Heyy, I saw that one of the Patreon tiers includes access to a Discord server.
Personally, I think having a public Discord could also be a really good idea because:
- More potential players could discover the server and, in return, the game itself.
- Players could report typos or bugs, and you (or maybe even other community members) could help troubleshoot issues.
- You could still keep Patreon exclusive channels so supporters maintain the special contact and perks they already have.
- Dev progress and smaller updates would feel more transparent and engaging.
- And probably other benefits I forgot to mention.
Of course, I do not want to force the idea on you or anything. I just think it could be a nice addition for the community. Moderation can also stay pretty manageable with some automod tweaks and a bot (re_da_ct_ed on discord if you do end up wanting some help).
But enough yapping from me, keep up the great work. I am really looking forward to the future of the game. Just make sure to take enough breaks too, we do not want the chef overheating their brain :D