Hiatus, Commission Changes, and a Question

Bossasaur

commission specific email for the win - I don't login to any of the main artists sites more than once a week, but I check my email multiple times a day. I dunno about everyone else, but *I'D* get back to you quicker :)

Omny

I remember that too- I figured that the unlimited slots would still be limited by how much clients would be willing to pay, so it'd keep itself in check. Guess I underestimated my audience.

Solstice

This is fine, Omny. I seem to recall warning you to be careful with unlimited slots when you first did it. If this is what makes you more comfortable, I can be patient and wait for slots. :)

Omny

Wow, thanks for all the feedback! I'll definitely keep this all in mind.

IamUnknown

While Trello is a good way for people to see what the queue looks like (if they're curious or want to check the status of their commission), I think it makes a poor place to actually commission things as it requires another, separate login for people to futz with. People are generally lazy and won't mess with something if they don't have to. While I would be slightly sad to see infinite Patreon commissions go (although I do know it would be a good thing for you going forward), I would like to keep the priority on having Patreons commission you. Patreons already are bankrolling your month and it feels like a perk that really is reasonable. Maybe some kind of split where you offer X commission slots per month on Patreon and Y elsewhere, but those Y slots don't carry the discount even if you are a patreon? By splitting it this way you could also limit the amount of commissions down to something that allows you to also draw a bit for yourself. I would advise you to start small and work up from there. Additionally I would like to share that wanting to commission one of your favorite artists, being a patreon of theirs, having money for a commission and not being able to get a slot due to time differences or patreon tier really is something that grates on me hard. I've seen it happen multiple times in Patreon overhauls, and I really want to advise you against it. TLDR: Mad man rambling

Omny

Scheduled slots? That sounds reasonable. Perhaps I'd "host" the slots here (maybe 10 or 20 at a time) here on Patreon and let both Patrons and non-patrons take them, with links to it posted on deviantART, Furaffinity and Tumblr. I feel that'd be more efficient and better organized than having a small handful of slots on each site.

Talonblaze

If you have multiple sites and having limited slots will be a thing again, commissions slots would preferably be scheduled. I don't think many would enjoy a guessing game of when/where just to make use of priority perks. Failing that; rather than 'unlimited' patrons could have a single reserved slot, as a suggestion. Would cut down on people who order multiple but still can get something without fighting for it. Email is universal yes, I have no problems with it. However I know many hardly/never use it. Too 'old school' for some it seems. However I think if they are serious about commissioning you, they'll go to such lengths.

I think whatever is easiest for you - email seems fair.