Changes to $1 and $5 Rewards
Added 2018-02-01 12:49:19 +0000 UTCHey guys,
A quick heads-up, as Patreon just started billing. We'll be switching up some of the rewards for the $1 and $5 tiers. It's mainly about getting rid of the Postshows that we believe are a bit tepid, and replacing them with full-length episodes on the $5 tier.
Here are the changes:
$1
No more Bonus Episodes. We feel that the Postshow/Bonus minisodes we've been doing so far have gotten too tepid.
Send in Questions. Every week we'll be taking questions, both for ourselves, and the guests. You can send em in on Patreon, or the Patron-exclusive channel on our Discord.
$5
No more mystery mail. Frankly Patreon's messaging system is a bit primitive. We couldn't attach photos, or even style the text, so the mails would end up becoming shitty walls of text.
Bonus Episodes. We're replacing the old Postshows with 1 or 2 Full-length Bonus Episodes each month, with the occasional guest. These aren't meant to be minisodes like the Postshow was, but fully fledged podcast episodes, except Patreon-exclusive.
That's it. These changes aren't necessarily permanent, and we can always switch things back, or into a different arrangement, based on your feedback.
We're implementing this because, while we do have advertisers, our ad revenue currently isn't in a completely comfortable spot for the four of us to making a living off of it. We'd like to make sure we can all work on this podcast, as well as our other group and individual content, full time. This new schedule also allows us more time to work on producing the show, as opposed to the often rushed post shows.
Just let us know what you think. Thanks
Comments
definitely worth it
2018-02-17 19:56:40 +0000 UTCYou actually convinced me. I was on the fence about changing the bonus videos from 1$ to 5$ but your reasoning absolutely makes sense. The postshow episodes felt more and more lifeless and forced so replacing them with actual podcast episodes could be a good idea. I'll be switching to the 5$ tier and I'm certain a lot of other patreons will too. Love you boys, keep up the amazing podcast!
Alexander Wittich
2018-02-09 21:41:12 +0000 UTCThis has been the worst trade deal in the history of trade deals. Maybe ever.
Pr0zimity
2018-02-03 13:06:21 +0000 UTCWe're going to aim for every second Saturday. :) -Jackson
The Boys
2018-02-03 09:53:54 +0000 UTCI was at the $5 level already. The prepost show would come out for me every Monday or so, will there be an upload schedule for the bonus episode(s)?
2018-02-03 01:31:04 +0000 UTCI don't have any questions, and as a 'poor' student, I won't be able to upgrade to 5$ :(
2018-02-02 22:45:52 +0000 UTCNo more post-show for me because I don't have 5$ :(
2018-02-02 22:33:02 +0000 UTCBut I don't have 5 dollah FeelsBadMan
2018-02-02 15:34:44 +0000 UTCWell seems like this was a good time to start supporting you guys on patreon, love the show!
2018-02-02 13:12:23 +0000 UTCok
2018-02-02 08:43:52 +0000 UTCPersonally with how things are going for me financially, I'm not super happy with the price but that's just a personal problem for me. I'm more upset by the changes to the post show. They were like a short casual bonus discussion for those who were willing to put out the money for it. This just kinda seems like it's gonna be episodes you decided not to put on YouTube but behind a paywall.
LostSkullKid
2018-02-02 08:35:01 +0000 UTCwith everyone else. i hope the overall casual tone stays. love you guys enough to cough up 5$.
bored walk burger
2018-02-02 07:38:02 +0000 UTCAll these broke boys complaining about having to pay a whole 5 dollars for basically twice the content
2018-02-02 05:37:31 +0000 UTCI enjoyed the shorter and more casual post shows that came every week more than I think I will enjoy the new format. Not sure I’ll be able to warrant a 5x increase in price to get roughly the same content, unless it’s just that much better (only because I’m a poor student). I respect you guys trying something new, but I think the old format was better.
2018-02-02 02:22:16 +0000 UTCreal sad to see the mystery mail go, its why i had origionally been at the 5 doller teir. I'm still going to stay at this level and i respect your decision to change this. I'm quite happy though that you're replaceing the post-show with something better and am excited to see where it goes.
2018-02-02 02:02:25 +0000 UTCI will try one month at the $5 level for these post shows. This move made me want to drop my patronage completely, but I feel you boys are worth giving a chance to prove your point. I still feel the original $1 level reward was the best deal on all of Patreon, and do hope you go back to that structure eventually. Yes, $5 is still cheap, but it is asking 5 times more for the same amount content (or less). Please don't make a habit out of bumping the post show up to different levels of patronage....
2018-02-02 01:18:09 +0000 UTCYou'll be getting a message sometimes this month, no worries. Make sure to check out the FAQ too: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/15870657">https://www.patreon.com/posts/15870657</a>
The Boys
2018-02-01 23:30:33 +0000 UTCI just did the 25 dollar one where do I do shutout at?
2018-02-01 20:56:09 +0000 UTCI hope you guys don't lose the tone that you kept in the postshows, I appreciated the casualness of the postshows and the way you guys interacted on them
michael rumsis
2018-02-01 15:38:43 +0000 UTCI feel like this is a great change. The post shows into the later episodes did feel like more of a chore. No where near the energy of an actual episode. Getting on addional episode just gives them the ability for way more time and care
Ajex Arkantoes
2018-02-01 15:36:04 +0000 UTCFuck the haters. 1$ was dirt cheap for the amount of content they got from it. 5$ still is cheap. It’s not a crushing financial burden that’s gonna make someone lose a house.
2018-02-01 14:27:47 +0000 UTCI’m all for the changes. Anyone that isn’t, is not a real supporter! Keep it real boys
2018-02-01 14:26:44 +0000 UTCNot really enthusiastic about wanting to up my price to half a hulu subscription just to get a little extra content. Ill still keep my dollar and just not mess with the questions. Im all for quality content and i agree the pre post show was feeling off, i just dont feel 5 is worth it but i still wanna support you guys.
2018-02-01 14:18:54 +0000 UTC👎🏼
Brady Thayer
2018-02-01 14:07:45 +0000 UTCI really can't justify 5x the price for the same amount of content, I can't afford that much! :/
2018-02-01 13:53:40 +0000 UTCMeh not worth upgrading to 5€.
2018-02-01 13:43:49 +0000 UTCI liked the smaller post shows as well but I respect you guys wanting to put out content you're happier with. It was an easy decision to upgrade my pledge just a little more.
Efrain Acevedo
2018-02-01 13:12:01 +0000 UTCI will mention, that I always enjoyed the post shows that had just two of you on. Created a different dynamic. It was especially entertaining when it was just Kaya and Jackson because then Jackson spoke more than 20 words. :P
Spencer Skees
2018-02-01 13:01:55 +0000 UTCSounds to me like you guys are better hedging your bets on what constitutes quality content, so I'm all for these changes. That being said, when are you adding the Kaya the Conqueror Excursion Tier?
Anthony Joseph Gentile
2018-02-01 12:56:16 +0000 UTCThink I might have to switch up to a fiver then. I liked the post-shows. Having a smaller portion of the usual boys made for a different style of conversation.
Tom Swinnen
2018-02-01 12:56:08 +0000 UTC