Big Update (Please watch/read): Switching to Monthly Billing (Patreon)

Update: March 1st

Hey everyone! Just wanted to ping you all one more time just to make sure this was seen. I want to give everyone a chance to lock in their monthly rate as tomorrow my account will be converted over to monthly billing.

Tl;dr

Patreon is doing away with "per creation" billing and only "monthly" billing will be available

I will have three monthly billing tiers and the "Champion Tier" will be sunset, meaning no one can join it, but it will still be active for those currently in it (unless you leave the tier).

If you've set a monthly spend limit in the number of post you want to support, this number will be honored going forward (Even though the Champion Tier will be listed at $12 USD / month)

For instance 1 creation max = $3 / month, 2 creations max = $6 / month and so on

Anyone who sets their monthly limit today will be honored going forward as long as you stay in the Champion tier and don't leave it since it will be a sunset tier not available to sign up in.

I will be including all of the VTT modules in the current Champion tier as a "thank you" for those who have supported me along this five-year journey!

If you are happy with your per creation limit and currently in the Champion Tier, you don't need to do anything! Just stay there and enjoy, you'll get everything I have to offer :)

Update: Feb 13th

This is just a friendly reminder that you have until the end of the month to set your monthly limit if you choose. You will be locked into that rate once the Champion tier converts to monthly. Champion will be a legacy tier moving forward, so new patrons won't be able to join it, but you can stay in it as long as you want. 

Hey everyone,

I have an important update about my Patreon page. In about 30 days, I'll be switching from a 'per-creation' model to 'monthly billing.' I want to explain why this is happening, what it means for you, and how I’m honoring your current price.

Why is this change happening?

Patreon is sunsetting the "per creation model," which I am currently a part of and has given me until the end of the year to make this switch, but I’m moving forward now because of two reasons:

VTT Integration Launch:

I’m finalizing a contract to provide premium content for Foundry VTT, which will include plug-and-play game-ready modules.

However, Patreon’s per-creation model blocks me from creating new tiers. To launch the VTT tier, I need to switch to monthly billing.

Simplifying Patron Experience:

I’ve been receiving lots of messages about how confusing the current billing system is. With per-creation billing, patrons are charged for each map I release, with limits and how billing works; it causes a lot of confusion and unmet expectations.

Monthly billing will make things much simpler!

What’s Changing?

No change in price for current patrons!

If you’re in the Champion tier, your price will stay exactly the same.

Supporting 1 creation? You’ll pay $3/month.

Supporting 2 creations? You’ll pay $6/month.

Supporting all 4 creations or no limit at all? You’ll pay $12/month—just like today.

Legacy Champion Tier:

The Champion tier will be sunset, meaning no new members can join.

You’ll keep full access to all new maps and my entire map catalog.

If you leave this tier, you won’t be able to rejoin.

Special Thank You Bonus:

As a thank you for your support, I’m adding free access to all VTT modules to the Champion tier and will introduce printable PDFs over the next few months.

You won’t need to join the new VTT tier when it launches. However, if you leave, you’ll have to join one of the new tiers to regain access.

How Billing Will Work

Current Model:

$3 per map, up to 4 maps per month ($12 max).

Billed on the 1st of the following month.

Limits and mid-month billing, if you cancel your sub, can be confusing for patrons.

New Model:

You’ll pay a flat amount ($3, $6, or $12) on your billing date while in the Legacy Champion Tier. Otherwise, if you join after the launch or leave and come back, you'll pay a flat amount based on whichever tier you select.

You’ll still get full access to 4 new maps each month and over 200 maps from my back catalog.

What You Can Do

Adjust your limit: Set your preferred monthly amount in your Patreon settings.

To do this, click on "Membership" from my page, and under "Champion Tier," click the pencil icon. Then click "Edit" next to the price per creation. A new screen should open, and on the left, you should see a check box titled "set monthly limit." From there, just enter a number from 1 to 3 (1 = $3.00, 2 = $6.00, etc.).

Stay in the Champion tier: Remember, if you leave, you can’t rejoin.

I really hope this change does not negatively impact your experience. After talking with other creators who have made the switch, it seems pretty seamless, so I'm hoping the same will happen here!

Thank you again for your amazing support! If you have any questions for me, go and leave a comment or DM me, and I'll do my best to get them answered in a timely manner. I am so thankful for your continued support and for helping me to make my dreams come true, making battlemaps for a living. I am honored by your faith and trust in me to continue to deliver detailed and compelling maps that help to enhance your game experience!

Cheers,

DM Andy