Aye, Cataclysm is currently my #1 Roguelike. I play it more than all my other computers games, and its because of Cataclysm, DF and SS13 that I haven't touched my PS 3 in months, gave away my X-box & 360, gave away a used PS3 I was repairing, and spend all my spare time on my laptop.
Your imagination and innovation has given me more to do and feel than any graphical game could ever give me, not counting Final Fantasy of course
Elder Scrolls and FF are the only reasons I even have console systems, haha.
I am also living paycheck to paycheck, but I've been trying to save up to buy a new computer(for like 3 years now, but whatever I save goes to bills when I have emergencies hehe)... I'd like to donate a bit when I get the chance, and I definitely will.
I only have one request, and I believe in my heart that everyone will agree with me on this. NEVER stop making Cataclysm for your own entertainment and for the wonder of experimentation, fun, and programming. Every game I've ever loved was ruined by programmers who got a taste of cash and then became money-hungry. Same goes for bands, actors, and everyone else.
I believe in you, Whales, and know you're a good man. Keep up the great work, and never stop doing what you're doing
tl:dr:
Please don't go the way of Minecraft. Thank you. Lol