HUFFNEWS! (Changes to patreon benefits)
Added 2021-01-24 00:46:29 +0000 UTCHello! I finally finished the comic and it took me MUCH longer than i thought it would, but no matter. It's finally done and i learned a lot about managing such big projects. I don't feel discouraged so you can expect slow steps toward new big project in the future.
Now lets talk about the main topic of these News: Changes to benefits. Sadly I have to remove "Commission line priority" from list of supporters benefits, so 5$ and 10$ won't actually get to commission before everyone else. When i first made this a benefit i thought it was a good idea to reward my supporters with guaranteed commission slot when i do open, but recently i talked a lot about management with people who have a lot more experience than i do and i came to conclusion to remove this benefit. Here are the reasons why:
-Guaranteed Commission slot for 5$ and 10$ supporters is probably already completely unreasonable. There is more than 70 supporters at these tiers and if even 20 of you would want to commission me, i would be flooded with work for months. When i made this benefit i had few supporters and i had no experience with commissions, now i know better and i see how unrealistic such promise is.
-Making commission priority a patreon benefit creates situation in which people have to pay me to get a chance to pay me for work. Do you see a problem? I don't want to create system in which only my patreons get a chance to get a commission. I want to create art for everyone, and not build myself an elitist stronghold.
I know this sucks, especially if you are my supporter at 5$ or 10$ tier and supported me specifically to get a commission. I'm sorry for letting you down. However, i feel obligated to make up for this change in some way. I can't give all my 5$ and 10$ supporters a commission slot... But i can give you a free doodle! I hope it'll make this situation a bit better, and this change a bit more bearable.
Note on Bigger projects and wips: I do not set deadlines, and while i do try to deliver art as fast as possible, i make mistakes and i work at my own pace. Because of that, like with comic i just finished, some projects will take months before they are done. I don't want to stress, i don't want to rush.
No Commissions slots, No hidden patreon-exclusive art. What is this patreon for exactly then? Well, I will be posting occasional poll, and WIP on bigger projects but overall... I want you to think of my patreon as a tip jar. Throw some money my way if you like what i do. I can't offer much patreon-exclusive things because i want my art to be enjoyed by people no matter if they pay me or not. I hope you understand.
I wish you all a wonderful day, and thank you for your generous support
Comments
I'm glad you took the time to communicate the issue at hand. I think its reasonable to take out the commission priority list and I hope this lessens your mental burden to help you create art in a more relaxed manner.
Valera
2021-01-24 14:44:37 +0000 UTCThat's understandable, as your support base grows you have to make things more realistic or you'll burn out. I cant wait to see what kind of projects you have in mind for the future and I don't think this will change my teir. The updates/wips are enough for me I love to see the creative process of others
OverMind
2021-01-24 12:39:43 +0000 UTCI think people will understand. Myself just come here on patreon to help you because i very like your art. Take your time, think about yourself first, what ever you need to do do in your own pace.
Ero_Panda
2021-01-24 09:33:35 +0000 UTCYeah! Sure!
Huffslove
2021-01-24 02:04:12 +0000 UTCNo worries! You do what’s best, I’m just happy to support my fav artist! Hope things are going well!
Standing Freddy
2021-01-24 02:02:36 +0000 UTCAh, may someone like me raise their pledge next month to join in on the doodles?
Alphazan
2021-01-24 01:54:22 +0000 UTCI'll be doing them pretty much now and over next two-three weeks. I won't be streaming it
Huffslove
2021-01-24 01:53:09 +0000 UTCThat is understandable.. I respect that decision Huffs. When would you get to doing the doodles? This month or next month? Also will you be streaming it?
Alphazan
2021-01-24 01:33:57 +0000 UTC