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Of course, we love FA so we are all wasting time discussing it!
But can we agree, rebooting development every four years, minimal progress despite promises, and reintroducing old features after removing them for 'speed' raises serious questions. This pattern, especially from a former project manager, is concerning.
Creating a game, even a text-based one, isn't just about capability; it requires resources, time, and financial stability. Most critics don't have a steady income stream to fund years of development, but Crush DOES have a decent income which he claims he's using to work full time on this (his words, not mine)
Criticism isn't about personal ability, it's about accountability. Asking supporters to be patient for nearly eight years with little progress and poor communication is frustrating. It's fair to expect professionalism and transparency, especially when financial support is involved. Catch-22: if there was steady progress, these critics would probably be Patreons eh?
How's this for helpful? Write the full CYOA since Twine is built for that; later you can go back and tweak engine and graphics etc till kingdom come. Can we agree this should be doable, working full time on one game for 10 years? See you all in 2027 then, so we'll know for sure whether this was a long drawn scam or not.
In the end, it's about fairness. Everyone deserves to know where their money is going and see tangible results. That's not unreasonable.
