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[Mini Comic] Falling (+Updates)
Added 2024-11-29 06:20:25 +0000 UTCLate night holiday posting, cause 'tis the season to be existential, amirite?
But in somewhat seriousness, between the first major comic arc ending, personal loss, and changes my jobs have been going through, the anxiety and burnout that I've left simmering all year has boiled over and I'm really crashing and burning on the final lap here.
So, I have a potential game plan: as soon as I get back from MFF (Dec 4-8) I'm gonna finish strong on book 4 (get page 79-80, front/back covers, and bonus section done). After that, I am thinking about taking the rest of the year off (so latter half of December). Come January, I will hyperfocus and finish up the currently running side comics (so Curse of the Were-Coop and Springing Back). They keep taking a backseat and I just need to BLAST through them. Then, Rail Volume 1 will kick off and all comics should be back to their regular pace (plus making room for a brand new side comic!). In between all that, the commission line will move forward as much as I can.
I hope that sounds okay to you all. I love what I do and want to share with you everything I have to offer, I just need to get a legitimate break in there because I can feel that I'm at my breaking point.
Thanks everyone! I hope you have a nice holiday weekend and, as always, more to come soon ❤️
Comments
It's probably just as well I'm not going to be at MFF. There would be a serious danger of terminal glomping. You're just so sweet, and so cute, and that comes shining through in your work constantly. In my opinion, you're nothing like a "has been". You're a rising star. Treat yourself the way we'd all treat you if we could. (Well, as much as possible given the limitations of human physiology, anyway... 🤭)
Daddy Bearcat
2024-12-01 07:55:31 +0000 UTCTake break, silly dork, we’re here for you regardless. You need the rest, please take it as you need. Breathe, drink water, get yourself a massage. You deserve it. Much love, sweet Jackawoooooo
Atari Doge
2024-12-01 05:16:45 +0000 UTCPeople will still read, and we will still care. You’re my favorite comic creator. Slow down and charge your batteries. See you at MFF!
Scratch Coyote
2024-12-01 04:07:15 +0000 UTCTake as long as you need. Personal health is crucial and your content is definitely worth the wait. Can’t wait to see what’s to come but make sure you’re doing alright above all else. Take care Jackaloo.
Panthera Panther
2024-11-30 14:16:50 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and your personal health, Jack. We’ll still be here to support you once you return. Hugs.
Luke
2024-11-29 21:30:55 +0000 UTCTake care and rest some. You should consider your mental health first and foremost. Stuff tends to be scary in the here and now but it will pass, I am sure of that
kartoffeltasche
2024-11-29 18:16:49 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself! I like your art, but you as a human are more than gristle to be churned through a content factory.
Stagnificent
2024-11-29 17:00:11 +0000 UTCMaybe a change of pattern will help. A panel a day, quick sketching as fast as you can physically move, only doing some processes after a walk/at a coffee shop/with Smosh playing in the background, etc.
Zac
2024-11-29 16:51:08 +0000 UTCI think all the comments here boil down to one idea: we'd rather see you healthy than "on schedule." Don't worry about your audience right now. We'll be here when you're ready to return.
Cameron Bear
2024-11-29 16:41:26 +0000 UTCSelf care comes first. While it’s good to have a game plan, you also need time to adjust and come back. Take care of yourself and have a good one!
Tales98
2024-11-29 16:05:17 +0000 UTCWe love you and support you. Take care of yourself. I'm sure more unsolicited advice is kinda meh, but as someone who worked in a similar manner before, I recommend you start giving yourself days off throughout the year like people who work an office job get. They'll really help you plan and help avoid getting to the breaking point before you take a rest.
Grey Lathrop
2024-11-29 15:57:06 +0000 UTCI appreciate your planning and communication, but Mental Health is never so organized. We don't need a detailed plan and we won't hold you to it. Don't set yourself up for feelings of failure if reality hits and you can't meet these goals. Don't think too far ahead. Just focus 1 to 5 days out and do whatever seems the most urgent (or the most fun!) at any given moment. Even if it's just staying in bed for 24 hours.... then do that and enjoy it. Laying there thinking of all the things you "should" be doing even though you can't right now, is not restful. Watching cat videos, or reading a trashy novel is a far better use of that down time. :-) We (and you) are more resiliant than you think. I'm not going to stop subscribing if you go quiet for a week or even a month or two. You are too good and have done too much good work to be given up on so easily!
OR-69
2024-11-29 15:46:34 +0000 UTCPlease, PLEASE take some time for you. Even if it means something has to sit unfinished for a bit. Your health is more important than a few comic pages. The Holidays are supposed to be a time of rest, reflection and enjoyment. Whatever that means for you, you need to do it.
Red Laurent
2024-11-29 15:29:44 +0000 UTCAnd you’re not weak in the slightest
Insignia
2024-11-29 15:06:47 +0000 UTCI see those bubbles. You’re not a has been. You’re a professional. And no matter what we will always care about you dude
Insignia
2024-11-29 15:05:36 +0000 UTCAll of the above. DONT promise so much, for the future. Just pick up where you left off. I dont think anyone is going to skip out and abandon you
sunkawakan
2024-11-29 13:23:17 +0000 UTCIf you think that you can do it, than do, but it sure doesn't feel your game plan is actual rest/ a break to avoid burning out. Do what you can but I would promise less. Achievable objective. We will still be here even if you are late.
Beldro Mercier
2024-11-29 12:40:46 +0000 UTCTake a break whenever you need. I'll be there when you'll be back :heart:
Adam SweetTalker
2024-11-29 12:38:37 +0000 UTCWe love you Jack. ♥️
a1e20
2024-11-29 12:17:54 +0000 UTCTake a break, we all need one, a short one, a long one, it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is your well being and health. Burnouts suck, so please Jackaloo take your break as long as your heart desires much love, stay strong and safe.
Dustin Money
2024-11-29 10:53:43 +0000 UTCPlease take a break. You are the hardest working person on Patreon that I have ever seen, and your physical and mental health is what is most important.
Rave Redfang
2024-11-29 10:45:43 +0000 UTCSpunds like you're in serious need of a break and I'm sure everyone here will understand and appretiate that. It's good that you have the courage to face it for what it is. It's better to notice the symptoms sooner than to hit a wall and be unable to get back on your feet and draw for the next half a year. Hope you can rest well and huge congratulations on this final run with Book 4! Wishing you all the luck in the world in wrapping it up fast and to your satisfaction! <3
Furlana
2024-11-29 09:47:12 +0000 UTCPlease take a break! We'll all be busy for the holidays anyway so we won't even feel that span. You're not going to make good art or a lot of it if you're rapidly deteriorating mentally anyway.
Damie♥
2024-11-29 07:40:13 +0000 UTCSelf care is super important and should be above all else. We appreciate, love, and support you to the fullest! You deserve a break <3
Zoren
2024-11-29 07:31:12 +0000 UTCChange always brings with it a degree of anxiety. That said, none of us know what the future holds. I'll take a quote from Kung Fu Panda here.. "The past is history and the future is a mystery but today is a gift, which is why is is called the present". Follow your bliss and try not to overthink things, you'll drive yourself crazy
Bossdog
2024-11-29 07:07:08 +0000 UTCEspecially with MFF right around the corner, please don't be afraid to take the time you need and rest. ❤️ Sending my care and consideration during this busy holiday season, hope you can find the relief you need!
KAIJUK9✨️
2024-11-29 06:38:55 +0000 UTCWe appreciate all your hard work. Please carve out time for yourself and REST. You're doing great and personally I love seeing updates from you but above all else, your mental and physical health take priority. I hope your break helps you. Thank you for the art ❤️❤️❤️
Yang Xiao Long
2024-11-29 06:27:27 +0000 UTCNo breaking, breaking is for dancing not Jackaloo's. Mental health breaks are super important 🥰
Ryan Thompson
2024-11-29 06:27:21 +0000 UTCNot a single thing wrong with that, in my opinion! Art shouldn't be forced out, and if ya need a break, ya need a break! Rest up, make sure you're feeling ok (and I personally don't feel there's anything wrong with taking more time if ya need), and your audience will be here as always ✨
Otterfate
2024-11-29 06:26:42 +0000 UTCThis is more than ok. You need to get your rest. It’s been such a long year and I think we all need a reboot. Please take care. <3
Grey Archer
2024-11-29 06:23:42 +0000 UTCPlease take care of yourself and take all the time you need. we will all be here and I’ll continue to support you. You’re a huge inspiration <3 Thank you for all that you do.
Asher Tail
2024-11-29 06:23:36 +0000 UTCyour happiness and well being first is what i say
Dodgerr
2024-11-29 06:23:06 +0000 UTCPlease take as much of a break as you need! You've provided so much for us, and we care about your health! We'll be here when you're ready to return :)
Ollie
2024-11-29 06:22:44 +0000 UTC
