In serialized indie development, mid-chapter updates (like ".5" versions) serve a crucial purpose. They are rarely just filler; instead, they act as narrative bridges that flesh out character motivations and resolve smaller plot threads before major overarching story shifts.
Financial backing is strictly voluntary. Patrons who pledge $5 or more receive a 7-day timed release window to test new chapters before they launch widely. Holdcraft Chronicles- Aki -Ch. 4.5- By Seez