Help me create my dream game 'Springfire'

Hey everyone, my name is Tony and I am an aspiring artist, programmer, and game developer. I made a few games, availible at itch.io/tonynowak and post my work to Twitter regularly @tonynowak44. So why am I asking the denizens of the internet for money?


Simply put, I am at the end of my rope. I do not have the time, or energy anymore to devote too my passion. Game development takes money, of which I have none. These funds would be used to get this project off the ground. Whats this project you say?


For years now, I have had this idea for a game. 'Springfire'. An ambient survival exploration game. Ravaged by the worst winter to ever plague your small village, the elder bestows upon you a staff and tasks you with finding and lighting four fabled sigil fires. This will in turn advance the seasons to spring, and save your village from starvation and certain doom. The staffs light will help guide you too them, at the cost of your sanity being drained with every use. You must stay warm, fed, and sane enough too complete your journey. Can you brave the wilds and your own mind as you set out to save your people before they perish forever...?


There would be 3 endings depending on your play style and how long it took to find each sigil fire.. The game has currently lite survival elements such as foraging, warmth, etc. and an open world all beautifully rendered in lovely pixels.

I do all of the art, programming, and sound myself. These funds would enable me to not only work on finishing a solid prototype/game unhindered but also allow me to pay contributors, and get some help in the areas I lack when it comes to the fabrication of some of the more complex content. This would be an absolute dream come true, and in all honesty, give me purpose and motivation again. Its been a rough few weeks, among the worst in my life and I really need something to focus on and create. I've been thinking about this for awhile, and figured I would give it a shot. Your help would be invaluable to me and I couldn't be more grateful for any help I do receive.

All I could do for you is immortalize you in the game and give you a copy, which I would do for any contributor. Whether it be in credits, on obelisks scattered throughout the frozen land detailing the past, through items or the environment itself, you will be credited.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and in advance for your help and understanding. Have a wonderful day, and lets brave the frozen wastes together.