Update #44 - Tiers Updated, Upcoming Previews and Other Stuff. (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

Been quite some time since our last major update (April, to be exact), but it's time for another preview of things to come. But first an announcement on our recently updated Tiers.

Upgraded Tiers & Perks

About a year or so ago, I limited this project to basically two tiers, a $1 and $5 tier, but as the project has continued, development time has substantially increased (all one needs to do is look at the archived Mega link for the older releases and compare them to today). Still, even with today's newer releases, I tend not to go overboard, because of time investment and other factors.

Long story short, I've updated the Tier rewards to include 4 Tiers and updated the perks with each. Unfortunately, Tier 1 has been downgraded to "support" only, meaning no perks are associated with it anymore.

Instead, Tier 2 (now $3), gives the former access to Legendary cards, and I've now included Ultra Beasts and Gigantamax into the rewards. Starting immediately, any future Legendary/Ultra Beast/Gigantamax card will be given to all Tier 2 and above exclusively, until eventual public release (which may be over a year or so).

The former $5 Tier has now become Tier 3, and if you're already locked into that, your perks have been expanded. Now you'll get all Moemon releases 1-month early, instead of 2-weeks. It just feels more appropriate, given that releases are being spread out more and more because of how long they take to make.

Finally, a Tier 4 has been added that also acts as a simple support Tier. It contains all the Tier 3 perks, but solely exists if you want to give a little more.

TL;DR short version: If you're Tier 1 and want to continue to snag Legendaries/Ultra Beasts/Gigantamax cards in the future, upgrading to Tier 2 is necessary. If you're Tier 3 ($5) already, your perks got extended from 2-week early access to 1-month early access.

If you are Tier 1 and don't wish to upgrade or continue supporting, I understand and thank you for all your support so far! You're all really awesome!

Special Thank You Rewards

There are a few of you that have been supporting this project since we first started back 2 years ago (first release was July 5, 2019), or very near after it. To those of you long time supporters, I want to publicly thank you all for helping keep this project alive. As a special thanks, I'll be messaging you each individually over the next few days/weeks to see about personal requests you may want done. Be sure to check your messages!

Remember That Break I Said I Was Going To Take?

Yeah I'm not doing it. Summer actually hasn't been too bad here in Southern California recently - today was the hottest it's been so far at 101 F, much better than the other year where it hit 116 F, and it's already cooling back down - might even rain this weekend!

So no break is really necessary. I'm pacing myself to not face burnout, after all. Besides, like I've always said, this project is mostly done out of fun! And I still find it fun!

Upcoming Releases

Now let's talk previews.

First, the next release will be a rework of all 8 Kanto Gym Leaders, as teased above with Sabrina. Unlike a simple body/face update, I have reworked the clothes to be more accurate as well, though I'll go over those details on the actual release. 

The release will be a 10-card pack, as Giovanni and Blue will be included as they both ran Viridian City Gym at some point, as well as Sabrina's younger and older versions (Gen 1 vs Gen 2). At the moment, Broxi, Giovanni, Blue, and both Sabrina's are done, so depending on progress I'll either push the release back a day or two or split it into two parts.

As far as actual Moemon go, there's a few Gen 1 Moemon I want to remake to pair with the Gym Leaders, some of which have gotten a sprite update, and some that haven't.

The Abra line has received a large update and I've wanted to revisit them for awhile anyways, so they're definitely on the table. Mega Alakazam doesn't have a sprite (STILL) so we'll hold off on that for awhile.

The Nidoran (F) family also has been updated (and so has the Male line), and they're way past overdue needing an update.

Other lines like Geodude and Pikachu have either not been updated or received very little polishing, but I still want to redo them. Particularly with the Pikachu line, as we actually have new accessories (Pikachu ears and tail) that can be used.

I don't want to spend all month doing reworks, though. Because it's summer, Alolan Moemon are looking real enticing.

 Pikipek line looks really awesome and colorful!

Oricorio is one of the most diverse species yet for any Moemon. Due to differing skin colors, these will be four separate Moemon, rather than one with alternating outfits.

Cutiefly looking really submissive and pollinated.

I may even dab into the starter lines, since Litten and Popplio's lines are both finished, and Rowlet's line is nearly done. They may be done for next month, though.

The Legendaries for the next two months are the Guardian Dieties: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. These will be rather complex given the designs of their armor pieces, but otherwise should be relatively simple. I already know exactly which hair to give Tapu Koko and which clothing will fit best as a base, without even starting.

There's others that may also see a release this month such as a new Ultra Beast, or other Moemon not shown above, such as Stufful/Bewear, or reworking Staryu/Starmie, or other undecided ones. None of this should be seen as any particular order, either. It's just a preview!

That should be all to cover for now though. I'll see you next release!