So, I’d like to clarify that the Discord server isn’t mine—I’m just a fan from the community trying to help the actual creator.
Here’s the situation: I recently joined the server of an indie game that has been in development for over 5 years. The project lead announced they were looking for volunteers, so I decided to help with recruitment. At one point, I recommended a pixel artist who seemed like a perfect fit for the role. However, a few days later, they suddenly left.
At first, I didn’t ask why, since they mentioned they were working on another project, so I assumed they were just busy. Later, when I messaged them asking if they knew anyone else who might be interested, they explained the real reason they left. They said that after joining, they didn’t have anything to do and there wasn’t much communication in the server, so they felt it wasn’t worth staying if progress would take a long time with no clear involvement.
Honestly, their reaction is understandable. The project is still in development, and the staff doesn’t always have time to respond quickly to volunteers. I apologized to them for the experience.
The main issue is that the project lead is mostly a solo developer with a small team, so there’s only so much they can do to keep the server active. They prefer not to release unfinished content, which also limits engagement. I'm open to give me solutions.