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Hi all. This is the last time I will post this warning.

While 99% of you are awesome, incredible readers, there are several vocal people of late that apparently need a full throated reminder. So here it goes:

I am not seeking feedback on Stormweaver 2. I am not looking for thoughts on how you think the story should be progressing to make it better, nor on when you think the books should end cause I'm not doing it right.

I am not seeking feedback on my schedule, nor any opinion on if I'm meeting expectations when it is clearly stated in the tiers and every chapter that new releases will come every two weeks on average.

Stormweaver is my fun project, and those of you in the last several posts who seem to believe you are entitled to ignore my very clear rules that I'm not looking for feedback are making it very difficult for me to enjoy my work. That is not okay. Not for my mental health, not for my productivity, not for the members of the Patreon who are here to read and enjoy the story without thinking they have a right to try and effect it direction with repeated comments about disappointment at the pacing or timing or what have you.

I've genuinely had enough.

Im going scorched earth from here on out. If you have nothing positive to share, do not comment. Henceforth I will be removing people from the Patreon who are making me steadily feel less and less like writing every day in order to protect my enjoyment of the process and the book as a whole.

Respect the rules I've had in place since this books started to leak. Recognize that i have said from the start chapters will be slow. Otherwise, you will no longer be welcome here.

You are steadily ruining this for me, and I will not allow that to go on any longer.

Comments

Do what you need to do. But for myself I'm grateful for the leaks you give us because I want it and have enjoyed this book series and so have the people I have recommended it to. So keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing it as it comes out

Jon R Green

Do what you gotta do, I am for your story so go scorched earth on those that try to change it.👌

matthew fabian

Love the work man. Ignore the stupid.

Obi-Wan-Sage

Just keeping doing the great work that you're doing Bryce. So glad to be part of the amazing world that you're creating 🔥

ALL HAIL BRYCE

isaac theodore

Hold shift down while you hit enter.

Samantha Sandlin

How by the way, do we put paragraphs in? Hitting enter submits the post.

Richard Jackway

JD, I don't really comprehend your discontent. It is not like the writing is a straight forward process (Patrick Rothfuss comes to mind on how long it can take). And no one expects a polished 'book print version' done in two weeks - everyone knows (or should know) that these things go through multiple revisions. So to me, discontent on the pacing, on where chapters end etc.....seems misplaced.

Richard Jackway

👏🫶

Logan4103

I ENTIRELY understand what you're saying, Bryce. I'm sure many others do as well. Thanks for this response.

JD Hopkins

"I feel like chapter 41 was incomplete. I believe even your wording suggests it is incomplete. So, to me it seems a bit dishonest to say, "Well, I'm pumping out as many chapters as I said I would," when you're cutting the chapters short to make that happen." JD, what you are granted access to is a glimpse into my process. A process of creating a very rough draft. That doesn't JUST mean spelling errors and grammatical misteps. That also means points in the story I'm not sure about, points I will need to rework, and points where I may or may not combine or split chapters later. The issue I have is that you are attempting to give feedback and criticize a *rough draft*. Literally an imperfect project. That is not okay, and is one of the main reasons I say again and again I do not want feedback. It's literally like the offenders are looking at the framing of a new house that's got nothing by bare drywall and a missing roof and complaining that it doesnt look the way you imagined in your head. There will be times you get a chapter that you're unsatisfied with for any number of reasons. My not being sure about an ending point will be one of those. If you cannot get a handle on that and you continue to try to poke holes in my writing process because you want things a different way, then you should not be here. As for arguing that you don't have a place to voice your criticism and concerns... I'm a little baffled by that, and ask you to please read the updated rules & reminders that have been in place since Chapter 31. Literally *months* ago. https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-access-2-73000867?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link -Bryce EDIT: forgot to sign myself and spelling

Wraithmarked Creative

Hmm. I thought long and hard about my response, because I'm well aware I'm a main offender, and I'd rather not get banned if I'm being honest. However, I do believe, as Fluss as pointed out, that when you're under a certain agreement with people paying money there should be a means for discussing discontent. That in itself should not be a bannable offense in my opinion. Disrespect, certainly. Personal attacks and such, sure. But the expression of discontent should be an opening for you to discuss the issues, not go 'scorched earth.' That is of course only my opinion, and you'll do as you see fit. Fortunately, the discussion between you and Fluss was a bit enlightening and addressed a lot of the major issues I saw, considering it was my understanding that Stormweaver was going to be your main priority. So, that being said, there is only one other issue I'd like to address, and if it gets me banned, so be it. I feel like chapter 41 was incomplete. I believe even your wording suggests it is incomplete. So, to me it seems a bit dishonest to say, "Well, I'm pumping out as many chapters as I said I would," when you're cutting the chapters short to make that happen. I understand that you don't appreciate criticism. So whether you choose to ban me or not, that will be the last I ever give on Patreon. But, I would urge you to give future criticism a bit of consideration before "going scorched earth." As I said in my offending comment, you're a good writer and that's why we're here, and as Fluss jested in his recent comment, you are just a man.

JD Hopkins

🥳 👏🫶

Holly

Thanks brother. I’m having a blast reading and the anticipation is pleasantly agonizing. You have a lifetime fan in me.

I read the first book when it first came out and have just now found this. I think this whole process you've got is great so far and am looking forward to your chapters as they come.

Robert Vick

Have to say 100% love this. It's important that people understand that we are paying for a privilege, and Bryce has made it clear what to expect and what is allowed. While I may have issues with some of the content, I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into creating such an intricate story. Thanks for all your content Bryce!

Kit

Bryce you are much more tolerant than I. I wouldn’t even give a warning, just ban said person from the forum. My sandbox, my rules… if you don’t like the rules BE MY GUEST and find another sand box. The door is wide open!

Cynthia L.Lara

I've never posted because I just enjoy the chapters and just wanted to say thank you for everything you do. This world and story is fantastic and the haters an jump off a bridge

Hang in there...there is always someone who thinks that creativity can be scheduled. Son and I love the book and the chapters. Looking forward to seeing how you develop this.....

Bro. I am chomping at the bit. I have read iron prince 7 times already… checking for every clue you left behind that bears hinting on this one… I believe that SHIDO is a mass effect device… meaning it affects the probably of adaptation and it S class Growth works not only in combat/pain/sweat/tears but on exposure to other CADS.

Miguel Sanchez

You are far too polite, I'd have banned them 3 days ago when they started talking this rubbish.


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