Suede Of The Union: Reward adjustments and upcoming promotions (Patreon)

Hey guys, I realized recently that I've been a little quiet lately and even though things have been moving forward at a reasonable and steady pace I feel like I should be more transparent regarding the things that you guys signed up for.

First of all, I'd better open with some bad news. Or should I open with GOOD news so that you're softened up for the bad news? No, because then you'll be brought down by the bad news and leave with a sour note. So yes, bad news! Hooray! I'm afraid, at least for the immediate future, I'm going to suspend the rewards for $10 and $20 tiers. Now DON'T PANIC if you've signed up before this happens, as all pledges before the change will still be processed and completed. The only change is that anyone signing up for $10 or $20 from THIS POINT ON will not be receiving any art.

This is due to Jess being just completely overwhelmed by requests to the point that facing the commissions is like climbing a ladder that keeps getting taller. We need to be able to have a fresh start and suspending the perks, at least until the ladder is climbed, is pretty much the only way to accomplish this.

However! This is where the fun stuff comes in! There's a power vacuum in the tiers now, and I'd like YOUR help in figuring out what to fill it with! I have a few ideas (a badge club where you get sent a new pin every 3 months or so is one Idea I had) but getting your feedback is one of the ways this series has kept it's consistent quality, so I'm open to your suggestions!

Otherwise, aside from an infuriatingly force-fluxed schedule (that includes tons of appointments, school stuff for Seth who's beginning elementary next week and starting a new medication) preventing me from working on anything other than Pokemon Journeys and Calling It Nows, leaving no time for movie scripts or Let's Plays, things are going pretty well and steady! Thanks for your patience and more good things will be coming soon. Now I'll just leave the rest with Jess as she has a few further details regarding the art stuff.

This is an art update from Jess: Hi all!

Art has been slow. Too slow, and I sincerely apologize. After getting sick then injuring my back, it's made it very difficult for me to sit for prolonged periods of time, so I've had to spread out drawing time that was already limited. 

But at the end of this month my second job will (finally!!) be over and I can put those hours into art and my goal is to get everything caught up ASAP. 

Here are a few FAQS:

Q: When will my art be ready?

A: It really depends on where you are on my list (art is being completed by first come first serve), so PLEASE feel free to message us here on patreon and I'll be glad you give you an update!

Q: I signed up for one of the art tiers and haven't been contacted by anyone about my request. How do I let you know what I want?

A: I try to message people as soon as they sign up, but due to patreon alerts sometimes falling into the void I can miss when people need to be contacted. If I haven't messaged you please message us here on patreon to let us know!

Q: I was on an art tier, but for whatever reason I stopped before it was featured on an episode. Will that still happen?

A: Yep! No matter when you signed up or signed off, when your art is finished it will feature it on at least one episode, and be commented on if it was a $20 tier.

Thanks for your kind words regarding my art and I'm glad I've been able to make you guys smile!