Announcement of a New Tier + Other Info About Requests (Patreon)
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Hey! A bit later than I planned :D but anyway, I’m sharing the upcoming changes with you!
Main Info About the New Tier:
The tier will be called [Max+]. It will include all the benefits of the current [Max] tier plus the ability to submit monthly character requests with guaranteed fulfillment.
At launch, the price will be $8, and it will be limited to 10 members.
I'm not entirely sure about the best way to publish the new tier, given that it will have a limited number of spots. So just in case it's important to someone, I'll provide the exact time of the release. I was planning to publish it tomorrow, but due to the late announcement, I think it's better to add one more day. So here it is:
9:00 AM–10:00 AM (ET), January 14
23:00–00:00 (JST), January 15
08:00–09:00 (CST), January 14
15:00–16:00 (CET), January 14
14:00–15:00 (UTC), January 14
Each set will include up to 50 images and will be created in a slightly different format compared to before. You can get an idea of what it might look like by checking out these example sets:
Updated Info About Requests:
All request-based sets will now be released in two stages. First, I’ll post a preview, which will usually contain a small number of images and will be published much earlier than the full set. At this stage, you’ll have the chance to request changes, like swapping a character if you’re not happy with the initial results or tweaking other specifications.
You’ll be able to submit requests using a special form—actually, there will be two forms to choose from depending on your preference. One is a simple version, and the other allows for more detailed customization. You can check out both forms here:
Simple form – https://forms.gle/DCuWLnUqmxcP5c749
Detailed form – https://forms.gle/6wbWFVJPQb9kLN3T6
Using a form is not mandatory! You can still send me requests directly via DM on Patreon or Discord if that’s more convenient for you.
Other Important Info:
About the 10-member limit: I decided to limit this tier to 10 members at launch for several reasons. However, I’ll gradually increase the number over time. Realistically, I’d say this increase will likely be by about 10 additional spots.
About another tier I mentioned earlier: This tier will include requests in a format more similar to the one used for the latest requests for [Max] members, but with higher number of images. I’ve decided to delay adding it for now, mainly because I don't have more specific examples of sets for this tier yet, and also not enough examples of sets for the new [Max+], for you to compare these different approaches and choose what would work best for you.
To solve the issue of missing examples, I plan to use the upcoming poll in the [Max] tier. The sets created for the poll winners will serve as examples for the second request tier in the future.
Over the next few weeks, as I start working on requests from the new tier and those resulting from [Max] poll, I’ll be able to better assess my workload and adjust the members limits for request-based tiers. I may also consider making polls in the [Max] tier a regular thing, which could influence the number of spots available in the guaranteed request tiers.
One-time requests: A few of you have mentioned this idea, and I think it’s a good one! With a subscription, you get the ability to make monthly requests, but in cases where tiers are full and I have time for extra requests, I’ll offer the option to order a standalone set. This way, even if the tiers are full, you can still get a set without impacting my ongoing workload. I’ll provide more details about how this will work in the coming weeks, but there will likely be a few options to choose from.
Updated Request Guide
I’ve also updated the post with the request guide, where you can find more detailed information:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/about-requests-113081382
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments or DM me. Thanks so much for your continued support!
UPD. The time for CST has been corrected