First of all I want to say I'm impressed with your patience and calm demeanor as you respond to so many different people as they voice their thoughts and opinions of your game. I also tip my hat to you as you let them know some things are just the way they due to what certain charactors are going to bring to the storyline you have/are creating and life goes on even if they choose to bow out. From what I've seen so far I really think it would be their loss.. but as you say you can't please everyone.
Love the Dean.. don't like the big money donor, but am really looking forward to the dynamics of what might be coming down the pipe in that regard. Gotta get that thesis done somehow don't you know.
The way the girls are charactorized is spread across a wide spectrum and I do like that you don't have to romance each individual one.. you have choices in that regard. Or I guess you could go for as many as you can keep happy but I prefer the pick and choose/solo girl route.
Riley is one who seems to be spotlighted somewhat. Girl from back home, friendly enough to give a 'stranger' some help and directions.. plus she shows up as a wildcard in whatever is going to go down about the coffee shop.
And speaking of coffee shops I really like the charactor of Billy so far.. not everyone you talk to and interact with has to be a chick with 'possibilities'.
The game itself seems to be really put together well, especially from someone who says 'I'm still getting the hang of this'. I'm impressed with dialog and Renders. Personally I have no problem with you making this a slow burn and having to work hard for the girl/girls you want to be with. I hope your Patreon following will grow alongside this game.. I think it will, especially if you can keep bringing it with timely updates.. but for now it's just grown by 1