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So you're saying exactly zero people who support Starmaker are not or have not subscribed to ArvusGames? 

You're saying exactly zero people can support Starmaker, Roundscape Eclipse, and ArvusGames.?

You're saying exactly 20.2k people are ONLY subscribed for Roundscape Eclipse reworks?

I am going to be charitable here. I understand it must be difficult and time consuming to juggle multiple projects at the same time and satisfy everyone, its not going to happen and you can only do the best that you can. I also understand how difficult it is to be the middleman who has to bridge the gap between the developer(s) and the audience in forums and discord, it's a big task. However, please don't minimize what my post is about.

 1) A common response for people asking for more frequent or substantive updates is that "the game is free bro, stop crying." The screenshot is to demonstrate that many supporters of this game have financially supported this project AND ArvusGames generally, that is something you admit yourself.  

 2) My criticism is that on the creator's side there has been very poor communication regarding release dates, updates, and timeline related goals for Starmaker, that is just a matter of fact. You're response is that Kal is disorganized and is 'biting off more than they can chew' development wise. Again, I understand and hear you, but that is 100% self imposed. Nobody forced an April release date, for 1.9,  nobody forced multiple games to be developed at the same time, every timeline and development decision is on the creator's side, not the supporters.

3) Thank you for acknowledging that communication hasn't been the best, and you are right, it has not been complete radio silence and progress has been shown.

Again, no ill will towards you or the developer(s). All that I and a lot of the community ask is for more transparent and straightforward communication. If there is a delay, just say so. If there is a higher priority fix on another game, say so. That is literally 10x better than the "i can't give more info" "It's still around x %" "it's coming out soon". You'd be surprised how many people would be content and still supportive with just that.

There are many supporters of the Starmaker Project actively subscribed to the Patreon and plan to buy the Steam version of Starmaker Story when it releases.  Many other adult game creators post progress reports or give periodic updates of the progress of their games, this is NOT a big nor exceptional ask. Couple this with the fact that the 1.9 update was supposed to be released April and has been postponed indefinitely leaves people justifiably asking questions for more tangible updates.  Just because some freeloaders are bitching and moaning in the forums doesn't excuse the lack of info or communication from the creator's side. A literal "I am working on UI features for a new system and minigame, I will be working on it for about x amount of time, I will update you with any updates or foreseeable delays."  Instead we are hit with "its coming soon" or "I can't give out any more info" etc.

You have to find Katie around the city on Thursdays, since that is her day off from the store. Once you find her 3 times, she will be comfortable with taking a good picture.