New Year, new thoughts

So, I had a thought of what I wanted to do going forward next year, but I wanted to get your opinions on it, since in a way it may affect you.

At the $450 support level, a 3rd pin-up was introduced each month. With pin-ups 1 and 2 still being determined by lower tier voters, slot 3 was the one that allowed you to submit an old sketch for me to select from to ink and color.  

It looked like we were going to have a pretty solid pledge level over $600, which is the slot for a 4th pin-up that I was generally using as a holiday pic.  Unfortunately we've teetered over and under that one lately, so that slot hasn't been very secure.

What I was thinking of doing going forward...

Slot 3 would become an Original Character pin-up, created from scratch each month. No polls or previous sketches, a brand new pic from start to finish.  This concept originally was a thought I had to do a "calendar" but I think I would rather not attach an actual calendar to the pic. I may use these pics to coincide with some theme that month, like holidays. For instance, the February pin-up may still be Valentine's Day themed. And I might do a Playboy-esque "Miss January 2017" tag on each pic.

Right now, I am thinking I'd want one pin-up for each of the four Double D Ranch gals, one for each of the four Book Club ladies, and one for Randi, leaving at least three more slots (since there are 12 months). It's possible I may double up on some month making more room (like a Maggie and Sylendil month, since they are a duo).

The $10+ pledge posts haven't been overly active anyway, but I didn't want to make a sweeping change without consulting you. I wasn't sure if anyone is potentially pledging for that specific benefit, and I don't want to pull the rug out from under you.

Going forward, we could use the 4th slot and continue the same process as before with you guys nominating. Or I'm open to other ideas to help continue to reward you for your higher level of support.

Let me know if you like this idea, or if you think it's bad. Whatever you think, I am really hoping to hear feedback from you.