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This Patreon is Changing
🕑 Added 2016-04-20 17:07:52 +0000 UTCDear friends,
For over two years you've supported my monthly PDFs here on Patreon. However, it's with a heavy heart I tell you this will soon be changing.
It's probably no secret my output has slowed of late. Changes of circumstances and new work/life commitments over the last year or so have meant less time to write and design adventures, much less run them. When I have had time, I've wanted to work on new material and renovating my older work, but felt guilty of doing so at the cost of my Patreon commitments.
A Monthly Format for Re-releases
So, here's what I propose. This Patreon will shortly be switching to a monthly payment model, which will support brand new print collections and new releases of previous content instead of new, unique PDFs. The current rewards will be removed. (If you have an outstanding reward, I might not be able to accomodate this any more; get in touch, and we'll work it out.)
As of writing, the releases on the to-do list are:
- Shadows of Umberto, definitive edition
- Green Scar, definitive edition
- Untitled Mirkasa Collection (The Planarch Vault, Logansfell, et al.)
These will all be printed products explicitly for Dungeon World, sold on DriveThruRPG (or similar.) I've little idea of prices, but there will be some kind of patrons-only discount for a week or so after release like I did with Jakabol.
As I say, my free time is very limited these days. I can't guarantee there'll be new content every month. I might not get all these projects completed as intended, or they may take several months. I'll make every effort to post updates here or on Google+.
What's Next?
Naturally, I understand that this new model is not what you signed up for - you can amend your pledge at patreon.com/pledges (click the 'edit' link, to the far right of my picture.) I know some of you have only just joined - I sympathise! - so let me say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who has helped out over the years. Your pledges have always been gratefully received, and I hope everyone feels they got their money's worth from them. As always, comments can be sent through Patreon, Google+ or email.Final Thoughts
This feels a bit like goodbye, but it isn't really (which is just as well because I'm terrible at them.) For now, let me say a heartfelt thank you for everything. You've all been great, and although things are changing, I hope you won't be strangers. Take care, have fun, and always play more games!
Joe Banner
April 2016
Comments
Joe Banner
Hi Lester. Sorry for the delay getting back to you - I wanted to take a few days to consider my response first. As you can see by the latest post, I've reverted back to a per-release patreon now. There's more details there which I hope clears everything up for you.
Lester Ward
"I can't guarantee there'll be new content every month." If that is true, why not just switch to a per release patreon? That would fit your release model better anyway.
Chuck Dee
Nevermind... I realize that I have to go through each post individually to see the links. Grrr.
Chuck Dee
Have you removed the older posts already? I don't see them linked anymore, and I've been supporting for a while, but not downloading, in the thought that they would be here when I do need them.
