I changed my mind lol

Remember last week when I said I’d be taking a break? Well, I stopped for a bit. Then, I had some ideas... I thought, "I'll just test if this works and maybe work on it seriously someday." When it actually worked, I got super excited, which gave me a ton of inspiration to create a bunch of new stuff.

I think part of the problem was that making the pre-made setups was a real pain, and it left me feeling burnt out. But the outcome of that post is also part of why I feel so inspired now. When I posted it, I honestly didn't think people would buy it, I figured I'd make maybe one sale a month. Instead, people started buying it pretty much the exact same day. It hasn't been hundreds of purchases (so far there have been about seven) but it was a massive motivator for me. I struggle a bit with self-esteem, and it's hard for me to believe that what I make is worth anything. Seeing people actually spend their money on something I created got me so pumped. It made me feel like maybe I am making good things. Maybe I did put a lot of effort in, and I shouldn't constantly feel like I'm not working hard enough.

The money is also a great motivator, obviously! On that topic, I'm planning to create paid memberships. Someone recently commented that subscriptions tend to be more accepted than one-time purchases. The reason I ask for your opinions is that I'm not from the US, so I'm trying to cater to an audience whose culture I don't know deeply. I also avoid social media for my mental health, so I'm not always caught up on what's going on in the rest of the world. I genuinely love when you guys guide me through using this platform in a way that benefits both me and my audience.

My biggest hesitation with memberships is that I often get art block, and I'm afraid I'd feel too much pressure to always be consistent. Basically, I'm afraid of being a disappointment and having people pay a subscription to someone who takes months to post. But then I found out you can suspend charges! So, if I'm going through an uninspired patch, I can just pause the billing. Knowing that makes me feel a whole lot better.

Between work, college, and trying to get some sleep, I can't devote all my time to modding. Releases might take a bit long, but I have plenty of exciting things planned.

Stay tuned!