End of the Month Updates: Real Life Stuff

Hey everyone! 

I know I had said I would release one more map for the month of February, and that was certainly the intent, but I've got some big real life stuff going on right now that has split my focus. I probably could have gotten this map out tonight (I am 98 percent of the way done) but I don't want to make it seem like I am trying to squeeze one more paid post out of the month from all of you by rushing to publish something minutes shy of midnight. I am committed to releasing quality content that I feel has only been improving since I started this journey last fall, and I'm not going to compromise that for the sake of earning a few extra bucks this month. 

For those of you who aren't aware, I am in the process of buying a house and will be moving in the next few weeks. I've also got some big (exciting) changes coming that I'll disclose at a later date. To top it off, I've landed some illustration work for a publication (that I'm also not presently at liberty to discuss) that has been eating into my Patreon release schedule.

For these reasons, I want to be upfront with all of you that my March release schedule may be a little lighter than normal. While I worked hard to release the Arkus freebie as bonus content for all of you (which I hope you enjoyed!) and made a point of teaming up with McRoMusic to add some audio to this month's boss monster map, I only managed to release 2 paid posts in February. I expect March to be in the 2-3 range, rather than my typical 3-4. As a reminder, since this is a pay per-creation model, you will only be charged for what I release, so any months that come in a little light will not be to your financial detriment. I appreciate your understanding and continued patronage as I perform the juggling act of growing a business while working a full-time job and trying to navigate the home-buying process during a pandemic. To say it's been stressful would be an understatement, and I am so, so grateful for your support.

I am happy to announce that in March I will again be working with McRoMusic to add an audio track as a bonus to all patrons on the next boss monster map. The theme is still TBD, but I'll keep the poll going for a few more days so if you haven't voted yet, please do so by Thursday!

On a final, unrelated note, I have a private patron-exclusive Discord server that you all are welcome to join if you would like. If you use Discord and you don't have it connected to Patreon but would still like access, please send me a private message and I will make sure to get you a link.

Here are some previews of the next map that I had planned on releasing tonight but will instead release when I can fit it into my moving schedule in the next week or so:

Cheers friends,

Zach