Administrators Amethyst Posted December 4, 2016 Administrators Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hello! So this is a little foreign to me, but please hear me out. Actually, I don't know how to say this, so I'll just put it straight-- I've started a Patreon. For those of you who don't know, Patreon is a crowdfunding platform that works on a monthly basis. Fans pledge to donate a small amount each month (totally up to the individual) and then in return, much like kickstarter, they get a set of rewards for that in return. This system allows people to support content creators that wouldn't otherwise have a way to make a living, and lets them make a living out of doing their thing! ...Like me! It is not really a secret that this kind of thing is my passion, and I would love to make games for you all for forever. But real life calls-- and the reason this is happening now is because my company just shut down. So I lost my job and I'm out on the metaphorical streets. And I could get another job... but it probably wouldn't let me work on Reborn as much. No matter what, I want to do what's going to give me the most time to make my games. And that happens to be this. I know a lot of you might be nervous about my accepting money for working on the project, given the copyright monster and all.. I am too. So let's talk about that. There's a few things I have going for me: We are not the first fangame to have a Patreon This Patreon is for all of my games, not just Reborn. I'm taking care not to be very public about connecting Reborn to this (although we all know that that's why most if not all of you are here). That's also why this topic is in a forum only registered members can see. Patreon itself operates in a kind of grey area where the donations are not for the intellectual property of (in this case) Pokemon, but for the work that the creator is doing. ...Based on those things, I'm hoping for the best. My end goal here is to eventually build up enough support that I can work on my games full time. That'll mean finishing Reborn first, but also Starlight Divide and another project that my Patrons will learn more about than they probably will ever have wished to. That always starts somewhere... So it would mean the world to me if you could pledge even just a dollar. Please visit the page to see what kind of rewards I'm offering for various levels of patronage! And, thank you so, so much for standing with me here, and for taking the time to read all this. Your support would mean the world to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howin Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 More than happy to support you, nothing wrong with wanting to be paid for doing what you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectMafia Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 As Howin said, more than happy to support! Just pledged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I was the first to pledge you, probably, likely. It was 0 but it turned into 30 after I subbed, but well, I'm very glad to support you for your work, and look forward for what you can provide for the days to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterans Zumi Posted December 4, 2016 Veterans Share Posted December 4, 2016 I think I can miss 3 dollars or so per month if the money goes to someone amazing and a wonderful friend. Pledged c: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurotsune Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I see you bit that bullet! I'm glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijaybatwing Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Do you want any money . For your projects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harem Master Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I pick support all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatJones Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 As soon as Christmas is out of the way (two little ones adds up for a very expensive merry time of year) I will gladly support you Both my fiancé and I LOVE reborn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramiru Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I'm glad that you feel like working on this for a living, but I also understand that it will also be hard living off of it, which is why I'm happy to support you in any way I can. Keep fighting Ame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartar Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Oh my, the first Patreon I'll be subscribing to... Please be gentle ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottieboy2020 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I wish you lots of luck Amethyst! Really hoping the Patreon works out for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabyy3 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 When I can I will help you Ame !! Budding student here and it's kind of hard on the money for me in this country (Hate it) but I can miss 1-4 dollars a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Congratulations on reaching the $50 a month milestone, Ame! This is a great achievement in a rather short amount of time, and I look forward to seeing where lengths you may teach next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spineblade Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Wow, it's looking like it's actually going to work out. I hope the people who have pledged will stick to it. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbood2 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hello Ame. Do you want people to share/tweet about this because Team Darkness can tweet about supporting a fellow amazing game creator if you would like? I plan to help you a lot per month so I hope you continue to have lots of support from people. This was an awesome idea. I just hope it doesn't backfire later on somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakoi Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 This Patreon is for all of my games, not just Reborn. What other games you made? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeFailure Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, kakoi said: This Patreon is for all of my games, not just Reborn. What other games you made? XD If I remember correctly after reborn she plans to work on her own game, I can't exactly remember the title but in time you can put ame in your "So worth the investment" list if you subscribe on patreon *.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krim Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Unfortunately I don't have a stable income or a way to donate, or I would do so. Hopefully in a few months these problems will be fixed. In any case, I wish you luck in your endeavors, and I'll be supporting from the sidelines until that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargerth Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I don't know if I can, Patreon is illegal in Finland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 i'd support you but i only play jungle sorry and also because i can't money but you have my well wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs223 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Supported you for 5bucks a month. Good luck with the patreon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Purple Scarlet Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Amythest. I want to thank you for all the hard work you put into Reborn. I came a few months after the E15 release and I plan to stay here until the day I see Reborn hit the finish line. Thank you so much. Edited December 4, 2016 by Orange Purple Scarlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mde2001 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Now the struggle of convincing parents to let me help on Patreon begins! I think I'll at least be able to convince them to let me give 3 or 5 bucks a month. I'm really glad you're doing this though- you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeath245 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 For Reborn! and soon to be Starlight Divide. reading through patron page, does it mean reborn has been on your mind since you were 10 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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