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From The Messy Desk of Rebecca - HELLO!
🕑 Added 2024-10-31 20:24:12 +0000 UTCHello!
For the first time in this Patreon’s history you’re getting a post from me! (Rebecca, Hi)
I’m terrible at writing things and even worse at filtering out unnecessary information to solely focus on what’s important so Daniel might edit this down :P
Up until this month I have not handled anything to do with the Patreon. I paid to read this Patreon just like all of you, and like all of you I’ve never seen or interacted with the backend of the Nerd³ Patreon either. I would draw art and put it in a Dropbox, then sometimes get told there was money in the bank account and that I should order them. Sometimes they would get ordered for me. I would receive the prints, sign them and then hand the big box of prints over for them to head to Matt for shipping. I basically had very little to do with them, which is not my preferred way of working.
Now though, I’m very excited to be actually in charge of the prints! Weee! (Also, now co-running the company with Daniel! Weeeeee!) From now on I will be designing them, doing the art, arranging to have them printed, receiving them, signing them, printing labels, putting labels on them, and then driving them to a big post facility! I am excited! One thing to note is that I’m still not going to be packaging them. While I have done this job in the past, I can’t do it anymore due to issues with my elbow (I think I have my Grandmas tennis elbow ☹), so Daniel will be packing all of them up each month, first into the protective sleeve, then into the envelopes. In return, I’m going to be running the finances of the company. Pretty fair I think.
I also have an entirely new job of social media manager! This means I’ll be posting about new videos to BlueSky each week, (https://bsky.app/profile/dan.nerdcubed.co.uk) answering all the enquiries sent into the Patreon, and trying not to reblog inappropriate images on the brand new Tumblr! (https://www.tumblr.com/nerdcubed) I have already started on all of these, and since I haven’t done a job like this before you might have to bear with me – I’m not the most sociable but I love hearing from you and I love helping so I hope you’re happy with the responses you receive (feel free to tell me if you’re not!).
Now, the most important part. The prints. Where are they? When can you expect to have your lovely little mitts on them?
Big changes have happened at Nerd³ due to financial reasons, so even though I’m in charge and would love nothing more than to just print and ship them all until we’re caught up, I’m unfortunately bound by what money is available. That obviously does not fill you with confidence (I understand), and while I can promise you that you will get them, I am ultimately just a stranger on the internet and so I think we need to do more.
We decided that a Trello would be the best way to keep you all updated and hopefully provide some comfort that we didn’t just take your money and run. This way you know what’s missing, when it should be arriving, and when to message me saying it didn’t turn up. Hopefully it takes some potential anxiety out of the situation. You can find it here:
https://trello.com/b/pioevusa/patreon-prints-database
You’ll notice on this Trello that we don’t have all the print art prepared for every month we’re behind yet – that’s for two reasons. The main reason being that I’ve been incredibly unwell from Autistic burnout, and while I wanted to make sure we had enough prints ready to go, I have been trying to not push myself if I don’t need to, so being ahead but not being complete. (Daniel Note: We’ve never been in a situation where we had money for prints and Rebecca didn’t have a set ready to go. You’re in good hands here.) Secondly is that time is passing, my skill is changing, and the games we’re excited to see prints of is also changing. I’ve done some prints that I’ve ditched in favour of more relevant and fun references, and sometimes I’m working on something and I just get bored. Without a looming deadline I’ve been afforded the luxury of ditching those prints and changing for other’s that I’m much more excited about. And I am SO excited about some of the prints coming up! I am so proud of some of them, and I cannot wait to hear your reactions to them. Honestly for me both of these points have been a positive, but I understand how they could not be perceived as being that way if you’re waiting for them to arrive. I’m hoping, however, that you maybe feel differently when they’re in your hands!
I’ve also heard from quite a few of you that you enjoy the Patreon print videos, regardless of if you’re receiving them or not, so don’t worry these will continue!
I read every comment that every one of you posts on here, Discord, YouTube, and a lot of them on Twitch, but usually I direct them to the relevant person if I feel like something needs to be done or I just enjoy them…silently. I’m going to try (making no promises) to be better at actually posting a reply, and I hope that my new position will boost my replying confidence!
I know I’ve asked for a lot from you but I’m going to ask for one more thing, and that is to bear with me while I find my feet with all of these new jobs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have below, and I’ll do my best to provide answers.
You’re all lovely, and I hope you’re all having a wonderful time.
Thank you for reading,
Rebecca
Comments
Benedict
❤️❤️❤️
Mr Rebecca
:D
Mr Rebecca
<3
Mr Rebecca
You're welcome! :)
NeonCoding
The Dan, the dog and the cardboard box
Will ''The Button King'' Harding
Loving this update and the writing style Rebecca! Looking forward to these every so often. I also very much appreciate that the Trello has the print dates but also what each print was and what the sticker was, this will really help me organise mine much easier than going through the reveal videos!!
Emil J
I know how hard it is to work during a burnout, I lost almost all my creativity and realized that art cant be forced. Take care of yourselves and the pets first, we will be here regardless. Change sucks but I know you guys will be on your feet in due time! ❤️
Wynter
You’re doing great! Don’t forget how awesome you are, we never do. 🫡
Codey Miller
you’re absolutely awesome Rebecca you’re doing amazingly!
Stacey Porteous
We love you Rebecca! I only had a couple of the prints when I could afford them and they are such amazing quality and I think myself lucky to have some of your art work, you guys are doing an amazing job it'll just take time to get things back on track and running super smoothly. We are here for you both and can't wait to see what's next! X
Sean Bowry
Hey, Was there a christmas card for 2023 that came with the prints? I have one for 2021 and 2022 but just realised that there wasn't one last year.
Dan_2the_sky
An especially big thank you Rebecca, such lovely news. I hope it all goes smoothly for you and Dan.
T-Fyre
We love you Rebecca! (not in a weird way) You got this! Go get 'em!!! <3<3
Emily
Good luck with all these new jobs! And I may have to finally get a Tumblr to follow the new account
Alyssa Gordon
THIS
Alyssa Gordon
Thank you Rebecca !!!
Jack (Chat Cast) Bantock
You're gonna do great Rebecca, you're the best person for the job in my opinion!!
Jacq
<3
xjxsephxinsanityx
i’m happy we will still be getting print videos, i really find them entertaining
Ethan Pender
Thanks Rebecca, I'm very happy for you and I have a lot of faith in you (without putting any pressure on you). Glad to see the Trello up and running, it's helpful to be able to keep an eye on where the prints are. I also recently started a new job, not running a company or anything, but it did take me a while to find my feet and learn the best way to do things. You've absolutely got this and we are all here to give you space and support you!
CrohTheDragon
You're gonna do great Rebecca, thanks for the updates
ted ladbury
Also god luck and good speed
Emma Goodall
Yayyyy! Rebecca's first post!! Thank you so much Rebecca for the update and wishing you and Daniel all the best with the future of NerdCubed X exciting times ahead and excited for future updates from the websites! Good luck with your new adventure with the NerdCubed company Rebecca! You will be amazing!! This is a lovely community for two lovely people! Always here to support you both and excited to receive the prints but please don't worry about the delay they are well worth the wait and you need to look after yourselves! X
Tristan Stubbs
Good luck Rebecca, you’ve got this!!
ted ladbury
I started in January an January is on its way. Wooooo
COUNTERPOINT
I love that I read this in Rebecca's voice! :) Congrats, you got this! I'm excited that you're excited lol
Razer3
Lovey news all around! Or is it news for the Lovelies? Eh, why not both!
Tim Wiles
Good luck Rebecca! I always find new responsibilities stressful to start
Stan Gaskell
Everybody is here because we want to support both of you wonderful humans. You being in a financial pickle is why we're here. I'm not on the prints tier, but knowing this community, I doubt anyone is upset. Big love to you both ❤️
Keiran McQueen
We believe in you Rebecca! Hope the new job goes well, I'm sure once you're settled into it and some routine you'll be doing great! 💓💗I love the transparency you've both always had with us about this kind of thing and especially the prints so having the Trello is just another step showing that and it's much appreciated 😊
Aeon Blu
Thank you Rebecca and just know your work and input has and will be appreciated
Nathan London
Thanks for the update Rebecca!
Aeon Blu
If possible I'd love a Dan packing prints stream since it would help alleviate the cost of prints and I'm sure Dan's ramblings would be perfect for a chill stream
James Tann
Hi Rebecca, congratulations on the promotion to official thing doer and shared thing overseer
Karl Blythe
The update is appreciated Rebecca, and honestly if I was in your position, it would have only been 2 or 3 paragraphs or even bullet points outlining the changes, I'm terrible at even writing lengthy responses for my own job, so I'm pretty sure you'll have no issue. Looking forward to get the prints whenever they arrive, the quality of them has always been brilliant and definitely worth the wait, regardless of the cause behind the delay. The transparency on the progress of them has always been exceptional. Hope you are both doing well and that the animals are doing well. EDIT: I've just properly noticed the background of the trello board, love it 😍
Coire Halfpenny & Alex Milne ❤
Dream team! Hope it works out for you both. I've never once considered lowering my tier just because you're a bit behind on production. Have full faith in you guys for getting prints out as and when 😊 feel honoured to be a part of a community so understanding and encouraging when it comes to taking time, ensuring health comes first and not over doing things. Lots of love ❤️
Richard Grayson
Proud of you for stepping up and confident you’ll knock it out the park!
Some Strange Thing
Thanks Rebecca! I know that you'll do a great job! 🙆♀️
Steven Carpadakis
You got this Rebecca! Excited to see the new prints when we can! So happy for you! 😄
Karson Miller
This is a lot to take on for anyone, i think i can speak for most when i say we would rather you take it at your own pace than rush things, you got this 🫶🏻
Charlotte Boxall
It's very lovely to hear from you Rebecca, and I appreciate that you've taken the time to be transparent with us! I hope you and Daniel and the animals are doing well and I'm wishing you all the best 💕
Sam Ph. (SalmonSun)
I will always be in support of the autistic community taking over (first the Nerd³ corporation and then the world)
AStupidID
Yayyy Rebecca :)
AJ Booker
much love rebecca, you're doing a bang up job <3
Milo Steggles
Thanks Rebecca 😊
