Where did you try going after getting them?
Yes, old saves will work.
Barring some unexpected technical difficulties, previous saves should be usable.
I do have a Ko-Fi here if you want to donate.
https://ko-fi.com/dwarfstaraster
But it's not really the financials so much as the workload.
Ah, a ways away I'm afraid. A lot of assets to be done, and not even in Skinwalker. My other game has been long overdue for an update itself, and has priority right now.
