I typically use f95 stuff like a demo to see if I like a game and/or monitor its progress to get a feel for the dev and whether I feel the game will actually go anywhere. Too often Patreon/Subscribestar projects are either quick gash grabs or flop and I've been burned far too many times to be anything but cautious with my money. That being said, I have no problem throwing some extra money from my monthly budget towards developers who prove that not only are they doing it for the right reasons, but have the means and pacing to actually make me convinced it might go somewhere beyond abandoned halfway through if I'm lucky.I've honestly went from "Oh no! People are pirating my game!" to "Ah, well, that's expected. Not everyone is in a good financial situation. I'm glad people are still interested enough to try and play either way.
I just wanna say that my previous comment was made late at night when I was REALLY stressed out about the future of the game, but months after opening the Subscribestar and amassing so many subscribers for it, I think this game's future is bright.
Can this be considered character development? ...Maybe, I dunno. Just know that I appreciate the interest in the game, even if you have to pirate it to experience it! If you end up being able to support the game's development at some point, that's great! :3
im just broke and things need to be payed so i cant spare change, god bless capitalism