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Thank you kind sir!
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Cheers Rich!
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Who are the frenemies? A reference I've missed?ratsoalbion wrote: ↑May 8th, 2019, 7:24 pm
NB: We’ve had several patrons up their pledge from the minimum $1 to $5 this week; we might have our old frenemies to thank for that...
I agree that one dollar is a low price for the quantity and quality of output. However I think ppl should have opportunity to pay that. More than anything it gives those on a tight budget the chance to show support. Not everyone can do 80 dollars a year on a podcast. Students, kids, or those in countries with a much lower cost of living /income base.
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That was our thinking.
Our ‘frenemies’ (actually just friends really) are The Computer Game Show boys.
Our ‘frenemies’ (actually just friends really) are The Computer Game Show boys.
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Not much of a forum person, but just wanted to drop in and say how impressed I was with the quality of discussions on each Cane and Rinse episode! Decided to support with a dollar initially after listening to the great Persona 5 episode, and in the space of about two days (and several more C&R podcasts) have upped my pledge. Really liked what Simonsloth said about taking the "games magazine" money and giving it to C&R instead
I was a bit surprised (like a few others it seems) to find that the minimum pledge is only a dollar. Most places seem to start with two or three dollars. I do feel though that perhaps it's better for the barriers of entry to remain low (for the sake of poor students who need all the cash they can get to afford more video games!), and create one or two higher tiers instead. I've seen a few video game podcasts do a "Patreon Picks"-type thing which Simonsloth suggested, and I think it can work.
For instance, in the next Volume (which I assume covers the year 2020), allow patreons at a certain tier to select a game currently on your (long) list to be covered in that Volume (i.e., akin to bringing it forward). I think that strikes a balance between reciprocating the support of that patreon, while giving the rest of your listeners something that they can enjoy too. Just my two cents!
I was a bit surprised (like a few others it seems) to find that the minimum pledge is only a dollar. Most places seem to start with two or three dollars. I do feel though that perhaps it's better for the barriers of entry to remain low (for the sake of poor students who need all the cash they can get to afford more video games!), and create one or two higher tiers instead. I've seen a few video game podcasts do a "Patreon Picks"-type thing which Simonsloth suggested, and I think it can work.
For instance, in the next Volume (which I assume covers the year 2020), allow patreons at a certain tier to select a game currently on your (long) list to be covered in that Volume (i.e., akin to bringing it forward). I think that strikes a balance between reciprocating the support of that patreon, while giving the rest of your listeners something that they can enjoy too. Just my two cents!
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Hi Denys! Thanks so much for signing up and indeed for immediately boosting your pledge. We really do appreciate it.
Noted as regards to tier suggestions. We are keen to bring some higher amounts in but only for the right, workable reasons. Watch this space!
Noted as regards to tier suggestions. We are keen to bring some higher amounts in but only for the right, workable reasons. Watch this space!
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Welcome my friend! I like your thinking (not just because you agreed with me haha)denysarr wrote: ↑May 28th, 2019, 4:48 pm Not much of a forum person, but just wanted to drop in and say how impressed I was with the quality of discussions on each Cane and Rinse episode! Decided to support with a dollar initially after listening to the great Persona 5 episode, and in the space of about two days (and several more C&R podcasts) have upped my pledge. Really liked what Simonsloth said about taking the "games magazine" money and giving it to C&R instead
I was a bit surprised (like a few others it seems) to find that the minimum pledge is only a dollar. Most places seem to start with two or three dollars. I do feel though that perhaps it's better for the barriers of entry to remain low (for the sake of poor students who need all the cash they can get to afford more video games!), and create one or two higher tiers instead. I've seen a few video game podcasts do a "Patreon Picks"-type thing which Simonsloth suggested, and I think it can work.
For instance, in the next Volume (which I assume covers the year 2020), allow patreons at a certain tier to select a game currently on your (long) list to be covered in that Volume (i.e., akin to bringing it forward). I think that strikes a balance between reciprocating the support of that patreon, while giving the rest of your listeners something that they can enjoy too. Just my two cents!
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FYI still occurring for meratsoalbion wrote: ↑May 6th, 2019, 1:00 pm Cheers Emailer. Patreon have told us that the problem is theirs and that they are working on a fix.
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I’m sure everyone can take criticism by being in the public sphere but I just saw a review on iTunes which i completely disagree with.
Whenever I see a review of my workplace even if it sounds like the ravings of a lunatic I take it to heart so wanted to voice my support (even if it isn’t needed).
Leah and Josh are invaluable contributors on every episode they appear on and I look forward to their insight and perspective every time I know they are featuring. The same applies to pretty much everyone on the team as much like the list of games you cover the team has been carefully selected for each episode. This is evident to me and part of why I love the show so much.
Well done to all.
Whenever I see a review of my workplace even if it sounds like the ravings of a lunatic I take it to heart so wanted to voice my support (even if it isn’t needed).
Leah and Josh are invaluable contributors on every episode they appear on and I look forward to their insight and perspective every time I know they are featuring. The same applies to pretty much everyone on the team as much like the list of games you cover the team has been carefully selected for each episode. This is evident to me and part of why I love the show so much.
Well done to all.
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Sadly it’s naturally really easy to build up opinions of people in your head.
Even sadder is how easy and driven people sometimes are to tell others about it online.
Even sadder is how easy and driven people sometimes are to tell others about it online.
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Yeah, that one’s a pretty harsh review for a 4 star. There really is no need to make these things personal, but there it is.
Feel free to leave us an Apple/iTunes review if you haven’t already, folks - it really does help!
Feel free to leave us an Apple/iTunes review if you haven’t already, folks - it really does help!
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The guy who wrote that review appears to have left a similar one on a Game Of Thrones podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h ... 1074070278
What an arsehole.
What an arsehole.
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He says it pains him to say it, then he bangs on for ages about it. Jerk.
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Now now. All feedback is good feedback. Makes us better at everything, even dealing with personal, negative things.ratsoalbion wrote: ↑May 30th, 2019, 9:19 am He says it pains him to say it, then he bangs on for ages about it. Jerk.
Release the hounds.
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The best review is the 1-star 'this is an excellent podcast but the SJW leftie stuff will alienate a massive part of their audience'.
'Must...not...enjoy...pinko...scum...podcast...for...the...sake...of...boner...culture...'
'Must...not...enjoy...pinko...scum...podcast...for...the...sake...of...boner...culture...'
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Yeah we love that one. We made a thing out of it on social media.
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It's the sort of review Stewart Lee would put on the front of his DVD
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Yeah, I kept a copy of that.ratsoalbion wrote: ↑May 30th, 2019, 9:54 am Yeah we love that one. We made a thing out of it on social media.