural Audio
2026 update: The Steam PC release ships with a 21-track composed soundtrack ( Across the Silent Stars ). Combat/UI SFX may still u…
5 min · Read article ↗Development archiveDesigning the Rift branches
The revisit mechanic is the thesis of CONTRABAND. Getting it right took more iteration than any other system. Here's how it evolve…
5 min · Read article ↗Development archiveStripe & Firebase Integration
Archived (2026): This page documents the retired browser checkout stack . CONTRABAND now sells through Steam . The marketing site …
3 min · Read article ↗Development archiveThree.js Lessons
2026 update: Combat still runs on Three.js/WebGL. Delivery moved from the retired browser build to the Steam PC release ; the rend…
5 min · Read article ↗Development archiveWhy Vanilla JavaScript
The most common question about CONTRABAND's tech stack: why not a game engine? The answer turned out to be about tradeoffs — and a…
4 min · Read article ↗EndingsBurn the Tree
End all branching forever. Burn the Tree is one of four main endings in CONTRABAND, and like the others it has roughly 7 variants …
2 min · Read article ↗EndingsLive With It
Refuse to choose; carry all branches forever. Live With It is one of four main endings in CONTRABAND, and like the others it has r…
2 min · Read article ↗EndingsThe Prune
Collapse the tree to a single canonical branch. The Prune is one of four main endings in CONTRABAND, and like the others it has ro…
2 min · Read article ↗EndingsWalk Away
Abandon the branch for a quiet life. Walk Away is one of four main endings in CONTRABAND, and like the others it has roughly 7 var…
2 min · Read article ↗FactionsThe Cartel
Black market network spanning all six regions. The Cartel is one of four factions that shape the political landscape of CONTRABAND…
2 min · Read article ↗FactionsCore Worlds Alliance
The Core Worlds Alliance is the galactic authority in CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold — the political, military, and commercial power…
5 min · Read article ↗FactionsThe Rift
Not a faction. An ancient force trapped between branches. The Rift is one of four factions that shape the political landscape of C…
2 min · Read article ↗FactionsThe Black Fleet
Pirate empire that emerged from the first Rift war. The Black Fleet is one of four factions that shape the political landscape of …
2 min · Read article ↗FactionsGuardians
Guardians of the Rift branches. Guardians is one of four factions that shape the political landscape of CONTRABAND, and your reput…
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesAll Four Endings
CONTRABAND has four unique endings. Each one has its own Chapter 5 epilogue with multiple scenes and further branching choices. Se…
7 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesBeam sniper build
Beam sniper build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use it, and…
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesMissile spammer build
Missile spammer build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use it,…
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesPacifist build
Pacifist build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use it, and ho…
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesPulse glass-cannon build
Pulse glass-cannon build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use …
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesShield fortress build
Shield fortress build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use it,…
2 min · Read article ↗Pilot guidesShotgun brawler build
Shotgun brawler build is one of the most popular character builds in CONTRABAND. This guide explains what it does, when to use it,…
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