The story and such would be completely free, that's my goal, if i include a payment, I'd be maybe for side comics, wips, etc etc etc.Ideally most people will like the story, and a few of those will then choose to try and support me through other means.
But yes, i want it to be free, the only situation i can imagine it not being free is if there's something really wrong and i need as much help as possible financially, but even then, i'd go back and make it free the moment i don't need that urgent help anymore. For me, i don't see this project being locked behind a paywall as something that could benefit me, the goal is just to share this story i have, yes im putting a lot of effort and time on it, but it's just because i want to try something with this medium, not because im seeking money out of this project. Obviously i like money, so when it gets out and if people like it, don't hesitate to help, and i would prefer to receive those donations after it actually gets out haha. As much as i appreciate the money i've received so far from just this demo, it's making the pressure greater and more stressful for me, hence why i've been pausing my patreon for a year now, so that i don't get crushed by the pressure it adds on my shoulder. I do hope to eventually feel ready to unpause it at some point though!