About the 1st of the Month

I didn't get everyone, but I did send a number of messages out to individuals today. -Bloodworth

Easy Allies

Should the allies remind patrons on twitter or on stream to maybe check their email in case their payment didn't go through?

I am getting nervous.

Snowcone Guy

*crosses fingers* I went up to 5$ instead of 1$. Go studio go!!!! (I know it's not much from my part, but I'm still cheering on for the magical number to be passed once all is said and done :P)

chocolate_prophet

I like this general sentiment, but remember that going in on the studio is a gamble. For us, it's no big deal either way. For them, it's literally their livelihood that they are gambling with. Caution seems fair.

Fluffhead108

man, i can't help but feel super disappointed. for some reason, everyone has seemed so super adamant about not getting a studio until they're over 50k for a couple months in a row to make sure. it's like, if you just took the risk and got the studio, you could grow the channel on youtube and twitch and attract more patrons because the production values would be so much higher and more palatable for people that aren't primarily here for the personalities. i just wish they'd go for it already. let's make this thing huge guys. so many people back you for so much money, and we just donated for the better stuff before e3 stream. we're all voting with our wallets. please listen.

rrice64

I still have hope a bunch of cards will be rerun!

Tyler Travis

Seeing the number drop so much is still very sad...49118...

Dai Nguyen

Great expectation management!

I know it is only the 1st so we are in the depths of the dip. But right now it is a 49,972 which would be missing it by 28$ which would be heart breaking. watching with anticipation to see where it settles :)

Sarah Wampler

Wake up, wake up, wake up it's the 1st of tha month To get up, get up, get up so cash your checks and get up...

Tokyo Slim

About "The 1st of the Month": It was the first single by the Cleveland based rap group Bone Thugz N Harmony off their 1995 album 'E 1999 Eternal'. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. It peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first top twenty single, and later was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996. The title is a reference to when welfare checks are paid out.

Tokyo Slim

A new stretch goal would be nice. Like hiring a dedicated video editor or social media manager.

Snowcone Guy

I'm very glad you guys understand that getting to the goal and making sure it's actually achieved is super important. I could see many other groups get the Studio goal, and suddenly make a ton of preparations and make hasty agreements and payments. Don't worry about rushing to get the studio, even if it takes another few months (or more) to get one, by all means give it the time you need.

Great, informative post! I wasn't aware they delayed it to allow for corrections, makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the info Bloodworth!

Bloodworth is king as always.

Sonny Laguna

That chart is very useful. It shows that the recent gains aren't only about a near-E3 surge and/or huge donors. There's been a consistent increase since April 19th when it went up by $1,287 and 47 patrons in one day, then $1,204 and 166 (!) patrons the next day.

TurboChickenMan

Thanks for this explanation Blood, Easy Allies doing so great well done to you all. L&R

Rich J

Thank You for being transparent. This is great.

Mikehook1

An absolutely stunning effort from all of you throughout the month of June. You deserve this success. Look at the skyrocketing patron count, and all the new subscribers on YouTube. The future is very bright.

Harrison Bergeron

Thank you Bloodworth! Your explanation is timely, and super clear with exactly the right amount of all the pertinent info!!

Great explanation, Blood! Great heads up for everyone who doesn't know!

LukeW

Thanks for the work! L&R

Every time I read something from Bloodworth my head chooses to do this in his voice. Well structured information down to the core of the matter. Cheers!

Its cool seeing the graphs. Thanks Blood!

Tokyo Slim

Still not in the top Games category! Patreon is messing up.

VGJunky

I've said it once and I say it again: "We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood; Fear the old blood!" I guess what I mean by that is: Good work blood!

Johannes Bretz

This post was a good idea. Great work, Blood!

Parasitepaladin

+1

Justin Greene

Thanks for getting out in front of this and being forthcoming and transparent!!

Alec Church

Love ye Blood, and everyone else of course!

Thanks for linking to Graphtreon Blood! Big fan of EZA (am a patron on my personal account), can't wait for the studio. Looking at the history of EZA's patreon and comparing to stats of other campaigns, I think EZA will come out of the payment day above $50K, unless one of your big contributors leave. L&R

Graphtreon

Wow! #18 on all of Patreon!! L&R

Tyler Travis

I really appreciate the transparency Blood! The longtimers already know about this stuff but it's good to keep everyone informed, especially since there's a lot of new Patrons. Welcome everyone and Blood, for this great bit of information I shall give you a score of 7.8. L&R!

Stefan Vlemmix

Good info Blood.

Olf Himself

I really don't get the hate on Damiani. Yes he's a bit different than the other Allies but that's what makes this group so fun. Everyone is 100% his own. Damiani can be a troll every now and then but who cares. I usually get irritated pretty fast by certain behouviour but Damiani doesn't bother my one bit.

Stefan Vlemmix

So when is the Damiani guide on "how to be a better person" coming out? is that the 55k goal?

FreeDoM

As always, thanks for the transparency. L&R

Ryan Hegarty

Got my molotovs ready

Ehie Yovach

Very thoughtful of you to post this, specially now that many people just joined and are not aware that these dips are common and the few days are no indicative of the final number. I hope we can all celebrate on the 5th at the community showcase.

César Villa

Great job getting ahead of this issue Blood, there are a lot of new people who might not know the ins and outs of Patreon billing so it's good to know you're all over it.

Brandon Robinson

And for that reason, I'm IN for this upcoming emotional roller coaster.

iconmaster

My brain is trying to convince me that watching patreon numbers at the first of the month is an event I can't miss. And I think it's winning...

Michael Stevens

10/10 communication as always

Michael Miller

Great info Blood ! Thanks !

Randy Verschueren

If you like the graphetron info (I have become obsessed) know it is also patreon funded. They only have a handful of supporters at this time

Sarah Wampler

Tldr everybody freak out and riot!

VGJunky

the excitement is palpable

RanchoCucamunga

Let's hope you get 100% !

Thank you for info))

Appreciate the info!

Jeremy Ferris

I really love the transparency you guys have. I hate seeing channels hide their numbers but you actually tell us to check graphtreon! You're the hardest working group of people in video games and it shows.

Kris Fredrick

This is a great post. L&R Blood!

Jacob Culhane

That year-to-date growth in the Graphtreon though... *chef kiss*

Daniel Matos

This is really interesting info, and given in your usual concise, clear way. Thank you, Blood!

Trey Thompson

Very concise and informative, Blood.

UziSuicide666

Great FYI

Cloisterance

Thank YOU for the post and explanation! Due to a card mishap, for the first time ever, I had a charge fail. I was able to get it corrected incredibly quickly and was able to get in before the 5th for the very reasons you've stated here. I now will no longer have the issue for several years AT LEAST. But more importantly, thanks for the graph link! I love seeing the overall growth EZA has experienced and it shows just how the outset of Year 3 of EZA is the most important moment to date.

Brandon K Gann

Thanks for the update. My card was about to expired. Changed it to PayPal now. Ready for July 1st

Mhee12

Thanks for the clarification

Joseph Field

Great post, I think everyone has been confused by this at some point.

Aaron Kirk - Kurxx