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UPDATED TIERS! Winds of Change!
🕑 Added 2018-10-05 08:38:11 +0000 UTC Aw ain't that a cute pupper...So I've gone ahead and started my new patreon transition! As of now, I've changed up all of the tiers and available rewards. I want to introduce a few new mechanics that I'm introducing.
It's been difficult, but I think these changes won't impact too much regarding my online presence, reward you guys all much much more, provide more perks and incentives for higher pledges, commit me to a more proactive and consistent posting, let me pursue my projects/larger interests, AND involve all of you more. There are some "nerfs" that are being applied to the general public, but I figure it makes the most sense to be "buffing" those who're making this all possible!
My art ideals remain the same - I still aim to inspire and create new cool shit, and for my art to be seen, so everything I make will still be posted for free.
Here are all of the changes:
• Patreon only Commission Slots (All Tiers) - I will RARELY take commissions. Only as a necessity really. That being said, when I do need to open, it makes the most sense to reward you guys <3. So a majority of my slots will be available for Patreons first!
This was a struggle of a decision. Since it kinda seems lame to "spoil" you guys, but then I think, you guys are the reason I can pursue what I'm trying to pursue, so why the fuck wouldn't I "spoil" you guys. xD
That said, I will still have some opportunities for FA/IB, or of course the occasional convention. Or those rando too-good-to-pass-up-ideas xD
• Illustrations will be down-rez'd for FA/IB uploads. - Not by a lot, you'll still get 1080p versions basically. In my opinion, this isn't even really a big deal, my images aren't meant to be viewed at 4k. The individual pixel doesn't matter, so this "nerf" doesn't have any practical down sides. But, for collectors sake, I'll put that on Patreon. (5$ tier)
Probably the largest perk for patreon in this regard, is I'll be posting them on patreon MUCH sooner since it's a ton easier to post here. Titles/presentation may differ from Patreon to the FA/IB post.
• Games/Comic/Project Content will be released on Patreon first. (5$) The delay kinda depends on the project. For example, my first game will have "checkpoints" where the build will be more significant and solid. So I'll be releasing the full basic beta for free, probably a half way point for free, and the final for free. But this game will probably take a year or so to actually finish everything. So patreons will get access to monthly releases.
• Monthly Patreon-Sketch Streams have been revamped to Crowd-Sourced (10$). Personally, I was never a fan of the RNG based system that it was, and it often caused a bit of alienation, stigma, and general frustration through the system.
Instead, I wanted this to be more of a synergistic, group-sourced creation process. So I will be shifting how these work dramatically. No RNG. We will talk together and spitball some ideas! There's a LOT of room to play with here since I can come in with a theme "Halloween!" or "Cats!" or "Pokemon!" - and people can chime in as they please. This can also allow for more complex pictures, and exploration of interesting topics.
OCs WILL NOT be allowed. Mine are fair game. But I'd think R34 or generic characters will be most enjoyable for everyone.
There will be no time limit, this will be a fun and casual day~!
• The Daily Carrot (25$) - This one's going to be tricky for me. But basically, this is the full Carrot experience. I will be posting WHATEVER I did that day. Finished work. scribbles, sketches. wip. whatever. This idea (Stolen from @Crittermatic) is meant to get my ass into gear and be less attached to stuff. I won't wait for things to be "ready" here - I won't wait to stagger posts- no nothing. I will dump anything I do in a given day.
That being said, some days, I don't draw. This'll be a TON more content, and I haven't figured out what method I will deliver stuff. Either Discord through a separate channel, or here. Discord might be best...
• Crowd-Sourced Learning (50$) - This is a VERY strange and interesting concept. I've always wanted to pursue some individual-based learning for you guys, and I think this is the way I wanna go about it.
I wanna introduce a classroom setting with those who're interested. I want it to be an open dialogue about art and our progress. I'll do a draw-over video/mini lesson every month for one of your pieces, or just in general for a concept. The idea isn't for me to redline a piece to show you how I'd do it, but to aim at the fundamentals that will help you improve in a certain area.
The reason I want this to be a group-based thing, is so you can all benefit from eachother's learning. The feedback will be geared toward each individual artist, but that means different artists with different perspectives and struggles. Learning from other people's successes/mistakes is a REALLY solid way of improving! You can also chime in and give feedback yourself!
The idea is to be a really open and encouraging environment to get yourself used to the mindset of distancing yourself with your art, and really getting ready to improve and grow.
Content from here will also inspire and lead to public tutorials and talk-through videos!
Totally WIP. No idea how this'll go down haha.
• And finally. The Collaborator tier (51$+) - This for you crazy generous people who want to support me even despite me closing my commission bank options. You all will be getting a very special mention in whatever project since you're a LARGE portion of my patreon.
In addition, I will work with you to get you involved in whatever project some how, based on your support! For my current game, I'm doing small chibi animation assets. So after several months of saving up, you can have your own included in the game! You can also pledge higher than the minimum, or just save up for months and months - depending on how much you save up, we can work something out <3!
This is very similar to the commission bank, but instead of a commission, it'll be an asset toward whatever project I'm doing. This way all the money I make goes toward these projects and games :3
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I think that's everything. It's A LOT of changes - but I'm heavily revamping my system, so it's all super necessary. I do believe this new system has the best balance of incentives, "business tactics", fairness, my own artistic ideals, and "manageability" - I think it's going to be great for me as an artist too!
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These changes will be made ASAP, but probably not until November/December. Reason being I'M GETTING MY WISDOM TEETH TAKEN OUT IN LIKE 10 HOURS, and I'll probably be pretty fucked for the next week. Then I got lots of commissions to finish up! (Though I will probably start posting recent pieces here soon)
Thanks so much for making this all possible everyone! Please look at the new tiers available, and go ahead and swap to what fits you <3! I think I'll need to be tightening the belt for a bit lmao, but if I get in trouble, I can always open up a few commission slots.
See ya guys!
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P.S. Let me know what ya think of all the changes! I'm pretty set on the design of things, but I'm always open to hearing feedback!
Comments
Carrot
Well they aren't meant to be seen on a 4k monitor :O. Like, that's not the intention of the design or way I paint, so it's not like, literally necessary - That said, it would be physically smaller on a 4k monitor. The HD restrictions might not be a thing - it's also a pain in the ass for me to have to create different versions for uploading. Perhaps the staggered uploads would be enough? I'm just spit balling what avenues I may have as incentives
Carrot
Excatly! I totally agree. It doesn't make sense to have those sorta mechanics in, it's just weird.
Carrot
Oh, naw I suppose I can actually have this running ASAP. I suppose I mainly meant other things like the posting/HD versions and stuff
Carrot
Right, we'll talk about stuff and try to find some cool ideas!
Nightdancer
I can't agree with you here: 'my images aren't meant to be viewed at 4k' My monitors are 4k and 1080p images are old fashioned - like FA and their 10+ years - I shtink the images down to 1080p. >_>
Kitsunal Negai
Thanks for always take time in let us know about everything. I hope everything will going pretty good with your teeth and remember please take some good rest and recovery moment. Your health is the most important. I think all the new tier are so interest, and sound pretty fun the new streaming one, let check it out and see what will happens and how will be (excited for this side). I like the art one, when do you plan to start those one?, sound soo great, see others artist with others lvl, getting better and better, learning and improving, that one take my attention a lot 💞. The sponsor one sound so cool too, you really like to make them know how gratefully you are. And like something extra, let see if you offer some commission I can get one. Have a great weekend 💞
I REALLY like the idea of general themed streams, instead of the RNG-based commission streams. Will be a lot more fun to just casually drop into general streams. Like that the other people seem more like friends than contenders. :) Cool ideas for changes, Carrot!!
Nonfinite
To make sure I'm interpreting correctly, the student tier is available now, but you aren't planning on actually doing anything with it until further notice (Nov/Dec), correct? Good luck with the wisdom teeth, wishing you a quick recovery!
Etis
So for streams now you'll choose ideas you like more?
Carrot
Sorry to hear! Definitely appreciate all the support you've given!
Fido Saenz
No OCs is where I drop out.
