More problems, more delays...

*sigh...*

TL;DR version:
Computer screen is broken and I cannot get it checked by a PC expert, likely until next month. I don't know if the issue even is fixable or if I need a new laptop entirely.

Might pause payment for March as a result.

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So, I planned a lot for this month while payments were paused, especially in catching up with art. Unfortunately, it seems my computer has other plans.

For the past 5 years, I have been using my very expensive Lenovo laptop, Yoga P40, to draw on. It's got an in-built Wacom tech inside it, so I draw directly onto the screen instead of using a graphics tablet. It's been really reliable and ran amazingly well during that time. Unfortunately, some stresses seem to have been put on it, and it is starting to give up.

The screen has started glitch and black out more and more frequently. What the specific physical problem is, I don't know, beyond the fact that it's definitely a hardware problem. It might be something wrong inside the hinges, which house cables.

I have no alternative digital drawing methods right now, such as graphics tablet etc, so with the computer having this issue, it effectively has put the kibosh on any development on art for the foreseeable.

To make matters worse, due to Covid restrictions, the computer shops I might trust with this are all closed as they're deemed non-essential. So, even if this is reparable, I can't physically go and get it repaired until that is rectified. I was hoping that might come by the end of Feb but it's looking like March, if I even CAN get this fixed.

I desperately want to get at least some art out before the end of the month, but this computer issue is stalling me frequently and I'm afraid to put more pressure on the screen in case that makes things even worse. If it causes the screen to entirely give up the ghost, it'll render the laptop utterly unusable.

As of right now I am strongly considering pausing March's payment as well, because I do not want you very kind and considerate people to have to pay me for art I cannot deliver, it's not fair on you.

I'm really sorry to those who are waiting on art. I really hope this can be resolved soon.

-Daniel.