Update 03/21 - The first ten minutes of EP30, for you
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Remember back when videos were, like, 10 minutes long?
Let's try that again, see if you like it.
I've been working non-stop on EP30 every day for a while now and it is EXTREMELY heavy in the same way EP26 was.
Animating tabletop battles is a lot of fun and very rewarding but it's also very, very demanding of both my patience and my computer.
Now, since it is taking me so much time and since I have a vested interest in you guys actually seeing my content, I've decided that, hey, perhaps releasing the episodes in parts as they are finished here on Patreon might be good and smart and relieve stress and perhaps even be a bit nostalgic.
If this is something you enjoy, I'll definitely do it for future episodes too, because, to be totally honest, after having thought about it for three years (when I last asked you about this I think was around 2017), transitioning towards shorter videos would be the dream, and this is an effective way of doing so without having to do something ludicrous like making shorter scripts PFFFT BAH WHAT SLABBER.
Chances are though that a few of you will choose to watch the episode once all parts of it are fully completed, and that is totally valid and I hope you'll not mind it taking some more time.....
Just keep in mind that this part, and every part in the future, will not end with a straight cut to black or anything like that, I am keeping pacing well in mind and treating these as "mini-episodes" in their own right, in that they have a proper beginning and ending, not just quitting out in the middle of a sentence like other previews might.
As you also can see, I am releasing them publically so you don't have to pay to see them, but if you do, you are VERY nice and I am ever thankful.
It's yours to share with anyone you please, the only catch is that people who don't have you as a friend will have to find it through this Patreon. HAH.
To be completely honest, other than me not really caring if it is shared around, pledge-wise, I like to think not paywalling stuff can often be more incentivizing than anything--OH BOY, here we go with the very smart alfa busa marketing decisions that no marketing expert will ever ever give you (experts HATE him).
And if you're wondering why I don't just release this fully publically on YouTube as is?
Don't want to, not ready for that kind of commitment, that's the gist of it, please do not judge, I'll do it later.
But, uh, yeah, I think that's it for EP30 for this time, though.
Hey also,
if you are AT ALL interested,
last month I released a modeling log where I go through my recent Warhammer miniature projects on my secondary channel.
It an inordinate amount of fun, check it out if you want to hear me drivel about my horrid OC genestealer cult army etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W28yraVMA44
That'll be that for now.
I'm gonna keep bashing my head against EP30.
Until next time, Have a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comments (67)
Just watched part 2, It was his Centurion-bear he wanted, wasn't it? It was Rogal, the last loyal son he had close. Going to go cry now.
Alfa can you do a collaboration with the up and coming Swedish youtuber (you might have heard of him) Herknes Dragonblade? You have so much in common!
Sorry but he has me blocked
Super late, but a lot of creators put out monthly updates, even if they haven't gotten anything big done. Updates consistently around the same time each month are good for keeping people engaged and involved and even a statement of "yep, still alive!" goes a long way for preventing patrons from feeling like nothing is getting done because they can't see behind the scenes.
Sorry, the reason I haven’t is because I’ve put my all into focusing on Part 2 (and my personal life ofc) and it is, in all likelihood, being released tomorrow, finally.
Deceiver and Dark Eldar Kitten’s double act is pretty amazing :)
I know this is a little late, but...THE HYYYYYYPE! Fuck, I can't wait for part 2 to come out! It's gonna be great to see Kitten commanding an army of Custodes against Cawl! The intrigue is advancing very nicely, too, with the reveal that The Deceiver shards are somewhat in contact with each other I have to wonder just how intricate their plan is and how badly Draigo's returning to the Materium would fuck it all up. One thing that's really tickling me, though, is how many divine beings are getting involved and yet we've heard nothing from the Chaos Gods outside of Tzeentch. The four certainly would've taken notice of the Star Child being born on their doorsteps, so it'll be interesting once they pop into the massive, wonderful equation that is this story! Keep up the amazing work, Alfa!
Hi Alfa! Just wanted to say I LOVED this! The dialogue was on point and made me piss myself laughing!! In one of your last updates you mentioned adding on Karl and Eliphas as helping animators and I have to say that the style works so good! It’s somehow even more refined and wonderful! The animation, design, and EVERYTHING is so beautiful! I absolutely wouldn’t mind if you split these episodes into 10 minute mini-episodes at all! At this point I am living for this series. Thanks so much Alfa for putting such goofy smiles to my face!
It was at that moment, demanding his "psychic blankie," that I realized the Emperor hasn't been just joking or acting silly for laughs- he has gone fucking insane and senile and the only people more insane than him are the ones who follow his incoherent orders.
Does this mean we are getting a full battle of Adeptus Mechanicus vs Custodes?! Ahh bless your leathery feet ALfa, that sounds cool as hell.
You keeping it paywall free is exactly why I just pledged. Love your stuff and hope to see more.
Loved it. Also like the shorter format. Easier to digest than 30 mins!
Can I just say that the improvement of writing quality has been very gradual but extremely noticeable. Episode 1 might have been pretty good but this new shit's on another level
yay
Pure excellence! I can feel the air shifting... Something is going to happen...soon.
God damn. That was good
This is epic. Cant wait for the next part.
I hope you aren't overworking yourself, my man. You can dictate your own hours, do it responsibly and in healthy way. We love you and best for all the team, the episode look like it will be a banger.
I agree
I am so excited right now I could pierce a Baneblade end-to-end.
Im definitely on board with getting more frequent but shorter content that is still tied together!
So was that random scribe guy talking about how can the Emperor care about anything (like sanguinius dying) if the Star Child is a fragment of himself that is the Emperors love and compassion?
That wis very good that!
good stuff bruva cant wait for the next part
Releasing more content as you create it and post it to your most loyal viewers is a great reward to us and to yourself. Keep up the good work alfabus
So was Kaldor Draigo combined with the Outsider or something? Was that big ball at the beginning of the mindscape play supposed to be the Dyson sphere the outsider used to be trapped in? I checked the Universal History with Professor Emperor episode and question mark head guy was named the Outsider so I am pretty sure I am right. It would explain Kaldor Draigo's insanity and power at least.
Okay, 9:05 is just a straight up Oculus Imperia insertion and I love it!
My throbbing head is exhilirated with this release, my TTS obsession needed new meat to consume and this is exactly what i needed.
I've been looking forward to this upcoming fight for like 3 years now! My hype can barely be contained!
Oh god, its been three years since we played this game.
Holy hell this was intense. You really are setting the stage here with these moments. I especially loved the bit with the poor Chronicler baring his heart out with the Emps, that was a surprisingly touching moment.
I think Chronicler went made a couple times but being so close to his not god emperor has allowed him rebuilding his psyche stronger. Hence why he was sudden cohrent. Thou Emps might regret retraining his imperium to see himas a man. The last 10,000 years proves that while he might the best man to have ever lived. He's still a man and lives with hsi consquences literally.
YOU SLOW CACTUS PF A MAN< I HOPE YOU ARE TAKING BREAKS AND RESTING WELL AS YOU ARE NO USE TO THE EMPEROR IF YOU FUCKING DIE. Keep up the content and seriously, check yourself before you wreck yourself.
This has got me super hyped. It looks like Kaldor was given either a shard of Magnus ala Janus or part of the Emperor.
Or he was fused with the outsider, hence the insanity, necron involvement, and ludicrous power.
Nice! I remember sometime recently you asked around about animating tips for your stretchy style. Did anything come that that discussion to help you out?
Is it supposed to be clear how Kaldor Draigo was transformed? I can't make out what the Deceiver combined him with
I thoroughly Enjoyed watching this preview
That worked. It worked well. The breakpoints made sense.
OOOH BOY! I'm excited now!
Honestly needed this. And going back to a shorter version works. I’ll happily keep watching and if it keeps you more sane than absolutely!
Nobody say anything on Twitter, I'll send the spoiler section of the inquisition if you do
Hey Alfa! What're the specs on your computer machine out of curiosity? I woudln't have thought this would've been as stressful on it as say...a 3D animation or some-such.
*insert crabe rave gif here* Best gift i could've woken up to find on a Sunday morning
How much production time goes into the Emperor’s overly elaborate insults? It’s gotta be a lot.
At least four fifths of the time and budget goes straight into the horrible machinery of the insult engine.
I very much enjoyed this, and am looking forward to the rest of the episode when it is ready
VERY happy to hear it, I thank you!!
Really good work here that you are doing. Thank you oh so much oh lord of the HA's
Yay!
Wonderful. Thank you for making it into shorter pieces. I think this works very well.
Ay, thank you very much for the encouragement, makes it feel all the better.
THAT'S THAT GOODNESS THAT I NEEDED!
Hah! Magnus'es TTSbox goes brrrrrrrr. <3
Fantastic!
To be honest, the episode did not feel like 10 minutes. I thought less time passed. Now I eagerly await more.
*"Shit Is About To Go Down!"*
Getting to see this chunk was very fun. Thank you for sharing it and I wish you luck in caving in your skull on the rest.
Thank you, the great cavern that shall be my skull shall be filled with the waters of success.
I am totally on board with the 'episode segments' release idea, this was a fun view! I just wish I could afford to give you more financial support than I do at the moment. And thank you for not paywalling things, I have a lot of friends who like your stuff that can't afford patreon, they really appreciate it. Keep up the good work!
Oh that is COMPLETELY fine, I am more than thankful for any amount, no matter how small, the generosity has me beyond encouraged no matter what. And I am happy to hear that! I can only hope they also enjoy it.
Yes very good, hope you manage to recover his psychic support blanket
Weeeeeee
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
This pleases me.
Hell yeah looking forward to episode 30
I was thinking yesterday of episode 29, what fun! Somehow, for some reason, really enjoyed the models video on YouTube,thise are some... neat creations. Edit: Watched the first part, shit is about go down! Quite exciting.