Astraea-R
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Growth Fiber Tomorrow + Future Content Schedule
🕑 Added 2024-11-08 23:21:53 +0000 UTCHey there!
Due to some stuff irl i've decided to change the schedule of Growth Fiber .and release the pages on Saturday, so the next update will come tomorrow. Also, since we're about to finish the year (and complete the two ongoing projects!) I'm considering changing how I handle comic production and releases for the next year, so I'd like to hear your opinion.
So far I've been working with 2 comics at the same time for each tier (WG / GTS) and an occasional release of a big project. While the weekly updates have a good reception, this also makes each project take several months to be finished, and new ideas for stories end up piling up all the time. Also, while here both communities are separated, most of my WG content also includes growth and GTS; and both communities are again mixed on the server and DA. Therefore, I don't see much point in splitting them here anymore.
Therefore, I came up with a possible new structure for Patreon.
Instead of weekly releases and working on two comics at a time, I would switch to focusing on only one comic at a time and completing it in about 1 - 3 months (depending on complexity of course). This would, of course, require me to delete old tiers and replace them with 3 new ones:
* A basic tier, mostly for support, that will have access to the comic only when the full thing is completed
* A medium tier that will have early access to previews of the comic (one when reaching 1/3 and the other when reaching 2/3).
* A high tier that will get weekly updates with raw renders, access to the script/concept of the comic, etc and occasionally watching parts of the production on stream (by focusing on only one comic at a time I'll have more time for this of course).
Among other changes, this means both communities will be mixed into a single one. As for the theme of the comic, medium and high tier will be allowed to vote to choose which comic I'll work on next; and the high tier will be able to suggest or pick an idea from the endless list of pending jobs I have.
Of course, this change won't affect the ongoing series and will only be applied after those are done.
In general, despite the whole process of restructuring Patreon being a bit messy, I think this will allow me to be more consistent with the projects and finally reach ones that are in an endless queue list. But before taking a decision I'd like to know your opinion.
Comments
Dellinger the fighting fish
Any updates for G-Soda maximum 2?
Guille
thanks for the answering my questions
Astraea-R
Yes, after reading the feedback, I'm creating a new format for the tiers so the lowest level will gets access to growth sequences in between the comic production. After all, these are less time-consuming than a comic so I can handle it. As for the tiers, hopefully, Patreon will allow me to make the change smoothly, but in short, I want to combine both tiers of 3 USD in one, keep the 6 USD, and add a new one of 9 USD. (Of course, more details in the future, this will only start at the beginning of next year)
Guille
agree
GiantessGG
Sounds good for me, working in one comic at time could give you a better concentration, not switching between two different scripts, types, etc. As for the new tiers, it's interesting to now show previews and raw renders to give more hype for final pages ^^, but some could feel like is less content.
Guille
to be honest i lke the idea of a complete work even if it takes a couple of months, you can also if may a suggest, give growth sequences between 2 or 3 weeks to i dont know keep posted. But the thing about the three tiers is also the bill of the subcripsions, I imagen the memberships will change, right ?. But is your desicion, your work is incredible, and i hope i can contilue see more.
Astraea-R
Yeah, looking for alternatives to the tier structure, but most likely the 1 comic at a time will remain for less confusion
Astraea-R
Thanks for the feedback! I would need to consider a lot of things, but I'll probably have to slightly increase the lower ones as I'll be giving the full comic on it. Same with the higher ones, but most likely will think of additional stuff to offer there. And I'm aware this will mean I'll only pay attention to a specific type of content depending on what was voted for the month, which is probably the bigger downside. That's why I'm still considering all options before making a desition.
Novi Pastel
I don't see any issues with the new structure so do what you think works best for you
Pixeyln
Sounds good to me
Astraea-R
G-Soda is a collab project and it got delayed as both me and the writer couldn't find the right timing due to our own projects, but still plan to resume it eventually
Astraea-R
Thanks. Hope the result makes things easier on both ends
Astraea-R
Hoping the new schedule will allow me to finish all of those pending series indeed
JD
Well this is my opinion, I’m not a multi tasker and only focus on one thing at a time to avoid confusion. I actually prefer it that way, If it will make things easier and smoother then I say go for it.
F1rew4ters3nd
Hmm hmm interesting while I do somewhat understand the change I'll still give my opinion since you asked for it. Now I would probs need to see pricing for the new tiers for a full opinion but this seems like a more focused schedule though I prefer the current one again as you said the comics are split and have good reception so it seems to be doing fine. One big reason I like subscribing here is the price range and the weekly uploads so I'm not quite so sure about a price increase for the weekly stuff that I like and since comics will alternate now instead of concurrent I probs won't be here as consistently if it's a weight gain comic currently running ill probs still support from time to time with the new schedule but yes my opinion is I like the current one as is.
Speed_Sound_Sonic
Is there an update for G-Soda Maximum 2? You meant it gets delayed for a couple of weeks but it's almost a half year now...
Xylander
I have no issue with this new structure. The important thing is if you reach a pace you're comfortable with :)
NeoSamurai223
Hopefully one day some old comics can be finished, like G-Soda But until then, keep cooking
