So, i have to state that the author represents almost all, what I don't like in game's development.
1. Stealing idea, plot, arts, characters, mechanics from the original author. - think of it. Yes, original game is interesting and good. Yes, we would like to have more of it. But it's better to have 10 different games, than 1 original and 9 copies. Developers must produce original content.
In the end of the day it is not fair to original game's developer. Sorry for being a pain in the butt.
2. Requesting money, having just 0.1 version. We have many examples, when community invested in nowhere.
i know, everybody decides how to spend his money, it's just an opinion.
On the other hand I see that there are many supporters already, means: idea is good. But not everything should be motivated by money...