Not putting up an image for the game was a mistake. It's also a whole lot of things in your face all at once and none of them matter until you get to the research tab - that's a bad thing. Early stages of potion making are seemingly useless throwing away of money. Explores should not cost as much as travel. There should be one free explore. Needs some kind of feedback that you explored and found nothing. Needs some kind of confirmation that there is nothing else to find here.
I see real potential in this game. Don't give up. The first try is always bad.