We need to figure out some way to raise capital for this game.
It's not going to make progress without money to spend.
It's not going to earn money to spend without making progress.
You see the problem.
It's either:
- A fundraising event (Hell, even a Patreon account with the right set of rewards would at least give you *some* money to work with. Offer special artistic-style wallpaper renders, item exchange currency, name in the credits, or something in that nature!)
- A loan/publisher/sponsor (Who will undoubtedly want a say in the game's development)
- Enlisting volunteer help
- Pre-releasing the game for paid Early Access. (Convince people that this is a cause worth supporting and you might be surprised.)
Those are the only options.