Patreon Tier Announcement
Added 2023-08-26 00:10:27 +0000 UTCHappy Friday, patrons! Over the past few months we know our rewards have increasingly become unreliable as we’ve dealt with a rollercoaster of professional and personal hurdles. For this we extend our deepest apologies.
To get us back on track, we are going to reorganize the Patreon tiers so that going forward we can better guarantee the rewards we’ve promised you. Obviously this is a big change, and if at any time during this transition you’d like to receive a refund, please request one via direct message and we’ll be more than happy to oblige. We’re also happy to hear any feedback you have, whether positive or negative, about these changes.
Without further ado, here’s the new tier list:
$1: Bronze Boogeymen
Explicit, Ad Free Cuts
- Explicit Cut: Get the usual Explicit Cut that you know and love, now also without YouTube ads (unless something funky happens on youtube’s end in which case we’ll work to resolve it) and the Sponsor Segment!
$5: Silver Slashers
Commentary Track/Early Release
- Commentary Track: James and Chelsea record a monthly Commentary Track, sometimes with guests!
- Early Release: Get early releases of the Kill Count when possible!
- All Previous Tier Rewards
$10: Golden Ghouls
Team Stream / Pilot Testing
- Team Stream: Get to know the Dead Meat team with new Team hangout Streams. This can include James, Chelsea, Zoran, or one of the many other people that keep Dead Meat going behind the scenes!
- Pilot Testing: Every now and then, we want to try something new, and when we do we just might drop test footage, rough cuts, or trial episodes for patrons to give their thoughts on! How often this will happen isn’t guaranteed.
- All Previous Tier Rewards
$20: Platinum Poltergeists
Research/Scripts/ Voting on Commentary Track / Verbal Call Out in KC/Podcast Patreon Feed
- Research/Scripts: Get access to our research library and Kill Count Scripts!
- Voting on Commentary Track: Vote for which movie the month’s commentary track will cover, based on a list of options created by James and Chelsea.
- Podcast Patreon Feed: Once a month (after hours special) audio only, James and Chelsea will release an episode featuring content you can’t get on the main feed.
- Verbal Call Out in KC: Get a verbal shout out at the end of one Kill Count! (Reward does not reset each month)
- All Previous Tier Rewards
$50: Diamond Demons
James Stream/ Names in Kill Counts
- James Stream: Join James to either play a video game, watch a movie, or just hang out with the chat!
- Names in Kill Counts: Have your name be part of the scrolling list at the end of each Kill Count (Name listed as long as you’re subscribed at this tier)!
- All Previous Tier Rewards
Hope you enjoy a more stable Patreon experience, and can’t wait to start off the spooky season with you all!
Comments
SO upset I can’t afford the $20 tier as the podcast is my favorite part of DM. I wish it was a tad bit cheaper but I totally understand where you guys are coming from and will support you guys always. Much love!! 🥺🫶🏼💕
Irene Ornelas
2023-09-22 10:19:20 +0000 UTCNewly a 20 dollar patron (moved up from Silver Slashers), so I probably won't be in Cronos, but I guess this means I'll be in the Ice Nine Kills music video. Apropos since I love them as well. Excited to hear my name after being a fan since Drunk Disney days
Evan Linden
2023-09-20 23:32:59 +0000 UTCRow pronounced like the court case!
Grant Rowland
2023-08-31 18:20:05 +0000 UTCI'll put it in Cronos! Do you pronounce your name ROW like rhymes with "Ow" or ROE like the court case?
Dead Meat
2023-08-31 18:18:44 +0000 UTCSince I have been with you from the start when you started I will be happy to keep supporting you but will have to make it the 1$ tier for now
Craig Jauvtis
2023-08-31 00:12:31 +0000 UTCI’m a $20 tier. Did I miss a shout out???
Grant Rowland
2023-08-31 00:04:51 +0000 UTCWhy are the Silver Slashers seemingly the only tier that got more expensive? I kept my subscription, but I did have to juggle things
Evan Linden
2023-08-27 17:16:17 +0000 UTCCan we vote on removing the sponsor segments from explicit cuts? I actually really like them, and it's often a nice look into the kill count crew because they usually have more than just James in them. I guess either way I'll be okay, I usually watch the explicit count and also the regular one, just to help support the channel.
Nosey Wally
2023-08-26 22:28:02 +0000 UTCNo hard feelings toward you guys for this at all. Seems very reasonable to me. The only reward I'm personally subscribed for is the commentary tracks, so what I'll probably start doing is subscribing once every few months to catch up on those. Still loving the main channel content, though! Especially the podcast!
Tanner
2023-08-26 16:31:11 +0000 UTCNo shame in doing what is best for you guys! We all still support you and love what you are doing!
Tyler R Bryant
2023-08-26 13:29:12 +0000 UTCNo need to apologize, James! You’ve built a terrific little community of fellow weirdos here and we’re here to support you. Financially, yes, but emotionally as well. Sending you and Chelsea love, prayers, and positive thoughts. ❤️❤️
Krista Allen
2023-08-26 10:48:41 +0000 UTCJust to clarify are the patreon voted movie reviews no longer? Thanks
OzzyBen
2023-08-26 09:01:39 +0000 UTCActually, if I might be bold enough to make a suggestion - what if the live watchalongs remained part of the top tier, but the recordings of them were accessible at the next tier down? I say this with nothing but vested interest because time zones and my schedule mean I'd rarely be able to tune into the live event but always get a lot of enjoyment from watching them after the fact. Dunno, just spitballing. Happy to continue my Patreonage n any case. Love you guys. X
WoodsOfBadtown
2023-08-26 07:59:17 +0000 UTCHope you guys are doing ok, sorry life has thrown so much crap at you recently, totally get why things need to be rejigged. I'm a little sad as I only recently upped my tier so I could access the watchalongs, which have become my new fave feature, but unfortunately I won't be able to afford the 50 per month. :( Ah well, still always happy to continue to support Dead Meat in any form, look forward to new stuff as always. X
WoodsOfBadtown
2023-08-26 07:25:20 +0000 UTCI'm actually not sure what will happen to people currently at the $3 tier - let us look into it!
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 05:55:05 +0000 UTCYes, I think if you upgrade now you'll automatically be at the same tier when the new rewards take over.
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 05:55:01 +0000 UTCThank you!
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 05:54:19 +0000 UTCThat's the plan, yes!
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 05:53:57 +0000 UTCBrand Manager Ben writes all those fun scripts and then various people help film and edit them. Very happy with them!
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 05:53:50 +0000 UTCYeah it does suck that you have to do it at all. Curious why in 2020, you just got a sponsor and you didn’t have to censor anything then? (Other than nudity of course)
Nicky Grajek
2023-08-26 05:19:45 +0000 UTCEverything about the tier changes sound reasonable. I hope all is well with everyone at Dead Meat. One quick question about the levels (great names for each one, BTW). I am currently at the $3 tier. Since the $3 tier is going away, am I right in assuming that I am automatically bumped up to the $5 tier?
Shawn Fournier
2023-08-26 04:54:08 +0000 UTCI'm against having to censor the gore in Kill Counts because I appreciate it so much as a part of horror. I hate the blurring we have to do on YT but as a business we have to do it. I never want to make it more than a dollar to see something I'd put out for free if I was able to.
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 04:21:50 +0000 UTCJust happy explicit kill counts are still $1
Nicky Grajek
2023-08-26 04:10:38 +0000 UTCBonus all new episodes about random things!
Dead Meat
2023-08-26 01:10:23 +0000 UTCHonestly just always happy to support y'all regardless of the rewards! Thanks for always being the coolest!
Ash
2023-08-26 00:48:48 +0000 UTCAre the Patreon-only podcasts like ‘explicit cut’ versions of the public eps, or are they bonus audio-only eps just for patrons?
John Carr
2023-08-26 00:47:48 +0000 UTCPersonally won’t be able to afford the $50 tier and I’ll miss the movie watchalongs, but excited for the team streams with y’all! Hope you guys are doing okay.
Sean aka Drex
2023-08-26 00:23:42 +0000 UTCguessing this will be enacted starting sept 1?
Tess Danielson
2023-08-26 00:18:52 +0000 UTCI'm not even gonna lie... I'll miss the sponsor segments in the explicit kill counts 😂 I blame the team for putting too much effort into them
hairyson94
2023-08-26 00:16:23 +0000 UTCFor people like myself who are at the $3 tier, I’m assuming that we could go ahead and upgrade to the current $5 tier if we want to get the new $5 tier when it launches?
ChrisJ
2023-08-26 00:14:59 +0000 UTCNo worries guys , we all understand that life gets in the way sometimes , remember to always look after number 1 that’s the most important. Keep up the good work ! Your killing it 🔪🔪🔪
Jack Reilly
2023-08-26 00:14:18 +0000 UTCI can't speak for everyone, but I support you guys for what you do, tier rewards are a neat bonus. Times are weird, do what you gotta do.
OrphanStomper
2023-08-26 00:13:33 +0000 UTC
