And I don'tr understand why the Dev can't release the game for people who actually paid for it.
To save time and release updates faster.
It's easier and faster to let all patrons beta test, than to have a select few private beta testers that have their own lives and schedules and may or may not be available for bug hunting at a fast pace at the time of release.
But I agree with you, pirates shouldn't get an update before paying costumers.
I will change things for future updates. I'll try to get some private beta testers and then release the updates everywhere at the same time. Even if that delays things for everyone.
I also don't like what happened. It was the first time that an update leaked here before being on itch, and it'll be the last.
Applicable skills in chapter 7:
I didn't check the other chapters, but. at least for ch7, you missed a skill check with Jen. It may be a hard one to find if you aren't a particular type of player, but it'll probably lead to specific scenes/choices with her later on.