Comic for Wednesday 4/8 (Early High Res)
So... I'm finally taking a vacation. I need a break. I need a little break for me, for my state of mind, and also I need a break because with the quarantine in place, our kids are home all day. The schools are shut down for who-knows-how-long. Our district has set up a distance learning program to continue class from home, and it's a lot. It's a big adjustment, and I don't want it all falling on my wife's shoulders while I work.
Fortunately, I've had The Starcaster Chronicles #7 tucked away for a while for this very reason. I've been waiting for the "perfect" time to use it for some time off, and I can't think of a better time than now. (Besides, we're almost done with issue #8, so I'll have another issue in the vacation tank soon enough).
For the next 5-6 weeks, I will be updating 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, with Starcaster #7. I will continue to fulfill my Patreon obligations; the extra comics and content will continue as usual for April and May. Starcaster merely occupies the spot of the regular weekly comics for the website.
Comments (19)
I'm glad that Tim's self-aware enough to engage in proper self-care. ... ... But gosh darn it, the email from Patreon said 'View all 3 images on Patreon' and now I don't know if I'm only seeing 1 of 3 because I'm an idiot, or because Patreon was just teasing me.
I think it's a glitch. I did delete and reupload the page a couple of times while making the post, because I put up the wrong version... so perhaps something on Patreon's end thought there were three images.
Take your time, Tim. We're not going anywhere. As always you'll have my support no matter your decision.
Only takes a pandemic to get more Starcasters? Do it Tim, enjoy your break, hope you survive having the kids home for so long! :)
I'll be honest Tim... I'm so stoked for the Starcaster Chronicles!!!! Had I know that's how I could have pried issue 7 out of your hands, I'd have been clamoring for you to take a vacation MONTHS ago ;) But seriously, I wish I could support you more than I do right now, but I am so happy that you're going to get a break. My pledge won't go anywhere if you can also take a break from Patreon!
Take that well earned vacation and I agree with the others ..do it properly and do it right - you are entitled. My pledge is not for factory work but for an artist who deserve to be supported to do what he can when he can. I also live in a country with 5 weeks of payed vacation and that should be a world wide human right for everyone. Stay safe!!
I live in Finland where most of us get 5 weeks of paid vacation per year (some get even more), so I whole heartedly endorse your "vacation". To really have a vacation you should consider easing up on the patreon obligations too, we'll be here when you get back :). But to my real question: In my email the title says that you "just shared 3 new patron-only images", but I can only find one... Was that a patreon's mistake, or is there two more images that I just don't see or can't find?
Family first, at this point.. Stay safe and do what you have to..
I think we are all in similar if not the same situation! Family first. Take care of yourself
I agree with the others take the time.
Despite the situation (same for me here in Belgium, school is closed, my wife has to work and my job closed it's doors for now so I am tasked with the Kids and their home schoolwork). When I saw the front page it was ":D yes yes yes". Take the time you need, with or without patreon work, I'm staying
Thanks for all your incredible efforts -- really appreciated! Enjoy your break :)
I agree with the others, take some time for your family. In fact, I’m going to join the next highest tier because you consistently deliver smiles to my face that are worth much more than I’ve been paying.
Take the time you need, this is a tough situation
Agreed!
my pledge isnt going anywhere. Enjoy ur vacation!
I'd say, take a real vacation, also from your patreon 'obligations'. This is called 'paid vacation', a normal state of affairs almost everywhere ^^
I couldn't agree more. Family, health and sanity come first.
Stay healthy and safe