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Post by Stygg Whitefeather on Oct 8, 2014 14:17:35 GMT -5
It was suggested by a member that the board should consider getting a Patreon to help fund commissions such as art and music, like you've seen from us before. For those who don't know, Patreon is a monthly donation crowdfunding website where fans can offer a small reoccurring donation towards their favorite author, creator, website, etc... in exchange for donation level gifts, special access or other bonuses for being a 'patron'.
We do currently have a donation option but, it is rarely used so most of these commissions come out of the administrations pocket. So what we're asking is, would members feel more comfortable contributing a few dollars on a monthly basis through Patreon so that we can continue giving you character work, music, and general board art in the future? You can tell us your response on the poll provided on this page and if you click yes, how much may you be willing to donate on a monthly basis? Let us know!
If there is enough of a positive response, we'll establish a Patreon so that we can continue going forward with more site-related offerings for you all. If we can pull in enough funding through the site, we may offer things like avatar and character commissions for individual members as well as other bonuses!
Edit: No this would not be mandatory, but we'll provide incentives for those who can contribute.
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Post by Julius Softpaw on Oct 8, 2014 14:36:33 GMT -5
If you do put it on Patreon, it wouldn't be mandatory, right? I would love to put a few dollars towards the site, if I had any. Which I don't :/
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Sturmrufer
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Post by Sturmrufer on Oct 8, 2014 14:38:21 GMT -5
I would definitely be up for a Patreon. A more stable way to raise money, for sure.
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Dusk Wing
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Post by Dusk Wing on Oct 8, 2014 15:47:20 GMT -5
I'd certainly be willing to support the cite through patreon.
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Post by Red Charge on Oct 8, 2014 16:25:35 GMT -5
Of course it's not mandatory! These are donations! It will NEVER, EVER, be mandatory. Besides that'd be illegal I think? I dunno, no it's not gonna be mandatory at any stage.
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Post by Glide Heart on Oct 8, 2014 17:28:53 GMT -5
Sure I think it would be a good idea, and i would donate when I can.
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Sturmrufer
Griffons
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Post by Sturmrufer on Oct 10, 2014 13:05:48 GMT -5
Do you have a list of the possible incentives?
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Post by Red Charge on Oct 10, 2014 19:25:51 GMT -5
Mostly we're going to do site artwork. But if we can get enough money going we might even start commissioning avatars for active players.
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Post by Red Charge on Oct 16, 2014 21:54:22 GMT -5
Due to overwhelming support, the CD Patreon is now up and running. www.patreon.com/user?u=347469&alert=2We've come up with some pledge rewards: First off, pledgers will get avatars for their characters (new and old) Pledgers will be updated and can view WIPs, sneak peeks and samples of the OST. Penny for your thoughts: Pledgers will be able to influence up coming commissions and choose what they want us to make for the site next! Don't worry, even those who do not pledge will be getting the benefits of the Patreon. Soon we hope to start having new things for the site such as new skins for selection, new site art and more in the CD OST. Anyone who is interested in pledging please go to link mentioned above (will be put below as well) and pledge! The process is simple and easy and you will be helping the site immensely! www.patreon.com/user?u=347469&alert=2 |
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Post by Sturmrufer on Oct 17, 2014 13:00:38 GMT -5
Is there an amount that is preferred, or needed to reap donator benefits? I can donate as much as possible, to an extent.
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Post by Red Charge on Oct 17, 2014 14:03:01 GMT -5
It's enough that you pledge to get the benefits. Of course if you feel extraordinarily generous we're not gonna stop you, heh. Might be that we'll add reward for higher pledges too though. I'll discuss it with the others today at the staff meet.
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Post by Red Charge on Oct 18, 2014 1:05:41 GMT -5
Hello everyone, the admins and I have decided on a list of rewards for pledgers! The list is as follows:
$5 - Pledgers will recieve updates about all site projects, see previews of WIPs for art and samples for the Celestial Divide OST before anyone else. They will also be comissioned a site Avatar after 2 months of subscription at this level.
$15 - Pledgers will recieve all of the above and a full commission with simple background after 2 months. This also allows their character art to be updatable i.e - to once in a while be refreshed with major changes that the character went through. (Scars, new equipment etc.)
$20 - Pledgers at this level have an active voice in the production of site art! They will be able to Vote on the next site art/music/etc. to be commissioned and help call the shots in addition to all of the above!
I'm sure that together we'll be able to make the site bombastic~!
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