Is Kuro Games Paying Creators with Keyboards Instead of Cash?

A spicy piece of gossip hit the community last night: it's rumored that streamer Xiao Mo claimed Kuro Games is avoiding cash payments for fan-made content (fan-art/videos), opting instead to pay creators with physical goods like keyboards. This has caused quite a stir, with creators allegedly questioning the policy in their cooperation groups.

Reactions in the comments section are mixed. More objective users pointed out that the term 'white-plucking' (the Chinese slang for getting something for free without compensation) should be used carefully, noting that one must verify if this was part of an official incentive campaign with clear terms. However, many others expressed outrage, pointing to the developer's history of questionable community relations and arguing that paying for high-effort commercial collaborations with cheap hardware is insulting. One commenter sarcastically asked if the developer is just stacking multiple keyboards to make up the dollar value of a commission.

As of now, the community remains skeptical. Without concrete proof like stream clips, screenshots, or official announcements, most users are hesitant to jump to conclusions, urging the original poster to provide verifiable evidence before the drama escalates further.