I post this not because I want more sympathy (I'm getting more of that than I can manage, to be honest), and not because I want to make any excuses. I have every intention of finishing my Kickstarter - in fact, finishing the Kickstarter is very important for me in terms of having a measurable goal to work towards. I just am not working at the pace I'd like, and I've had trouble the last few weeks being able to focus on it with everything else going on. I've got a lot of clarity now on what the next while looks like, and I'm looking forward to getting through some of the final steps here.
I'm trying to figure out how to have the game live on well beyond me. It's going to be my final creative statement, so I want to finish strong.
Also, my good friend Mike asked if he could create a GoFundMe, which was kind of him to do. I don't expect anyone to contribute - if you backed my KS, you've already made a significant financial contribution to me. However, I'm putting it here just in case you wanted to share it or you wanted to contribute. I have so many people asking me what they can do, and helping to make sure my wife and daughter have as much financial security as I can possibly provide them is about the best thing anyone could do for me right now.
Here's the link:
Thanks, and I'll be back to posting game stuff soon.
Apologies if it seems like poor form to post here rather than with something more direct and personal, but I wanted to mention that this post hit hard (exactly as it should), and there's as much positivity as I can gather heading toward you and your family from where I am in New Jersey. I'm hoping for the best and am floored by what it all must mean for what Stalwart '85 means to you, and as a result, to us. Take care, and love from NJ.
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DeleteI understand. It feels inappropriate on some level to even bring it up on my gaming blog, but community is community. I truly appreciate the kind words and thoughts.
I still remember coming across your original Army Ants RPG (Teddy Bear Press 1996) at my local comic/game store in 1997. Which lead to reading/collecting the AA comics and I've been along for the ride ever since.
ReplyDeleteAs Jonathan noted, this kind of news hits hard. I'm reminded yet again that I tend to take for granted the people that add value/fun to my life will always be around to do that.
Mike, I hope you have time to complete things to the degree you would prefer; actually I hope you find a way to beat all the odds, but I understand needing to proceed like the clock is ticking.
I'll just end this with a heartfelt, "Thank You" for your creative efforts and for sharing them with the world.
Thank you - every person who takes the time to comment like you did means the world to me. I was talking with a good friend yesterday about how one of the blessings God has given me is that I know when things are ending, and I have been allowed throughout my life to end things well before moving on. I am confident that I will be allowed to end my creative life in a way that I'm proud of, and that feels complete.
DeleteSo sorry to hear that Michael, I wish you and your family the best. I cannot imagine what you, your wife, and daughter are going through. Thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend. Thank you for sharing your creative endeavors with us over the years, you have enriched all of our lives.
ReplyDeleteIf you need any help finishing your Kickstarter, please reach out. The gaming community is full of creatives and we all know the passion that drives us to create. I am sure many would be willing to give you a hand to ensure it is completed.
Thanks, Matt. Very kind of you. I will keep that in mind.
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