Stanley Parable and Delays (Patreon)

Hello, my loyal and generous patrons!

I just wanted to give you an update about what's going on, since I haven't done an episode in two weeks and will likely be a few days late on this next one. Spoilers for the next analysis coming up, so if you want to be surprised by the experimental thing I'm trying this time around, read no further. 

So, the short of it is that I've moved. I've mentioned a new job in the past, and it's causing its own difficulties (most notably my difficulty in adjusting to full-time employment in a field I don't have any interest in), but the biggest obstacle to Games as Lit. 101 has been the simple fact that my wife and I have been moving everything we own into another place about 45 minutes away from our old house. 

As you might imagine, this means a pretty big change for Games as Lit. 101: a new set. Meaning not only did we need to move, but we also have to get a new studio cleared out and set up to look good on camera. A task easier said than done, and one we're working quite hard on right now. 

 I made the decision to use this analysis to make the transition, along with trying some experimental stuff. Since I'm analyzing The Stanley Parable, a game all about player choice and its place in interactive art, the analysis will include choices of its own. The player will, through links in annotations and the description, choose how the analysis unfolds across multiple videos in multiple locations, eventually leading me to my new studio. I've already filmed the parts that take place at the old set, and have yet to film the parts that take place at my new place. 

So that's why there hasn't been any Games as Lit. content; not only is this video taking a long time to produce, but I have lost access to my old set, so I can't just film an interim episode in the meantime. Anything I do will give away the big reveal. I feel bad that you're getting less content, especially you who so generously support me, so I at least owe you an explanation. And don't worry, there will be a new episode this week, even if it may be on Tuesday or Wednesday rather than Monday. 

As a side note, I will be posting the script for patrons of the $10+ level, since their pledge tier comes with occasional sneak peeks and opportunities to give input. Those patrons can hopefully expect the script to be posted in a few hours. 

Thank you for your patience and your support: Games as Lit. 101 is far better off because of all of you, and the knowledge that this show is benefiting you all enough to inspire such generosity is a constant encouragement. I'll be seeing you all soon, with a new analysis on a new set!

--Samuel Gronseth, The Game Professor