Seeing that you are my favorite artist from the original D&D era, I would love to see more drawings like you did back then. In addition to actually having my favorite artist illustrate my character.. take my money!
Please do serialized, illustrated stories. I would love to get a new story in my inbox each week, and the serialized format means I'll read it now instead of sticking it at the back of my deep, deep, reading backlog of books. I also like the suggestions of behind the scenes stories from your past works.
All of these options are delightful. Of greatest interest would be original comics, the opportunity to win random sketches or purchase artwork at a discount, storytelling advice, giveaways of stories you're involved with, and RPG content.
I would love to see some of the old Clockwork Storybook stuff you wrote and drew for the website. I've read the books, but the website had passed by the time I had caught on.
Personally I love behind the scenes stuff, seeing the process and any knowledge about making comics is far more valuable then exclusive prints and merch which I rarely engage with.
Could be fun to see an exclusive comic for Substack and see how it's made from the onset. That would be super cool.
*First chance at sales of previously-produced original art, including discounts for subscribers.
*Art sales exclusively available to subscribers, and no one else.
-All a tie for first choice for me. Why use substack for this? I think Patreon would be a better format for these.
*Random sketches which are then given out to paid subscribers, decided randomly I suppose.
-At what pricoint does that become economically feasible?
*Giveaways of copies of books I’ve had some part in creating.
-I'd like to think I own most of these already but then again I own nothing from Ironwood.
*Original RPG tabletop game material, such as characters, locations, scenarios, with maps and illustrations.
-I loved your RPG work but I'm sure I haven't seen all of it. It was your V&V material that made ma fan.
If you were to work on a tiered system maybe offering to run a game for a few folks could be an option? I've heard from folks that you are an outstanding GM and would love to experience that. The opportunity to would be enough to make me try playing remotely even. SOmething I've wanted to do but have been reluctant to jump in.
*Illustrated serialized prose stories.
*Original comics, written by me and drawn either by me or by others.
*New art not necessarily for sale, but posted just for the joy of seeing cool new art.
*First look progress reports on things in the works, and which are making progress.
Nice, but I likely wouldn't drop a lot of money for this. Having to remember to check it out would be a barrier for me.
I will say I enjoyed our live streams on Youtube when those were happening.
This all sounds epic. I have to admit that I never knew you were a D&D artist. I have every volume of Fables, though. It's the only comic book series I have from beginning to end
I'd love to see more sketches, maybe a one shot tale or 2 from the world of Bigby and Snow. I was devastated when Blue died. Maybe a flashback to his mission in the Homelands while using the Witching Cloak. Idk... I'm sure whatever you decide to give us will be well worth the money
Seeing that you are my favorite artist from the original D&D era, I would love to see more drawings like you did back then. In addition to actually having my favorite artist illustrate my character.. take my money!
Please do serialized, illustrated stories. I would love to get a new story in my inbox each week, and the serialized format means I'll read it now instead of sticking it at the back of my deep, deep, reading backlog of books. I also like the suggestions of behind the scenes stories from your past works.
All of these options are delightful. Of greatest interest would be original comics, the opportunity to win random sketches or purchase artwork at a discount, storytelling advice, giveaways of stories you're involved with, and RPG content.
I'd back for the random sketches.
I would love to see some of the old Clockwork Storybook stuff you wrote and drew for the website. I've read the books, but the website had passed by the time I had caught on.
I think you have all of the right ideas
Personally I love behind the scenes stuff, seeing the process and any knowledge about making comics is far more valuable then exclusive prints and merch which I rarely engage with.
Could be fun to see an exclusive comic for Substack and see how it's made from the onset. That would be super cool.
Ok. Opinions you asked, opinions you shall receive.
If you went to a paid substack here is what would top my list of wants:
i) Random sketches which are then given out to paid subscribers, decided randomly I suppose.
- who doesn't like free sketches especially by their favorite artist?
ii) A paid commission list.
- as someone who has tried a few times to get on your list this would be appreciated
iii) Original comics, written by me and drawn either by me or by others.
- a brand new Bill W. comic book? um, yes please - may I have another
iv) Behind the scenes stories/art production from your past works including D&D, Elementals and Fables
- this wasn't on your list but it's on mine!
v) Advice, on writing, on drawing, and generally on building interesting stories.
- I have already utilized your post on how to set up a script page so, yeah, I would love to hear more advice from you please
In order:
*A paid commission list.
*First chance at sales of previously-produced original art, including discounts for subscribers.
*Art sales exclusively available to subscribers, and no one else.
-All a tie for first choice for me. Why use substack for this? I think Patreon would be a better format for these.
*Random sketches which are then given out to paid subscribers, decided randomly I suppose.
-At what pricoint does that become economically feasible?
*Giveaways of copies of books I’ve had some part in creating.
-I'd like to think I own most of these already but then again I own nothing from Ironwood.
*Original RPG tabletop game material, such as characters, locations, scenarios, with maps and illustrations.
-I loved your RPG work but I'm sure I haven't seen all of it. It was your V&V material that made ma fan.
If you were to work on a tiered system maybe offering to run a game for a few folks could be an option? I've heard from folks that you are an outstanding GM and would love to experience that. The opportunity to would be enough to make me try playing remotely even. SOmething I've wanted to do but have been reluctant to jump in.
*Illustrated serialized prose stories.
*Original comics, written by me and drawn either by me or by others.
*New art not necessarily for sale, but posted just for the joy of seeing cool new art.
*First look progress reports on things in the works, and which are making progress.
Nice, but I likely wouldn't drop a lot of money for this. Having to remember to check it out would be a barrier for me.
I will say I enjoyed our live streams on Youtube when those were happening.
This all sounds epic. I have to admit that I never knew you were a D&D artist. I have every volume of Fables, though. It's the only comic book series I have from beginning to end
I'd love to see more sketches, maybe a one shot tale or 2 from the world of Bigby and Snow. I was devastated when Blue died. Maybe a flashback to his mission in the Homelands while using the Witching Cloak. Idk... I'm sure whatever you decide to give us will be well worth the money