Update on Commissions and Comic
Added 2021-10-26 18:44:32 +0000 UTCTl;dr: Due to being overworked, last commissions for the year will open next month for a few days. When exactly those days will be and when next year they'll re-open is yet to be determined. Meanwhile will still work on Patreon Rewards and the Comic will go on for more pages than originally anticipated.
Longer Explanation
Again firstly, thank you all so much for all the support and interest you've all shown and given me throughout everything.
It's always such a great and rewarding feeling when a commissioner shares their happiness after a job done.
That being said, am also sad to say that a long break from commissions is now needed. Even with only halloween commissions, together with the comic almost every waking hour this month was spent working. I've worked many times through burn-out, but I need to accept it's just not feasible anymore. Patreon Rewards alone every month is around 16-18 character illustrations.
The comic has provided a really great change of pace, where I can work within a certain medium and my brain doesn't have to always switch to thinking of a new design and or style and I get to work with way different poses that I'd never get to otherwise.
The idea was to max make it 20 pages for this month and be done. Seeing how next month's rewards are already coming up that's also not possible. But got talking with the main sponsor for the comic, and they agreed to support for an extra month to reach to comic tier, in exchange the comic might run up to 30 pages.
This is nice for me, as I can explorer each character's growth and not having to rush and overfill each page with 13 panels. I'd like to really take the time for each page and give the comic the attention it deserves.
That leads to the commissions. It's hard to change things when a routine has gone on for so long, but for my own health it's important to be done.
I will find two days next month where I will be accepting last commissions for the years and work on them throughout how ever long it takes. When the commissions will be back, I can not say. Maybe February, maybe later maybe earlier. It really depends on where we are at the time. But until then I'll work on patreon rewards and the comic. So I'll be plenty busy.
Thank you all once again for sticking around.
Comments
The CYOA indeed is taking way more time than expected, however the commissions even before where becoming too much. Am really glad with the current switch. Haha will make sure next month to not work more than 8 hours a day.
Annon
2021-10-28 13:07:03 +0000 UTCI warned you about CYOAs bro. Yeah, take your time.
C. Snacks
2021-10-28 12:59:03 +0000 UTCYeah, this seems sensible while you've got the comic going on; after all, if the comic is already replacing one of the votes, then it makes sense to also dedicate the time to it that would otherwise be taken up by commissions as well. I'm not sure if I'll be up for dropping money for commissions when they open shortly this year or temporarily next year but we shall see, we shall see.
Artorius
2021-10-28 07:38:52 +0000 UTCWell I won’t really be taking a break however. Rewards and comic will keep me occupied full time
Annon
2021-10-27 23:20:55 +0000 UTCI understand your situation, take care of yourself but I can't act as if this situation doesn't bother me
gwadahunter
2021-10-27 00:55:08 +0000 UTCTake your time annon. Plus knowing annon he will do a few side projects like personal drawings or edits. Even and breaks Annon is always working
annonfan224
2021-10-26 21:55:55 +0000 UTCTo prevent burnout, it is the best option to do. I had more ideas but they can wait for a while. Thanks for completing few of them for me. =D
Animeplayer
2021-10-26 21:43:28 +0000 UTCYou were destined to make comics
Zoomp
2021-10-26 21:17:17 +0000 UTCDon’t feel bad work at your pace
snakebit1995
2021-10-26 19:57:00 +0000 UTCYeah big apologies, am simply just spread too thin, but it took some time to come to terms with it.
Annon
2021-10-26 19:39:07 +0000 UTCIt's a shame, I was looking forward to requesting a commission in December. But if time constraints and overwork are that serious, then do only what you have to do. The comic and other content are more than enough.
MyLittleGojira
2021-10-26 19:18:27 +0000 UTCthank you Cody
Annon
2021-10-26 19:02:02 +0000 UTCvery glad to hear the comic is a fun for everyone to read as it is for me to make it.
Annon
2021-10-26 19:01:14 +0000 UTCThank you. It's hard to say no to something many always look forward to, but have come to appreciate how understanding you all are.
Annon
2021-10-26 19:00:54 +0000 UTCNo worries take as much time as you need. I for one think if it means you’re able to really create work you can feel proud of that’s more than enough!
meepsalot
2021-10-26 19:00:31 +0000 UTCThank you. Yeah I'm not the most gifted in my field, and I'm a slow learner, but always took pride in being a hard-worker. However one doesn't take health seriously until the signs start appearing and it's scary. Was however very comfortable with making this post as I've come to learn I have a very understanding following and support base.
Annon
2021-10-26 18:59:48 +0000 UTCDefinitely all good here. The comic is excellent and worth everything else ha.
BioYuGi
2021-10-26 18:57:19 +0000 UTCYour own health is always the most important factor. Take all the breaks that you need and only do the work you can handle. As someone with serious burnout i can't say this enough.
mauke
2021-10-26 18:55:31 +0000 UTCHonestly your new comic is my favorite piece you have done!
dino810
2021-10-26 18:54:01 +0000 UTCI personally am fine without commissions if it means we can get more of the comic I'm loving what your doing with it am I can't wait to see the sex scenes in it.
Cole jones
2021-10-26 18:53:32 +0000 UTCNo one wants you to burnout you need to take a break cooldown recharge whatever you want think of it you take however long you need .
DarthPrime52
2021-10-26 18:48:32 +0000 UTCThat's sad but yes I would prefer you be fresh and fit with a clear mind for any commision no matter the time it takes because after all what's a artist without any imagination. And thanks for the incredible comic never thought I would get to see one just in the few months I've been following Good luck.
Indian Gamer Notaku
2021-10-26 18:48:31 +0000 UTC