I can understand a patrons anger at the startup of Milfarion's patreon (or many others really) with him promising, or atleast trying to set goals for his updates, and then not coming through with them (skimmed through the patron posts from 2017 onwards and got that feeling from what i could read). I also dont know if back then he 'blew up' and was making a decent ammount, but its definately risky for new patreons and scammers are a real thing nowadays (back then too ofcourse). But after a certain point, for example in this case a year+, there should be enough information there in the form of posts on patreon or forums etc, to give you an idea of whether or not you personally want to, or even should support the creator. You can clearly see the content gaps go from 1-2 months to 3-4 months and so on. If you're a patron from the time of an update and the next one is promised for the next month, but it doesnt get delivered, then sure you can say thats on them and you're obviously in it personally for the content update (not a bad thing btw). However, if you then keep paying another month or more and the game still aint updated, thats on YOU. If you're in it for the content, then just stop at that point because there is no reason not to, until you see the next update (hell even the one after if its on time and that just makes you feel more comfortable going back in).
Probably noticed I mention content update often there, because not everyone is in it for that (patreon/patron duh). Some people are in it simply to support the creator because they liked this game and want to see it go forward for whatever personal reasons *squelch fapfap squelch* so they'll stick with it no matter what. More power to ya.
Personally, I really enjoyed the game and thought the scenes and models were great (Haven't played for a build or two but im gonna try this one out from the beginning). Yes the updates have been particularly short and FAR and inbetween, but definately not to the point where i think he should just scrap the project entirely, its coming along slowly but surely. If people are still patrons at this point, then they're most likely the ones who really enjoy the game and want to support it regardless of those things. If not, and you dont want to read into the dates and past posts, then the latest one makes it fairly clear hes focusing more on his job and not making any more promises about build releases which *hint hints* to me "your money aint gonna make these updates go any faster. Im just one guy with my own circumstances working on this part time. Stop bitchin plz."
Basically im trying to say people should be alot more understanding by now (obviously not nearing the start of the whole thing, that anger was understandable), and less of the rage with patrons feeling scammed recently with content updates, since its pretty clear how this one has been going for a while now.
P.S. Im usually lurpak. I decided to read pages of the thread on a whim and saw alot more hate than usual so i gave my 2cents. Not looking to debate over it.
