Announcement: Patreon Tier Restructuring & Enhanced Benefits

Hello everyone! I need to share some changes coming to our Patreon tiers, and I want to be completely upfront about why this is happening and what you're getting in return.

New Tier Pricing:

• Newcomer: $4 USD → $5 USD ($1 increase)

• Neighbor: $6.50 USD → $8 USD ($1.50 increase)

• Oakridge Local: $9.50 USD → $12 USD ($2.50 increase)

These changes are effective immediately, but if you already paid/your membership renewed, you will not be charged the new price until next month.

Why I'm Making This Change:

Growth has basically stalled over the past month due to the ongoing issues with Itch and other platform changes. This has made it really challenging to bring in new supporters while maintaining the development pace you've come to expect. Creating updates like v1.4.0 (1.5 hours of content) requires me to spend virtually every free moment outside my day job working on the game.

These modest increases help ensure I can continue dedicating that level of time and effort to the project without compromising on quality or scope. However, I will not raise the prices without any added benefits for you guys...

Enhanced Benefits to Match the Increase:

Extended Early Access: You'll now get updates a minimum of 2 weeks before public release (up from ~1 week). By the time content goes public, there might even be another update ready for you!

Exclusive Discord Recognition: Oakridge Locals get a special Discord role separate from regular Patreon supporters, acknowledging your exceptional level of support.

Enhanced Story Influence: I will be increasing the volume of polls so you guys have even more influence on upcoming content. Neighbor tier and above will continue to get even more exclusive polls that directly influence storylines and character development. Newcomer tier will now only access general development polls.

More Development Content: An increase amount of sneak peeks throughout each development cycle instead of silence between updates. Development insights, character design iterations, story drafts, and behind-the-scenes content to keep you engaged during the wait!

The Bottom Line:

I know asking for more money is never easy, especially in today's economy. But I believe these expanded benefits provide better value while helping secure the project's long-term sustainability! Your support has made every major update possible, and these changes ensure I can keep delivering the content that makes My Fluffy Neighbor worth your investment.

I'm not trying to squeeze extra profit here, just trying to create a sustainable model that lets me keep pouring the amount of time this project deserves into making it the best it can be.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Your belief in this project is what makes it all possible.