Although the level of vitriol is disappointing, the general sentiment here is quite understandable and (to be honest) justified.
Something that was enjoyed for what it was has been cancelled in favour of recreating it as something that it wasn't. Of course people are pissed.
Especially anyone who stayed subscribed to the Patreon. Yes, subcribing to a Patreon is a risk. Yes, staying subbed to one that's on hiatus is a bigger risk. But going silent for a year before announcing a total shift in direction is a little sketchy.
As I said in the comments on the actual post, for me, whether I continue to follow is completely down to if there's an audiobook. That's how I experience book these days. When driving. When on a train (standing room, to space to hold a book). When doing household chores (adulthood sucks, but these tasks need completing).
If I have time to sit down, I'm gaming or playing VNs. And this was one of the good ones.
And now it's abandoned. Something may rise in its place, wearing its skin, but it won't be the same.