Chillin' this month + question for u guys
Added 2021-12-13 18:51:18 +0000 UTCHeyo, you may have noticed that I paused billing for december! This is due to me being very busy this month with exams and obligatory christmas events. I will hopefully be able to pick up with some stuff next month (after the 18th) when I finish my final exam for the semester.
In other news, I haven't been making much content lately. I have been a bit dry on ideas and motivation because school has become a bigger and bigger part of my life (both socially and academically). I kinda wanna start making longer stuff and experiment more, but this would mean less content output overall, as I would be working longer on each piece.
I have also been thinking about re-evaluating the tiers on my patreon, to make the whole thing require less maintenance. I've also been thinking about getting rid of the poll voting option, as being restricted to a specific character limits my imagination, and theres also the pressure of having to put something out every month. I wanna know what you guys think. Do you value the polls?
Please voice your thoughts in the comments, or send me a DM here on patreon if you have any opinion.
Thanks, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of December, and a happy new yeer ( ' - ')/
Comments
As for the tier system. It will depend on how long between each creation. I'll have to reconsider the cost if there's too much waiting time.
GamesCooky
2021-12-19 02:33:24 +0000 UTCI'm here for the quality of your content. If you think getting rid of the polls will spark more creativity, then i say go for it.
GamesCooky
2021-12-19 02:28:35 +0000 UTCHonestly suggestions would make the content jump in quality
Alastor
2021-12-17 03:22:35 +0000 UTCDude do whatever you gotta do your content slaps, but i'll say this I'd fiddle around with that Kai'sa model you did so much booty potential! but regardless do what you must take a break focus on your life first your health matters!!
Cell
2021-12-16 04:26:28 +0000 UTCThe polls can go. If it gives you more room for creativity, go for it. Your content slaps.
2021-12-15 15:01:01 +0000 UTCI wonder how high up would League characters be after that Kai'sa post.
RomanNumeroDos
2021-12-15 07:52:34 +0000 UTCDo what makes you happy my guy. If your past work is anything to go by, your newer, experimental stuff will be gold.
Freakus
2021-12-14 23:01:02 +0000 UTCYou do you fam
Teh Pron
2021-12-14 11:49:27 +0000 UTCJust concurring with everyone else's comments. Polls are not necessary, do what you feel like doing. That always results in the best work, for any artist in any medium. And of course, longer animations would be awesome, even if it means less of them. And lastly, I would personally like to see you keep your focus on Overwatch, but I fully understand and support the idea of exploring other characters. Again, do what inspires and compels you, first and foremost.
Mister Michael
2021-12-13 23:31:21 +0000 UTCI sub to you to support your creative endeavors first and foremost. Do what you feel like doing. Polls are not necessary.
Ribonizer
2021-12-13 21:56:35 +0000 UTCI totally wouldn't mind longer video even if it meant fewer uploads. And for the characters I agree with others saying suggestions instead of a strict vote, and I wouldn't mind for a complete removal of any voting system. Also could be cool to have a broader range of characters (like outside of OW)
Windywyll
2021-12-13 21:50:45 +0000 UTChey if we get higher quality stuff but it takes longer to make I'm not complaining. Like your 2b series was crazy high quality and I still find myself going back to that every so often..
2021-12-13 21:42:15 +0000 UTCI agree with what I’m seeing in some other comments, I think a character suggestion thread as opposed to a poll might be nice. You’re not obligated to do a particular character, while still having some community engagement. And it certainly doesn’t need to be a suggested character for every animation, you should choose what you want to do, too. Your work will be much better if you’re actually interested in it and engaged yourself! Also, no complaints here about longer projects. I love the longer videos. Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got in mind!
Kinrathyup
2021-12-13 20:31:16 +0000 UTCJust like everyone else here, I am fine with no polls. I already had no interest in them and just kinda wait for a release. If it's for a longer project, then yes it would be a cheap price.
2021-12-13 20:13:16 +0000 UTCAs someone who enjoys your creations. I'm cool with you getting rid of polls so you can let your creativity fly high. In the end, quality for me is more important than quantity, so longer projects but with the same or more quality than you normally deliver is a deal. Good luck with school stuff and happy holidays, Yeero.
Luckas097
2021-12-13 19:55:37 +0000 UTCI could live without polls - they definitely make things too predictable. A "suggestions" thread would probably be more fun, and people would tend to suggest characters that they normally wouldn't - with poll suggestions, you get a lot of "I won't mention my favorite, because she won't get votes compared to the current trendy characters." Mostly, though, if you're lacking in inspiration, get out and do some stuff to clear your head and your heart.
Noise
2021-12-13 19:24:24 +0000 UTCI agree. Projects like stripper days were amazing
James Martinez
2021-12-13 19:11:17 +0000 UTCNothing worse than feeling cornered and losing motivation due to creative limitations. Get rid of the polls if you have to. You do you.
Azrin
2021-12-13 19:10:26 +0000 UTCI think longer projects, with less frequent uploads, is probably ideal. Those larger projects end up being more memorable- for example, your "Stripper Dva" clip (which ran for 1+ minute) is probably your magnum opus. In terms of character selection, do you mean outside of OW or OW characters? Might be a touchy subject, but the reason that Widow, Mercy, Dva, Tracer, Brig dominate the polls is cuz they're the hottest characters (at least in terms of public opinion, by a longshot). I feel like making a high effort animation with Sym or Zar instead of one of the aforementioned is kind of a waste, at least personally.
Ryan Ryan
2021-12-13 19:04:15 +0000 UTCAs long as we all agree the best character to make longer animations is Pharah, I guess I'm ok with no polls ! Just kidding. Mercy is ok too. On a more serious note, as a fellow creator, my best advice would be: Do what you want, not what people expect. We support you because we like your work, we're not buying animations. If you prefer to go for longer animations (Which I'm all the way in for!), then do it! I'm actually pretty interested to see what you could come up with in 5-10min shorts (Which will already be a pain for rendering, unless you invest in a farm, but if you want to hit the 30 marker, be my guest!). Best wishes for your exams too, take your time!
Slump
2021-12-13 18:59:20 +0000 UTCI don't mind no polls, but would appreciate having suggestions for characters. In polls it seems like the same character gets voted.
ash0man
2021-12-13 18:54:34 +0000 UTC