First and foremost, thank you all so much for your support over this past year. Without you I would not have been able to dedicate my time to this craft that I enjoy so dearly. I am eternally grateful for your support.

So yes, we've got some sad news. I will be closing this Patreon page in about a week. Do note that this is not the end for Imparagon, just the publicly funded side of things. If you would like a refund for this month, just ask and I'll honor it.

"Why close down the Patreon?"

Over my past few projects, I've learned a lot about making a game and about how community funding factors into development. From polls, to feedback, to even in game commissions. In a lot of ways, Imparagon as one of my first pig projects, was used as an experiment for me to figure out what works, and what doesn't. The biggest factor in this decision, is that Imparagon needs some major reworking and refocusing. There are a lot of systems and mechanics that have been forgotten over time, plenty of old forms that never even made appearances. The reason for this is that a monthly update schedule requires consistent updates with easy to find and obvious improvements, meaning that I haven't been taking the time to step back, plan out, and re-coordinate the main vision of the project.

In short, between the dwindling interest in this Patreon and the success of our sister project, I believe it will be healthier for both games if Imparagon is no longer community funded. This will let me develop Imparagon at my own pace, now equipped with a proper budget from my other work. It will also afford me time to re-evaluate and fix some of the mistakes I've been accumulating overtime, and re-tighten the games experience.

"What is next for Imparagon?"

Let it be known that I have no Intention of stopping production completely. My intention is to start back at square one and evaluate what needs to be improved. This will include reworking the artwork, some of the writing, the core mechanics, everything. I intend to leave this project in the dark for a while, just chip away at it over the next few years. Eventually, once it is fully finished, I will relaunch the project as a stand alone game. definitely using the same itch.io page, but maybe getting it on steam too if I can manage that.

I am determined to get this game finished, and not let any of your faith in this project go to waste.

"What about the discord, itch.io, and other sites?"

The itch.io will go dormant for the time being. Starting next month, I'll post the public release of the latest version along with this statement. It will be browser playable, and a full accounting of what we have done so far. Past that, the itch.io will just be used for questions and reviews and such.

As for the discord, I intend to leave it open, and even preserve Patreon rolls within it. I will be opening the server to the public, and allowing folks to come in and check out development. I'll post occasional updates, maybe even a few playtests just to get feedback. If you want to still support this project, that will be the best way to do it.

"What will happen to my commissioned/YCH content in the final build?"

Obviously this is specific to the individual, but I want to assure you that I will do everything in my power to preserve commissioned content within the game. I think it gives it a unique voice, and its a fun reminder of all of you who have supported thus far. If you would like to ask for your content to be removed, or even ask to commission more content, please reach out to me on discord.

"what about credit recognition?"

within the final build of the game, I will include the names of anyone and everyone who has supported this Patreon at any point during its development. If you would like to remove your name from this list, or change it from the one I have on record, please reach out.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about this game. If you are hungry for more content, our sister project Royale Harem is making a very strong debut on itch.io as well.

again, thank you so much for your support!