With real jobs come real plans that involve the creation of real humans…
I posted this to the ARG Facebook group but for some reason some of you aren’t members. so here’s a little update about the comic.
TL;DR – New job, Time is tight, updates are now 2 times a week for the time being.
Hey guys!
I don’t usually talk about the goings on in my life unless it’s humorous and then it’s used for the comic. And when I do, I like to keep it positive. But I feel the need to keep you guys, my faithful readers, apprised of some behind the scenes stuff.
Recently, I started a new job. It’s an animation gig and I’m loving it. I love to animate and this show’s style and subject matter is something I’ve never done before. It’s challenging and pushing my animation skills even further. I’ve had to learn an entirely new software package (ToonBoom) and it’s been a struggle. Brain’s a bit frazzled but I’m doing well. There’s been some late nights and early mornings. But we’re doing well. On top of that, I’m finishing up on freelance and other commissions. The reason I took these jobs are because, well, there’s bills that need paying and sadly I haven’t gotten my Bill-o-Vaporator Ray to work. When I do, I’ll share it all with you.
Now I love making the comic. It’s been my outlet and my support for almost 4 years now. It’s not going away. I just don’t want to arrive at a spot where I’m making comics just to meet an update. So right now, my goal is to update at least twice a week with the schedule of Monday and Thursday or Friday. This is doable for me and I feel the quality you guys have come to enjoy will stay consistent.
Thanks for your patience and support guys. Your laughter is one of the main reasons I make this fool of a comic.
Cheers!
-AndrewP.S. Never forget the “R” when googling Gary Oldman.
Awesome, for you and for us, because good things for you means good things for us. We love this fool of a comic, and we understand it’s the hobby, not the breadwinner… unless you had a bread raffle, then it could be… just sayin.
Twice weekly is still plenty of ARG for us. You got to work with what you have, and we would like to make sure you don’t burn yourself out trying to balance a job, a home life, and the comic as well. Pushing yourself too hard simply does not work.
Thanks for the heads up, and I await my Bill-o-Vaporator Ray in earnestness 🙂
PS: I understand now why the “R” is important *shudders*
Off the top of my head I imagined three ways to make that position work! 😛
We understand, hope you continue to enjoy the work at your new job! And good luck with the baby!
Don’t worry about it. I’ve seen a bunch of webcomic authors before try to keep themselves on their schedules at all times regardless of what factors were playing in their lives to make it difficult to do so, to the detriment of the comic itself. I’ve seen them burn out and having to stop updating for a while. I’m glad you’ve caught that before it’s become a problem and elected take care of yourself so you can keep giving us the best product you can instead of trying to just meet updates. Thanks for making this great, funny comic, and I hope everything goes well for you at your new job.
Hey, Arg. Do you need help with making babies? We’re all willing to help you when you get too tired. 🙂
Can’t thank you enough for updating this wonderful comic all this time and I look forward to many more updates in the future. I wish you guys the best in your endeavors!
As long as Iamarg is around, I’ll always be here whatever the update schedule! Glad you’re enjoying your new job, too! Always makes it easier to get up in the morning!
Still good, really. Hope the jobs go well out there!
And why would it be a problem to Google Gary Oldman without the R?
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…oh no….
Well…that’s it for sight. I now have four senses. My eyes refuse to work. I’m not sure how I’m going to drive home tonight but it is what it is. Ah well. We had a good run.
Less often will mean we get to anticipate your comics even more. By the way, will the new project you are working on be online somewhere in the future to see?
Sigh , still no update… We need to make a charity or sumtin. You know like a big orgie you need to pay to get in. That would pay your bills for sure. Work : ruining gamer life since 1980
Dude, just do what you have to do.