Patreon

The Duckfeed Patreon is how the Duckfeed Network has been able to grow. Its is why we have Duckfeed Live, weekly Abject Suffering episodes, as well as live shows and better recording equipment. The Patreon went live on May 1st, 2014. And it has hit every goal it posted.

Milestones

Name $ Goal Reached
Weekly Abject Suffering $400 Yes
Sequel to the Stoic Club $525 Yes
Live Show at PRGE $600 Yes
Additional Pre-amp $750 Yes
Bloodborne Tier $1,000 Yes
Third Channel $1,250 Yes
Second Live Show $1,500 Yes
Monster in My Podcast $3,000 Yes
Days of Future Cast $3,500 Yes
Radio Free Mid-World $4,000 Yes
File Under Water $4,500 Yes
Duckventure - Session 1 $5,250 Yes
Heartbeat City 5,500 Yes
Jackbox Nights: After Dark $6,000 No
Duckventure - Session 2 $6,250 No
Third Live Show $6,750 No
Duckventure - Session 3 $7,000 No
Unfilmable, a Lovecraft Media Show $7,500 No
Duckventure - Session 4 $7,750 No
Weekly "Ask Beast" or "Ask Gambit" videos $8,000 No
The Area Zone $8,250 No
Duckventure - Session 5 $8,500 No
Untitled Breaking Bad Project $9,000 No
Duckventure - Session 6 $8,250 No
Full time podcasters and regular Duckventure $10,000 No

Reward Tiers

This is a list of the reward tiers as of May 14th, 2016.

Reward level Reward Description
$1 You're helping to make Duckfeed shows possible! You can vote in our quarterly Watch Out for Fireballs! game selection polls. Occasional Patreon Extras. Access to our back catalog of Backer Blogs.
$2 A tier that's twice as nice. You will get the Duckfeed Patreon Welcome Pack, a massive archive of all of the Duckfeed theme songs, stingers, and miscellaneous audio files.
$5 Become a part of our tight-knit community, and get even more podcast content, sooner than everyone else! Two extra Abject Suffering episodes per month! And the ability to vote on which games we cover for them, chosen from our most popular submissions. Access to our community Slack channel (invitations go out over the weekend). Access to our Early Release feed, where you can hear episodes of most shows a week early (please check your welcome email for details on the feed).
$10 If you can't get enough Gary and Kole, this tier will make you happy. Access to Adaptation Decay, our mostly monthly show about video game movies, books, television shows, and comics. A new episode of DUCKTRAX each quarter, a show about the making of Duckfeed shows. Access to the complete catalog of DUCKTRAX. The ability to submit questions and prompts for DUCKTRAX. Store Discounts: You’ll get a 20% discount on all premium content in our store (duckfeed.tv/store), and a special discount price in our shirt and merch store (varies per product). Special thanks on episodes of Watch Out for Fireballs! We will thank 5 people per main episode of the show.
$25 Pick this tier if you want to call the shots and get cool doodads. Abject Suffering Game Selection: You will get the ability to dictate a game for us to cover on Abject Suffering. Bi-Annual Goody Mailing: Stickers, buttons, postcards, tchotchkes, etc. A small collection of goods mailed to you in July and January as long as you’ve backed at this level for 3 months out of the previous 6. DuckZine: Inside this goody mailing, you’ll get a short zine of creative and critical writing, drawings, and all around ‘90s goodness related to and expanding upon Duckfeed esoterica.
$40 All of the premium content you could ever handle. At this level, you will be able to access ALL of the premium content we’ve ever released (through the Patreon audio stream). As of June 2017, this is a $60 value, and it will only get more valuable.
$45 Come talk about bad games with us. Or not. Back at this level for 3 months, and you will be a guest on Abject Suffering, talking about a game of your choice. Guest episodes will happen once a quarter. Note: This show records on Monday nights, and we will work with you to schedule this in advance.
$50 Big-wig status. After backing at this tier for 3 months (they don’t need to be consecutive), you can choose a game we cover for Watch Out for Fireballs! We will do one backer-dictated episode/extrasode pair per quarter. This comes with some limitations: We will ask that you provide a couple of options for us to choose from. We will ask that the game suggested not be extravagantly long. It will be a conversation to make sure things work out well. If you choose to remain at this tier, your next request will be dropped to the bottom of the list if new patrons pick up an empty slot. This is limited to two patrons because we do a few of these episodes per year.
$80 We need your help picking theme months for Watch Out for Fireballs! Back at this level for 3 months, and you can dictate the theme of month of WOFF! coverage (along with one game that we will cover during that month). Note that we reserve the right to veto extremely long RPGs. See the bullet point above about limitations, we will work with you.
$125 Come along on a deep dive. Back at this level for 3 months, and you can dictate a game that we cover on WOFF!, and also guest on that particular episode of the show. Note that we reserve the right to veto extremely long RPGs, and that we generally record this show on Thursday nights or Saturday afternoons. We will work with you in advance to schedule the recording. See the bullet point above about limitations, we will work with you.

Backer Blogs

This is a list of the Backer Blogs that have been posted to the creator page of Duckfeed patreon. Since it can only be seen by backers at a certain pledge level, the Backer Blogs are not accessible to non-patrons.

Backer Blog Entry Title Backer Blog Entry Description Date Posted
Watch Out for Notes! Kole discusses the use of summary notes in Watch Out For Fireballs! May 16, 2014
Dream Projects: The Infinity Engineers Gary discusses examining games utilising the Infinity Engine. May 24, 2014
Dream Projects: Radio Free Midworld Gary discusses starting a podcast examining Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. May 31, 2014
Separating the WOFFles from the Square Pancakes Kole discusses what makes a suitable game for Watch Out For Fireballs! Jun 7, 2014
One Weird Trick: Markers Kole discusses the use of markers in editing podcasts. Jun 14, 2014
To Every Season (of BSC) Turn, Turn, Turn Gary discusses the ease of producing a season of //Bonfireside Chat. Jun 21, 2014
One Weird Trick: Call and Response Kole discusses keeping track of audience interaction. Jun 28, 2014
Broken, Dumb and Fake. Gary discusses the process of composing themes for the Duckfeed.tv network. July 5, 2014
Gabriel Notes Kole writes about a new way of taking notes while paying homage to one of the most famous tape recorders in video game history. Jul 12, 2014
Podcasting on the Cheap pt. 1: Intro to Audacity Gary discusses getting into podcasting on a budget. Jul 26, 2014
Your Dollars at Work: Saffire Weapon Kole discusses a new piece of audio equipment. Aug 2, 2014
Podcasting on the cheap 2: Super Basic Audacity Effects Gary discusses utilising effects in Audacity. Aug 9, 2014
In a Name: Duckfeed.tv Kole discusses how the network name came about. Aug 16, 2014
Side Path: Forsooth! Projects That Almost Were and Will Be Gary discusses projects being halted by time constraints. Aug 23, 2014
Random Acts of Suffering Kole discusses the process of choosing games for Abject Suffering. Sep 1, 2014
A Minor Point about Gaming and Depression Gary discusses the link between gaming and depression. Sep 6, 2014
On Time Kole discusses time management. Sep 15, 2014
Mini-sode! Two easy free podcast resources Gary discusses two podcast production resources. Sep 20, 2014
One Weird Trick: Omnifocus Kole overthinks task management. Sep 27, 2014
On the Record Gary discusses the importance of objectivity and opinion. Oct 4, 2014
What to Look Forward to at PRGE Kole discusses attending Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2014. Oct 12, 2014
On #GooberGrape Gary discusses #GooberGrape. Oct 18, 2014.
The Bonfireside Chat Theme Song Kole discusses the composition of the Bonfireside Chat theme song. Oct 24, 2014
Crowdfunding Gary discusses crowdfunding. Nov 1, 2014
A Good Title Kole discusses the importance of a good title. Nov 8, 2014
Microphones, Pop Filters, and the Praises of the Heil PR-40 Kole discusses pop filters and microphones. Nov 23, 2014
Rank and File pt. 1 Gary discusses the usefulness of lists. Nov 30, 2014
The Baffling Story on Baffling Kole discusses the importance of baffling. Dec 6, 2014
Curmudgeon Gary discusses controversial dislikes. Dec 13, 2014
Data Dump 2014: Show Length Kole discusses the amount of content produced by the Duckfeed network in 2014. Dec 23, 2014
Last of the Listicles Gary discusses gaming in 2014. Dec 28, 2014
A Good Fan is Hard to Find Kole discusses the importance of a quiet fan within a signal chain. Jan 3, 2015
Growing a Conscience or How I learned to stop worrying and love holistic podcasting Gary discusses the importance of developing a conscience. Jan 10, 2015
What We Sell Kole discusses podcasting as a product. Jan 17, 2015
The Anatomy of Podcasts. Pt. 1: Over-editing. Gary discusses the dangers of over-editing. Jan 24, 2015
Kole's Rock Band Wish List Kole discusses his Rock Band wishlist. Jan 31, 2015
The Anatomy of Podcasts: Friendship Porn. Gary discusses good feelings in podcasts. Feb 7, 2015
Tutorial: In the Fade Kole discusses podcast editing and fades. Feb 14, 2015
Gary's Rockband Wishlist Gary discusses his Rock Band wishlist. Feb 21, 2015
The Hosting Service With the Mostest Kole discusses podcast hosting services. Mar 1, 2015
Criticism! Gary discusses criticism. Mar 8, 2015
Regularity Kole discusses the importance of a regular schedule. Mar 15, 2015
The Energy Kole discusses creative burnout. Apr 6, 2015
Falling Out of Love Gary discusses falling out of love with childhood favourites. Apr 13, 2015
The Numbers Kole discusses the podcast numbers. Apr 19, 2015
Mechanical Anatomy Gary discusses mechanics in Pillars of Eternity. Apr 26, 2015
Review: HP Stream Mini Kole reviews the HP Stream Mini. May 10, 2015
Independence Gary discusses sponsorship. May 16, 2015
Pander Gary discusses Ready, Player One. May 29, 2015
Making a Sound Kole discusses the dbx 286. Jun 6, 2015
Monday Morning Gary discusses the difficulties of game creation. Jun 13, 2015
Video: Editing the Level Kole discusses the process of editing The Level. Jun 26, 2015
Early Frost Warning Gary discusses the process of creating his game, Early Frost Warning. Jun 27, 2015
Video: Studio Walkthrough 2015 Kole shows off his home studio, as of July 2015. Jul 4, 2015
Be Our Guest Gary discusses Vaatividya and plagarism. Jul 11, 2015
Monitoring the Situation Kole discusses the importance of monitoring. Jul 19, 2015
Bat Bloat Gary discusses Arkham Knight. Jul 25, 2015
More on Notes Kole further discusses the process of taking notes. Aug 2, 2015
Death of my Desire Gary discusses physical collections. Aug 10, 2015
The Anatomy of an Edit: Watch Out for Fireballs! Kole discusses the process of editing Watch Out for Fireballs! Aug 16, 2015
I'm an Idiot Gary discusses sketches. Aug 22, 2015
Taking it Personal Kole discusses creativity and self-esteem. Sep 3, 2015
Monsters Gary discusses monster encyclopedias. Sep 6, 2015
Capture Kole discusses audio design. Sep 12, 2015
A Swooper's Art Gary discusses the process of creating art. Sep 21, 2015
Flashback: Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This Kole discusses his first podcast, Stand Under The Don't Tree and Riddle Me This. Sep 26, 2015.
The Choose Is Lose Gary discusses the process of choosing games for Watch Out for Fireballs! Nov 11, 2015
How to Suffer Kole discusses the process of choosing games for Abject Suffering. Dec 13, 2015
Fixing JRPGs Gary discusses the flaws of JRPGs. Dec 18, 2015
Teenage Dirtbags Gary discusses how he and Brayton Cameron go about being Teenage Dirtbags. Dec 30, 2015.
Suffering by the Numbers Kole discusses the suggestions database for Abject Suffering. Jan 10, 2016
My Personal Canon: Maniac Mansion Gary discusses Maniac Mansion. Jan 13, 2016
Isaac Rebirth: Guiding Principles Gary discusses The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Jan 23, 2016
Overtalk, or "I Was Just Gonna Say" Kole discusses overtalk. Jan 23, 2016
Shadow Tower for the Souls Player Gary discusses Shadow Tower. Jan 30, 2016
My Personal Canon: Dishonored Gary discusses Dishonored. Feb 15, 2016
Community Kole discusses the importance of the Duckfeed.tv community. Feb 20, 2016
Streaming Setup Kole discusses his streaming setup. Feb 28, 2016
Elegance Gary discusses elegance and game design. Mar 2, 2016
A Life of Book Reports Kole discusses a new process of taking notes. Mar 20, 2016
The Garbage Gulch BSC Gary discusses the Garbage Gulch episode of Bonfireside Chat. Mar 27, 2016
Water Finds Its Level Kole discusses a change in circumstances. Apr 17, 2016
Shots From The Dark Gary discusses destructive criticism. Jun 4, 2016
Get The Love Out: Manuals Gary discusses his love for manuals. Jun 16, 2016
Brief: Mechanical Identity Gary discusses Tomb Raider 2013. Jul 9, 2016
Making a Monster Kole discusses the origin of Monster In My Podcast. Jul 26, 2016
Slack Gary discusses the Duckfeed.tv Slack channel. Aug 6, 2016
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