A Clarification
Added 2022-08-18 20:15:38 +0000 UTCHeya,
So the growth of the patreon has been explosive over the last week. I think this is the fastest increase I've ever seen, and I cannot express how flattered I am. I do want to clarify something in my last post, however. Real talk? That was not a veiled call to everyone to increase their pledges.
There are two things I want everyone to keep in mind.
1. Only pledge what you can comfortably pledge.
2. Never hesitate to downgrade or delete a pledge if you need to.
While I'm frustrated that my job keeps me from writing as much as I want, this marathon pace of mine is meant to attract new patrons who wish to donate what they comfortably can. For those of you who upped their pledge and still wish to keep that upped pledge after reading this, then I insist you remember point #2.
...Other than that, thank you. Sticking your neck out for me in the wild world of 2022 means more than you know. I never imagined getting 1/10th this far when I had one or two of you bugging me to make a patreon, but here we are now. Here's hoping there is a near future where writing for you all is my one and only job. I still intend to keep fanwork going using the current model, but for some of the original works I have planned? You all deserve some special exclusivity for that, and I'll ensure you get it once we take those first steps into something wholly original.
Thankee much,
Fuggmann
Comments
Yeah: I hadn't looked at Pokemon since gen 1 and this got me interested in other pokefics because of how it built the world up to be interesting, and I wanted more.
ShaRose
2022-08-20 04:40:42 +0000 UTCI stopped paying attention to Pokemon back in Gen 2(Gold specifically), and the only reason I started reading BoC was because it was incredibly highly rated. Then I absolutely couldn't put it down and found myself re-reading the entire thing and even looking up to see how much a copy of Emerald would put me back (and immediately looking into emulators). I pledge because you are a damn good writer who talks about a fictional world in realistic terms that few others really get into. As someone who loves the details it makes me feel good to support that. Keeping doing what you do, and enjoy it. We will just be here off to the sides doing what we can to support that and enjoying the result in the meanwhile :)
Maestro
2022-08-19 20:10:44 +0000 UTCWell said and agreed.
Straven
2022-08-19 11:56:16 +0000 UTCSame thought here.
Straven
2022-08-19 11:55:52 +0000 UTCHAH dumbass now im gonna pay you more >:)))))))) (You haven't pressured anyone to give you money or anything of the like Fuggmann. Your stories some of the best shit I've read and I've been an avid reader ever since I learned to read as a tyke so I'd like to think that means something. I genuinely enjoy your stories as much and sometimes more than stuff like the Stormlight Archive. And if a little bit of money can help such an awesome author leave their shit-ass job and make their dreams come true then I'd say that's some good fucking value and I assume a lot of other patrons think similarly.)
Drew6
2022-08-19 03:27:04 +0000 UTCThe way I see it, the money I spend on Patreon is money better spent that throwing it away on a Cable Subscription. You provide entertainment, so you get my entertainment budget.
2022-08-19 02:10:50 +0000 UTCFlip off your overthinking parts of your brain, WE are our own people, WE make our decisions, not you. And WE all decided that you are worthy of pledging! Because by god, you deliver and then some with your quality of content.
Planetace
2022-08-19 01:21:12 +0000 UTCShut up and take my money! :^)
Prinny
2022-08-18 23:27:09 +0000 UTCYou earned my support as a humble (you) farmer back in the old country. Those who give and ask for nothing in return, not even recognition, should be rewarded.
Vitruvius
2022-08-18 22:07:58 +0000 UTC+1 to the comment Also don’t suddenly incorporate feedback or criticism and change your style or content for any one of us patrons. There’s a reason you are the writer and we are the readers. I like that divide and keep up the great work!!
Sean
2022-08-18 21:54:35 +0000 UTCThere's a reason people pledge to you. It's not because of a veiled threat. It's not because of day early access to draft chapters. It's nothing other than the fact that you are a great writer. You've quickly shot up to the most favorited and liked pokemon fics for a reason. You bring *life* to your pokemon world. You explore niche concepts and aspects that 99% of fics will never touch. Every major character and moment in your story is multifaceted and contributes. It's obvious you care for the franchise and the how much time you put into every chapter. You don't need to rely on gimmicks or overused tropes to get popular. You don't need !smart !op !betrayed !harem !gamer shit. Lee excels because of his life experiences and his care towards animals. Just like you're excelling in this fic because you care about it and the readers' experience. Just keep being you dude. You're doing it right.
Berd
2022-08-18 21:05:01 +0000 UTC<3 :^)
Laharl365
2022-08-18 20:33:53 +0000 UTC