Voting Changes Discussion pt2 (Patreon)
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So I read every one of the comments and weighed a lot of options. Short version: A lot of people really like the current system and don't see much reason to change. The biggest issues would actually be solved simply by shrinking the roster. Less characters on it would leave less time for the massive buildup of votes, and thus lower those huge gaps and whatnot.
So that's all that's going to change in that regard. I do have two other aspects of vote, or rather pinup itself:
For a few reasons, I want to step back on the alts/versions/variations. For one, I think it makes a better picture overall if I can focus on a primary version/mood, and leave more time for comic stuff. I love pinups, and am not going to stop, but I am going to ease off the idea of entire outfits/characters/large quantities of alts. Some, like simple censors/panties/bits/cum or slightly changeable expressions might be fine, but trust me when I say these alts, when on pinup-level quality, are really time consuming, and I feel that time is much better spent towards, say, comics or other drawings entirely. If I could do 2 pages/month consistently, with the possibility of 3 some months, that'd be great. I don't feel rewarded much for the alts. While fun, there's diminishing returns on them, and often alts are easier/better for sketches/requests as opposed to the big painted things.
The other thing is the theme of a pinup. Partly "option 2" on the previous post, about assigning a theme, partly what goes on now, with just "throw ideas at me". I'd like for there to be some kind of post-vote voting. I think after the winner is chosen, I'll have the 'results' post be a poll over a few ideas, either mulled over myself, or doing some quick research into the character, and give the options of like "do a pinup-style pic" or "do an adult, hardcore pic", "action-like", "stylized", e.t.c.
So at the moment, those are the only changes I have in mind: Lower the roster count over time, (will still take a bit), tone down the alts, and post-poll a theme or general idea from you all.
A lot of people like the vote rollover, as do I. A lot of people like more time for comics, as do I. I think this is a good 'tweak' to the process without removing it of course, or changing too much about the format.
What'cha all think? Sound good? Not too crazy or complicated, right? If i'm missing anything let me know! Or have any other additional ideas~