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PUBLIC PRIME DEFENDERS?!

  • YEAH! GO FOR IT! CONVERT THE MASSES! 764
  • NO! STOP THAT! 17
  • 2021-08-30
  • —2021-09-06
  • 781 votes
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YO PATRONS!! The council has been brain-storming ways to drive more people to the Patreon. Recently, we've had the idea to put the first 10 episodes up on our YouTube channel. Obviously, the Prime Defenders campaign is meant to be exclusive, only to you patrons. Therefore, we're essentially asking for your thoughts and permission on this idea. We want to make sure the benefits for pledging to JRWI is worth, and don't want anyone to feel cheated. However, it could help, and exposing more people to the campaign sounds cool! Please let us know what you think.If you vote on the poll, and want to reply with why, we'd appreciate it!

Comments

Iris

convert the masses!!! ONE OF US!!!

Gallium

Episode 10 kinda ends on a cliffhanger so it could definitely get more people to be interested in what happens next

Abigail

I think it’s a good idea!

♡

PLEASE I JUSR WANT TO SHARE MY BRAINROT WOTH MORE PEOPLE

pl4netpluto

GO AHEAD !!! i Definitely feel like if a few episodes were on youtube, it would 100% drive more ppl to the patreon to continue the campaign !!! sounds like a great idea :D

SoulOfApep

Whatever helps you guys the most, go for it!

Lily S

YEAH!!! i want my friends who cant watch it to be able to talk abt it with me

Crunch

Anything to help the Pod

Misceladyous

I definitely think it would drive more people here if they could get a taste of how awesome the campaign is 😊❤️

Hudson

Hopefully they will want more and then join us here to

Jottys

As long as only the first 10 episodes go up then I see it as a great way to pull in more people to the patreon. I say go for it!

Alyssa

Yeah, get those peeps all interested and then make em pay for the rest, muahahaha

Robin Selkirk

Get people hooked on the first ten, pledge for more!

missimperius

Please more people need to see the joy that is prime defenders, and always great if it draws more people to come to the Patreon !!

Shadow

Leave them on a cliffhanger? They’ll have to pledge!

Oz

It can encourage people to sub to the patreon! Go for it

Old Man Skeletal

Yeah, I see this as only a good thing. It's just the first 10, and it will certainly only attract new people

Alex

Heck yes! More people to get money from >:)

gremlin bastard

i think it'd be a good idea ! i've known a few people who are iffy on getting the patreon cuz they don't know if they'd like pd or not :0 so it'd be good to lure more people into the brainrot trap of crackhead superhero teens

asterbby

go for it 100% most payed shows (like the youtube red stuff from a couple years ago) have the first few episodes public so people can get a feel for it before paying

Zelfar PenDrake

I think this would be a great idea because episode 10 is a good point that says “Wait what, but I want more!” And that alone would draw people in

MF_Illustrates

I’d say maybe the first 5? That way they’ll get enough of it to be intrigued but still have enough content on the Patreon to want to pledge!

Pandaperson51

Go for it! It would allow for more PD fanart if everyone can access the beginning of the campaign. I have a few people I'd be sending the first episode to.

GodsFavoriteAmine

I mean i think that the first couple episodes of the current Patreon campaign, if they are public, it would make more people want to pledge, or at least look at the Patreon.

AzazelTheOne

I only considered getting the patreon after a fan animation of an intro from the second episode, I'm sure if people see what they'd be paying for more people would join!

Soul

I think the first 5 might be better, but I'm all for getting more people to pledge. I think the first 5 really give people a taste of what to expect 👀

Shadow

Cause if you only did 5- sure it’d be a round number with more content to look forward to, but it doesn’t have a super urgent ending (from what I remember) so they may not be as incentivised to pledge if it’s a nice ending

druidbird

I think maybe the first 5 or so episodes would be great to make public! Releasing 50% of the episodes available rn seems like a lot.

sam_ash6

i think it’s definitely a smart idea! it gives people a taste of the kind of content on the patreon, gets them hooked on the storyline, and makes them more likely to want to pay money!

Shadow

Just release an episode each week for 10 weeks- make them wait for them XD

Monoscore

I need more fan art and animatics please boys do this

Void

10 seems like a lot but I’d be down to spread the prime defenders propaganda to the masses

Sinnamon

I say go for it, but maybe don’t release all the eps at once? Make em wait a bit lmao

Coolaconsole 864

10 is a lot, maybe just the first arc, but having thumbnails of those characters is a must

WaxyLT_102519

I was thinking of a compromise: make a clip channel that features both campaigns clips, like the epic monologue Vincent gave to wavelength the first time they fought. That way you just tease at the content of the campaign without just giving it away to the people who aren't paying

Just Roll With It

I want to append this quickly and say that these episodes will not go up all at once, they'll be once a week. By the time episode 10 would come out patreon would be on episode 31. That said the number we'll upload is in the air still ~Condi

Bluish Oracle

I think that it might be better if you released only 3 or 5, 10 just seems like a lot yknow

Gallium

Also if there are jrwi fans that can’t afford to sub to the patreon it gives them a little bit of context for what prime defenders is like. and it could even potentially get new people who have never heard of jrwi interested.

Star-Crowned Ravings

I think it’s a great idea!! Maybe less then ten but I still think it will help a lot, and make a lot of people really happy!

muffy

10 EPS IS A LOT :O the first arc w/ the island would be enough to post id say cuz i had a TON of fun watching that one and bizly did such a good job describing everything going on during it. either the full arc or leaving it on some big cliffhanger would be cool as hell. either way i would die to see thumbnails for these guys

Striking Smiley

I think it’s a great idea but I feel like the island arc is enough to pull people in even if you do release it once a week

joakim

Just release a side story with le frog. Everyone will subscribe

dragonsin z

I’d say do it. We aren’t being cheated as we still have rolled with it and rolled what if’s along with more episodes of prime defenders

Stardust

I agree with WaxyLT_102519, i think a clips channel would be a good compromise. although it's not as easy as just uploading the first ten episodes, i feel it'll be better in the long run. especially since you can continuously upload clips to give periodic boosts to the patreon. Also, Queston; Would these uploads interfere with the uploads of Riptide? Will we get Prime Defenders, and Riptide uploaded on the same week? or will it just be prime defenders and riptide will go on a semi-hiatus of sorts?

Shadow

I like the idea of a clips channel

Just Roll With It

Prime Defenders would be on mondays for the time. Riptide continues as normal

Box Of Fidget Spinners

I say absolutely go for it. The cliffhanger on ep 10 will incentivize people to join the patreon and I think 10 episodes is enough to really get to know and love the characters! this is an awesome idea

casper!

the prospect of a bunch more people being able to experience the insanity that was episode seven is fantastic

Miran

I'd love to see more people discover prime defenders so hell yeah do it!

Mute_Forest

Sounds like a pretty good idea, sharing could mean more fan art and I'd love to see more fan art of this campaign!

Rose Tucker

Propaganda and episode 10 cliffhanger. Perfect

lostincarcosa

Hmmm 10 episodes is a lot but I really want more people to realize how great this campaign is and I am really excited to see thumbnails for these episodes! Go for it. I think it would be wonderful

D3ssy

will I watch it again, answer: yes

snailee

YEYES THATS SUCHA GREAT IDEA MORE PD FANART

Skar890

I was just thinking earlier that you guys should give atleast the first 5 episodes away. I only bought the patreon because I was caught up on the main campaign and was itching for more. Having the first couple free though might’ve made me decide sooner because even though the main campaign has my heart, PD is fucking hilarious and worth gravitating to.

tuesdayroses

i'd love to be able to introduce my friends to it :] it's a lot easier to convince them if they know where their money is going before they pay

Spinyax

i’d say maybe the first 9? solely because a bro no more ends on a really great cliffhanger

_splitsky_

I love this idea, and I think it's really good! I see a lot of people commenting concerns about the number of episodes, and I understand that, but I think 10 would be awesome, especially with how much more content would be available by the time you uploaded 10 to YouTube. However, if you're thinking of a lower number, I'd suggest 8? Because it ends with the Doug cliffhanger which is still a really good hook, and doesn't start to get into the bigger plot + villains without context. Again, I think 10 is perfect, but it's just another idea!

Eduardo Perez

I think I'm more with other people's idea of making it end at episode 8, since it's a strong grab for anyone who wants to continue with that cliffhanger, but also ends at a good point with the party city arc ending.

Shadow

True- but this also means they’d be left with the start of the Doug part

Shadow

I’d suggest maybe doing 5- that way there’s enough to get new people hooked, but it won’t leave people who are unable to pledge feeling they need to so that they can find out how the cliffhanger is resolved- episode 5 is pretty solid ending wise

ObeseROB

I think making it a regular thing where every ten episodes you make the previous 10 public would be a pretty solid model Ex:after episode 20 you release 1-10 on YouTube, then after episode 30 release 11-20 on YouTube

Nat

I think it’s a great idea to bring more people! Gets them hooked so they want to see more. And as for the fairness of it, I’m pledging more to support you guys rather than for the benefit so I wouldn’t even mind if you released all of it publicly

Nat

And if you don’t release 10 since I see a lot of people suggesting less, my vote would be on 8 because it would be a good ending point to reel people in

twolonelystars

personally i think it would be a better idea to do less than 10 (maybe just the first one or 5?) but i think its a good idea other than that

Ponderhin

Definitely don't release them all at once tho. The sheer volume of episodes can turn some ppl off (which is another reason why it was a good decision to switch to weekly episodes on main!!). Maybe hype up a "release party week/month/time period" where you release an episode every couple of days or week or w/e (I'd say maybe on mondays bc some ppl still haven’t gotten the memo that you’re releasing only on friday now, and even if they have it’s still a special day for riptide enjoyers). (Also you *know* to hype it up though, you know youtube branding shit, I don’t have to tell you) I’ve seen some people say you should do less, but isn’t 10 the one where The Big Thing happens and they have to go with Wavelength at the end? I think that’s ultimately the best option bc 1. It’s a cliffhanger for so many reasons, and so many plot threads now to be explored- and 2. It’s where PD really gets Real. Like raw, horrible, emotional weight. I’ve heard you say on previous riptide just rolled with its that the fandom loves angst, well this is prime fuckin angst, served hot. (“prime” angst, haha). Up till now it’s been mostly silly, but this will hook the half of the audience that needs more than that.

BeepBoopMahGoo

Just think, we can get more people in on Party City and sewer ravioli!

Emilio Camacho

Does this mean we can get some artwork for the prime defenders characters?

Ziltch

>:) YES!!!!!!!

ElvishCyborg

I see no reason to gatekeep anyone, both campaigns are fantastic and completely worth the money

Kas!!

YES YES YES!!!!!

Joseph

If we stopped you what kind of fans would we be

Elias Laurence

I mean honestly if I say no I'd just be taking away other people's happiness. Prime Defenders is great and everyone should get to experience it.

RedSkyFire

This just gives me another reason to rewatch all of the episodes now lmao plus I’m excited since we might get more PD art now

revlis is here

I just want more people to share my dakota cole brain rot with

Gillion's Biggest Fan

Now the whole fandom will have Will and Vyncent's awkward moments

Engingerneer

I think it’s a great idea! Making my brother listen to a couple eps on a drive was how I got him hooked on this campaign. I obviously loved the prime force one shot, but uploading some of the actual campaign will get people into the characters and the vibe of the show

kuailphobe

I think it'd be better to leave them as patreon exclusives, because most of the people that are very invested in jrwi would want to watch more of your guys' stuff anyway, like i did. Also, if someone whos really into prime defenders after watching the 10 episodes wants to pledge but cannot afford it, it'd kind of bum them out. I think it'd be a better idea for you to release the first episode only, so people wont be left with as many loose ends. They'll still be exposed to for example the different battle system and a more modern world than most dnd campaigns do, which i found very interesting starting out.

soothsayer_

i dont mind too much but 10 episodes does sound like a lot, especially considering each is like 2 hours. maybe doing like the first 3-5 or like most of the first arc might be a better idea but thats just my thinking

Solace

ten seems like a lot but releasing a few on youtube to draw in the masses would be a good idea i think!

JeliJames

Just edit those bits out so they stay patreon exclusive lol.

toadfoolery

I THINK ITS A GOOD IDEA, IVE NEVER SEEN PD CUZ I GOT THE PATREON LIKE AN HOUR AGO BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH EPS PUBLIC THAT IT ENDS ON A PAINFUL CLIFFHANGER THATS MY ADVICE

Elkay EzH20 Lzs8wslk Filtered Water Filling Station

I think that's a great idea. I probably would've pledged a lot sooner if I'd watched the first few episodes first and realized how good it was, because I didnt have any friends who had listened to it.

George Drake

It needs to end with a really painful cliffhanger so they have to know what happens next. Maybe an edited episode 10 to make it feel more suspenseful.

BOWZER

I like that but 10 eps sounds like to much

Kaitlyn Trollinger

I think they should do 1-4 and then the what if for episode 4 alternate ending. It'd give them a taste of everything JWRI pateron has to offer

Scrubble

Here as the converted