FM22 Behind the Scenes - Current Roadmap (05.09.22)

05.09.22
Hello everyone!

It's been a while since the last post! 

Now I'd like to bring you up to date on the project, as well as give you a little insight into the plans for FM23.

As you might have noticed, the public release of the September update has been delayed. This will probably be on Wednesday/Thursday.  The reason for this was mainly a wedding last weekend and my lack of motivation for the Youtube video:D

This will not affect you, as you already have the Early Access version.

October/November Update

The delayed public release has no influence on the October update. This update is just getting the final touches and will be released as usual next Friday as an ALPHA version. I have once again put all my energy into this update ;) 

I'm keeping it open whether there will be a November update for FM22 or not. This is mainly due to the release date of FM23. I'll decide on that relatively soon. Besides the monthly updates, the research for FM23 is already in full swing!

Changes for FM23

I hope that I can import some files relatively easily for FM23. Unfortunately, there is never a guarantee. You can't imagine the stress level when I open the new editor the first time^^

However, many files have to be heavily adapted or are not necessary at the time of release. The first update will surely contain the most important files. The monthly update model will be maintained. 

Changes for Patreon for FM23

First of all I would like to thank you all for your support! You make it possible for me to pursue an activity that suits me, to have a purpose in life and to strengthen my self-esteem<3

Pricing Model:

Early Access for FM23 will be available from level 2 and no longer from level 1
Due to rising energy costs, the 24/7 simulations on PC and laptop are making a financial impact on me. Besides the planned investments in hardware as well as running costs, this is very difficult at the moment.

I am aware that some of you will probably feel the same way. Nevertheless, I cannot avoid making small adjustments. The changes only affect some of the level 1 patrons. Level 2 and higher remains exactly the same. The 2-months discount for a yearly subscription will also remain the same!

However, I would like to accommodate you as much as possible. For those who currently have an annual subscription at level 1, you will also get Early Access for the duration of your subscription (only current subscriptions, no new ones). The link will be sent to you via PM. 

These changes on Patreon will take effect from either November 22 or December 22 (depending on the release date of FM23). 

Cheers
David

11.05.22

Hello, everyone

It's incredible that 2.5 months have passed since my last update on this post. However, that describes the time very well. It was extremely stressful. A lot more than I actually wanted. The parallel work on several projects as well as the (unfortunately) increasing number of stupid questions (nobody from Patreon;)) is a big challenge.
However, I am very happy that I was able to complete this large project with my "Guide How to increase realism in FM22.

The feedback for the extended version has been outstanding so far, which makes me very happy :)
Extendend version:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/65990550

The June update is almost ready for ALPHA. I'm starting the XXL-test today and the release will take place on Friday as planned :) As always, there are many innovations and improvements made!

At this point I would like to thank you all again! Your support is just phenomenal! I look forward to the upcoming months with you :)

I hope you are all doing well!

Cheers

David



28.02.22

Hello everyone!

Another month has passed and I would like to thank you for your great support!

Unfortunately, parts of the community have shown their worst side again on social media in the last few days. (https://twitter.com/Dave_The_Editor/status/1497996750833037313) Files from my work as well as from other creators are sold on a large scale from one (or even more) sites in Brazil.
This is now the 3rd time (that I know of) that my work has been stolen.

What hurts me most is the disrespect for the effort I and other creators put into it. It's less about a lack of recognition, loss of money or whatever. (The recognition from you is enough ^^)

As I have often communicated, I work in 4 phases:
1.ALPHA
2.BETA
3. Early Access
4. Public Release

Each phase corresponds to (approximately) one week. It is extremely important that this process is not disturbed for me, as otherwise I would find myself in an imbalance, both mentally and from a time-schedule-view.

"Fortunately" it hits the week where I have to create the YouTube-Video and prepare the public release. I won't be able to do this this time as planned but this has no negative impact on you. I do feel sorry for the whole community that they need to wait longer!

Important for you:
The plans for April will not be affected. Editing is always a kind of escape for me. So in a way I'm even more excited to dive into the editor and give my best for the month of April again :)

Thank you for your understanding!

Cheers

David


29.1.22

It's been over a month since I've updated this thread.

In general I'm very happy how things are working right now, but my ressources are completely empty.

The main reason for this is beside my "monthly-business" I'm also working on my guide and this is simply too much right now. I'm happy to realised it before I collapsed. Beside the guide I constantly test other user-files and I planned to update the "List of files I recommend" for this weekend. Unfortunately the save-games crashed again, so the quality of some user-league-files just isn't there where I hoped it would be, so I can't update the list as long as there are so many buggy files arround.

What I can say is that DaveTheEditor's files are working. So once he releases his update you can use them without any problems:)

Long story short:

-Test-Save Games are still running 24/7

- I'm happy that all of you have Early-Access for February

- March-Update will be out as planned

- My guide will be out without any time-schedule

- "List of files I recommend" will be updated as soon as it makes sense

Thank you to all of you for your ongoing support! You guys rock;)

Cheers

David

16.12.21

Hello, everyone

It's been 14 days since I've updated this thread. Overall I'm really happy how things go. I was able to lower the amount of communication needed on all those platforms where my work is published. Even if the description of my Update might sound a bit harsh, it seems to work. This is key to keep my brain together and continue the project:) The amount of private messages about questions on Patreon also decreased, I hope this is mainly because there aren't any and not that you think you are not allowed to ask me something:)

January-Update

January ALPHA was good and the BETA is even better:) I currently run a longterm-test with leagues in over 100 Nations playable with the BETA-Files included. It really looks good so far and I'll upload the save-game for all "Backup Player"-Supporters or higher tomorrow!

Still ongoing is the evaluation of the BETA, so I hope to get the January-Update ready for "Early-Access" by next Tuesday:)

Guide to Increase Realism in FM22

The guide will be also available for public (as it was last year). That guide will be based on default Nation/leagues only. Right now I'm kinda paralysed to work on that project (Youtube-Video, Text, Files etc.) due the reason down at "Private". I hope to be able to work on that soon.

I've also planned to create a much deeper Guide with all the custom leagues aswell, which will be "Patreon-only". There will be different kind of setups, explanations, tips and more. Both Guides are really big projects, which I'll be working on beside my monthly updates. So the level of work is incredibly high right-now. Priority is and will always be my monthly updates. So I simply don't have an idea when those 2 are finished. I'll do my best!

Private

Unfortunately I need to deal with some juristic stuff next week aswell as a "visit" by the "Invalidity-Insurance", which kinda paralyze me to have a free mind to work on my "Guide to increase Realism in FM22". It's frustrating, but it is how it is...I hope to have more energy for that soon. 

Thank you!

There have been a lot new (or comebacks) supporters the last 14 days. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you are happy with my content on Patreon.

I hope that everyone of you guys are doing well! :)

Cheers

David

02.12.21

Hello, everyone

Those were hectic weeks and months until the "public release" of my "Increase Realism"- Megapack :) I hope you enjoy it!

Now I can finally get back to my "usual" rhythm:

1. Alpha

2. Beta

3.Early-Access

4. Other content for Patreon

5. Create a YouTube video for the monthly update (if you haven't seen it yet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgUeTxGXcOc) - Don't forget to subscribe ;)

6. Create public content

7. And back to ALPHA for the next month

Currently working on:

At the moment a first Pre-ALPHA test is running for the January-Update, which is expected to come out next Tuesday as January-ALPHA.

At the same time I am working on the "List of files to increase realism of FM22".

I hope to be able to publish this for all Patreons by the upcoming Saturday at the latest.

As soon as the ALPHA version is out, I'm planning a YouTube video for my "Guide to increase realism in FM22", which will be published both here and in other forums.

I'm also planning a survey this month about your happiness on Patreon. Honest feedback is welcome;)

Please Note:

Everything is strictly planned but if my brain needs a break I have to shift down a gear.

General information / private situation

New Supporters and loyal Supporters

The increase in supporters means a lot to me and gives me once again a real hope of improving my financial situation to such an extent that I can really fight for justice in court, even if there is still a very long way to go. Thank you <3

New payment method enabled by Patreon

Patreon has enabled me to make annual payments since last month. There I can offer you a maximum discount of 16%. Some of you have already made use of it, which is very helpful for my financial situation, as I only have until the end of May 2022 to collect around € 70k. I will do everything I can to give this trust back as much as possible!

Please Note:

Patreon always charges at the beginning of a month, so if you join at the end of November you will be charged in November and at the beginning of December. This confused some Patrons. I can't change that, so if you don't plan to support me long-term (which I hope you do;)) you'll have more benefits if you join at the beginning of a month.

Social Interactions in general and on Patreon

As written in my post, I want to reduce my social interactions as much as possible so that I have enough resources for all these projects. I'm autistic and due my disabilities this means that all social-media-interactions, advertising and private conversations are by far the biggest stress-factor to me.

You can still write me a private message, the answer may take a little longer. :)

Thanks again for your support! You are the best;)

Cheers

David