I am planning two polls this month for our ongoing development of this location. The exciting thing is that once we develop it, I can write a scene and beta test it with my patrons.
For those not fo...
2018-05-09 21:19:45 +0000 UTC View PostIn an effort to make my rewards more valuable and meaningful to my patrons, I am shuffling some rewards and adding new features to tiers. Since this is the beginning of the month, there is time for pe...
2018-05-08 21:56:05 +0000 UTC View PostPatrons get to read this 1-week ahead of time. Enjoy!
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By far, I get more questions on future content than anything else. So in this newsletter, I will provide details on Part 2-2. I ...
2018-04-29 21:25:51 +0000 UTC View PostI thought to check on my patrons for this tier to ask a simple set of questions with complex possibilities. I consider a $10 contribution per month as a considerable amount. I realize part of your don...
2018-04-29 02:01:38 +0000 UTC View PostHere is our Part 3 Musician, so far:
Now, let's discuss traits. When I design a character, I try to he...
2018-04-29 01:28:46 +0000 UTC View PostI am preparing my next newsletter and will answer questions from my patrons in the Q&A section.
Feel free to ask here, especially related to ZESH.
2018-04-27 18:52:33 +0000 UTC View PostFor those of you who remember my Scenario of the Week on social media, I really enjoyed posing situations to readers. I am reviving it for Patreon, except I will post scenarios likely to make it into ...
2018-04-21 17:09:29 +0000 UTC View PostI'm excited that the highest option for our last poll was a museum. For this poll, let's think about the type of museum, for example, a science, history, or aerospace museum.
When I design locations...
2018-04-21 03:18:20 +0000 UTC View PostI am guessing all of you follow me on social media but maybe not.
Safe Haven has a new patch live with lots of bug fixes and 1 bug addition! Someone suggested adding the real and modified skil...
2018-04-18 23:34:52 +0000 UTC View PostI've had a few people ask me for higher tier reward options, and I have been trying to come up with ideas for them.
Truthfully, I value two things, your money and my time. For me to offer a reward, ...
2018-04-17 23:18:37 +0000 UTC View PostSo far, we have a female, medically oriented musician with PTSD. This poll will establish how the character is introduced. Remember, this character will not readily join the MC's group. It is possible...
2018-04-16 13:12:12 +0000 UTC View PostMultiple polls ended last night or will end today. I will announce winning choices tonight and post new polls to continue building our medical musician and our new location for Part 3.
2018-04-14 15:00:49 +0000 UTC View PostIn talking to readers of Safe Haven, it sounds like premade characters are not used very often. I know making a customized character can be a lengthy process, so I am trying to come up with options fo...
2018-04-12 23:24:46 +0000 UTC View PostWhile the $500 goal is met, I will write a patron-only short story, once per month for patrons above the $3 level. I will post the next story by May 5th at 9pm EST.
This poll will be o...
2018-04-08 20:23:11 +0000 UTC View PostPOLL CLOSED
Now that I have reached the $500 goal, I am trying to come up with ideas for the next two levels. Since it is a big one, I am open to ideas for the next two goals.
It seems polls are the best way to get feedback, so I'd like to pitch a setting for a new scenario. I would like to develop a place the group can visit as a neutral place, sort of like Thelma's store....
2018-04-08 02:14:16 +0000 UTC View PostI'd like to assign one Challenge to this NPC.
POLL CLOSED
2018-04-07 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostGiven that the NPC we're building is a musician with a high Medicine skill, I am thinking of a medical student who quit before residency to tour with his/her/their band, Goldrust.
I'd like to set up...
2018-04-07 01:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I was creating this Patreon, I read the how-to articles which suggested creating goals. We have already exceeded the 300 goal and are approaching the 500. Instead of guessing what may interest yo...
2018-04-04 17:37:18 +0000 UTC View PostI may be able to start on a Sifer mini-series. This would be a series of traditional (non-interactive) stores based on Sifer before you meet her, and maybe until she's bitten.
2018-04-02 15:50:58 +0000 UTC View PostI have decided not to continue Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven.
This may be a shock to many of you, but I have done a lot of soul searching and don’t feel passionate about it anymore.
Instea...
2018-03-31 21:44:02 +0000 UTC View PostIn Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, I have tried to give each NPC a main skill. What should our musician's main skill be?
Note: sometimes, it's good to trow in a curve ball to add depth. For example, ...
2018-03-31 15:46:55 +0000 UTC View PostAsk questions about A Wise Use of Time here. This thread will contain spoilers.
2018-03-31 15:27:36 +0000 UTC View PostAsk questions about Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven here. This thread will contain spoilers.
2018-03-31 15:26:30 +0000 UTC View PostI have only had a Patreon account for a few days, so I am getting used to this new medium of interacting with my readers.
If you would like to see any features or have any ideas for how we can use P...
2018-03-31 15:23:16 +0000 UTC View PostThank you to all of my patrons for helping to reach the first goal. I am overwhelmed by your generosity.
For this piece of flash fiction, who would you like to see as the subject?
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2018-03-30 13:42:51 +0000 UTC View PostThe new patch for Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven today fixes a lot of issues people have reported. Also check out the credits/about page for those who helped on Part 2.
2018-03-30 00:34:30 +0000 UTC View PostAt this level of support, I'd like your help in designing a scenario. I want to leave it open enough to fit into a current Part 2 chapter. I'm not ready to build it yet, but I'd like to brainstorm ide...
2018-03-29 20:20:34 +0000 UTC View PostHere is a draft of the opening chapter of my Zombie Exodus novel.
He awoke in the hallway of the apartment building with his wife still gnawing on the flesh of his thigh. He felt no...
2018-03-29 19:58:38 +0000 UTC View PostI am designing a character to meet early in Part 2-Part 2. This will be a recurring character but not one who will join the main character's group. What profession would you like to see for this chara...
2018-03-29 19:55:39 +0000 UTC View Post