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Patreon paused, will return in unknown capacity
🕑 Added 2019-05-09 13:52:20 +0000 UTCEdit: You guys are just the best <3
Hey guys. First off, thanks to everyone for supporting me, ever, even if you're brand new here. TL;DR at the end this time.
I have paused my Patreon so you won't be charged at the end of the month. I still plan to release a few things as time allows:
- Ellie anim in VR, rendered by Rumbledore
- Sombra Rig updated to 2.8
- The WItcher rig in its current state
Why the pause?
I got an offer from Blender Animation Studios, through a friend in the SmutBase discord who already works for Blender Institute. It's not a final job offer just yet. They offered to fly me out to Amsterdam for a week for a trial period on a rigging position (Update: starting on the 27th). And I like rigging stuff, so in order to do my best, I will be spending all the time I can making sure I don't fuck this up. Hence, no time to make lewds right now.
What if it goes well?
I will continue working on this Patreon in my free time, as a hobby, like in the good old days. I will no longer have to care about the numbers. A lot of you would understandably unpledge or lower your pledge since I'm not making as much content anymore. I would start leaning towards making fewer but better animations. I would probably remove a lot of Patreon benefits and make full quality videos free for everyone. The only thing behind a paywall would be WIP rigs and project files, and their price would probably go down.
What if it doesn't go well?
Nothing changes from how it currently is, we keep going with this as my full time job. I want to make a website to better organize my content(as well as new types of content like addons&tutorials), and I might start doing some commissions. I also want to get into a regular release schedule, and get back into streaming regularly.
Why look for another job?
I didn't. This opportunity was thrown at me out of the blue. Ignoring something like that, at a time when my numbers and my motivation has been going down for a while didn't feel like a smart thing to do. I still love the idea of Patreon and working for you guys, it was my dream to do this. But working for Blender is like another dream!
So all in all, lukewarm news as always. Whatever happens, it's not the end of the world just yet. Thanks for reading, and sorry if any part of this disappoints you. Love you all, hope you wish me luck cause I might need it!
TL;DR: Might get a real job and go back to lewd-making as just a hobby (which might be a good thing for everyone tbh). Pausing payments for this month so I can focus on this, I'll keep you posted.
Comments
VR AnimeTed
Well damn, congratz dude. Def. don't want to jeopardize it. Hope it goes well and I'll look forward to your return. Amazing skill is always acknowledged, so it's not surprising to hear the opportunity found you.
AJ
Congrats on the opportunity. Having a stable job that you enjoy is far more important. Good luck!
