Taking a break.. Please Read
It's difficult for me to write this as I've been feeling this for a bit lately and I've tried to ignore it but.. I'm currently in somewhat of a burnout when it comes to anything BG3/dnd.. I know I haven't shared any updates in the past two weeks but honestly that in itself was all just due to my health and not even related to this post that I write here. But, in regards to this, I think I need to take some time away from Baldur's Gate, just for a moment. Where I don't think of it or force myself to open it up, when it's difficult for me right now. I love the game and creating content for it and knowing I feel this burnout from it as a whole is the worst thing to me that there is. I feel a brief break is truly necessary.
I still have so many plans and mods I'll work on here and there and once I come back it will be with a bang (a large mod, large to me anyhow) but I genuinely only want to work slowly at the moment and that's difficult for me.. I feel a break is truly needed for me right now, to help take a moment away from it all and work more slowly on things in comparison to what I had done for 10 months, I've shared and created dozens upon dozens of new clothing and armor. Everyday, I was working on something new and to be honest, I think I did overdo it a bit for myself, hence the slower burn of recent content I shared in the past 2 months. I have endless ideas and concepts but when I think of BG right now.. it's a bit difficult to feel motivated/excited towards it.. I've been thinking about a break for that long because I was scared to disappoint you all..
Creating the mods and being able to share with you all is a genuine passion, and I will continue doing that even while on a break from both the game and sharing while I get my bearings and let this burnout from the game itself heal a little. It may be 1, 2 or even 3 months I may be on break I can't tell you just how long but 3 will be the max I will be on a break and 1 is the minimum. I'm genuinely sorry and I just hope you all understand. I truly feel this is needed.. I do promise there will be many big plans for new things when I'm back.
To clarify, I have no plans to give up a passion such as creating mods, I have no intention to give up on modding or sharing mods I create for the game with all of you, nothing like that. I just need a break and time to create new plans, reinvent and rediscover. I'll be back very soon, I promise you.
*I want to also note, I have paused memberships so those who are members will not be charged at all in that time
Comments (16)
im so late, but we'll love you always blossom! please take care of yourself <33
Totally understandable Moon. I have been thinking about this lately as a mere player, I cannot imagine the added pressure as a content creator. The game without a doubt is phenomenal, but at some point it necessitates a break after a few runs. If not for replayability and creativity's sake, definitely in order to avoid burnout. Creating mods and adding to that world must be a whole different ball-game, so all i can say is good for you for recognising where you need to draw your line. I will forever love your mods, be grateful for your uploads and cheer for your return. You are doing something imperative for your own mental health and creativity, enjoy your break. <3
Rest! Doing what is best and healthy for you is more important than forcing yourself to work on mods.
good rest you deserved it
take all the time you need, i'm just returning from a 4 or 5 month long break from playing bg3 and I left feeling totally burned out and tired and returned with all that passion and excitement I had previously felt. Always worth it! :) I love all your work and have for years also btw <3
Take your time and relax, we all want to make sure that you're happy and well. It would be awful to work on a project when you're hating the time you're spending on it, take some time off and rest. Someone else here mentioned that creativity is like a garden, I agree. When you keep planting crops constantly soil gets depleted, some farms have off-seasons for the fields where they let wildflowers grow to replenish the soil. You might need that rest too.
Take the time you need! When you come back, you are welcomed back with open arms :D
Take care and take the time you need to replenish yourself. Creativity and inspiration is like a garden. If we don't take time to curate it and care for it things will wither away. Totally understandable to take a break. 💜
Take care! <3
Thank you for sharing how you feel. It's completely normal to need a break, especially after all the effort you've put into BG3. Your well-being comes first, and we're here to support you. I really love your mods; they are amazing. Thank you for all your hard work. Take the time you need to recharge. We'll be excited to welcome you back with new ideas when you're ready! Take care and enjoy your break! 🫂💕
Take all the time you need! Protecting yourself is the most important thing you can do. The only person you are with every single moment of every single day is yourself, so your own wellbeing is what matters the most. Sending you love and calming energy❤️❤️
Please take your time to recharge, burn out is no joke and it isnt always easy to tell when we are close to burn out. I hope you treat yourself to some good self care
We adore you, Moon!! Take whatever time you need. You have fans and friends here. We'll continue to follow you and support you from across our keyboards! You deserve happiness.
Thank you ;-; 💜
Take what time you need! I hope you find it refreshing ~ c: ☆
Take what time you need! I hope you find it refreshing ~ c: ☆