Patreon Revamp Info (Patreon)

So, I should apologize to start. I didn't realize it was the first of June already, so I'll be pushing the actual changes back to July. I remember I was a bit vague on which month the actual changes would happen on and I've likely gone back and forth a few times now. But like I had planned, rewards for June will not happen just so things don't keep piling before I make the changes.

However, I realize that, since it's now the first, some of you at the higher tiers may have been charged when you were expecting a warning to lower your pledge. If that's the case, feel free to get in touch through the next few days and I'll send you the money you would have saved if I gave the warning out. If that's not the case, the proper warning will come in a few weeks.

Now, onto the actual information:

1. Like I said in the past, I'll be taking away the $50 and $30 tiers for about a week or so before July comes around and reminding people to adjust their pledges as a result. But then, some time afterward, I'll bring them back with fewer slots and make a post so everyone has a fair chance at them. I'll also be bringing a new $20 tier that will allow patrons to "bank" a count of 1500 words a month (with a max of 6k being redeemed at a time just so there's no chance of having a 9k commission dropped on me if I'm already swamped). And the $15 tier will also be given 1,000 words a month (up to 6k words)

2. I'll be changing how the Patreon monthly story works. Starting in July, Patrons who are in the $10 tier or higher can suggest a few characters and kinks for the next month's story (so, the initial round will be in July and suggesting stories for August). Then everyone will get to vote on which character gets written and with what kinks. As well as the story having two pieces of art to go with it instead of 1. As usual, $1 will get the WIP of the story, $5 will get the full story and one picture, and $10 will receive the full story and both pictures. I'll make a post each month reminding everyone to make their suggestions.

3. While I do have everyone I owe Patreon work to marked down, do not be afraid to get in touch and ask for an update on things. With how busy things are and how stressful it is in the house right now, it's possible sending you an update slipped my mind or I've just forgotten to double check if you've received an update I sent in the first place. On top of that, I know that Covid is still racking the world, so everyone's got some pressure on their minds.

4. For my own sanity, I'm not going to try and fit every Patreon story I owe each month into a month time-frame. I realize that was part of what was stressing me so much and, while I don't like making anyone wait for something they've paid for, it's just better if I take my time. So, for those that I currently owe work to (which is actually everyone in the $30 tier and higher at the moment), I not only thank you for being as patient as you have been, but I thank you in advance for being patient with me in the future. I'm still working on getting a sense of rhythm with my work again, so it may take longer for me to get back on track, but the steps are being taken.

5. (This one isn't super important but I feel it should be mentioned anyway.) I'm likely going to change my avatar in the near future to one of my OC's. I haven't chosen yet, but you'll either notice when it happens or things might just look a little off at first. I might also be trying to do more content around them, so keep your eye out for that if I get around to it.

6. This last point is just kind of me asking for help. If you have a favorite artist you would like to see do art for my stories in the future, let me know who I should look toward. I've mainly just been bouncing back and forth between Nayaa and DDD (mainly Nayaa because DDD has had some issues with Paypal and I've just been playing it safe), but if there's anyone you think I should get in touch with and try to work with, let me know.

Thank you again for reading this and, frankly, just being incredible and understanding people in these trying times. I literally would not be able to do this without all of you and I'm grateful for all your support.