Welcome to the Future
Added 2021-06-11 23:44:50 +0000 UTCWell, here we are at the end of the first week of Nextlander, and I think it's fair to say all of us are just plain speechless. Actually, two words do come to mind: thank you. We spent the last month wringing our hands about whether we could even pull this off, supporting ourselves by going directly to the people who enjoy what we do, but every person reading this has helped carry Nextlander way, way beyond every goal we set for it. The outpouring of support has been validating and humbling beyond words, and we'll do everything we can to do right by your generosity as we work to build this thing into something we, and you, can be proud of.
Beyond thanking everyone profusely (seriously: thank you, I'll stop thanking you now, but also thank you), we wanted to list out a handful of things that are front of mind for us as we get through the rest of E3 and start hammering out a routine later next week.
- Discord and Twitch moderation: The population on our Discord server exploded overnight and our Twitch chat is also quite active, so getting moderators in place is a big priority. It may take us some time to get a feel for our budding community and start putting the necessary pieces in place, but rest assured it's a top priority (and a prerequisite before we can add things like a politics/current events channel). In the meantime, we deeply appreciate everyone for being so chill on Discord thus far that we haven't even had to address any moderation-ish issues yet.
- Scheduling, notifications, and more: We're early on in mapping out our weekly routine, but we've got a lot of ideas around ongoing shows and release coverage of new games that we'll codify soon. Once those are in place, we'll take steps to start messaging what we're doing and when in an easily digestible format. Over time we're also looking to rig up Discord and Twitch bots that will automate a lot of those notifications about streams and such. In the Discord case, we're also looking to have bots handle stuff like assigning roles for pronouns, opt-ins for certain channels, and so on. (Thanks to everyone who left feedback in the suggestions channel, and extra special thanks to NinjaDuckie for collating all that feedback for us.)
- Taking a deep breath: I think I can speak for all three of us in saying the response to Nextlander has been a lot to process, so we're going to do our best to stay the course on our initial plan to produce good podcasts and video--in other words, make sure we get the fundamentals right, and see how things settle out after this explosive first week--before we start looking at any substantial future growth. We're still early on in the process of figuring out how to run a small business (early impression: a lot of PDFs and things to sign), so bear with us for a bit longer as we fill in all the boring behind-the-scenes administrative stuff and turn our attention more fully to content and community.
Also, because Patreon doesn't surface these as prominently as we'd like, here are links to our Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube in case you need them. And if you need help getting on the Discord, that info is here.
It's still early days around here and we have a ton of stuff to plan, ponder, and implement, so just refer to the large imaginary UNDER CONSTRUCTION .gif over our heads as we tick off these and other items on the to-do list. With your help, we'll turn Nextlander into one of the best places on the Internet to relax, have fun, and share in the things we're all passionate about. Until then, we'll see you at E3! Whatever that is!
-Brad
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My first Patreon and looking forward to the future of Nextlander. Follow you onwards and upwards o7
Genji-Gloves
2021-06-16 14:49:57 +0000 UTCGood to have you guys back. I'm in, let's go!
Steven Walters
2021-06-14 15:14:18 +0000 UTCThanks for the week 1 update, Brad. Love what y'all are doing so far!
2021-06-14 14:36:07 +0000 UTCPumped that you are doing this. This is my first Patreon and I couldn’t be happier to be supporting you guys and part of this community. Go forth and conquer!
Dr. Karl Lykos
2021-06-14 14:27:16 +0000 UTCI'll follow you guys anywhere!
2021-06-14 12:57:17 +0000 UTCTake my money, you beautiful people. First ever Patreon I've backed! Y'all deserve it.
2021-06-14 05:17:57 +0000 UTCYou guys are awesome!
2021-06-14 01:49:18 +0000 UTCYou guys are the first and only Patreon Ive ever backed. Good Luck!
2021-06-14 01:40:27 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! Can’t wait to see what you all have in store.
Aaron Cerny
2021-06-13 19:25:54 +0000 UTCI thought that black cap looked perfect, honestly. He totally pulls that look off.
Matt M.
2021-06-13 19:00:21 +0000 UTCWell, instant subscriber to the first site at the start. Same here! Make sure to invite the Jeff "I'm back Bakalar" too at some point!
Nikolaus Mach-Hour
2021-06-13 14:44:08 +0000 UTCThe content you guys have already made well surpasses the asking price. I am personally so freaking excited for what Nextlander and the 3 of you can create. Been watching you guys for 10+ years, ready to explore the next 10+ (holy crap I’ll be 44 then…..) CHEERS!
Wendell Williston
2021-06-13 13:27:26 +0000 UTCfuture
Dinky Frinkbuster
2021-06-13 13:03:00 +0000 UTCFUTURE!
Nikolaj Jensen
2021-06-13 11:32:03 +0000 UTCI was more than happy to see you guys back and to support you
Lonnie
2021-06-13 09:24:33 +0000 UTCI'm beyond excited y'all didn't disappear into the void. Welcome back and I can't wait to see what you come up with!
2021-06-13 02:34:43 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see what you folks pull off!
Dan Roemer
2021-06-13 01:34:23 +0000 UTCCouldn't be more happy to have this crew back making great entertainment!
2021-06-12 22:24:25 +0000 UTCSo happy you guys are back! I felt like I lost a part of my life when the Beastcast went away.
2021-06-12 21:07:43 +0000 UTCI'd like to see Vinny getting a new non ripped hat a priority.
2021-06-12 21:06:50 +0000 UTCThank you for any and all update and also thanks for being rad and amazing!
2021-06-12 19:17:57 +0000 UTCYou earned this from years of being you. Just keep being you. We love you all
2021-06-12 18:52:20 +0000 UTCStill so excited that you are all still working together and, more importantly, glad to hear that you all are happy. Take your time. Your community isn't going anywhere.
2021-06-12 18:49:19 +0000 UTCI'm so happy to see the support y'all are getting. Just remember that we are supporting you so you can have an enjoyable life, the content is secondary. Don't feel pressured by the level of support to expand your scope. We love what y'all do on any scale.
2021-06-12 18:07:33 +0000 UTCWhatever that is! Love you guys and glad to see you all so happy. The freedom to ditch the stretched segments of SGF/E3 (full respect to the very hardworking devs) for 1995 and '96 is a glorious thing.
DriftedPlanet
2021-06-12 18:05:53 +0000 UTCI missed you guys! This has made my week!!
Stephen Beattie
2021-06-12 17:27:16 +0000 UTCI missed you guys! This has made my week!!
Stephen Beattie
2021-06-12 17:26:43 +0000 UTCit’s great to have you all back in my ear holes. You were only away for a few weeks but given I’ve listened to you all for the past 13 almost 14 years the absence was notable. Onwards and upwards Nextlander!
2021-06-12 16:58:33 +0000 UTCListened & watched everything you guys have put out this week. So glad your all in this together. I think your off to a great start!
2021-06-12 11:09:15 +0000 UTCSo excited to see where this goes and happy to see you thrive with this! Take your time to figure it all out, happy to have the podcasts already, and great to hear about the moderation :)
2021-06-12 10:04:46 +0000 UTCAwesome to hear thanks
Tim Purcell
2021-06-12 08:15:55 +0000 UTCNot to put the cart before the horse, but can you imagine the next level when Twitch subs (and specifically gifting Twitch subs) are a thing? That’ll be huge. Congrats on the launch! Y’all are doing the damn thing.
Jonathan Wright
2021-06-12 07:52:59 +0000 UTCBIG EXCITE. So happy this launch was so far beyond what you guys hoped. Can't wait for whatever comes weeks and months later! But until then, it's time to go to work and miss all the live E3 shows, try not to get spoiled and watch them on my weekend. Whheeeeee!
Derrick C. Shields
2021-06-12 07:00:38 +0000 UTCI’m not super active in chat or comments, but I I just want to say that I’m fully behind you guys and Nextlander. I’ve been listening/watching since the early Giantbomb days and it feels good to be a small part in this new thing now.
Timmy
2021-06-12 05:43:23 +0000 UTCBig ol’ hug to all of y’all ❤️
Lasse Momme
2021-06-12 05:43:16 +0000 UTCThis is explained in the tutorial link from this post, but basically you have to go here in your mobile browser: https://www.patreon.com/settings/apps Activate the Discord connection and the channel should pop up in the app.
2021-06-12 05:31:48 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Take it easy and do not burn out over all the work. Enjoy your launch and play some games!
2021-06-12 05:06:03 +0000 UTC@Rodrigo Or is it launching!?
Joseph Schena
2021-06-12 04:13:04 +0000 UTCNextlander has landed!
EmpanadaEater
2021-06-12 03:25:17 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it all! Glad to support you guys. P.S. Once I read the word "codify", I knew it was Brad that wrote this. I don't know what that means.
Mike Luna
2021-06-12 03:17:13 +0000 UTCYou’re already off to a great start. Grateful you’re thriving already!
2021-06-12 03:13:33 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! I always enjoy this style of messaging. Launch has been wonderful so far! You guys are great!
2021-06-12 03:08:45 +0000 UTCSpeaking of the discord. How the heck do you get in it? I don't see a link anywhere on mobile.
flamingospit
2021-06-12 02:49:55 +0000 UTCHeck yeah! Crack a cold one and celebrate.
Landon Robinson
2021-06-12 02:40:32 +0000 UTCYou guys deserve all the success and then some! GLHB!
2021-06-12 02:31:47 +0000 UTCHappy to be here! Literally worth it for the podcast alone. Excited to see what else you guys come up with. :-)
Robert Graham
2021-06-12 02:19:10 +0000 UTCAs someone who's never used discord before, I hope it's easy to figure out how to know when you're streaming and interact with the chat there etc if I'm able to catch you live. Most of the time I've only been able to watch Archives of these kinds of things just because my schedule doesn't always line up, but in those cases where I can I'd love to figure out how to do that.
Limowreck
2021-06-12 02:17:31 +0000 UTCI’m in for the long haul fellas. As long as you continue to be who you are I will gladly support everyone of you every step of the way!
Christopher Smith
2021-06-12 01:44:19 +0000 UTCThank you all for a fun and amazing first week! That first week of May was hard to swallow since I has been a daily GB visitor since 2008. Seeing the Nextlander announcement was something I hoped would come eventually, and everything that I could ask for from you three. I can't wait to see how NL grows over time, and you'll always have us Nextlanders...Nextduders?... Eh, that's a work in progress. Congrats again on a awesome first week guys. #DefJamNYFinishtheFight
Sal
2021-06-12 01:42:29 +0000 UTCLove you guys, and I'm glad things are working out so well
The Memory Card
2021-06-12 01:33:12 +0000 UTCsexlander
goober
2021-06-12 01:24:24 +0000 UTCAwesome first week guys! You more than deserve all the success, and we’re lucky to have all three of you back together again discussing the things we all love. I was super bummed when you three left GB, hoping something like this *might* be a possibility, and here you are - back and better than ever! Can’t wait to hear all the incoming E3 coverage you have in store!
2021-06-12 01:14:19 +0000 UTC<3
2021-06-12 01:00:36 +0000 UTCFirst week has been phenomenal. Happy to have you three back in my podcast feeds and on twitch. Very much looking forward to seeing what's next and meanwhile, I'm happy to support you guys both here and as a sub on twitch as well.
2021-06-12 00:52:46 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed all the content this week! Excited to be along for the ride.
2021-06-12 00:46:13 +0000 UTCYou three deserve all the success in the world. Congrats on a great first week, and I'm looking forward to the future!
2021-06-12 00:38:21 +0000 UTCYep, y'all take your time and don't be stressed that the huge interest means you need to puke out content for us. We are just happy you guys are back and want to support you in your vision, however that looks. =)
2021-06-12 00:37:52 +0000 UTCWhat a week, so happy for you guys! I'm also incredibly impressed at how cool and well behaved the discord has been, so many cool people in there. Honestly I don't think it's even an accident, you guys have just a positive effect and attract an awesome crowd
Michael Middleton
2021-06-12 00:32:34 +0000 UTCNever Be Game Over.
Bionic Dreamer
2021-06-12 00:32:26 +0000 UTCTake your time!!! I am just so happy to hear y’all weekly again!!
2021-06-12 00:28:52 +0000 UTCYou guys have been apart of my weekly routine for years now, and I am incredibly happy that will continue. I am excited to join y’all on this new journey.
2021-06-12 00:28:11 +0000 UTCI listened to Beastcast from episode 0 and several years of Bombcast prior to that. I'm beyond excited for what you guys put together, so thank you for the years of laughs and community!
2021-06-12 00:25:56 +0000 UTCSame as everyone her take your time and thank you for taking the leap. Maybe get a 1990's under construction gif for the discord banner.
2021-06-12 00:25:45 +0000 UTCI already love what Nextlander is and so excited for what it will be. Thank you guys for being part of my entertainment life since 2005. I'm riding with y'all!
Alexander
2021-06-12 00:23:28 +0000 UTCIt was a great first week! I have been loving everything and can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you guys for doing all this!
2021-06-12 00:21:00 +0000 UTCGuys we love you!
Outpost 081
2021-06-12 00:20:58 +0000 UTCThanks for the update Brad. You are very humble by nature but know that we have no doubt that this will be successful. Looking forward to the great content!
2021-06-12 00:17:08 +0000 UTCTake your time. Make sure all 3 of you are able to take care of yourselves. Everyone here is in for the journey.
Sean Fox
2021-06-12 00:16:44 +0000 UTCCongratulations! And echoing above, take your time, we're here because you deserve the support and we trust you. So glad to see you guys getting to set your own pace and do your own thing! Seeing the positivity from your creative freedom and better work life balance is infectious, enjoy it!
Daniel Bridges
2021-06-12 00:16:44 +0000 UTCTake your time and have fun #NedFlanders
Jonathan Tsang
2021-06-12 00:09:21 +0000 UTCFeel confident I speak for many when I say “No no no… thank YOU.”
2021-06-12 00:08:31 +0000 UTCWell deserved, you guys are doing great work!
James Mauger
2021-06-12 00:07:42 +0000 UTCPlease feel free to take your time, and not worry quite as much about not doing everything all at once. This Bee3 season is busy enough as it is! I’d have been totally content with only a single welcome stream on this first week. You really outdid all expectations, bravo! Our shared excitement could hopefully provide some fuel but remember to take a breath every now and then. Thank you & let’s keep this rolling at a healthy pace for as long as possible!
Daniel F (fds)
2021-06-12 00:04:19 +0000 UTCBest of luck with all the Under Construction stuff! Very happy to be here
Liam Brown
2021-06-12 00:03:43 +0000 UTCYou all rock! The community too ❤️
2021-06-12 00:01:01 +0000 UTCWe're behind you guys 200%
2021-06-11 23:58:57 +0000 UTCGreat first week, guys! Can't wait to see the great things you'll do!
2021-06-11 23:58:33 +0000 UTCCongratulations on the launch. We love you and we look forward to this ride!
Frankie Escalona
2021-06-11 23:58:29 +0000 UTCHell yeah Brad let’s get it
Sean
2021-06-11 23:58:24 +0000 UTCAt this point, I will ride with you guys for as long as you want to do the thing. Thank you for all of the work you have done throughout the years. I am very excited to see what Nextlander becomes.
Chris
2021-06-11 23:57:47 +0000 UTCI just want to say that Nextlander popping into existence this week has been awesome, and much needed during a stressful time. I have the utmost faith you guys are going to make awesome things and I’m happy to be here supporting along the way.
Pretty Dece
2021-06-11 23:57:22 +0000 UTCThanks for the update, Brad. Congrats on the overwhelmingly successful launch. I’m genuinely as excited for you three as I am to see what you create together. I’ll do my part to keep things heading in the right direction.
SowingShade
2021-06-11 23:56:58 +0000 UTCJust give Papa his podcasts and some video podcasts and he’s sUper happy.
Remix 26
2021-06-11 23:56:03 +0000 UTCI love what you guys have done so far . Really fun being on the ground floor of this Nextlander thing.
2021-06-11 23:56:02 +0000 UTCI’m really surprised by the humility. You guys know how awesome you are, right??
Kevin Kerbleski
2021-06-11 23:55:33 +0000 UTCYou guys are awesome and doing quality work :-)
Javin Mather
2021-06-11 23:53:02 +0000 UTCExciting times! Looking forward to future content!
Justin Pearson
2021-06-11 23:52:12 +0000 UTCThanks so much Brad for the update and everyone at Nextlander! You guys have already blown me away by how it's gone and each of you seem so much happier and more relaxed. Community's been wonderful so far that I've seen. Can't wait for the rest of E3 coverage and the future of Nextlander! (I say it out loud every time and it sounds pretty normal now) Nextlander
Onion Pete
2021-06-11 23:51:20 +0000 UTCHell yea, amazing first week. All the best!
2021-06-11 23:51:13 +0000 UTCNo, thank you!
Brad Boling
2021-06-11 23:50:49 +0000 UTCCongratulations on an amazing first week! I'm thrilled to support and be along for the ride. The best is yet to come.
2021-06-11 23:50:28 +0000 UTCHey! You! Yeah, you! You’re doin’ great. <3
2021-06-11 23:50:01 +0000 UTCI just want to say Thank You for giving us the opportunity to support you! 😁
CynicalRayzor
2021-06-11 23:49:49 +0000 UTCYou guys are great! Thanks for continuing to make great content!
2021-06-11 23:49:45 +0000 UTCWhat a week! This community already seems really chill and cool. That’s a reflection of what kind of people the three of you are. Keep up the great work!
2021-06-11 23:49:16 +0000 UTC<3
2021-06-11 23:49:15 +0000 UTCYou guys deserve all the good things coming your way!
Suhail Chada
2021-06-11 23:49:07 +0000 UTCAwesome first week ^_^
2021-06-11 23:48:17 +0000 UTCCongrats on the awesome launch you guys deserve it
2021-06-11 23:48:14 +0000 UTCJust wanna let you know Youtuber Patrick Klepek was mocking you guys for being worried about how many patrons you'd get so now you should probably start beefing with them
Jacob Schumer
2021-06-11 23:47:58 +0000 UTCYou guys have been great this week. Keep it up. This also seems to be a cool, active community. I hope it stays chill and posi. ✌
Charlie
2021-06-11 23:47:42 +0000 UTC<3
jediyoshi
2021-06-11 23:47:16 +0000 UTC