The very first .stl from my Lab is coming soon for your 3d printing and minipainting needs! I'm pleased to present, the Artificer's Texture Palette v1!
This file will be made available to supporters of this Pa...
2023-10-27 21:31:28 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Poking my head up from work to tell you about an idea that I'd like to get running here for my fellow game-runners and worldsmiths.
Very often, little vignettes will pop into my head; ideas for places, interesting adventures and scenarios, or just weird and wonderful things. Now to be blunt, I don't always have the time to incorporate them into my work or the game sessions I run.
But... maybe you do.
So, starting next week, I'll be adding...
2023-10-18 18:07:55 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Had some cool stuff announced on stream today, so I wanted to lay it out in a public post so everyone can be in the loop. The next supporter-only post is coming very soon!
Streams will still be on a weird schedule as I work my way through overlay commissions, but Friday Artificer Chats will always be on tap. In fact, my 3rd Streamerversary celebration will be on Friday, October 13th starting a Noon central!
It's gonna be a community celebration with some...
2023-10-06 20:35:34 +0000 UTC View PostAs talked about on stream today, I'm within striking distance of being able to stream and create content for y'all full time without having to rely on commission work that delays the fun projects and other extras I want to offer!
The magic number? At least 110 Patrons. I'm currently sitting on 86 as of writing this.
SO CLOSE! So now the push begins in earnest. If you like my streams, the extras I offer, the work and maker tips I share, now's the t...
2023-09-29 20:36:46 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Time for some news. As this affects Patrons and non-Patrons alike, I've made it public so all can be in the loop. Let's tuck in:
So Patreon's bot didn't exactly appreciate me simplifying things down to just one tier, and we're aware that some folks have been having trouble getting the proper role in my Discord, or sometimes getting booted. It should reset after the first of the month, but for now if you are currently a Patron, and a member o...
2023-09-27 15:11:58 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone- I'm aware that some folks are having trouble with connecting to my Patreon after this change. Unfortunately, it seems to only be striking random individuals.
I've since disconnected/reconnected the Patreon Bot, and have done everything on my end to try to fix it, but the problem is still persisting for some. Unfortunately, I can't pin down what the issue is on my side of things, as everything is set up properly.
If this has hit you, please try the following:
Hey y'all, I've got big news for you, and it's something I've been thinking about a lot over the past few months. So as not to bury the lede, here it is:
Going forward, this Patreon will have a single $5 tier, and all benefits from all tiers, including those above $5, will be included. Benefits listed at the end of this post.
Got that? Okay. Now to explain my reasoning.
While I appreciate the idea of folks wanting to support me at higher levels, the benefit...
2023-09-20 18:43:59 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Wanted to put my thoughts into writing for things going forward with everything I do here in the lab, especially in light of the commission work I've taken on recently.
Recently after our move, I opened up commission for the first time in three years. For those of you who don't know, freelance illustration and graphic design are what I used to do exclusively for the past 20 years. While I certainly don't mind doing them (this latest set help us replace bad furniture and give...
I am opening a limited number of emergency commission slots for overlay packages to help us with some sudden expenses. Here's a few examples of my recent work for myself and other streamers:
2023-09-07 16:01:34 +0000 UTC
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I am returning to creating adventures for you all to enjoy at your home tables of D&D! This means simplifying my content from all the things I can do, and focus on the things I need to be doing.
This means streams will be limited to three types of content:
This also means I am s...
2023-08-20 01:55:57 +0000 UTC View PostWe're finally here in the new place, and the Lab 4.0 is up and running! It was one hell of a journey (and the move did inflict some injuries) but we are all safe, unpacked, and good to get on with the next chapter of our lives.
That means it's time for me to get back to work, eh? Let's.
As previously announced, I'm back full time on Twitch. And I mean full time. Barring any acts of the whimsical universe, I'll be streaming weekdays, and the ...
2023-08-14 15:41:41 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! The time has come, at last. We're 6 days out from being on the road, and the last vestiges of the Lab are being packed up, including my desktop-that-could. With that in mind, it's time for one last bit of news from our soon-to-be former home in the Rockies.
First off, though I know it can be annoying, I'm going to plug our moving fundraiser one more time. There are still some key items we need for our new place, and we could really use the help on this. Even sharing it is a b...
2023-07-25 16:20:36 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a lot of talk (and help from y'all, and thanks again!) I've an announcement: I'll be returning to Twitch full time after the move.
Creative streams will be simultaneously recorded and edited later for timelapse to be uploaded to YouTube, and no Patreon perks or tiers will be changing. I'll be staying on the platform in perpetuity, with YouTube as backup content.
Streams will be Monday-Friday, with Mon-Thurs dedicated to creative streams (builds, Photoshop, Minipainting, ...
To celebrate the new digs, the new look, and our new plans for the future, I've decided to make this new wallpaper available to everyone! Enjoy, and thanks so much for supporting my work.
2023-06-13 17:54:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Meant to post this yesterday. Mea culpa. But this week's streams are locked in, all times MDT (US Denver).
Hope to see you there!
https://twitch.tv/artificer_ind
I’m gonna try to keep this short, as no one likes a novel of a post, but there’s a fair few things to cover, so bear with me. Let’s get the big part out of the way:
I'm returning to full-time streaming, and no longer focusing on trying to build the YouTube channel.
I know I recently made a vid talking about my excitement for the rest of this year, and that sentiment remains true. But then I looked at the numbers. Now, you’ll hear content creators say “Do...
2023-06-08 16:22:20 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Got a heads up on things going forward as our big move approaches, and it's gonna require a slight schedule change.
First off, I'll be releasing only 2 more videos on YouTube before video production shuts down. Those will be:
The Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch Build (Friday, June 2nd)
Creating an environment with pre-printed terrain, collab with Die Hard Dice and Dwarven Forge (June 16th)
After those release, I'll be p...
2023-05-29 20:28:04 +0000 UTC View PostHey all! As announced back on the 15th, the $1 Lab Fund tier is being retired. Apologies that it took me so long to do so. Hopefully everyone on that tier got the message I sent out.
And like I said then, please only upgrade to the $3 tier if you would like to. No worries whatsoever if you can't. I just did not like having a tier that was being supported without any benefits for you all, particularly when Patreon takes 2/3 of it in fees.
Whatever you all decide, thank you so muc...
Getting back to the swing of things (when not totally engrossed by Tears of the Kingdom), and it has me looking ahead to various things here on the Patreon, and upcoming videos.
Which leads me to the path forward. One of the big things I always try to adhere to is making sure that not only are you getting the best extra goodies through your support here, but that it also doesn't add so much work onto me that I start to risk burnout.
So consider this a kind of roadmap of where I'...
Hey y'all! Vacation's over, I'm back to it, and it's time for some weekly news from the Lab. Let's get right into it:
Initially, I tried to lock everything into a "video every two weeks" gig. The problem with this is it limits the kinds of things I can make for y'all, and even with multiple builds going sometimes the time constraint hampers production.
From here on out, it's going to be a "as soon as possible when they are ...
2023-05-11 15:55:06 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Sorry things have been quiet the past two weeks, but if you've been on Twitter, well... it's been a LOT to parse, yeah? This is also why there hasn't been any end-of-day video updates in a hot second.
But things are afoot in the Lab, and I wanted your amazing folks to know what you can expect over the next few weeks:
I'm finishing this up on stream today, and...
2023-04-06 16:50:38 +0000 UTC View Post
YouTube Channel announcement. This isn't goodbye, it's "see you later." Watch for explanation.
2023-01-05 21:23:30 +0000 UTC View PostHappy New Year, y'all. This is a big one for Kathryn and I, and there's a lot of machinery at work, and that means a few changes and new goodies. First up, here's what I'm shooting for in 2023:
Before we get into any of that though, we gotta address the glaring pachyderm in th...
2023-01-01 18:00:37 +0000 UTC View Post2022, am I right?
Woof. It's been a tumultuous year. But in a very real way, it's been one that I needed. This year is definitely going to shape how things go forward, and I want to share the resulting schematic for 2023 with you all. But first, let's see where things settled over the past 12 months yeah?
Been a bit since I posted an update, yeah? Been busy. TOO busy, in fact, and that's something I want to talk about.
I had a good talk with Kathryn after today’s stream, as we often do. The topic of discussion was the future of my content, what I should be focusing on, and what I want out of both my streams and my work when I’m not on camera.
I had mentioned today that my work for DMs Guild is on hiatus. That was premature. In fact, it was flat out silly, and talking tonight in...
2022-03-02 02:02:28 +0000 UTC View PostCommunity Night for December will be Friday the 17th at 6pm MST! All supporters at the Coffee Goblin tier and up are welcome! We'll be chatting, maybe a lil QnA, and perhaps some Among Us if we get enough folks in!
2021-12-06 22:09:04 +0000 UTC View PostHeya all! Been a bit, but I wanted you to know what's been cooking in the Lab.
Community Night August 13th, 7pm Mountain - gonna be hanging out in voice chat on Discord while we play some steam games!
New Wallpapers! I'll be putting together 3 new wallpapers for y'all within the next week for both desktops and smartphones!
Builds for Stream - Here's what's coming up over the next few weeks of craft streams:
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2021-08-09 19:32:48 +0000 UTC View PostHeya all. I've removed the per-month goal intended to fund a new stream show. Understandably, there wasn't a lot of interest; or at least not as much interest as I had hoped. It's hard to get behind something that no one's seen yet.
Instead, I'm going to see about funding the initial episode or two out of pocket. It'll be a bit yet, but I still really believe in the premise for Session Xero, and think it would make for some really engaging and thought-provoking streams for creators out ...
2021-06-30 20:20:41 +0000 UTC View PostWhile I might be taking a week off from streaming at the start of July, that doesn't mean the work's stopping. Here's what supporters can expect in July:
- At least 3 new wallpapers for Desktops and smart phones.
- DISCORD COMMUNITY NIGHT! July 9th.
- WIP selections from both my next TTRPG Module and short story collection
Gonna be a busy month after my vacation filled with geeky builds, art, writing, and some charity streams! Thanks again for making this all possible.
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Here we are with the first Patreon goal for my streams! So, what is it? well, let's wind the clock back a tick or tow, because I want to give credit where it's due.
Mc Etching, aka Punkle Nix messaged me one day with an idea that was spun from my Worldbuilder streams. The idea was an exciting one: use the same writing exercise and world-building techniques I was already teaching others on stream to create a new talk show where I help a guest design an entirely new character that they ca...
2021-06-17 16:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post