So the sponsors from Patreon did not joke on other forums ... And no one really listens to them. What an ugliness ...
Well, we did listen. After we've shown the first batch of redraw, there was a lot of negative feedback for Rune, and so he's received a completely new redraw. We've made some tweaks to the other characters too, and gave Rune a front-facing head as well. The new sprite got only positive feedback over there.
After we release an updated version of Dawn Chorus, we will be again looking forward to any feedback and continue to work with patrons on implementing any changes we will feel are needed.
The new sprites are definitely a radical change. We know that folks will need a while to get used to the new look, but comparing them to the old ones we're sure that they're an improvement. The rework aims to bring the sprites closer to intended design of the characters, which is super important to us. Hence the more buff Rune and younger-looking Devon.