Next Video Progress

Hey everyone!

I figured it was time to give an update on the upcoming video, which is going really well. 

I really love this topic, and I'm excited to share this story with you all. The process for writing this script has felt a lot more effortless than some recent ones have, which I think is a good sign. Everything seems to be falling into place quite naturally. The overall story arc, as well as the main conflicts and character developments, have revealed themselves to me clearly and vividly. Honestly, the only problems I'm regularly running into during research is the ever-present language barrier. This story does not take place in an English-speaking country. Of course, this isn't the first time I've tackled such a topic, but it's been a while, and with these recent videos being longer and more in-depth than the older ones, the language challenge is slightly more daunting. But not worry; as I said, it's going well! 

Also, the merch store has arrived! And you can check it out here: https://my-store-9889896.creator-spring.com/

(I still have to create a custom domain but I still need to get a P.O. Box first so I don't get doxed) 

We're starting out with 4 individual designs on various products, but I plan to add new designs at least a couple times a year. I've had a ton of fun working with artists and making these designs. Big thank you and shout-out to our friend Smear who created the character depictions the two flagship products are based around. 

I'm having trouble linking it to my YouTube channel because apparently I have too many de-monetized videos to qualify for what's called a "merch shelf". I guess that's what I get for making videos about naked dudes filling out sweepstakes on webcam and people who go LARPing as soldiers in active warzones. But it's okay, I can still advertise on Twitter and video descriptions and such. It'll just be a slightly more elusive store, kind of like the monster shop in Breath of the Wild.  

I probably won't start promoting the merch store until after I upload the next video. I sort of feel like I need to earn the right to advertise it with a having just released a vid, which is probably silly, but oh well.  

That's all for now. There'll likely be another update or two before release, for which I'm still hesitant to give a release window (I want to start making more accurate predictions). But here in a couple weeks, I should have a better idea when I can expect to preview it to you all. As always, you'll be the first to see it! :)

Thank you for everything. Til next time, 

AG