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Play On Tabletop is on a really wild ride, especially this year.  We started with big dreams and big goals and in many ways we have accomplished what we set out to do.  We wanted to make a tabletop gaming channel that gave our fans unparalleled content quality and we believe that we have succeeded there.  However, there is some things about the experience that our team has not been able to keep up with: a consistent release schedule; and, good community engagement, particularly when it comes to giving our Patrons the time and attention that you deserve.

We want to take responsibility for that and set some new goals for the future - goals that we know we can consistently hit.

One important place we felt we didn't quite hit the mark is with our Patreon Exclusive Show.  We had visions of a regularly updated, Patreon engaged show.  But we just weren't happy with the quality level we hit with it, nor the way we communicated with you.  It was meant to be much more interactive.  Between challenges keeping a regular filming schedule and unfortunate technical issues that led to having to drop some episodes we just have not been able to release regularly.  We needed to be more forthcoming with news on what was happening and we are sorry.  We want to earn the trust you have so generously given us.

We have a couple more episodes of Crusade that will end this season and then we are heading back to drawing board to come up with something better for 2021.

In the video post Nick and Tak have more information, and the long and short of it is, because of your generous contributions, Play On is poised for tremendous growth in the next year.  

You have helped us get an one-year lease on a dedicated studio space we will call home for 2021.  

We celebrate Nick as our first paid member of Play On and he has a commitment of part-time hours dedicated to editing and production.  

To increase production capacity we have also hired a part-time editor.  

If all goes according to plan, next year we should be able to consistently release content at double or maybe even triple the pace we do now.  

We are excited to finish 2020 (as I'm sure everyone is, haha #toosoon).  Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.  Thank you for joining us on this epic journey!

From everyone here at Play On Tabletop... Play On!

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Learning from the Past, Looking to 2021

News and updates from Play On

Comments

Moritz Borchardt

Thank you for catching us up! Play on has been on form this year, from 40kin40mins (that may or may not have contributed to me starting a Necron army) to the crusade and the genuinely fun Killteam episodes (loved that steamroller, silly as it may be). Thank you so very much! Keep on keeping on :)

The Tape Keeper

That’s incredible! I’m so happy and proud of you all getting one step closer to doing what you want! As someone who’s done and doing youtube a consistent schedule when starting up can be a nightmare - I just spend 5 hours uploading a months worth of content to cover me while I move. New tech comes in. Old tech shits the bed. Things are everywhere. Toss covid on top of that and I’m amazed at how much you have put out! If it’s rocky, that’s okay. I love all your videos and I’m excited for more. They will come when they come :)

Aran Bates

The update is appreciated but also don't be too hard on yourselves. I'm just super excited for what ever is coming up. Please don't lose what I think is your best bit (not sure what to call it "attribute", "characteristic of the show"... it's a slow brain Saturday morning for me so went with "bit" 😂) which is the way you edit and produce the fast paced reports that feel like you are watching a top end sports highlights summary. In 40k in 40mins - you pick just the right amount, and right parts, of a game to edit in and narrate. You are able to put across the fun, and exciting parts of the game, alongside the strategic thoughts and plays in a cohesive story with excellent commentary that isn't 3hrs long. I've not seen anyone else master that like you guys have. Pleeease don't lose that part. Plus your armies and scenery are next level!! And I'll often pause just to look at the spectacle of it - Content thought: you could double the value out of the set-up work in creating the scenery and board and armies by taking a photos and/ or video snips of the board and armies (up close and far outs) that can be viewed at a slower pace by us looking for painting and modelling inspiration. Because the focus is on what the models look like, maybe the editing after would be lighter level of work (no special effects etc needed). In a way it's just uploading photos to a gallery. It probably isn't that simple in reality. Things always look easier to the uneducated in a particular skill 😂 Lastly I really think you set the bar for production quality. Or at least we're the first that I saw that went to studio quality filming with the graphic overlays to really make it look like you were watching major network TV and not man in a shed with a shaky hand held camera phone. Thank you for the excellent content and love for what you do and sharing it with us. And wooo go exciting things for 2021!!

Mpsumners

Yeah don’t be too hard on yourselves. I think we appreciate the update and the honest communication, something which you don’t sometimes see and we all appreciate it. We love the top quality content and understand you want nothing but the best stuff coming out and we can tell you guys take pride and joy in your work and me personally love it, especially love the kill team episodes from space marine Steve. I am a marines player and am always rooting for them but I really enjoy the smaller kill team games and I want to see Steve get some more signatures on the bag!

Michael Pettit

As mentioned above, you guys do a tremendous job with each episode that you produce. The sheer quality is amazing so don't stress it. Everyone here supports you guys for what you have done and we are all super stoked for what is to come. I for one have enjoyed rewatching the old episodes and seeing the awesome growth and change with each new one. You guys are the best and are really showing off Warhammer in the best possible light so thank you for taking this hobby so seriously and putting your hearts into it! So excited for the new studio! Play on!

Angel Felix Cuellar

Well, as everyone is saying, no need to apologize and being so hard on yourselfs. Despite all the current situation you still managed to put out amazing and some of the best to date content till the date. And I'm thinking about that ad-mech vs Tau (that is on my top battle reports of all times). Or the Killteam challenger videos of Steve, that were so great that I started to play kill team just thanks to them! Or the showcase armies videos (love both two Nicks armies showcase, Tau and Cahos), or the one abou how you build the cloud outpost. You are creating a high quality content, and going far beyond the already well stablish 40k in 40 min (also it was so fun to see the 40k in 40s). You are giving the community a positive inspiration and motivation (to play, paint, design scenography, and overall enjoy this hobbit). And if us, patreons, are enabling you to grow and do more great stuff, that's enough for me. Even if I don't have exclusive patreon content. Seeing all the good work you are doing and knowing I helped somehow, it is my own reward. Keep it up, and thanks for taking the time for these explanations. For a great 2021, PLAY ON!!

steven

Hi team. I have to be honest, it is frustrating without seeing new "full" video coming out since Oct 16, as I really enjoyed your content. However, i do understand this year is crazy due to COVID and you guys may have some other things with higher priority. Really appreciate you communicate with us through this post to explain what were you guys working on and moving forward with. Now i have even more anticipation with newer videos. Continue with awesome contents. Playon!

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Micah

Thank you guys fir your quality content. We're all riding the waves that are 2020. Keep up the stellar work you do and play on.

Gue’Vesa Webb

I think I chose a great time to become a patron of this amazing channel. You guys put out the highest quality batreps and they’re always joy to watch. Look forward to future content and wish you all the best of luck. Keep it up guys.

Tomliginyu

Excited for next year guys hope you plan for some long-term narrative play (like Crusade) with more videos, probably quick ones, to better cover the narrative aspects. Love your stuff.