heya, no worries on waiting on the revamp. I think it's honestly worth it. i was always worried about people starting with the revamp then jumping back to the original because of the quality difference but lately people have reported that it worked for them. in contrast to how long it took to do the original, the revamp is going much quicker because i dont have to really outline or write. updates so far have been about 2 months or so on average. it just really depends what i'm trying to do.
i'm also glad the story rings true for you. zack is complicated. there's a lot going on for him to unpack and work through and you're definitely not alone. seriously appreciate you reading and i hope you continue to enjoy the story. dont worry about the money stuff. people have been generous. i release it for free for a reason. too many greedy developers out there nowdays. just know that i appreciate you for giving the story a chance and for taking the time out of your day to come say hey and let me know you're enjoying it. that's good enough for me <3