I Need One More Week Off and Have Announcements to Make
Added 2024-04-21 20:32:48 +0000 UTCIn general, I've always avoided discussing my personal problems with my audience. It's my job to provide escapism/entertainment after all. Why bog my readers down with my issues unless I absolutely have to?
Well this time I absolutely have to. Recently, the nature of the work I do has had serious negative repercussions on my personal life. As a result, I've decided two things: I need to work a little bit less, and I can no longer present outright pornography in my art. Moving forward, TRW will be R-rated instead of X-rated. These aren't decisions I've come to lightly. If you're interested in the details, please read on.
Let's start with the work part. I have been a full time artist since 2015. It's the best job in the world. But as a result I've thrown myself at it 110% for nearly a decade now. In that time, between the comics, strips, pin ups, writing, commissions, and game development, I've worked seven days a week with rare exception the entire time. I was of the mindset that if you enjoy your job it's impossible to work your life away, but now I'm not so sure of that anymore. I've decided to cut down the number of Monday strips and pin ups I do each month from four down to two.
Again, not an easy decision. The $5 tier is the most popular one and I wince at the idea of lessening the rewards for it. But I just need more time for myself. I'm not saying things won't get restructured as time goes on, this is just where I'm at as of this writing.
Next, the content. TRW will still be sexually charged, just more like what you would see in a regular smutty movie rather than a porn movie. Basically I still want to present sexy naked women but I've painted my last cumshot. I don't want to get into the details but last week the stigma of creating a comic featuring graphic sexual depictions of barely legal teens came down on my head like a brick from the sky. A change has to be made if I'm to continue.
The obvious concern of course is that without said graphic sex the public interest in my comic will wane. And make no mistake, if my decision makes you want to drop your pledge there are no hard feelings from me. What you're paying for has changed. If you leave, go with my thanks for supporting my work in the first place. But there is a potential upside in that as much as I liked drawing long and detailed sex scenes, they often grind the story to a halt when they occur. Sometimes for months on end. Maybe I'll manage to make a comic that's still engaging without the crutch of explicit sex scenes to lean on? Time will tell, but I look forward to the challenge all the same.
And so the plan as of this writing is to spend the next year or so tying off narrative loose ends for TRW and giving it a proper finale. After that, I can't say for sure what the next evolution of my comics will be. Meanwhile I'm still figuring out some things like what the best path forward for the game we're working on should be as well. Your feedback will be very helpful as I go along if you're up for sharing.
And that covers it for now! There is still a lot for me to sort out and I don't know how it's all going to go. But if you're reading this I want you to know I am extremely grateful to you for reading my comics and supporting my work. I will be back on Monday, the 29th.
Comments
I have been reading both TRW and Switch for a number of years. I will miss the X-rated scenes, but I keep reading for the characterizations, the humor, the intelligent situations, and, of courses, the excellent art work. I've seen enough cum shots for one life time. Do what you must, I'll keep reading.
David Leiwant
2024-05-04 05:14:19 +0000 UTCSorry to here something has effected your work but I also understand burnout and a need for change or rest. You need to take care of yourself so if thst means a few less pins ups, so be it. But I am curious where this leads you. I have followed your work since Tumblr all those years ago and I still love your work. True I came for the prom but now I am still here for the art and story and how you create such a interesting world and this has always inspired me Cant wait to see where TRW and your future tales take us
Lukas West
2024-05-03 09:12:21 +0000 UTCThanks for giving it a chance in any case! :)
Reinbach
2024-05-02 19:35:43 +0000 UTCNever say never? Right now I feel like I'm done with x-rated for good. But who knows what could change over time.
Reinbach
2024-05-02 19:35:24 +0000 UTCHey thanks so much for understanding. You do a lot of amazing work at a very steady clip so I hope you're pacing yourself over there.
Reinbach
2024-05-02 19:34:29 +0000 UTCVery sorry to hear about the negative stuff, hope the changes make your life better! That's what truly matters :) I resonate a lot with the burn out :( same thing, 10+ years doing comms and stuff got be absurdingly tired. Guess I just don't have the same energy as before so yeah, more time off and resting makes wonders now :) I love your work dude, x rated or not your comics had a huge impact on me and I always use them as reference for stuff haha Change whatever is needed in order to improve your life <3 Also " I've painted my last cumshot." is one of the most poetic things I've ever heard xD truly deep shiet
Parsujera
2024-04-30 23:23:37 +0000 UTCMan, I'm sorry to hear you've had to make that decision since yours is one of the very few porn comics I've followed over the years but if that's the right choice I respect it. Are in a position where making that sort of content is off the table or would you ever revisit x rated content in the form of a different setting?
Count Cockula
2024-04-30 21:22:14 +0000 UTCI understand the need to keep a work/life balance. It is not good for anyone involved if you burn yourself out. I am disappointed in the change of content rating, however. Other commenters have mentioned that they read the comic for your art, humor, and writing, and while I appreciate all of those things, I am mostly here for the sex scenes. I can get good art and writing in other comics. It seems like someone in your life has made you ashamed of the work that you have done, and that makes me sad. There is nothing shameful about sex or sexuality, and there is nothing wrong with your X-rated art. There isn't even real sex involved! This is art and you are providing entertainment to adults. I will stick around and see what the new direction looks like, but if it is too tame I might move along.
Deus
2024-04-28 16:14:59 +0000 UTCThank you for the encouragement! And I am hoping that maybe this new direction will open some doors that were shut before. And the red haired teacher was Miss Stahl, who belongs to a very talented smut writer named Drace Domino, who I've collaborated with in the past. She was last seen in disguise during the strip club scene. XD
Reinbach
2024-04-27 21:08:11 +0000 UTCR-rated TRW may not work, for sure. But I may as well give it a go. If this means you're leaving I understand, and thank you for your support!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 21:05:08 +0000 UTCHeh, fair, the categories aren't real things; what I was thinking of when I said that was probably something like: are you experiencing undue legal or monetary troubles due to the nature of your work, or is it purely social in something like 'future mother-in-law will not allow marriage to a "smut-peddler"' or 'the daycare wants to know exactly what your job is, and your answer had better not be, well, this' Not that any details are owed, that's why I made a basically nonsense request for information instead. Fuck the police or *fuck* the police winky-face, depending on whether or not a personal/social relationship with the source of that 'ton of bricks' is desired/at stake.
Darryl Williams
2024-04-27 21:04:47 +0000 UTCThank you, I'm hoping these drastic new changes even out for the best in time.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 21:03:16 +0000 UTCThank you for saying so! Hopefully I can deliver a satisfying payoff for TRW, and it will evolve into a new comic that's even better.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 21:02:47 +0000 UTCNo, this is related to my own personal issues. The Gumroad thing sucked but Patreon has yet to make any new moves against NSFW content that I'm aware of.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 21:01:07 +0000 UTCThank you for being here for such a long time, and I hope you continue to enjoy the comic with it's new direction! :)
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:59:25 +0000 UTCFor sure! XD It's all new territory for me now, thank you for being here for the long haul.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:58:17 +0000 UTCThank you! That helps me a lot to hear.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:55:33 +0000 UTCGlad to hear that. I really love your stuff. I am a little bummed about the new direction, but I'm sure it'll be really great if not as sexy.
Nikuthulhu
2024-04-27 20:51:14 +0000 UTCThank you! And hopefully I'll still make an interesting game, even if it is cum-free.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:50:36 +0000 UTCThank you for sticking around then! :)
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:49:39 +0000 UTCIn a way she wins lol. Her sex scene will be less lewd than anyone else's.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:49:04 +0000 UTCIt's not going anywhere as a reward unless Patreon makes me. And so far it doesn't seem like they plan to anytime soon.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:48:24 +0000 UTCGlad to have the good faith then! I'll be doing everything I can to tie up TRW well and make the next comic even better.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:47:03 +0000 UTCWell the school setting was certainly a sticking point. It was what got the game banned for life from Steam, after all. But it was being a guy who makes a porn comic for a living that was the real issue here.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:43:39 +0000 UTCHey thanks! It's not about being forced to censor though. (Not YET, anyway.) This is more about hard times in my personal life and having to make some harder choices now.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:39:43 +0000 UTCHey thanks! I'll do my best to keep improving that style as I go.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:38:42 +0000 UTCHigh praise! I think they expect one to output more than one page a week in the big leagues, but I appreciate the notion.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:38:14 +0000 UTCThank you as always for supporting and engaging in the comments here then. Glad to have you sticking around.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:37:09 +0000 UTCMuch appreciated, I will try harder to take care of myself for sure.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:36:20 +0000 UTCThat means a lot, thank you!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:35:53 +0000 UTCI understand, totally.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:35:35 +0000 UTCI'll make it the best show I can!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:35:22 +0000 UTCI appreciate that support!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:34:55 +0000 UTCThank you, though my relocation wasn't a factor. I'll actually be headed back to the states before too long because the kingdom will kick me out otherwise.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:34:40 +0000 UTCPersonal troubles, I do intend to continue the story if I can, and yes it will impact the game. More updates on how that will work soon.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:33:35 +0000 UTCOh yeah, sex scenes will still be in there when they would naturally happen. Though maybe now I won't feel the need to shoehorn them in every few pages to keep reader interest even when they don't belong sometimes.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:32:31 +0000 UTCI understand completely. Thank you for your support!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:31:14 +0000 UTCThank you, I'll do my best to make the new stuff worth sticking around for.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:30:24 +0000 UTCGlad to hear there's interest there! :)
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:29:52 +0000 UTCOh yeah, the existing stuff isn't going anywhere unless Patreon forces me to, and they've made no moves to do so that I know of.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:28:54 +0000 UTCI do wish I hadn't had to take so much time off this month, but I needed to sort myself out. Hopefully in this won't be the end, more like a new beginning in a lot of ways.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:28:07 +0000 UTCThank you for that. I guess I wouldn't say I'm being railroaded. More like I've just been forced to make some hard choices lately.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:26:52 +0000 UTCThank you for that, and I suppose you're right, content-wise the comic lines up with reality in a spooky way here.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:24:13 +0000 UTCThank you, I'll certainly try and be better about taking the time I need moving forward.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:23:28 +0000 UTCCommissions will be back soon, as the fact that I can work on them at my own pace makes them more appealing than ever. But they will be R-Rated from now on as well.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:23:04 +0000 UTCIt will effect the game a lot for sure. I may need to go back to the drawing board with the entire concept and story. But I've done WAY too much animation work not to plow forward on it somehow. Updates coming soon.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:20:20 +0000 UTCThank you! And I too am hoping that this may open up TRW to new audiences in a way, but time will tell.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:19:03 +0000 UTCThanks Kain, I hope to make it a good one.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:18:06 +0000 UTCYeah, still sex scenes, but more the type you'd see in a steamy movie rather than a porno movie.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:17:21 +0000 UTCThat's encouraging to hear, thank you!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:16:36 +0000 UTCI wish it had been that simple, honestly.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:15:59 +0000 UTCThank you! I'll be doing my best to make the comic better than ever.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:15:44 +0000 UTCThank you for the good faith. I'll do my best not to disappoint!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:15:02 +0000 UTCThat is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:14:39 +0000 UTCThanks Totes, greatly appreciated.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:14:19 +0000 UTCWell the age thing I mentioned was just an example of the stigma I'm dealing with here. Even if the comic had been about older adults all along I'd probably still have had to make this change sooner or later.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:14:02 +0000 UTCNot familiar with the category context I'm afraid. Best way I can sum it up is that my personal life is a mess because I make porn and I'm trying to course correct while still salvaging my job.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:12:25 +0000 UTCI hope the change works out as well, and thanks for staying!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:11:14 +0000 UTCI hope so on that! For what it's worth I think the next chapter is a loaded one.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:10:46 +0000 UTCHey if you end up leaving I totally understand, and thank you for supporting as long as you did.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:09:48 +0000 UTCThanks, I appreciate the understanding!
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:08:43 +0000 UTCIt's a rough time for sure, but I'm hoping things will even out.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:08:22 +0000 UTCThank you. I am hoping you're right, and that the sweet stuff ends up being the real strength of TRW.
Reinbach
2024-04-27 20:07:37 +0000 UTCHoo boy, I’m not reading these comments.. What I love most about your comics is the quirkiness of the characters and the situations they either get themselves into, or get themselves into. Going R rated Ok, if that will serve you best, and not detract from the story thus far, (I’m sure it won’t, because we are all here for the story anyways, no matter what the other comments say). There are other porn comics, but are all here for the story and the fully developed, amazing characters. This is the only porn comic that even comes close to perfection, so many others have either rape or manipulation to get the characters to have sex. At Castle High, it’s the same horny 18 year-olds, like everywhere, just no inhibitions nor limitations. I have felt some of the sex scenes rushed, and now I know why. I’ve been supporting for a number of years now and I’m not going to stop now. You are an amazing artist, visually, but I love most is the expressions on the character’s faces and poses, all unique, and all perfect for the character and the scene. It just makes me fall in love with each one:) I’m worried about TRW ending, but I was worried when the first one ended, and you just continued all the characters in an amazing, expansive sequel! You can continue with these characters forever and I will always support them! So a little worried about “loose ends.” Are we ever going to see more of “epic challenge” red hair teacher? Also, an R rated comic would go over better at Comic Con and other conventions, if you ever wanted to go there for fans and to sell printed books. You might even get noticed by Marvel or another company for covers or full runs of comics; if that’s the future. Not sure what the actual “brick” was, but I don’t need to know. I love all that you have done, and man, your art has so vastly improved since issue one!! (You should sell photoshop brushes or something for residual income; what you do is way better than any artist who sells online). Take the time you need; life is more about what’s not written and more about discovery. 💜
frank barry
2024-04-26 20:56:35 +0000 UTCThat really is a heartbreaker lol. We were so close lol
Jon
2024-04-23 21:09:01 +0000 UTCThis seems like a wife/significant other laying the kibosh on all this. I suspect this was a "me or the comic" ultimatum. If it was some day job or being outed in the community, why stop now? Damage is already done at this point, backing down to an R rating wouldn't do any good. As far as the story, i suspect reinbach knows what we all know deep down....there's no such thing as an R rated TRW. It's baked into the cake, cant have one without the other. I always assumed this scene was leading to Casey deciding to live as a throuple and be pregnant too, basically "get me pregnant too daddy!!". But how would that even work? Casey: "I have a solution! Maybe we can raise our kids TOGETHER!" wink.....aaaaand cut scene? Regardless I've been a reader since the switch days and I want to thank reinbach for all of his work over the years, that this comic even existed as long as it did is a miracle and solely the credit goes to the man himself. Good luck to reinbach in all his future endeavors!!
snake plissken
2024-04-23 12:27:00 +0000 UTCCame for the smut, stayed for the plot. The sex scenes were always good, but I agree, they tended to slow the story down a bit. So TRW switching gears honestly doesn't break my heart, even if we will miss out on Elliana and Derek. I'm sorry this created some personal turmoil for you, and I hope things work out.
AintAsGoodAsIOnceWas
2024-04-23 04:50:06 +0000 UTCThank you for all the years of incredible erotic art melded delightfully with plots fun and serious, characters compelling and entertaining (and some courageous ventures into mental health awareness). TRW was unique on the Internet, and that's saying a lot these days. No one worth your attention or respect will begrudge your decisions to do what is right for you, but no matter what next evolution may come for your work, your legacy won't easily be forgotten either.
Rascal
2024-04-22 23:41:02 +0000 UTCIs this related to the recent Gumroad action to pull adult content? Is Patreon next?
Stan Hanks
2024-04-22 19:53:07 +0000 UTCExtremely sad, but you gotta do what you gotta do. And at the very least we got one hell of a cumshot send-off with Casey over the past few weeks, couldn't have planned it better if you tried lmao. As for sticking around or not, I was always here for the writing. The art is good and has only improved (been around a looooooong time), but your writing is what sets you apart. So long as you continue to deliver on that front I know I'll be happy to keep paying :)
HungryOuroboros
2024-04-22 19:11:56 +0000 UTCWell, I’m glad about you taking more time off, at least. Love the consistent content creation, but I’ve thought for years that you’ve been burning the candle at both ends. Twice as rested and life balanced you is worth half the created content, as far as I’m concerned. Second: yikes! It sounds like your perceived reality took one to the bread basket and another to the chin and is currently fracturing fast before the reformation! I’m sorry, man, that’s some scary shit to be going through. Hang in there, brother. I’m in it for the long haul. Not going anywhere. Your story telling has regularly recurring flashes of genius. No way in hell I’m missing out on that! As far as the content change, yeah, that sucks. Started doing this because you had the best explicit sex/healthy mental space ratio I’ve EVER found ANYWHERE. But hell, I’ve got a fantastic imagination. That said, there always was a nagging feeling in the back of my head about some of the power dynamic differentials, and the inescapable lingering impression that many of the characters shouldn’t be able to walk. At least, not without constantly tipping over. Still, that’s why it’s FANTASY!
Mark Hunter
2024-04-22 17:53:11 +0000 UTCThis is an announcement I didn't ever expect to read, and you've got only my sympathy for whatever scenario took place that motivated you to make this career change. I'm staying subbed, and I'm gonna remain an avid reader. Since the first time I read Switch, I kept coming back for your scripts and plots and compositions; hardcore porn or not, I really admire you as an artist and want to continue enjoying your work for as long as you want to do this. If you either break out into the traditional publishing world, or someday you hang up the pro-artist spurs and get a day job, I'll be happy for you and grateful for every page, Rein. Wish you well!
Emmett
2024-04-22 17:00:58 +0000 UTCHmmmm... animated playboy.
The Funny Hatter
2024-04-22 15:09:38 +0000 UTCI think like most of the responses so far, I’ll say I’m disappointed, but I totally understand and support your decision. In the end you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do to live your life and be content. What saddens me the most is the new game. I was really looking forward to cum splattered fun with original characters. Take care of yourself first and foremost.
Patrick Furlong
2024-04-22 15:04:51 +0000 UTCIt means it will be more tasteful. You will still see naked bodies, butts and boobs but there won't be explicit scenes of penis and vagina. Think of softcore or Playboy
25shadow25
2024-04-22 14:36:51 +0000 UTCI've been sitting with this for the day, and you know what, I think it's fine! I really like your work, so I ain't going anywhere! Thanks for all you've done so far, and I'm looking forward to your work in the future!
keithbungle
2024-04-22 13:31:45 +0000 UTCNGL it kinda breaks my heart that this happened before Elliana got laid
Deano
2024-04-22 09:34:00 +0000 UTCI might have come for the sex scenes back in Switch, but that gets repetitive after some time. I definitely stayed for humour and interesting story twists. and i intend to do so in the future. What will happen to the visual novel?
eF..cz
2024-04-22 06:31:10 +0000 UTCYou need to prioritise your real life and while TRW may be set in a sex positive world (or maybe a sex indifferent world) we don't live in one (yet). As far as the extra strips an pinups that's fine as far as I'm concerned. They were always bonuses and if there aren't as many, I can live with that. For TRW I won't pretend I'm not a bit disappointed. One thing I appreciated was that it was porn with a story. But crucially, it hasn't just been a story with porn grafted on, it's a story about sex. Making the sex implied rather than stated will inevitably impact the tone. That said, at this point you've drawn a lot of sex scenes. If we don't see any more, we know what they look like. The tone of the last chapters might jar a little with the earlier ones, but it won't ruin it. So I think you're making the right choice. Wind up TRW and give it an ending that ties up the loose ends and then start on something new with a different tone. Sexy rather than porny. I think you're more than good enough as an artist and writer to give us something different and I plan to stick around to see what that is.
Spam_Happy
2024-04-22 05:58:27 +0000 UTCI’m curious as to r rating as well, perhaps reduced frequency of sex or reduced detail or both
Therob308
2024-04-22 05:00:32 +0000 UTCWow, this is a shocker for sure. Obviously it's personal enough you're not adding more details, so I won't ask for them. I just hope you're okay and that this didn't go TOO badly for you- I know just how hard you've been working to build an audience on as many platforms as you could, and that this is not a decision you'd ever make lightly. I’m not gonna lie- I’ll miss the x-rated stuff a lot, and TRW more. The thought of not seeing my faves is a real bummer. Especially as you'd filled the world with so many interesting people! I would desperately hope that your next venture would have a lot of "Suspiciously Similar Substitutes" or something to match the old ones, though if not that's okay. We still have another year+ to go... albeit that means doom for some of the less fleshed-out or newer characters. BUT I’ll say that I would continue to follow. Few were as critical with how hyper-sexualized everyone in the comic was than me, so less purely gratuitous stuff might be nice. Plus we’ll still get boobs! And maybe vaginas, depending. I’m curious- was it just the school setting or ALL the content that was the issue? I’m assuming there’s no “psyche! It was a postgraduate school all along!” possible here. And I’m curious what “r-rated” entails. Is full frontal nudity still okay? Obviously no erections. But yeah, I feel for you here. I’ll stick around. And maybe get some r-rated commissions some day, lol!
ScuzzBucket
2024-04-22 04:24:41 +0000 UTCCan't you get on Subscribestar and do what you do best on there? Or your own website or sumthin'? Your creativity gonna take a dive because Patreon has a stick up their ass about your content? I don't like this dude, I love what you do; you should not have to censor your genius vision.
Blueno
2024-04-22 04:09:10 +0000 UTCOh and to be clear, the bummer is regarding the tone shift, not the working less. That is something I definitely support. Taking care of yourself and all that jazz.
Lonestar
2024-04-22 03:11:14 +0000 UTCShame to see the saucy bits go. I wonder how much of "sauciness" we will get to see in the R-rated versions. But i have grown to enjoy TRW comic. The Reinbach artstyle is one of my fav/ideal style i like to see in western comics and posters!
Crimson03
2024-04-22 02:54:14 +0000 UTCSad to see this amazing adult content go but I look forward to what you make in the future. I hope this works out for you. With any luck, you'll break into the mainstream comic world now that you're bleaching your pants. You really deserve it.
Mary Shelley's Monster
2024-04-22 02:42:37 +0000 UTCSorry to hear. One hell of a cumshot to end with though, I will miss those. I still love your characters, and I'll stick with your work to see how things end. I still want to see their stories play out. I hope you figure out what you need with whatever your going through. Still your fan here.
Slaughterbug
2024-04-22 02:18:27 +0000 UTCIt's, for sure, a bummer. But you gotta do what you've gotta do.
Lonestar
2024-04-22 01:35:25 +0000 UTCWell, I came for the porn but stayed because the story is legitimately interesting (pun not intended). Been following you since Switch; don't see a reason to stop now.
xavier kazi
2024-04-22 01:20:31 +0000 UTCim gonna need a little time to accept this as well...
Lord Washington
2024-04-22 00:56:26 +0000 UTCIt might be a symptom of my age, but the story is very important. I am not put off by lack of gratuitous porn. Please yourself and it will show in your work. On with the show!
R Kelly Coker
2024-04-22 00:56:17 +0000 UTCI came for the porn but i'll stay for the romance, smut and to support
Hooligan Mulligan
2024-04-22 00:54:16 +0000 UTCThat is unfortunate, hope it's not due to being moved to the UK. Don't blame you a lot taking time off the schedule for yourself.
Taylored Printers
2024-04-22 00:37:33 +0000 UTCAre these legal troubles? Without knowing more it sounds like the story should simply end here, maybe make a post explaining how the current threads end. Will this impact the game as well?
MAR
2024-04-21 23:45:17 +0000 UTCi'll be honest, I'm quite sad hearing this. Im still fully interested in the characters and will keep subbed (though at a lower tier) however you made some hella killer scenes. I hope that you will still include a sex scene here or there when it fits perfectly narratively so that while it wont be every other page but at least there might be some when its thematically right
Chaddicus thundercock
2024-04-21 23:18:12 +0000 UTCDamn, thats too bad. I'm going to bow out. Good luck on your new career path.
ShadowSkill
2024-04-21 22:48:28 +0000 UTCI'll be honest, you've made some scorching hot scenes and I'll be sorry to see that end. However, with that being said, I'm fully invested in the characters you've created and I'd like to see where the story goes, even without the explicit scenes, as I think I have enough to last me. I'm happy to continue to support you and your work, whatever form it takes.
Chris Davis
2024-04-21 22:36:22 +0000 UTCI think he specifically said TRW is not ending, but it'll be R rated instead of X.
jubs
2024-04-21 22:24:57 +0000 UTCYeah I was always a little worried how you’re able to work so much, glad to see you’re taking a step back like that. Maybe a time skip in the comic 4 or 5 years so you don’t have to draw them as teenagers anymore could help if the less explicit stuff doesn’t work out. I’d love to see the cast keep going with thier lives.
Mac
2024-04-21 21:36:48 +0000 UTCWhile I am sad that the strip is changing from X to R rating, I understand that you gotta do what you gotta do. I'm at least stay with you until TRW wraps up. After that, I guess we'll see how it goes. Will the TRW game that you've made still be available to patrons?
Nikuthulhu
2024-04-21 21:33:08 +0000 UTCI doubt any artist on Patreon has a more supportive fanbase than you do, Mr. R. But there is an element of 'take it ot leave it' to your announcement that is quite a shock. No updates until the 29th, no more X-rated content, less new content published each month, the whole raison d'etre of the artist who is Reinbach is being changed and even TRW will be brought to an end. You would, I think, have to accept that this is deeply saddening for everyone who loves, and supports, what you do...
Alex Barton
2024-04-21 21:32:32 +0000 UTCI think it fucking sucks that you're being railroaded for doing porn, straight up. And I support you for the same reason as supporting sexworkers. I'll be here for now, as solidarity is more important than smut. But I will miss the lewd.
GregD
2024-04-21 21:31:26 +0000 UTCAs much as I've always liked the sexy aspects of TRW, I'm here as much for the storytelling. If it helps...it seems like it kind of thematically worked too. The last shot of Casey, soaked in cum before the wakeup call of Bria's news...seems like an appropriate time to hit this kind of shift in tone. I'm here for the long ride either, and glad that you'll be continuing one way or another. :)
Dorian Alton
2024-04-21 21:29:04 +0000 UTCIt sucks that you're in this situation. I wish you the best and I'm glad you're going to rest more.
Sophia Dearden
2024-04-21 21:22:23 +0000 UTCInteresting. If you think this is the right choice for your work, then I'll stick with you and respect your decision. I do wonder though, what happens with commissions? Will you still be doing them, and will they still be X-rated stuff? I ask this because I'm still very much interested in getting more art from you in the future, if the situation ever allows it.
Call Me ET
2024-04-21 21:14:47 +0000 UTCWell it was the cumshot to end all cumshots I definitely want to see how the comic ends. I'm curious about how R rated will go. Also how will this effect your current game ?
alex baker
2024-04-21 21:11:55 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself. I can't speak for others, but I like your work because of your style and energy. Sometimes, you have to change what you draw, but that just means you have a new challenge to keep and grow your audience. I suspect that while you'll lose some people, you'll gain more. I'm looking forward to seeing how things progress. And I look forward to whatever new projects come out of this.
Ray Cornwall
2024-04-21 21:05:34 +0000 UTCGlad to hear you won't be burning the candle at both ends, but yeah can def understand the worry of losing your audience with the shift in content. Still, I won't be going anywhere and am definitely looking forward to the finale of TRW!
KainRezo072
2024-04-21 20:59:20 +0000 UTCSo, what does "rated R" imply? There are many rated R movies out there with very different definitions.
The Funny Hatter
2024-04-21 20:57:40 +0000 UTCThat really sucks, but I'm invested for the long haul with the characters.
Kyman201
2024-04-21 20:57:35 +0000 UTCMoral crusaders gave a hard time, didn't they?
Licorice Lain
2024-04-21 20:53:00 +0000 UTCI'm really sorry to hear this all happened. I've always been more invested in the writing and good art then in how arousing the comic is, so I'll definitely stick around and continue supporting. I can't wait to see what you do in the future!
Abundance of Radishes
2024-04-21 20:51:33 +0000 UTCI will admit, this is very disappointing news. I quite liked this very adult comic, especially since you dont get many, if any good ones anymore. Will stick around to see how things shake out. Hope everything works out in the end.
Jon
2024-04-21 20:50:32 +0000 UTCI’m not going anywhere! I sympathize with you. Work burnout sucks donkey balls! Your art is fantastic. The characters interactions and the juxtaposition you present in their theatre is what brought me here. I can do without the “cumshot” anyway. Do what you are doing and I will continue to support you. 🤘😁
Tim
2024-04-21 20:47:05 +0000 UTCI'm not going anywhere, I'll support you whatever you decide.
TotesNotThea
2024-04-21 20:45:37 +0000 UTCYou do what you gotta do Rein. I was never into the cumshots anyway. Hopefully you can strike the work life balance you intend to pursue. I would like to ask, you mentioned the issue of barely legal teens, would this mean that adults, (say Royce, Reina, Sylvia) could still be part of that x-factor style you've had up until now, or is it a quit cold turkey style?
MstrJerby
2024-04-21 20:45:11 +0000 UTCWould you say it's a 'fuck-the-police' category A situation, or a 'fuck-the-police' category B situation?
Darryl Williams
2024-04-21 20:44:38 +0000 UTCThus must be such a difficult decision to make, to shift your work so dramatically. I hope the change helps you to find a better place emotionally. Not going anywhere.
Daniel Schwartz
2024-04-21 20:40:42 +0000 UTCI think a majority will understand, Im sad we won’t get master pieces like the last page. But I’m sure you’ll be cooking with what ever is next🔥
RIMX
2024-04-21 20:40:13 +0000 UTCSucks to hear about your personal issues dude, I really hope that this change helps you. Healthy work life balance is extremely important so I can only applaud you trying to find a better balance there. The loss of the porn in a porn comic however does hit hard, not gonna lie about that. Not sure yet what I'll do, I have a rather limited income due to my own issues the past year and I've cut almost every sub but yours because of that already. I kept yours because I really enjoy the story and love the art. But yeah, also because it's really high quality porn. I guess I don't know right now but if I end up dropping it I'm sorry and I do wish you the best!
RenegadePhantom
2024-04-21 20:37:30 +0000 UTCTake the time you need. No one should burn themselves out by working all the time.
Drew Happli
2024-04-21 20:37:29 +0000 UTCDisheartening for sure but damn
rafael castellanos
2024-04-21 20:37:04 +0000 UTCabove all i love ur art, and i think trw’s best moments are when the truly saccharine comes in rather than the crazily sexual, so i support you wholeheartedly. hopefully whatever u do next after trw is over makes u feel more secure
ineedazrael
2024-04-21 20:36:03 +0000 UTC
