Reward Tiers and Charge Posts

Hello Everyone!

Today I've brought back the Backer tier ($2.50 per creation). Initially, I wanted to trim down the tiers when we moved to Per Creation instead of a Monthly setup since it could get complicated on my end when running our mods through their Developmental Phases. However, with the update, Patreon made toward how Creators select Patron tiers for posts and some who would like to support but not at $4, I've decided to bring it back. 

This tier will only receive the untranslated Quarterly Update the first Saturday of the Quarterly Update Month. Backers will also get to see what features have been added while the Public receives only sneak peeks, which will most likely show up in the version this tier will receive. 

Finally, I wanted to do a quick sum up of what Per Creation means for all tiers. The way we've been running this so far is that:

• Once a feature is sent from our Developer and two of the SimRealist team members approves the raw file for Alpha testing, we will drop the file here in a non-charge post for three weeks so that those in the Visionary and Director tier can test it out for any major issues. During this time, we will post a sneak peek of what is to come for all below this tier so you can know when the charge is going to hit in advance. 
• If nothing big should arise, a charge post will take place when the file goes into Beta Phase. This post will charge all tiers at one time. Again, no one is charged when a file is in Alpha status since it could have major issues. At this Phase, all in the Beta-Tester tier can now test the new feature or mod.
• If a feature or mod passes both Alpha and Beta (6-week period), it will be slotted for Pre-Release. 
• The final set of features to be released to the Public every Quarter will then be made available for those in the Backer tier the first Saturday of each Update Month

I would like to reiterate, that you will NOT be charged until a feature has hit Beta Phase. So if nothing is produced and in Beta Phase that month, you will NOT be charged. However, in the instance in which I notice patrons signing up for the higher tiers to get downloads and then leaving before being charged, this process will change because what they are doing is hurting our progress. So please don't do that. 

Please comment below or chat in our Patron forum on Discord if you have any further questions or comments about this update. 

Much Love,

Nichole