1) Well, first of all it took a very long time to write the story and create the whole setting! Then searching all appropriate main character models and also the supporting actors - and to dress them all in different clothes! Then create the rpg world and all the different clothes there. I also needed to edit almost every render 2 or 3 times cause I've learned more and became better. So all in all I needed about 2-2,5k hours for it (maybe more)!!! But now it won't take thaaaat long for the next days cause I already got everything and especially the experience! But it still will take a while cause I want to create perfect scenes which I also need to edit in photoshop! I'm planning to release an update for every new playable day, every 4-6 weeks (depending on how many events on that day and how enormous they are!).
2) Thank you for the tips. I also thought about that! My first goal is at least to reach 1k - 1,5k. Then I will definitely keep on working! The money is important cause creating games on such a high level and long story you need to work on it about 24/7! For that I have to cancel college and terminate my job! And this is an important step and decision! Furthermore I need a hardcore hardware and probably 2 PC's what is also very expensive!
But currently I'm at 320$ what is really maybe not that bad within 24 hours. So, I guess I'm gonna start working on the next update soon