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Post Patreon FAQ V2
🕑 Added 2023-04-16 00:56:23 +0000 UTCDear Insane Children,
FontLord here again with some more info and some more answers.
The $1 Hibernation Tier is now active.
If you are interested in still accessing the Discord and/or sending messages to this Patreon page, please move over to this tier.
This will be the one and only tier in the not too distant future.
I am not 100% sure what will happen when I start deleting tiers that people are still pledged at if you do not move. I don't assume you'll be booted from our Patreon, but it's more likely that you will remain at 'no tier' while still paying us the last amount you were pledged at which would just be silly and unnecessary.
Please move as soon as you are able!!
Regarding the 3x$35 tier.
If you believe you are part way into completing your 3, and we killed the tiers before you could complete the 3, please send us a message. We will likely just have to allow you to do a PayPal transfer to complete it.
Seems the most obvious way to do things. I have no idea how many of you will write in about this, so it might take a while doing these manually. Please bear with me...
And now more answers from American...
1) What can we do to support American right now? He has to be going through a lot, as all of you are!
I am OK. Just taking a break from the world right now. And I appreciate the concern and the offer to help. But I've been mentally preparing for this moment for a long time. Because I've known for a very long time that "Alice" isn't mine. As attached as I am to the property, I've learned to keep my distance emotionally.
The timing of all this happens to coincide with China reopening after 3 years of Covid lockdowns. During that time, we were unable to travel outside. And so the first thing I did once the borders opened was travel outside. I am now sailing with friends up the eastern coast of Australia. As many of you are aware, I love sailing and use my time at sea to recharge my batteries and refresh my mind. I am where I should be right now.
You can also follow all our socials and of course, buying something from Mysterious is always appreciated.
https://www.instagram.com/americanmcgee/
https://twitter.com/americanmcgee
https://mysterious.americanmcgee.com/
2) I would love to listen to a podcast from American. + keep streaming/lets plays? Twitch channel is still very Alice themed at the mo.
It's too early for me to decide on something like this. There are parts of me that really just want distance from the online world in general. But let's wait and see how things look once I return to land.
3) Is there any possibility of an Alice plushie getting made?
The most I can get away with at this point is art prints which I autograph. The reason is that autographed prints are sold for the autograph and not really for the art print itself. There's a long tradition of Hollywood and the games industry allowing actors, writers, and others to engage in this sort of thing. So, I'll sell autographed art prints... at least until someone (EA) tells me to stop.
4) I would love it if the Patreon page converted over into something that revolves around supporting Mysterious and any future creative endeavors the team might pursue.
If we do continue any sort of crowdfunding for any other projects (or Mysterious stuff) it will be via a fresh page and perhaps a different platform. And it would certainly take place after some period of cooling down from the current situation. The primary reason is that I don't want to feed the trolls who scream at me constantly about Patreon, Alice, and related funding topics. Ideally, we do not need to engage in any sort of Crowd Funding in the future.
But if you want to support Mysterious (thank you!) you can do that simply by engaging in our Crowd Design process (via social media) and by purchasing items from the shop. Super simple!
5) Are you guys still working on Oz?
It's "wait and see" at the moment. See the above answers about taking a break and also about creating some distance between the current situation and any future projects.
6) Maybe a stupid question but is the team happy for us to continue our art and our cosplays of the game? I just would love to see the creativity continue
You are absolutely fine to keep cosplaying Alice and using the hashtags americanmcgeesalice and similar.
7) If someone wanted to print the Bible themselves at home for personal use, is that something that you’d be okay with?
The Design Bible and Alice stuff in general is owned by EA. If you print it for personal use (not to sell) then no one is bothered.
8) I assume anything from now on in the Alice/American series is solely fan-based creations from now on? What if we wrote a book about the story to finish it?
You are free to write any Alice fanfic you wish.
I'd really love it if people could stop asking me questions about "Alice" in general. The rights are very simple - EA owns Alice and they control it. If you want to do something with the IP, you are free to do that - just like you are with all other IPs - but you get into trouble when you start trying to sell the stuff you create. Additional questions on this stuff should be directed at EA. I really want some space from "Alice" and questions related to it.
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And a final note from American...
I just want to restate that I understand how difficult this is for many of you. I am feeling the same pain and anger as many of you. And I understand that in situations like these, we often ask ourselves "what can we do" or "what could we have done differently" in order to change the outcome. It's tough to admit right now but ultimately, we're going to need to accept that this decision and the situation, in general, is out of our control. We are not "giving up" any more than a person who is hit by a bus is "giving up." We did everything we could as a team and a group of fans to convince EA to let this next chapter happen. EA decided to kill the project and the possibility of any future for Alice. That decision is on them. But we can make a decision of our own - and it's a strong decision to make - to move on. That is what we do have in our power. And it's often one of the most difficult decisions to be made in situations like this. But it's what we must do. So, I would ask that you join me in moving on. If you decide to stay back and continue fighting... that's fine. That is your decision to make. I respect that. And I ask that you also respect my decision to move on. Thank you.
Comments
Wackmackie
I found the invite link on the subreddit, r/AliceMadnessReturns https://discord.gg/4qqDex4s4q
Sky Kast
of course thats probably not worth anything in china
Teella
Looks like McGee can do Alice now all he wants!!! :) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ftc-bans-non-compete-clauses?mc_cid=d1bb8c514b&mc_eid=2e0e86b5f3
Syrus Coy
How can I join the discord?
Ohhh woa.... I am really coming late to the party haha. I was chargef June as well 😆. I was going to ask how was the charging thing working now, but I think my question has been answered. Because I really didn't want to lose the plushie or anything like that
Sky Kast
oh the email said we paid for april today so we might not get charged in June for may
Sky Kast
but yeah i saw all my charges try charging even this one
Sky Kast
well thats a tough one
2 Questions: 1) Why are we being charged for this month? This was suppose to be a break month and banner said that charging would resume on June 1st! Well....I have just been charged! 2) Why are Europeans paying SO much more than US citizens for the hibernation tier? US pay $1, which is roughly €0,90. So why are we paying €1,50? On top of that VAT gets added which results in Europeans paying twice as much as US citizens! Why!?
American you are an inspiration as are the talented artists who have created such beautiful and amazing work for the campaign. I am sad about the decision but I will always love your version of Alice and still have the first two games to enjoy.
Amy Gauna
I currently get emails for sales on the Mysterious Shop, (and I frequently buy stuff in that case), but it would also be nice just to be informed when new things are posted, even if they aren't on sale. I know American is away at the moment, and this is by no means a pressing request. I hope he is able to clear his head and feel normal again soon.
Amy Gauna
I agree, I also respect American's decision, and I am going to move on as well, buuuuut, I will certainly be boycotting them (being EA) and I fully plan to keep buying from the Mysterious Shop. I absolutely love that autograph, and all of the backings it happens to be on! ðŸ¤
Temperator (Tempy)
Honest behavior, electronic arts are greedy bunch. McGee should make new IP altogether.
JINORU
Thanks for everything. Hope all involved move into things that they want to do and make what they want to make, and that it will be successful.
Just want to wish love and light for everyone. I grieve for Alice, but we knew this was a likely outcome. I want to thank the entire Alice team (y'all's transparency has been refreshing and much needed in this time) and all my fellow insane children for the ride. Onwards and upwards, friends!
I fully understand your decision, American. That's one of the things we do have in our power, besides dreaming of a better world. I, personally, will stay back with other fans making sure EA will be sorry for their own decision for many years to come, but I'll respect your right to move on. That's not like me giving up hope and surrendering when something is vitally important to me, but that's not like me pestering someone or feeding the trolls either ;) I wish you all the best. Enjoy your sailing break away from the online world. I'll make sure to buy art prints to do credit to the team as soon as I can.
