Plead for help and a progress report

I'm in a bit of a critical spot right now — I need to reach 300 paid patrons this month to secure a cross-promotion deal with a major developer that could seriously boost everything moving forward. I'm currently at 292, so just a few more people could make all the difference.

Even hitting 310 would give me a safety net in case of cancellations. It’s just $1.50 for the first tier, and honestly, it would mean more to me than you can imagine. This opportunity is time-sensitive, and if I miss it, it may not come around again for a long while.

If you’ve ever thought about supporting—even just for one month—now’s the moment I truly need it.

I will be doing a scene extension(20 renders) of a popular commission which will be locked behind $1.50 tier as gift to everybody who supports me

Now for the progress report:

I recently got my eyes checked and was diagnosed with astigmatism. Basically, light hits my eyes unevenly, which makes things look blurry. To compensate, I was constantly squinting, which led to tired, strained eyes.

The doctor advised me to limit screen time until I got glasses. Originally, they were supposed to arrive in a week—but lucky me, they came the very next day!

Wearing them feels like I’ve upgraded to 4K vision—seriously, everything is crystal clear. But I’m still adjusting: the new clarity comes with a weird feeling of increased field of view, which is a bit disorienting right now. I also got a blue light filter to help reduce screen-induced eye strain going forward.

Work Update:

Due to the screen time restriction, progress on the next update was minimal—mostly scene prep and groundwork. But now that I’m back in action with my new glasses, I’m resuming full productivity!

Thanks again for all your support and patience. Let’s hit that 300 (or 310!) milestone together!