Dear Insane Children,
Hope everyone had a pleasant weekend. I finally managed to clear the social and work calendar enough that actual *free time* was had and enjoyed. Not that I don't enjoy making BBQ ribs for friends on the weekend but three weekends in a row and it starts to feel a ...
2018-09-17 03:39:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children, Omri has been back and forth with me, Joey, Martin, and Matt (AKA the Rabbit Design Council) and working towards the final design for the White Rabbit Collectable plush toy. We believe the image above is The Rabbit we're looking for. But what say you? Give us your feedback in...
2018-09-15 06:16:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Quick reminder we're starting a YouTube Livestream at 9AM Hong Kong Time (September 13th, 2018). (That's about 50 minutes from when I'm posting this). You can join us by hitting THIS LINK 2018-09-13 00:12:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Want your very own "White Rabbit Plush + Rutledge Asylum Property Bag" collector set?
THIS PROMOTION IS OVER
IF YOU MISSED IT - DON'T CRY - YOU CAN STILL GET A RABBIT PLUSH SET
JUST VISIT THIS...
2018-09-12 07:14:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
I've got an idea for a new boss in Alice: Asylum... "Million Poster Tubes" - he might be a distant cousin to Rick & Morty's "Million Ants" but that doesn't make him any less formidab...
2018-09-11 07:42:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
...and not an enemy to kill! It's my sincere hope that Asylum will feature sections (sections, mind you, not the entire game) where Alice (Dressed in Rage) becomes a sort of two-legged lawnmower in vast fields of her enemies. Seeing a 13-year-old girl vent her frustration and...
2018-09-05 06:48:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Persistence is key. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Failure is only the opportunity to begin again. Mistakes are proof that you are trying. And on and on... Chase your white rabbit. But as the old Confucian saying goes, "If you chase both rabbits...
2018-09-04 01:08:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Whew! We hit our Patron Goal, unlocked the Chaos Coin, and finished out the month of August with 2800 (no, wait, 2700)... (uh, wait, 2600) ... Let's just say "more than 2500 Patrons" - hehe. Woo!
A few of you commented on the drop in Patron numbers on September 1s...
2018-09-02 05:35:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Patrons
Martin here with a reminder of the instructions we have given previously in regards to the Chaos Coin.
We have noticed that now the new month has started, the amount showing on our Patreon is starting to substantially drop. This means people are lowering their pledge...
Dear Insane Children,
A quick note to all: These are the FINAL HOURS of the Chaos Coin promotion. If you've not yet adjusted your pledge, then do so NOW. Just set it to $35 (or above) and then wait until September 17th.
The clock runs out in a VERY SOON 2018-09-01 01:13:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Where does the time go!? Another day, week, and PA! PO! Another Livestream! Hit THIS LINK to set a reminder so you can join us at 9AM Hong Kong Time on Thursday, August ...
2018-08-29 07:08:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
The Chaos Coin Set offer ENDS on August 31st, 2018. Don't miss out!
Here's how to take advantage of this limited time offer before it's too late:
1) Set your Patreon Pledge to $35 (or more)
2) Leave your pledge there until Se... 2018-08-29 01:43:13 +0000 UTC View Post
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts...
(the entire ...
2018-08-28 03:22:38 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons
Martin here with a little FAQ about this 'Discord' thing you might have heard about.
This should cover most of what's being asked, but if there's anything else you're unsure of, pop it in the comments.
1. What is Discord?
Think of Discord as group...
Dear Insane Children,
And you thought the Circus Dress was the height of insanity. Ha.
Ha!
THE MERCURY DRESS
Omri's snorted a nose-full of mercury and rendered the maddest Alice outfit of them all! When I saw this I wrote and said, "2018-08-22 04:09:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Today's post is going to be all about "strife and discord" but in a gonad way!
First up, Omri sends along The Circus Dress. And if the reaction over on 2018-08-21 02:36:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
If you watched the last livestream then you'll know I was meant to show a FINAL version of the King of Planets outfit and failed miserably. Omri sent a horde of paid assassins to the stu...
2018-08-20 09:03:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
I won't lie. I like a good typhoon. Certainly not while out sailing or riding my scooter. But viewed safely from indoors with Lulu and Yan by my side (actually, Yan's at work right now; thank god for Lulu)... they can be a bit of fun.
Shangh...
2018-08-17 02:37:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Are we heading towards 3000 Patrons at the end of August? Insane!
Myself, Martin, Lulu, and the rest of the Asylum team cannot say THANK YOU enough for all the support, trust, and love you're sending our way!
I did a public post earlier today where I s...
2018-08-16 08:08:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
A quick public post containing info about The Chaos Coin and the livestream for this week. First, a Giant Welcome to all our new inmates! As I write this, we're at 2152 (and still growing). Wow!
If you are not yet an Inmate and want a Chaos Coin, ...
2018-08-16 04:08:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children, WOOOOOAAHHHH! AMAZING! Congrats on unlocking the Chaos Coin Goal! A few things to keep in mind as we head towards the end of the month with 2000+ Patrons... 1) We'll send out as many coins as needed and there's no cap at 2000. If you pledge above 2000 then you will still get...
2018-08-14 10:41:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Actually, we've been here more than one night but tonight is THE NIGHT. Yan and I are heading to see Nine Inch Nails at MoonStar Studio. It's been over 20 years since I last saw Trent in person - back when...
2018-08-14 03:10:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
We have a ton of new Inmates joining the Asylum after yesterday's big marketing and mailing list push. Join me in welcoming them to our mad family! And - everyone - please help us get the word out so we can hit that 2000 Patron Goal this month! Spread our images and cre...
2018-08-08 03:47:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes you get a batch of art that makes you feel wonderful*. Images from a team of artists around the world which come together in a magical mix of what has been and what can be. Reminding me of all the t...
2018-08-07 09:18:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
This post was meant to start with 3-pages of me talking about political correctness and the importance of living life With Teeth but cooler heads prevailed. I was reminded of the precari...
2018-08-06 07:23:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Inmate Alyssa asked in the comment section of the previous post about weapons - and I told her she was going to LOVE the next post. And, hey, that's THIS post! So... get ready because... incoming!!!
Joey's been working on a series of weapon designs per ...
2018-08-05 08:10:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
I seek the finest and the bravest knights in the land to join me in my Court of Camelot! You have proved yourself worthy... but none (or at least not all) shall pass. It's the same story every month. We add, on average, around 400 new Patrons per month but then lose aro...
2018-08-03 03:43:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Chaos always has its White Rabbit. Is it any wonder the Chinese designate the rabbit as Yin (vs Yang) - placing it in the house of Chaos? The trickster, the creator, the symbol of the eternal cycle as best represented in the motif of The 2018-08-01 02:58:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
We received the production sample box for Out of the Woods today at the Shanghai studio! I messed around and made a rotation video of it. We'll get hands on wit...
2018-07-30 10:39:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Insane Children,
Whew! Finally back in Shanghai after a whirlwind of travel to Thailand. During my time there I caught up with Liz and Jamie of Followtheboat - who are slowly making their way around ...
2018-07-30 04:15:23 +0000 UTC View Post