Hey aliengeometries, this is BáiYù of tofurocks here.
- This rule is meant to encourage creators to customize their works to make it more appealing to potential customers. We've unfortunately both seen and received many comments on sites such as Reddit about how large scale bundles (both charity and mutual aid) on itchio are "full of shovelware," which we highly disagree with on principle alone. Our aim with this rule is to hopefully discourage such misconceptions because we know our participants put a lot of care and love into their projects.
- Customization does not necessarily have to be super extensive, especially since we know not everyone is a graphic designer. A change in font can do a lot to increase the polish of non-book PDFs, and embellishments such as borders can elevate the presentation. The following resources are fantasy-flavored so I'm not sure if it'll necessarily fit your projects, but I hope they provide some inspiration!If you worry that the font that you choose may not be dyslexic-friendly, you can still offer a version of your project with an easy-to-read typeface for accessibility purposes.