Changing things up a bit… (Patreon)

This one's a little long, but first, the good news-

I’ve reintroduced the PHARAOH TIER! I noticed that some people are still pledging more than $10, so I decided to reward them for their generosity. At that level I can’t give much more than I’m already giving, but I did my best to make it fair and worth it to be at that level. Check it out!

Also, as you can see, I’m finally doing comics again! I also intend to put out more stuff for you guys to vote on, including image sets and second chances for images that lost their first go at the pinup vote (I know lots of you have been itching for that.).

In addition, I’ve been thinking about introducing a new project system aside from the comics, which would be more focused and less random than we’ve done in the past. Basically...

• I decide which character(s) I’d like to work with that month
• You’d vote on a theme or prompt
• You’d vote on what project type it should be: daki, vignette, pinup or mini-comic.

Kinda like the pinup poll, right? Except in this case I’m the one who gets to pick the character(s) and options.

Don’t worry, the pinup poll isn’t going anywhere! This system would take the place of sketch suggestions, which have been scattering my energies and priorities in order to please few among many, while placing me under undue stress to do sketches in a timely fashion. That brings me to the “bad” news...

Basically, the suggestion pool has had a negative affect on my work and my motivation. There are three major things I’ve noticed about it…

1) People get disappointed (sometimes angry) when I turn down suggestions (which is understandable).

2) I don’t like disappointing people.

3) Some people want their sketch done asap, applying pressure to that effect, making the suggestion feel more like a commission.

These factors all lead to me treating the suggestion pool like a mini-commission pool that I needed to “keep up” with.

I don't like the pressure this puts on me, and I’ve realized I would rather work on my own ideas, with input and guidance from you as to the specifics. This will hopefully result in less disappointment/negativity and more of the stuff you want.

I can’t say I’ll never re-open the suggestion pool, but I definitely need a long-term break from it. I may open it on occasion, but when I do, it will be to all my patrons.

I’ll be working to finish the leftover suggestions that were already on the form from Synariel, Zagura and Flare Phoenix, but after that we’re going to start voting on specific projects I’d like to work on for you guys :).

I know this may be a bit of a disappointment, but hopefully I’ll be able to make it up to you by making more stuff you enjoy viewing and adding to your collections. If I wanna do sketches, they will be things I just want to draw for fun, without needing to bother you guys with a vote.

Again, you guys are the gas in my engine. Without you I’d just stall, so I want to thank you once again for sticking with me through all the changes, ups and downs we’ve had over the years. I definitely think we’re getting closer to something that’s awesome for the both of us!

If you have any suggestions or thoughts, just let me know in the comments (and please be kind heheh ^_^;;)