Chapter release delayed. Solstice scheduling announcement.

Gaurav Patil

Tetanus shots are never mistakes unless they are delivered through bullets or cannonballs.

Aaron Hicks

Yeah, the favorite author and second favorite author (other than pirateaba that took time and more than a little sweat, no blood, or tears :) Then I finished ... and realized I'd forgotten Drew Hayes ... , but I'm pretty sure I picked 2 of my top 5 for sure.

Charles T Martin

That was quite the survey. I hope y'all get some interesting information from it.

Travis Beecher

Do your thing homie. This one's a milestone.

Sunhwa Yoon

I can’t do the survey- using my iPhone. Can’t scroll down to pick where/country. It only gives me options up to Sweden.

Whyton

The survey doesn't have a text field for the "other" option so you can't tell what people picking "other" actually would've picked. For example at the question why I didn't buy anything from the store I would've said "My prefered payment option (paypal) does not exist, I don't own a credit card"

All good Aba, take your time. Looking forward to it.

Chris

Yearly survey is broken on Apple mobile safari. You can’t scroll down the drop list far enough to click your country name. Can’t get off the menu without choosing a country.

David L Ballenger

Is there also going to be a revised Book 1 ebook?

Karen Loveridge

I'm very new to the site, and haven't explored most of it. I am in awe of how much content you put out, and you more than earn any break you need to take to recharge batteries and keep your health up. I am beyond thrilled "The Titan of Baleros" is being released so quickly after "The Wind Runner." I pre-order the audiobooks as soon as I'm awe. I didn't realize there would be so much to the site, but so appreciated not having to wait a year between books, I wanted to contribute towards the author being able to write full time. I have been reading some of the newly released chapters and going back to some of the earlier ones. I am looking forward to reviewing more of the site.

I’m fine with the delay. I just wish you hadn’t said you’re intentionally holding back :(

Tor Daniel Nielsen

Amazing story, amazing writing - in short amazing. Amazing is worth waiting for hope you do well :)

I get this too. But I figure I read till I caught up at the beginning of this year, and what a year to start, before I became a patron. I've more than gotten my money's worth even with this lean year.

Warren (Stephen) Rose

Take the time. Revising is good. Also, please make an announcement here when the re-recording for the revised Book I audiobook is released.

David L Ballenger

The solstice arc is major and I think building up a back log of chapters to make sure they work well together is a good idea.

fdsddfsa

The survey asking me to pick a fav character is violence against me (/s).

Oh my god, it’s George R.R. Rothfuss all over again 😂 This is my favorite story, thanks for all you do. Take all the time you need

Kensai

Dropped the patronage. Not enough chapters to warrant the expense. No Side Stories for Oct, and nothing for Nov. yet. With the holiday break on the horizon, soon another wait. The “benefit” of seeing chapters early is lost with delays. Good luck with your arm, hope you feel better.

Qahlz

Why do you think it's a "shorter passage of time"? We're on volume 9 and this is the third solstice in the series. The first solstice was during the winter, when Erin got visited in her inn and Ryouka had an Encounter during her run from Riverfarm to Invrisil. The second solstice was during the summer, when Erin was dead and Norechl offed some goblin ghosts, while Ryouka held the Fae party in Riverfarm, and the Blighted King summoned more Earthers. The third solstice is coming up now. Although I do wonder if they'll manage to find some defences during this event that can be used for future solstices.

orange

good idea!

Take your time. I don’t mind the wait. A quick question, do you plan to release all the written chapters together or will they follow the usual 2 a week schedule?

Rados

Take all the time you need! Id wait as long as it takes

ZJ

Support the decision! Of course I want it not but I also want it to be good so do your best and take your time!!

Oliver93

I can wait. Next week I'll have bbq drinks and a chapter. What great weekend

Owen Kaz

As I've said before, whether it's next week, next month, or next year, we'll be here waiting Pirateaba. And thank you for taking your time to give us the masterpiece you feel (and we are happy to see) your story deserves

Sean Coker

10000% support this decision

Bluejay32

Wait and do it right! Take all the time that you need.

Carvel Williams

I usually read every new chapter in one sitting, which requires planning like wiping out my chores, pop an IPA, kicking my feet up, and watching anime until the new chapter comes out, but hey, I need my fix. The anticipation has been killing me all week.

Robrono

100% the correct choice! It's best to make sure everything is in place for this momentous event and nothing is missing. Please don't be afraid to delay again if it needs more time in the oven!

ProSailor22

Do what you need to do, just try not to overthink it. That can trip you up just as easily as rushing.

Conner Reedy

Do what you need to do to make the story as good as you can, take all the time you need!

Glonthein

Pirate you amazing person, you have my blessing. Preparing the Solstice as a whole to make sure every parts align with the others makes perfect sense, so go ahead and do your magic.

Christopher Judd

Stupid important final arc to the volume Pirate. Take your time and make sure it's what you want!

M. Lampi

It's a few weeks until the solstice here, anyway. :-)

Riash

Eh, take all the time you need. I’m good with waiting.

Joseph Land

Do what you need to do for the story.

LurkNautili

I've been deliberately avoiding the streams this time around because I want the best possible solstice experience, so I can relate to the urge to get things right. In other words: take your time, I think that's the right call.

Aaron Hicks

I have never once been disappointed by your Volume finales (sp?) But if you have been or feel this one demands perfection then, as always, I'll trust you.

Jean

You know, I'm on another discord where someone accused pirateaba of "dropping a whole-ass novel every other week." Oh no! So terrible! More seriously: please take whatever time you feel you need to give your best effort. I prefer not needing to reread for corrections.

Alan Williams

i am disappointed i have been waiting, but you are the boss

Sébastien Kingsbury

On the one hand, sad I'm not getting my wandering inn fix tonight. On the other, quality > speed especially for a moment you've been building up for a while now. Looking forward to it when it's ready!

John Koor

I'm still confused on why the solstice has become such a massive volume ending event. I understand how it works, but does this mean we're now always going to be dealing with a shorter passage of time during volumes due to the solstice hitting every six months?

Kyle merwin

Makes sense. Taking shots are never fun especially with the after effects on those shots.

I'd much rather wait for a higher quality Solstice than a rushed one that you're not happy with, pirate. Take your time, I'll love it regardless

Steve

Best would be to release the chapter people have been waiting

Randomdigits

Cool, more delays.

Take all the time you need

If you feel the need for more time to write a better book than take it. It is the same as the game industry. Don't we all complain when they release rushed unfinished messes? Take the time and make it feel right for you

Zack J

Of course I'd like the chapter now but I understand the decision and will make sure I survive until Pirate is ready to start releasing them. =)

Federico

I was planning to read all the solstice stuff in one sitting, will it be multiple chapters?

Captdeth

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