BimboRevolution
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BimboRevolution revised pledges incoming!
🕑 Added 2023-05-04 20:38:30 +0000 UTCStarting in June (that's next month), I will be changing my pledge pricing structure, which has remained the same for almost three years. A new pledge level will be created and this will affect new and future patrons right away. The two current pledges (Curious Squirrel and Interested Fox) will be phased out progressively afterwards.
Patreon doesn't allow us creators to increase pricing at will, and rightfully so. Therefore, a new 5$ pledge called GiveMePlastic π will be the only one offered to new patrons starting in June.
The Curious Squirrel (2$) pledge will be phased out on July 1st (2 months from now). This means on June 30th, the remaining Curious Squirrel patrons' pledge will end. They won't be charged for July, and will have to manually enroll as GiveMePlastic patrons to come back if they want. ππ»
The Interested Fox (4$) pledge will remain active for another 6 months, but only for current patrons and the Curious Squirrels that do the switch before June 1st. In December, Interested Fox will also be phased out and replaced by GiveMePlastic. But same again, the pledge will end, and you will have to enroll in the new pledge level.
That sounds complicated, but it's not... I'm just bad at explaining these things.
What you need to do if you are a 2$ Curious Squirrel : If you are currently a Curious Squirrel, I suggest you upgrade to Interested Fox before June 1st, so you can keep the pledge at $4 for another 6 months. If you do nothing, you will simply enjoy this last month (June) as a Curious Squirrel. Afterwards, you will only be able to switch to 5$ GiveMePlastic because I need to make Interested Fox invisible until it is phased out.
What you need to do if you are a 4$ Interested fox : Nothing for now. In November, I will remind everyone that they'll need to do a new pledge as GiveMePlastic patrons, if they want to stay.
Why all of this? You ask... As you know, things are getting pricier for everyone. I need to yet again upgrade my hardware. Right now, when there is 3 characters in an image, my PC will often crash or take an eternity to render. Some of you don't realize, but unlike video games spitting 90 frames per second, each single image I create can take a half hour to one hour to be rendered, even with a robust gaming-style setup. So the kind of video card I need is not the cheapest.
Also, only one pledge level will make my life easier because at the moment I prepare stories in 4K resolution for the 4$ patrons, and then I scale them down (half size) for my 2$ patrons. It's time consuming and I think everyone should enjoy the same quality for a 2$ difference. When I forget to downscale, I get complaints, or people switch back and forth between pledge levels. So it'll make it simpler for everyone.
I'm sure some of you will feel 5$ is over budget for them. I totally understand. Every country has different costs of living, so probably some of you will move on. On the other hand, I'm trying to be reasonable and I think it's a fair amount, and I'll try to keep it the same as long as possible.
Finally, a big big thanks to all you generous patrons. Your continuing support gives me the motivation to continue and invest more time and expenses in this wild adventure.
Cheers
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Note 1 : When I mention 2$, 4$, 5$, it is in US dollars the way I set it up here. Patreon might round it up to another amount in your currency, same as before.
Note 2 : If you already made a yearly pledge for a discount, let me know. I don't think there are any of you at the moment, but if so, I will make sure the transition is fair.
Comments
BimboWO
No problem with the upgrade of prices from me. You have been very considerate with your pricing so far. Talking money - This reminds that I wanted to ask you about commissions. Do you have pricing on your dev art? Or do you even do commissions?
Cypher101
Since the dolls are getting hotter and hotter, I'd say quality must be rewarded :D
