Announcement
Added 2024-05-16 08:15:03 +0000 UTCI've been thinking for a long time about what to do with my current Patreon project.
This month I will not have time to publish at least one of the daggers and this depresses me. I was too ambitious and thought that after resting for a week, I would return to my previous rhythm of work.
It looks like I'll have to split Barrow Blades into two months, because no matter how hard I tried to recover and finish the project on time, to my great regret, I didn't have time.
If anyone does not support this decision, I will understand if you cancel your subscription. I realize that I'm fucked up 😥
It was very important for me to receive your words of encouragement in response to my "Eclipse" post. Thank you very much ❤ Some of you strongly recommended that I take my time and take care of my health, which is what I tried to implement.
But, unfortunately, there is a need for food and paying bills, for which I took commissions and over the past month and a half, their number reached three at the same time and I just burned out, and I am very worried about missed deadlines.
For those of you who decide to stick with me, as compensation for the changes regarding Barrow Blades, I will be writing text posts every 3 days until I publish them (July 10, 2024). I have several prepared topics that I would like to talk about/discuss with you, and I will also search and create new topics. But they may not be enough for 19 posts, so write your questions in the comments, what exactly you are interested in knowing about me, about my work, about the program in which I make 3D models, or anything else. I will be very happy to discuss with you what interests you 😊
Comments
Thank you for your time and understanding ❤ The fact that you share your thoughts really helps me think through the situation from different angles and supports me emotionally As for the deadlines that I set for myself, this is very important for me, since planning and scheduling is currently the most effective way for me to live, which is why I need specifics so much. Without a clear plan, I become extremely anxious and emotionally unsatisfied. Yes, there are downsides to this, as the current situation shows, but I learn from such mistakes and will make every effort to prevent them from happening in the future 😊
Marrion 3d
2024-05-16 15:22:29 +0000 UTCOne other thing that might help is not putting exact dates on your (public) roadmap planning. There is no one asking or expecting a release on exactly the 10th of the month. For your own planning it might make sense to estimate (with margin) how long a design should take, so you can see far enough ahead 8n your planning. But for Patrons, getting part 1 of the Barrow blades on June 20th and part 2 on July 31st doesn't matter. There's no need to promise a release exactly on the 10th, it just adds extra pressure on yourself to not miss that date by even 1 day, while in the bigger scheme of things and for your supporters that bit of extra time doesn't change anything. (This is just an example, I'm still not expecting the Barrow blades the coming months if you need more time.)
Wim D.
2024-05-16 10:55:14 +0000 UTCEveryone is free to stop supporting you on Patreon, although I doubt many will. But you are not and have not fucked up. Setting up a business, especially as an artist, is complex and never a smooth path. Everything you've run in to is normal and expected. So is you having focused on commissions. As long as there is transparancy, there is nothing wrong about how you went about your Patreon. Please don't put any additional deadlines or promises on yourself, like for the regular posting. It is counterproductive to your recovery and healing, it really is not a good idea. Take time for yourself, and do things, including posting, at the pace that feels right, not at the pace your head tells you it should be.
Wim D.
2024-05-16 09:30:59 +0000 UTC
