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Reinbach Has Gone Fully Nocturnal
🕑 Added 2020-08-20 17:34:48 +0000 UTCIt's a little past one in the afternoon in Florida as I sit down to make this post, which I'm writing to give myself a safety net of sorts. Tonight's TRW page may drop significantly later than the norm again, and I didn't want to leave you hanging without an explanation if that were the case, so here we are.
In the last couple of weeks I'm finding it a bit of a struggle to keep on schedule. It may not seem like I'm falling behind, since I've doubled my comic page output these last couple of weeks, but stay with me. My issue as best as I can summarize, is that I can't seem to sleep at night anymore. I don't exactly think I have insomnia, as I do sleep eventually, but only during the day, and only out of sheer exhaustion. Unfortunately that leads to a good amount of wasted waking hours where I'm too tired to work but not tired enough to shut my brain off and get some rest. This has also introduced a random element to my timetable that results in a lot of frantic last-minute drawing to meet deadlines, which is obviously not ideal.
I'll figure something out. This isn't the first time I've had this issue and I've always gotten through it in the past. But in the meantime, don't be surprised if my updates show up later in the night depending on your time zone. So if you're used to the new TRW page dropping at 8PM, don't be surprised if it shows up closer to midnight or even early the next morning for awhile. In most cases I can keep ahead enough to stay relatively on schedule. But in cases like now: assuming I can sleep right away, I won't wake up until like 10PM tonight, and the page needs at least a couple hours more work to be completed on top of that.
That's all I've got for now. If you've been here for awhile you already know how much I hate having to make posts like this, but I feel like it's best to be as transparent as possible when it comes to my workflow. I hope you guys understand, and that you like the page when it's ready!
Comments
Doorknob22
We're here for the art, not for the schedule. Take your time.
adam
Take a break if you need to, to try and realign yourself with your normal cycle. You've been posting more pages lately so you could very well take a break of a few days, especially if it's for your health.
Squid Hills
Do what you gotta do to make yourself better.
keithbungle
I feel you, dude! I went to bed at 11am yesterday/today. I've been trying to fight this backward schedule, but at some point, it seems easier to just give up, and be a weirdo.
Chris Davis
I subscribe to several creators here on Patreon, and you are BY FAR the most consistent with updates. You always have been. If you need to take a few days to get your Mojo/Chi/Soul back in order, you've more than earned that in my book..
Deano
I can relate; my sleep schedule has been totally fucked up by the quarantine and I wake up past noon most days now. Good luck getting yours back on track.
Conor Duff
Take whatever time and help you need. I love reading your work and would rather you take care of yourself and are able to be happy about what and how you work.
Phil Token
You work hard and every picture is awesome! Take care of yourself and let that be top priority
Pat Bryant
Check what medicines you're taking. Even over-the-counter stuff taken at the wrong time or the wrong dose can mess with your sleep cycle.
eF..cz
Until you wrote that dropping time in the post above in bold, i didn't realise, that i could have been regularly sitting in front of my pc, drooling, waiting for the next page, 5 mins before the time and hitting F5. Now i'm pissed off that i can't. :) Seriously, slow down or whatever works for you. Burning out or something like that is not worth it. By far.
Licorice Lain
Wait, you live in Florida, too? Why am I surprised by this?
KainRezo072
We all understand. There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting updates at night.
Excelsiorian
Look after yourself first and foremost and don’t fret about a few hours difference. As long as you are ok.
Lord Washington
Life kicks us in the balls sometimes man. Don’t worry about it
RivEx
I hope you get through it, I'm in a similar place myself so I'm sure I'll be awake whenever the page drops, in the past a workout routine has helped me reset my sleep schedule, I almost never stick to workout but at least I get to have a normal schedule for a couple of months.
The Funny Hatter
The suspense is terrible! I hope it'll last... Also, see if you can call upon Lord Morpheus for help on sleeping.
HungryOuroboros
We appreciate how transparent you're being, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we want you to do whatever it takes to take care of yourself. If you have to take a break or step back, or maybe even just slow down for a while, we'll understand. Your record of consistent quality speaks for itself; we know that it will be worth waiting for :)
Vent
Hey man, that's okay. Its hell out there. Everyone is stressing, everyone is reacting to crap in different ways. We're all manifesting it differently. You do what you gotta do, and make sure you're taking care of yourself.
Bob Fink
First off, please take care of yourself first and foremost and we’ll still be here when things arrive. Better you’re healthy then making a deadline. Take care and be safe and healthy!
Angelo
The page can always wait. Your health is what’s most important.
EngMatey
Hey man, absolutely big fan. Do what you need to do. If you need rest you rest. Don’t break yourself over this.
ineedazrael
I absolutely love your work, but make sure to take care of yourself first
