Thanks all for the discussion! 🙂 Yes, I’ve been struggling to keep up with regular updates lately because of work. My recent trip was for a freelance job. Which will be stacked on top of my fulltime job. Which actually is not a 9-5 job but more like 8-7. Which is because I’m an exploited salaried worker. All of which means that keeping up with the weekly updates will be even more challenging for the next two months or so.
To all who complain: I share you pain. Nikki is a labor of love on my part, and nobody would like regular or even more frequent updates than I. Although I do sell ads, I don’t profit from the site. Ad revenue is tiny. Between hosting fees, advertising on TWC, and purchasing 3D models from companies such as Daz 3D, the site definitely is in the red. As such, it unfortunately must take a back seat to the demands of my paying work, and those demands are sometimes considerable.
I understand that some readers may get discouraged and abandon the comic. There isn’t much I can do about that. Personally, I have about 50 online comics bookmarked. (I know, I know… my geekness is showing…) Of those, there are 9 that I check regularly. The others I visit at random times, either because they aren’t favorites, or because I know that they are updated irregularly.
I’ve had a number of requests to create a subscription option where readers can pay a few dollars a month and get content unavailable on the free site. While I would like to offer this, I would have to be certain that I could guarantee regular updates before committing to it. This would mean turning down freelance 3D work -a gamble I am still mulling over.
Thanks for the support and feedback. If you’re unhappy with the pace of the comic, I apologize. But realistically I must admit that it won’t improve over the summer. Oh well… I do what I can. Cheers -TK
@Elfguy
Sexual experiences for Nikki seem to happen in both simultaneously. The last time, she was making out hot and heavy with a wood elf in Faerieland and woke up to find herself atop the same friend that seems about to sleep-rape her now. =x
Grand to have another page, and as always TK good stuff. Will Pita wind up in there with Ash and Nikki ? I’m uncertain, since Ash went there by touching the Tat…. But that was when Nikki was awake… What will happen if Pita touches it while Nikki slumbers ? We’ll be finding out soon I’ld guess 😉
Just found this comic via TWC and damned glad I did! Awesome artwork and wasn’t sure what to expect from the storyline when I start with pg. 78, but after going back and reading everything…twice…I’m hooked! Anxiously awaiting the next installment…
I’m really sorry for the hiatus. I worked 85 hours in the past 7 days, have not had a day off in over two weeks, and am on my way to California tomorrow on a 6am flight. …sigh… I’ll get a new page up as soon as I can catch my breath!
Do what you must, just be sure to enjoy as much of life as you can along the way – life is short. The readers who truly enjoy your work will still be around when you are rested and have the time to begin doing updates again.
I can’t believe those ppl complaining about a comic as great as this, which we get completely for free in between all your other work. I love this comic and even if there’d be 2 months between page updates, I would still follow it.
Keep up the great job, Tim, but don’t overwork yourself!
Dear friend, I hope the best for you at work, as huge fan of your art (and Nikki), will check it out weekly looking forward updates.. please don’t overwork too much… remember: even God enjoyed some rest after six days hard working… keep on the good work !!!!
Fantastic! Beautiful! Breathtaking! A new fave! Can’t wait to see how it develops.
It must have occured to you that, if you could get even one dollar from each of your readers, you could live on the comic (If I read your counter correctly). Although the counters at the bottom give a different picture. Still, you would not be the first to ask for donations.
6 & 1/2 weeks without an update. Could I PLEASE have at least a very simple 1 panel filler, so I have something new to look at while waiting for more content.
I understand if you’re still slammed at work, but at this rate most of your viewers will be gone before you can return.
people would be more patient if every other week or so, you’d post a picture of characters you already have, in clothes you’ve already fixed, with recycled (or no) backdrop, in a new pose.
Pin-ups would be great, but, failing that, how about just a heads up, TK? Maybe a quick post to let us know if/when we might see more of Nikki? Obviously life and its demands come first, but I hope you don’t forget us loyal readers!
I do agree with Whattamaroon that a simple text message once a week to inform us of the status (and approximate arrival date of the next page) would be cool.
Does anyone know the Renaissance webcomic (http://www.renaissancecomic.com/html/comic.php) ?
It has very irregular updates, but it has a small panel on the left that tells you how many pages will be in the next update, what the ETA of the next update is, and what the current status is (eg 40% finished). If something in real life comes up and causes delays, all it takes is an update of the ETA date to let the readers know that it will take a bit longer…
I have to admit I have been think that maybe this comic has been abandoned. Just a I’m still here. Once a week would let everybody know that the comic has not been abandoned.
Always check your comic everyday . Have close to 100 on my list – this is in the top 5 . Take all the time you need – anything this good is worth waiting for.
You’d think at least he’d have a friend who follows the comic and could post a comment to the effect that TDK died in a horrific train wreck or was abducted by…well you’d think SOMEONE would know SOMETHING. I don’t know how these webcomic things work but how hard could it be to post an update once in a while letting us know he’s still alive but too busy with work to draw anything new yet.
Agreed; even with a very busy schedule, you’d think it wouldn’t be that hard to spend 2 minutes once or twice a month to let us know that you haven’t abandoned the comic. Or have a friend do it, even. It’s getting to where I just don’t know if there is any point in coming back to check anymore.
Maybe Tim is still travelling… his last message from June was that he was heading to California. It may well be that his work there got extended and that he’s been very, very busy for the past month and a half…
@Melissa, I sure hope so. Frankly, I’m becoming concerned.
I can’t recall ever going this long without something.
Tim, if you’re checking, just drop a quick note to let us know you’re okay.
I don’t think we need to worry about his health, folks. He’s also over at deviantart and, as I am a “watcher” of his gallery, I see that he logs in quite a bit. He hasn’t updated over there in a long time either, but at least he’s finding time to drop in and surf.
So, he’s alive at least, which is a good thing, but, for some reason, he hasn’t had the time or inclination to communicate with us.
Really hope we hear SOMETHING from him. Any reason or excuse…hell, I’d even take a fake excuse. At least we’d know he’s alive and is trying to cover himself, which shows some sort of concern. He could even just straight up say he was procrastinating, though it would be preferable that it’s because he’s busy. But even then, as others have said, how hard is it to spend a minute saying you’re busy and you have no idea when you can get back to the comic? Just say you’re going on hiatus. I mean, really now.
He will probably keep the site up for a while after he stops doing the comic. It does not cost very much. So we could come here for months and not see anything at all change.
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Naughty Pita! You’re gonna get in trouble when you wind up in dreamland with Nikki and Ash!
Hi everyone. Woo-hoo -a new page!
In response to the comments on page 76:
Thanks all for the discussion! 🙂 Yes, I’ve been struggling to keep up with regular updates lately because of work. My recent trip was for a freelance job. Which will be stacked on top of my fulltime job. Which actually is not a 9-5 job but more like 8-7. Which is because I’m an exploited salaried worker. All of which means that keeping up with the weekly updates will be even more challenging for the next two months or so.
To all who complain: I share you pain. Nikki is a labor of love on my part, and nobody would like regular or even more frequent updates than I. Although I do sell ads, I don’t profit from the site. Ad revenue is tiny. Between hosting fees, advertising on TWC, and purchasing 3D models from companies such as Daz 3D, the site definitely is in the red. As such, it unfortunately must take a back seat to the demands of my paying work, and those demands are sometimes considerable.
I understand that some readers may get discouraged and abandon the comic. There isn’t much I can do about that. Personally, I have about 50 online comics bookmarked. (I know, I know… my geekness is showing…) Of those, there are 9 that I check regularly. The others I visit at random times, either because they aren’t favorites, or because I know that they are updated irregularly.
I’ve had a number of requests to create a subscription option where readers can pay a few dollars a month and get content unavailable on the free site. While I would like to offer this, I would have to be certain that I could guarantee regular updates before committing to it. This would mean turning down freelance 3D work -a gamble I am still mulling over.
Thanks for the support and feedback. If you’re unhappy with the pace of the comic, I apologize. But realistically I must admit that it won’t improve over the summer. Oh well… I do what I can. Cheers -TK
Fair enough; honest and straightforward. Further complaints would be useless and unjustified.
There’s Mischief afoot! Wonder if Nikki would be affected in Faerieland by sensations from her physical body back at home?
looks like a nothing on of nikki’s friends well be joining her
@Elfguy
Sexual experiences for Nikki seem to happen in both simultaneously. The last time, she was making out hot and heavy with a wood elf in Faerieland and woke up to find herself atop the same friend that seems about to sleep-rape her now. =x
Grand to have another page, and as always TK good stuff. Will Pita wind up in there with Ash and Nikki ? I’m uncertain, since Ash went there by touching the Tat…. But that was when Nikki was awake… What will happen if Pita touches it while Nikki slumbers ? We’ll be finding out soon I’ld guess 😉
Nobody is going to tell you about repeated number 75 on page numbering ??? otherwisw GREAT work, I love Nikki .er…. your work and talent !!!
Oops -not the first time I screwed up the page numbers. And probably not the last. Fixed now 🙂
Just found this comic via TWC and damned glad I did! Awesome artwork and wasn’t sure what to expect from the storyline when I start with pg. 78, but after going back and reading everything…twice…I’m hooked! Anxiously awaiting the next installment…
No means no. Asleep also means no. C’mon Pita =(
Come back, Nikki! We need our fix!
I’m really sorry for the hiatus. I worked 85 hours in the past 7 days, have not had a day off in over two weeks, and am on my way to California tomorrow on a 6am flight. …sigh… I’ll get a new page up as soon as I can catch my breath!
You should really get some rest too…. But take your time, we’ll wait =)
Do what you must, just be sure to enjoy as much of life as you can along the way – life is short. The readers who truly enjoy your work will still be around when you are rested and have the time to begin doing updates again.
UPdate already!!!
Not even an update on the 4th of July?! 😮
Hope you’re still alive, TK! I’ll check back once in a while to see if Nikki wakes up, or if Pita gets swallowed up by the dreaded tattoo!
Still no updates? Bummer…
Hopin’ for the best for ya. Don’t stay TOO busy.
I can’t believe those ppl complaining about a comic as great as this, which we get completely for free in between all your other work. I love this comic and even if there’d be 2 months between page updates, I would still follow it.
Keep up the great job, Tim, but don’t overwork yourself!
@Melissa- Oh so you read “Marry Me” too. It’s lucky to have 2 updates in three months
Dear friend, I hope the best for you at work, as huge fan of your art (and Nikki), will check it out weekly looking forward updates.. please don’t overwork too much… remember: even God enjoyed some rest after six days hard working… keep on the good work !!!!
Does Pita EVER take off those glasses?
Hey, She wants to see whats under the panties
Go slow.
I’ll vote until the next update, after that I’ll vote even more often!
Fantastic! Beautiful! Breathtaking! A new fave! Can’t wait to see how it develops.
It must have occured to you that, if you could get even one dollar from each of your readers, you could live on the comic (If I read your counter correctly). Although the counters at the bottom give a different picture. Still, you would not be the first to ask for donations.
6 & 1/2 weeks without an update. Could I PLEASE have at least a very simple 1 panel filler, so I have something new to look at while waiting for more content.
I understand if you’re still slammed at work, but at this rate most of your viewers will be gone before you can return.
people would be more patient if every other week or so, you’d post a picture of characters you already have, in clothes you’ve already fixed, with recycled (or no) backdrop, in a new pose.
Pin-ups would be great, but, failing that, how about just a heads up, TK? Maybe a quick post to let us know if/when we might see more of Nikki? Obviously life and its demands come first, but I hope you don’t forget us loyal readers!
I do agree with Whattamaroon that a simple text message once a week to inform us of the status (and approximate arrival date of the next page) would be cool.
Does anyone know the Renaissance webcomic (http://www.renaissancecomic.com/html/comic.php) ?
It has very irregular updates, but it has a small panel on the left that tells you how many pages will be in the next update, what the ETA of the next update is, and what the current status is (eg 40% finished). If something in real life comes up and causes delays, all it takes is an update of the ETA date to let the readers know that it will take a bit longer…
I have to admit I have been think that maybe this comic has been abandoned. Just a I’m still here. Once a week would let everybody know that the comic has not been abandoned.
Always check your comic everyday . Have close to 100 on my list – this is in the top 5 . Take all the time you need – anything this good is worth waiting for.
as I see it, the comic is dead. over a month and no update or statment from TDK. removing from my list to check
You’d think at least he’d have a friend who follows the comic and could post a comment to the effect that TDK died in a horrific train wreck or was abducted by…well you’d think SOMEONE would know SOMETHING. I don’t know how these webcomic things work but how hard could it be to post an update once in a while letting us know he’s still alive but too busy with work to draw anything new yet.
Agreed; even with a very busy schedule, you’d think it wouldn’t be that hard to spend 2 minutes once or twice a month to let us know that you haven’t abandoned the comic. Or have a friend do it, even. It’s getting to where I just don’t know if there is any point in coming back to check anymore.
Hello?
No, nobody home.
Maybe Tim is still travelling… his last message from June was that he was heading to California. It may well be that his work there got extended and that he’s been very, very busy for the past month and a half…
@Melissa, I sure hope so. Frankly, I’m becoming concerned.
I can’t recall ever going this long without something.
Tim, if you’re checking, just drop a quick note to let us know you’re okay.
Definitely getting concerned about Tim’s welfare…
I don’t think we need to worry about his health, folks. He’s also over at deviantart and, as I am a “watcher” of his gallery, I see that he logs in quite a bit. He hasn’t updated over there in a long time either, but at least he’s finding time to drop in and surf.
So, he’s alive at least, which is a good thing, but, for some reason, he hasn’t had the time or inclination to communicate with us.
How long till the next update? The last one was exactly 2 months ago in 5 days!
@Whattamaroon-what name does he go by on deviantart?
I’d like to check out his work.
tkdoherty.deviantart.com
Really hope we hear SOMETHING from him. Any reason or excuse…hell, I’d even take a fake excuse. At least we’d know he’s alive and is trying to cover himself, which shows some sort of concern. He could even just straight up say he was procrastinating, though it would be preferable that it’s because he’s busy. But even then, as others have said, how hard is it to spend a minute saying you’re busy and you have no idea when you can get back to the comic? Just say you’re going on hiatus. I mean, really now.
Ping?!
Wait & Hope 🙂
Its kind of funny. now I don’t expect the page to change, I just want to see if anybody has made a comment.
Alchemar – I agree. Seriously.
At this point, I half expect to come here one day to find a “This domain name available” parking page. 🙁
He will probably keep the site up for a while after he stops doing the comic. It does not cost very much. So we could come here for months and not see anything at all change.
Just wondering, who’s still here?
Hiya! I’m still waiting for the update, keeps me entertained 😀