Jorge Rivera-Herrans
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Changes to Monster and God Tiers - May/June 2024
🕑 Added 2024-05-07 16:03:22 +0000 UTCHello, my friends!
Firstly, I want to thank you all for your massive support over the years on Patreon. You guys have kept me afloat and have made so much of EPIC possible with your support and your kindness. I care a lot about giving you all a great experience on Patreon and giving you the most value out of your subscription!
As you know, the current tiers on my Patreon are as such:
Mortal Tier:
-Early Access Video (7 days before everyone else)
Monster Tier:
-Early Access Video (7 days before everyone else)
-2 Early Access Choice Videos (7 days before everyone else. Videos decided by Poll made from eligible patron suggestions, 1 suggestion per Monster Tier Patron.)
God Tier:
-Early Access Video (7 days before everyone else)
-2 Early Access Choice Videos (7 days before everyone else. Videos decided by Poll made from eligible patron suggestions, 1 suggestion per Monster Tier Patron.)
-Movie reaction stream with Jorge (movie chosen by Patreon Poll made from eligible patron suggestions, 1 suggestion per God Tier Patron)
All tiers include access to the #EPIC BEHIND THE SCENES Channel(s) in the EPIC Discord (if you’re not breaking the EPIC Discord rules).
Because of the growing size of my Patreon community, as well as our fast approach to all the EPIC Spoilers I’ve been doing my best to avoid, the Choice Videos Perk in the Monster and God Tiers has become more unmanageable and difficult to implement. As we approach Act 2 and I post more snippets online, the types of videos I can post on Patreon have become more specific and restricted. This means that more and more often, I am unable to include certain suggestions because:
The suggestion is of a snippet I’ve already posted on TikTok, but the suggester hasn’t seen it yet, and I don’t want you all to pay for something I have already happily given you for free.
The suggestion would require another vocalist or person or party, which I cannot commit to on my personal Patreon.
The suggestion contains parts of EPIC that I can’t spoil just yet.
Implementing the suggestion would infringe on copyright law.
any other reasons that might make the video unreasonable in execution.
When I originally made the Choice Videos perk for Monster and God Tier in September 2022, I had less than 200 patrons. I now have more than triple that number of Patrons, all of whom I am extremely grateful for, which means that I am receiving a lot more Choice Video Suggestions (and Movie Suggestions). Also, a lot more time is now dedicated to checking whether I can legally implement a certain video suggestion, or informing the patrons that I am unable to give them that video for any of the reasons above. I would much rather put that time into giving you all the best possible videos I can give you.
Because of this, I am making changes to the Monster and God Tiers that will fully go into effect starting June 2024 for existing Patrons, and the changes will be reflected immediately on the Tier Subscription page so that new Patrons know what they are subscribing to.
EARLY ACCESS CHOICE VIDEOS - MONSTER TIER AND GOD TIER
Monster Tier and God Tier Patrons can still submit suggestions for Early Access Choice Videos in the #your-choice-early-access Discord channel. However, I will be selecting only a handful of them (probably between 5-10) to include in the poll. Specifically, I will select the video suggestions that I believe I can give you the most value on and/or are the most doable (i.e. they aren’t spoilers, they aren’t already available on TikTok for free, they don’t require other people outside of myself, they don’t infringe on copyright law, they are reasonable in execution, etc.). Furthermore, I might also add my own video suggestion(s) (likely 1 or 2) that you can all decide to vote for or ignore in the poll.
MOVIE NIGHTS - GOD TIER
God Tier Patrons can still submit movie suggestions in the #jay-movie-nights channel. However, if there are many movie suggestions (usually more than 20 movie suggestions from 20 different God Tier Patrons), I will only be selecting the 10-20 Movie Suggestions that I feel I would be able to provide the most value / commentary on as a writer and creator. Furthermore, I might also add my own movie suggestion(s) (likely 1 or 2) that you can decide to vote for or ignore in the poll.
These changes should allow you all to choose between options that will give you more value out of your subscription.
As always, I am extraordinarily thankful for each and every one of you. You have all kept me afloat during this journey and this process and I look forward to continuing to create videos and content for you all to enjoy. Regardless of whether this is your first or last month as a Patron supporter, you have been so helpful to me and to EPIC.💙
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TLDR: Because there are more Patrons now and we’re getting closer to Spoiler Territory, I am only selecting specific suggestions to include in the Choice Videos Suggestions Poll and the Movie Suggestions Poll. You will still get to vote from these selections. 💙
Comments
Kory Misun
I agree with you that I love both the first and second versions of each album. I don't want to speak for Jorge or Winion LLC, so I hope he gets back to you on why the first Troy and Cyclops Sagas were deleted. <3
smitty
Hello my friend!! I have a question regarding the original concept album for the troy, and Cyclops saga, I was Curious because I went to listen to them one day and it was completely off Spotify. I'm a huge fan of both concept albums and I was hoping you would read this and bring it back. Sincerely; the Literal lotus fruit
Krowlove82
I would love to continue supporting you even after the album is done. With the production of Epic into a movie (hopefully) as well as the creation of some of the side stories you said that you have. We're here because we love what you do and believe in you! I personally would love a concept album about Circe and Scylla!
musical Marzi
This is my hyperfixation I listen to the sagas in its entirety every day for the past two months or so. I don't care about perks I just want to support you
Deathslove
Yah honestly i just want to see where this takes you. I want to give you guys as much support as i can
Denise
I’m just happy to be able to support. I’m not in it for the perks ;-) The thunder saga is amazing!
ASUTA
Just here to support you as much as I can! 💙
Mighty XT
How do I get those discord channels? I’m on the discord server.
Kyle Thorson
I've loved supporting for the last 2 years and although I don't participate much (I probably should be in the discord at least 😅), I love just being a part of this. It's been incredible to watch you and EPICs following grow. One day I can tell people when I'm watching this on Broadway that I helped support the creator while he got started writing it! Love seeing all the happy people on TikTok who love your music.
Karina Miller
Thank you for trying to keep everything fair and enjoyable for everyone. We really appreciate how hard you work to stay in touch with your winions. We love and support you and are so excited to see what comes next!
Rinzler
I've been waiting to be able to support Epic since the early audition stages! I FINALLY can and I'm so excited! You could offer nothing and I'd still just be happy to be here😂
Ottolla
These are extremely reasonable changes and I've only just now realized you WERENT doing that all along. Omg how do you handle all these sugestions. @o@
Rakiye
Those are all reasonable changes. :)) I'm looking forward to seeing what suggestions you add. 💙
Caitlynn Sink
Makes total sense! Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put in! 💙
Kristina Hambleton
Totally valid! We appreciate all your time and effort.
Icarus
This sounds fine! Thanks for the update Jay, we all love you and wouldn't want you to stress about it :]
Luna Dean
Do whatever you need! Don't feel forced. We're just happy to support your creative process :]
Blake Vidos
This is very understandable I had a feeling that this would be coming soon! I wonder if asking for cut songs snippets fall under the same category. Either way however this huge journey can be easier for you. We appreciate all your work! :)
