The whole point of early access it to attain new players. Why would you launch into early access with $20-150 packages if that wasn't your intention? I love the nonchalant response when early access numbers have plummeted into the ground after a wave of adverts to get people interested in playing... what a delivery.
First impressions mean everything, and so far that's been ruined. We also have soulframe on the horizon? You sure you don't need new players? Because this sounds like a perfect way to tell people you don't need anyone, and just want this project to slowly disappear.
Because the purchase of a founder’s pack is a belief in the game and what we’re trying to achieve and helping us build it as we work towards free to play which is when the most people will see the product. That’s been our consistent message since day one of announcing the game, and is included on the screen every time you log into the game.