Apologies for bringing up this topic once again. I would like to contribute my thoughts on the matter.
I came across some comments that seemed quite ignorant, such as criticizing the pricing as absurd and placing the blame on the developer for not securing their app or protecting their copyright. However, it's important to recognize that the creator has the right to establish their own rules, and as responsible individuals, we should respect them. Acting ethically means understanding that just because we have the ability to do something doesn't mean we should.
In the past, I had the opportunity to work with Chris when SolaceRO was still active. Although I could have decompiled the APK and made modifications, I chose to honor his work and compensate him fairly for his efforts by following the proper process and paying the fees. The amount requested was reasonable, and it could easily be recovered through donations, particularly considering how donation-oriented Philippine servers tend to be. Therefore, it shouldn't be viewed as a significant obstacle.
Once again, the key point here is about ethics and respecting someone's work. If the developer explicitly states that redistribution is prohibited, it is our duty to adhere to that. By doing so, we demonstrate respect, even though I don't have high expectations for developers in the Philippines, given the unfortunate tendency for server instability, corruption, and abrupt closures.
I also came across a comment accusing Chris of releasing an unreleased sprite of Haziel. During the early stages of AndRO, grf encryption was not available, so if you had AndRO around 2019 or so, it's possible that another player stole your sprite.