June 14, 2025

Sad News

Hi folks,

I was going to wait til Monday to announce this but I think I'm better off just 'ripping the band-aid off' so to speak...

Unfortunately I received a (Section 21) No-Fault Eviction Notice from my landlady yesterday evening. Basically she's lost her job due to the change in Foreign Aid Policy in the US. (I think she does Humanitarian stuff or Charity stuff or something; I don't really know lol). But she now has to move back here. And as a result... I have to move out. And I have only two months to do so.

Before I continue: This isn't me 'begging'. I haven't set up a GoFundMe or anything nor am I asking anyone to increase their pledge. Quite the opposite. Feel free to delete your Patreon Pledge / YouTube Membership ASAP. I won't take it personally; it's your money!

Anywho - I've lived in this property for over a decade so the rent has actually been pretty reasonable for quite a while. Obviously now I'm going to have to find a new place to live as well as pay quite a bit more rent in that new place as well. Not complaining - literally everyone is in the same boat and I'm fortunate to have NOT had to pay today's rate of rent up to this point. Butt... long story short; can't really do this anymore. I think it's been on the cards for a while anyway but this latest development was the final nail in the coffin (so to speak).

But yeah - The channel has not been doing well this year. I don't know why but pretty much every metric besides sub count has been in the decline. Views. Audience Retention. Click Through Rate. Even engagement. I've been practically Bipolar with Imposter Syndromey for the entire year thus far and kinda suffering in silence with that (albeit with some erratic behaviour on display during the Chronicle series). I'm not the best at putting my thoughts and feelings into words and / or communicating anyway. Plus - I have no idea how to navigate between 'Opening up' and 'Massive Overshares'. But yeah - I've been struggling quite a bit for quite a while. Tbh I've kinda always felt rejected by the wider WoW community these entire 8 years!. Something about me just hasn't landed with them and so I've always felt a little bit invisible and 'self-doubty'.

I can't help but laugh, though, at the irony of how I forced myself to finish the Chronicle series (which i bloody hated) and now I won't be able to finish the Demon Soul series (which I have loved making so far and genuinely feel is the best work I've ever done).

But yeah - Thank you very much for your support. I know some of you have been Patrons for literal years. And I feel very grateful and privileged to have received said support from you. (Either currently or in the past for those that have cancelled over the years but still follow) Thank you for believing in me. I know I've made some mistakes along the way. I'm very sorry that I didn't get to finish this series or the overall project (of adapting all the books). Thank you for being a part of this journey and allowing me to do this thing (whatever it is I've been doing lol)

Cheers mates!

PS. I don't know when to put the Chapter 5 video out? Should I bother? lol. Should I just put it out now? I feel like this is logistically more complicated than it needs to be. I guess I'll leave it a few days and put it out on Monday or something. Probably only get about 400 views anyway based on the trajectory of this series thus far! haha

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salty_tech 路 June 26, 2025

Whatever you do Flying Buttress DON'T DELETE YOUR PATREON ACCOUNT. I'm here literally after watching your last video (because previously I've been too absentminded to do so) and I want to give a few coins. You do you but please don't cut it out. Or let know if you have such ideas so I can scale the pledge. Bless you Man, you've given so much joy to so many over such a long time. It means a lot to me. But let me go back to my sub-story, focus on your stuff and LEAVE YOUR PATREON ACCOUNT ACTIVE. Thanks!

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salty_tech 路 June 26, 2025

Flying Buttress, why the top tier is only $10? Could you give anything higher? $20, $50, $100? If not I can go with multiple accounts but maybe it's easier on your side.

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Andrew Pd 路 June 19, 2025

It's a sad day for all of us! I really liked the content. I was waiting for the supercuts like a chubby kid waits for the buffet to open 馃槙 Life happens i guess.. Your clips will continue to bring joy. I've watched the last guardian at least 5 times. Love that story! This one started also very promising. Thank you for brightening up our feed for these couple of years! I've actually increased my pledge here. 10$ is peanuts to me and I really want to show support for all the s#its and giggles. Hope it helps and it encourages other fans to do the same - in for a pound, in for a penny! (I know what you said, but I don't care 馃檪)

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Tori 路 June 17, 2025

your channel has been one of my go-tos for years now, and I regret not leaving more appreciative comments to express that there's so many nights I'll tuck into bed with a pair of earphones and choose one of your Supercuts to listen to until I fall asleep, but of course I forget to actually write something because of that anyways, this is me showing up to say thank you, your videos are top tier, and I'm sorry that we weren't able to make as much of an impact on your channel as you deserve, I still recommend your abridged series to friends looking to get into game lore you don't owe us anything, but thank you so much for all of the videos you released, if there's ever a time in the future where the community could maybe fund future series to make it more worth of your time I would be really happy to contribute to that I hope everything works out, please take care!

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Jonathan Doran 路 June 16, 2025

I've thoroughly enjoyed your content throughout the years and its sad to see you go. They've always been my go to and recommendations for lore snippets. If you find yourself in the southern side of the States, 1. you've probably made a wrong turn. 2. Let me know and I'll have the guest room ready for you. Best of luck!

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JK 路 June 16, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this and I really hope everything works out for you! Your channel Your channel is one of the best places for WoW content, I have watched the super-cuts a couple of times and they always cheer me up AND gives a lot of WoW lore (which I love). I will miss it! Take care!

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SlvrPhox 路 June 16, 2025

Sir. As an American I can say I didn't vote for the clown causing you your downfall. I am ashamed and very, very sorry this is happening to you and your landlord. From your first LETS GO! to your last See Ya! I have enjoyed your content for countless hours, my personal favorite was the one about Medivh and his apprentice. I will truly, deeply miss you and your content. You made me laugh and taught me a lot about WoW. You were the lore channel I was looking for. Thank you for all your efforts, I sincerely hope your future is bright and you land easily. Good luck and take care!!!!!

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Tranus 路 June 15, 2025

I'm gonna cry i understand completely thanx for everything always loved my flying butt

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Flying Buttress 路 June 15, 2025

Appreciated. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel quite sad myself but it is time

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Dawi Man 路 June 15, 2025

Truly is the end of an era, I'm so sorry to hear about the news man. You've made a really amazing thing here and it will absolutely be missed. I'll certainly be here if you get the opportunity to return to the project.

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Flying Buttress 路 June 15, 2025

Thanks

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Rosie Clegane 路 June 14, 2025

I am really sorry to hear this. Your channel has been therapy to me. What can we do to help?

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

It's fine; don't worry. I appreciate the offer but I'll be ok

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Jes 路 June 14, 2025

My husband and I are so sad to read this news. We genuinely LOVE your content. Your sense of humor is so similar to ours, and your comedic timing is perfect. Your videos are just so entertaining. For what it's worth, we will really and truly miss seeing new content, but we'll likely rewatch your supercuts, because those are SO good to have on in the background while we run delves or whatever. Best of luck in whatever you'll be working on going forward.

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Thanks. And also sorry. But yeah - I'll leave the channel up with all the SuperCuts and stuff so they'll still be available

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Steve galea 路 June 14, 2025

Bloody hell bud, ijust wanna wish you all the best in your endeavours, on a personal note you will be missed, I like your sense of humour. Kind regards Steve

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Cheers mate

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Ben Ekert 路 June 14, 2025

Hey mate, this is really sad news is have loved your videos for long time. I just want to say i really appreciate everything all the content you have put out. Wish you all the best.

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Thank you. Best wishes to you too

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Griffin Healy 路 June 14, 2025

This is sad news indeed , ur Supercuts have gotten me through alot of workdays and college classes . They always reminded me why I loved wows back story . I will say I was never interested in the newish storylines so I tend to gloss over those . However your storytelling was always top notch to me , and pretty much my last connection to a game and universe i haven't played in over 10years. If you have a venmo or anything , I don't have much but I'd love to say thank you for all the time you've helped me pass while watching your videos

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Appreciate the offer. I'm ok though - no need to do any donations or anything. I'd feel weird accepting them

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Narusegawa Quikbeam 路 June 14, 2025

It's unfortunate that it didn't work out, but there is value in having tried to do something you enjoyed. Happy to have supported you for as long as I did.

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Thank you. Yeah I'm sad to see it end but proud of myself for giving it go

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Kevin Myers 路 June 14, 2025

I really hate to hear it, but none of your fans can blame you if you're burnt out and demoralized from low view counts. I remember the first night I found your channel through your Tides of Darkness supercut on Hiru's channel. I ended up calling off work because I watched the entirety of Tides of Darkness, The Last Guardian, and half of Dawn of the Aspects before I realized the sun was coming up lol I appreciate all that you've created and many hours I spent rewatching your videos. You actually inspired me to pick up a book for once in many years when you were making the Day of the Dragon because I was enjoying the series so much I couldn't wait for the next parts. Also the amount of times i've said "cheese it" went up exponentially too If you ever return to making videos, I know I'll be here to watch them. Until then, cheers mate from one of your fans across the pond! Best wishes and I hope your housing situation settles nicely for you.

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Flying Buttress 路 June 14, 2025

Glad and humbled to hear that the content meant something to someone! Thank you