Thank you so much for your thoughtful response!!!
I completely agree with you when it comes to the use of AI by large corporations—it often feels like a way to cut costs at the expense of real artists and professionals who deserve recognition and fair pay. That’s definitely something we should push back against.
At the same time, for people like me, who aren’t skilled at drawing or painting, generative AI can be a helpful tool—especially for things like placeholder art, concept design, or, in my case, the original cover. It allowed me to visualize something I wouldn’t have been able to create myself.
That said, I totally understand the concerns, and that’s actually part of why I decided to replace the AI-generated cover.
By the way the new one is based on a real photo my father tooks—funny enough, it's from the real village where the game takes place!
Really BEAUTIFUL place :)
Thanks again for taking the time to share your perspective. I really appreciate it!!!
