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This tier gets you all of the basic benefits you'd expect of being a supporter. Early access to each game build, early access to demos for potential future projects, access to supporter-only posts and renders, voting power in supporter-only polls, and behind-the-scenes looks at what's being developed.
You'll also get an invite to my private Discord server. Once you've joined, you're in forever, regardless of whether or not you continue to support The Mithril Hourglass. The Discord server is the fastest way to reach me, so if you have feedback, found a bug, or just want to chat, Discord is the best place to do it.
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Support development.
At this tier, you'll get all the benefits of previous tiers, as well as the opportunity to suggest additions to the current project(s). Things like adding a costume for the main character, a customization option for areas that support it, a particular scene - anything that could be an option within an existing system of the current project(s). Just send a message to The Mithril Hourglass to get started.
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In addition to all previous tier benefits, you get access to additional V.I.P.-only channels on the Discord server as well as access to regular test builds. This gives you a unique opportunity to provide active feedback and help make decisions as the game is being developed.
I'll also find a way to put you into the active project upon request. This could be naming an NPC after you and working together to decide how they should behave, building a side quest or event - just about anything. While there are some limits, everything will be open to discussion and personalized to you. Just send me a message to get started.
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The Mithril Hourglass
Jan 10, 2025 06:15 pm
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The Switch To Subscription Billing
This being Subscribestar, we're already on "subscription-style" billing, so this doesn't really matter here, but the idea is that everything that goes up on Patreon goes up here as well, so here's the Patreon post:
I'll try to make this as concise as possible because it doesn't really affect current Patrons unless you use an iPhone, but there is a fair bit of information to cover. If you do use an iPhone and are already a Patron, read on or scroll to the bottom of the post.
I'll try to make this as concise as possible because it doesn't really affect current Patrons unless you use an iPhone, but there is a fair bit of information to cover. If you do use an iPhone and are already a Patron, read on or scroll to the bottom of the post.
Before now, I've kept my page on "first of the month" billing. Shortly after this post goes up, I'll be switching to "subscription-style" billing. So, what's the difference, and why does it matter?
The big difference that Patreon likes to push is that it'll make your subscription here function like it does for a good chunk of other subscription-based platforms. You get billed the day you sign up, and an equivalent day of the month for every following month.
I say "equivalent" because you'll still get billed on months that only have 30 days if you sign up on the 31st of a month. There's no "sign up on leap day and only pay once every four years" exploit to be found here.
There are other differences, but those are mostly for me, not for you. If you're already a Patron, nothing will change. Pricing isn't changing, the day you pay won't change unless you cancel your subscription and restart it, none of the benefits I provide are changing - everything you like about supporting me is staying exactly the way it's always been for you.
If you see something change without me explicitly calling it out or running a poll about it first, it might be due to the second half of this post.
Answering the "why does it matter?" part, there are a handful of reasons. It matters to me because Patreon is hiding features behind the switch. Most of these features only apply to new members, but as much as I adore those of you that are already here, I need new members if I'm going to be able to continue development.
It matters to you because now you don't have to worry about getting the most out of your money. With the "first of the month" model, if you signed up a day before the end of the month, it might look like you're being double-billed, when really that first "access payment" only applied to that one day that was left before the new month. With the subscription model, you don't have to worry about that. You'll get a full month of access regardless of the day of the month you sign up.
But a third reason that I think matters a lot despite it not really being talked about is Apple. If you're not familiar, Apple takes a 30% cut of everything that moves through their app store. I'm not going to go on a rant about their business practices and what I think about them in this post, so the important thing to take away from this is that if you have an iPhone (or other Apple device) and use the Patreon app to support creators on Patreon, know that you're either paying 30% more than you should be or you're taking 30% of what you're paying away from the creator you're trying to support. As a quick PSA, for your benefit and for the benefit of creators you support - use literally anything else. Even the Safari mobile browser should let you avoid this problem.
So, while I am not changing my pricing, Patreon may adjust it on Apple's behalf if you're on an Apple device. If the pricing seems higher than usual, or is at a weird number, jump on your PC or laptop or use something other than the Patreon iPhone app and see if the prices go back to normal for you.
And of course, if you have any questions, leave a comment and ask.
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The Mithril Hourglass
Jan 04, 2025 12:29 am
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Happy New Year!
I'm still mostly recharging after getting v0.19 finished during an unusually hectic holiday season, so this week I'm just going to take a moment to wish you a Happy New Year.
I know the insanity of the world hasn't slowed down for even a single moment, so wherever you are, I hope you're warm, and you're safe, and you're around people who care about you, and 2025 ends up being a great year for you.
As a super quick news update, Maids & Masters did join a New Years bundle (which is here, if you want to check it out).
Speaking of bundles, the winter mega-bundle still has a few days left on it, and I'm absolutely blown away by how well that has done. I don't expect to be breaking any of those records any time soon. There's all sorts of extra goodies you can go get there, even if you didn't contribute to the bundle.
Development on v0.20 hasn't quite started yet, but I've been organizing my notes on what needs to happen, so at least the introduction of Act 3 should go reasonably fast. I have no idea how the rest of it is going to go, because there are a lot of threads that I need to gather and bring together (in both the narrative and game mechanics) to get the rest of this story out.
I'm still watching for any bug reports, and a handful of things have already been reported and fixed, so thank you to those that have brought those things to my attention. If you find something, please let me know.
This upcoming Tuesday will be the 2024 year in review on the dev blog, if that's something you want to read.
Then we'll see where things go for v0.20 test builds and other Subscribestar-related things. I might do a poll about v0.19 to see if there's anything I might've missed or that doesn't make a ton of sense, because there's a lot of exposition that just kinda got dumped there. Then maybe a lore post or another render poll. We'll have to see where things land.
Anyway, one last time - Happy New Year! Here's to 2025.
The Mithril Hourglass
Dec 28, 2024 05:33 am
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Maids & Masters v0.18 Public Release
Windows version: https://pixeldrain.com/u/8EFpuBen
Mac Version: https://pixeldrain.com/u/KYH5rezf
The Mithril Hourglass
Dec 21, 2024 12:35 am
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Winter Adult Games Bundle!
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Or just a good story to help you forget the cold?
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For those that contribute to the bundle, you'll also get nearly $30 worth of projects you'd otherwise need to pay full price for!
Come on in, get cozy, and enjoy, cuz baby, it's cold outside.
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