BtS: Expenses and Income for the project so far
Added 2021-07-14 12:00:05 +0000 UTC
For this post, I thought I'd pull back the curtain a little bit on BBN and what your support as patrons has meant.
I've said since the beginning that BBN wasn't about making money. It's about putting together a project that people enjoy. And as long as there are folks out there who are enjoying it, I'll keep working on it until we come to the logical conclusion of the story. But that doesn't mean making BBN is free or even cheap.
A few other developers I chat with have said they will occasionally offer an "annual report" to their patrons, showing expenses and income. I don't plan on making a habit of this, but I thought it might be interesting for those who are thinking of making their own visual novel. So, without further ado, here are the high-level numbers:
- Expenses to Date: $2,203.81
- Income to Date: $2,119.13 (after Patreon fees and surcharges)
- Profit/Loss: ($84.68)
These expenses include the 3d assets I buy for the images, the audio subscription I've purchased for some of the new music and sound effects you're hearing, and my Photoshop subscription.
This seemed like an important thing to share with everyone because it means I'm finally coming close to breaking even on the investment I've been making into the game, but also as a way to show you I really am investing what you give me into the game.
When I say how much I appreciate your support, it's not just something I casually throw out. I really mean it. The fact that you enjoy the game enough to help with its development means a ton.
So... Thank you.
Best,
BBN
