DOTL 2022 STATUS

I would say that the thing that would keep me here is something akin to a blog? Updates on the comic since I want to see that again eventually and maybe sketches? Whatever you're allowed to share? Maybe that's not even comic-related things, but if you make some doodles or something.

ShawnTheGirl

no worries. i did not join for exclusives or whatever. simply to support this comic. the art is fantastic, and patreon support is simply to allow you to have success on your terms. i'm assuming the hiatus is to protect your copyright from your employers getting their grubbies on any part of it. so, definitely better to wait.

Since the books were made, prepped, and published well before the date mentioned above, they're fine. Orders should open up to the public once all KS backer rewards are fulfilled, so it's only a matter of time. We'll be making a lot of noise about this when it happens, so don't worry about missing out if you're following me or Hiveworks on our various socials!

Meg Syv

Does this mean you won't be able to sell physical copies of DotL if you can't make money off it? I found the comic after the kick starter ended and have been hoping to snag a copy once they're available.

the_ehnd

Well I certainly intend to stay with supporting DotL while you're in the clutches of the evil empire that must not be named. A year will go by quickly enough, - 2021 seems to have done just that (or at least from my point of view), - and then you'll be free to create your brilliant artwork again.

Anne Welborn

A year will fly by before you know it, you-know-who has been taking a turn for the worse for many years now IMO, so money-hungry. What's up with this "if you work for us you can't earn any other money" type crap. Hope you'll have fun while you're there tho and get lots of new experience. I love DotL so much so I'm willing to wait for it n_n

Sniper

I would love to see your drafting/revision process as a comic creator, if you are open to sharing it? This sort of goes hand in hand with the critique idea you mentioned in the other thread. Hope this was the right place to put it!!

Tanna Borrell

Well not the jackpot outcome we were hoping for, but still sounds like an excellent one. I'm sure your job opportunity will be amazing and help you grow which can only benefit DotL when you're able to release it. I'll be continuing my patreon as I trust you to keep working on DotL even without seeing the pages and you and Yoko should be paid for your excellent work. We aren't here for the extras (or at least I'm not), we're here to make sure you can do DotL. As for Patreon content. The Progress update you included in this post would be the minimum I would ask for. Even if you have months where DotL has to be set aside for work, which will probably happen. As for other content, just anything that doesn't burn you out and makes you excited that you're allowed to post. Art, writing, poetry, music, ascii art. I'm not exactly sure what you're limitations are I suppose, so I can't make concrete suggestions? I wouldn't mind seeing more Lyra x Margot or Orrig x Orrig's Family content in some form. I realize Margot isn't your character, but perhaps there's something to that, inviting guest creators or something?

Fletcher

The idea of a status board is cool! Lookin forward to how things develop!

I know you feel like it's a bad situation but I'm frankly impressed you wrangled this resolution out of them, it's more generous than I would expect given their reputation. Looking forward to what you create, DotL or otherwise!

Zwei

There's a thing you said I don't remember how many years ago, nor do I remember the exact words or particular context. It was something along the lines of there not being a lot/any good fantasy Christian allegory since the Chronicles of Narnia and that one of the inspirations behind DotL was to change that. (Sorry if I messed anything up in that description.) Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that "my money's worth" isn't a meaningful concept in the context of your Patreon. It's been a few decades, what's another year as far as I am concerned?

Christopher Clayton

eHugs, Meg.

Jack Newbill

Keep on truckin' Meg! You will do fabulously in the new job! Next year we will have the BEST Halloween to celebrate DotL's return!

Mary Williams

If this is the last new drawing we get to see for a while... I love it. The four of them together, as it should be.

Oh no Meg!! As sad as I am to see the comic take a long hiatus, I’m excited to see what you’ll create at Disney and on here ❤️ us artists gotta lift each other up

Man this situation sucks, but I'm happy to wait for the new pages, especially if it's for success in your career! Hopefully we get to see a little bit more of Yes Ma'am and co. during this break 😊

Jacob

Hi Meg! That's a hard situation to find yourself in. I hope it goes well! Also, got your book...it's fantastic. So proud of you!

Alan Evans

It was my understanding that your employer's standard contract was they owned any art created during your employment. If it's jist that you cannot make money on it, I am thankful to be wrong.

JohnnyOrc