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Easy Allies have reached $50k/month on Patreon!

YawZah

YawZah

Member
Oct 30, 2017
591
I really really hope they don't get some kind of insanely produced studio with $40k LED walls and stuff. It would take all the charm out of it.
I understand Brandon would want his life back and the entire enterprise not taking place out of his house, but I'm just hoping they won't over produce their content going forward.
 
SpectR0nn

SpectR0nn

Member
Jan 6, 2018
100
I would love it if they do get a studio, but then they decorate it in such a way that it still has that homey feel of Jones' garage. That would be the best of both worlds.

I guess kinda like how GB has been doing it.
 
spman2099

spman2099

Member
Oct 25, 2017
10,891
FrequentFlyer said:
Prefer the garage honestly
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I like the cozy feel of the garage, but it is a hurdle for a number of the type of shows that I enjoy watching. When they are in an office space again the ability for them to take on creative projects, a nimbly collaborate, will increase immensely. Right now everyone is spread out, everything takes a lot more planning.

This is a very good thing. Even if I think we will lose just a tiny bit of that intimacy.
 
Fuchsia

Fuchsia

Member
Oct 28, 2017
6,640
I recently upped my donation. Wonder how many people did after E3. I hope they are careful with the studio. Who knows if 50k will continue after this month? It's dipped down before. I don't need a studio from them right this second. The garage is nice and cozy anyways.
 
Evan

Evan

Member
Oct 27, 2017
922
What?! I was just looking yesterday (I typically check on it to see how they are doing), and it was sitting at 47ish.
 
Masterspeed

Masterspeed

Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,825
England
I find it mindblowing that an amazing channel like them only get 50k though a Twitch streamer like Ninja gets half a million a month.
 
tophu

tophu

Member
Oct 27, 2017
9,460
Only patreon/kickstarter I have ever supported. Upped by pledge after E3 too.

So worth it and I can't wait for them to get a studio and out of Jones' garage. As cozy as it is, I'm sure Jones and Amanda would prefer the privacy.
 
TheWorthyEdge

TheWorthyEdge

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,814
This is amazing. Have kept up with them ever since they began this endeavor. Don't expect them to get too serious with the studio just yet. That's something they need multiple months of 50k for.
 
Uno Venova

Uno Venova

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
3,858
Eh, I'm never going to get mad at anyone for wanting back the show that brought so many new eyes to GT in the first place, and started the personality era.
 
Servbot24

Servbot24

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
43,060
YawZah said:
I really really hope they don't get some kind of insanely produced studio with $40k LED walls and stuff. It would take all the charm out of it.
I understand Brandon would want his life back and the entire enterprise not taking place out of his house, but I'm just hoping they won't over produce their content going forward.
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Same. Kinda Funny's set up is cool, but for EZA I'd much prefer a more cozy and homely set up. Their studio should have a fireplace or something like that. :P
 
Somnia

Somnia

Chicken Chaser
Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,944
I wish their youtube would grow faster so they could honestly have everyone on board full time, but that's so expensive :(
 

G-X

Member
Oct 28, 2017
1,342
Good for them, liked them a lot back in the game trailers days but honestly haven't kept up much since the change over.

Still hate the name though, both them and Kinda Funny need better names for the talent there
 
jett

jett

Community Resettler
Member
Oct 25, 2017
44,653
Really great news, even if the dollar amount isn't sustainable, patreon numbers are actually steadily increasing. Very happy for the allies.
 
jett

jett

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Member
Oct 25, 2017
44,653
FrequentFlyer said:
Prefer the garage honestly
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I know Jones really wants that studio, but personally I don't see what advantages it could bring to be honest (besides him reclaiming his home :P). I like the homey vibes of the garage myself, too. I guess they could recreate that space in a studio or something.
 
antennastoheaven

antennastoheaven

Member
Oct 26, 2017
912
jett said:
I know Jones really wants that studio, but personally I don't see what advantages it could bring to be honest (besides him reclaiming his home :P). I like the homey vibes of the garage myself, too. I guess they could recreate that space in a studio or something.
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Changing setups everytime, moving the couch, setting the cameras, using folding tables. All of this is tiresome.

The most important thing they could do is to have two rooms, one for streaming (with a couch) and one for podcasts and shows (with a table).

Maybe they could do both at once, record shows while another ally streams. The production side of things will be better and less bothersome
 
Bloodworth

Bloodworth

Member
Oct 28, 2017
796
Thewonandonly said:
How much I gotta pledge to get spoiler mode and the top tens??
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Exclusive shows are $1 per month. Early Access is $5 per month. Top 10s won't be either exclusive or early access.

For those wondering, the "official full timers" are me, Ben, and Damiani. That just means we're the ones expected to be working full time, but nearly everyone is generally putting in full time hours. Don is the main exception as he does work for EZA in addition to his full time job at Funhaus. Ian takes on editing work with Viacom and other places occasionally as well.
 
Thewonandonly

Thewonandonly

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
4,235
Utah
Bloodworth said:
Exclusive shows are $1 per month. Early Access is $5 per month. Top 10s won't be either exclusive or early access.

For those wondering, the "official full timers" are me, Ben, and Damiani. That just means we're the ones expected to be working full time, but nearly everyone is generally putting in full time hours. Don is the main exception as he does work for EZA in addition to his full time job at Funhaus. Ian takes on editing work with Viacom and other places occasionally as well.
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awsome thank you. If I ever get extra money I will give you guys some but as a college student that's pretty rare. Thank you for everything you guys do tho as you give me world of entertainment and make this world just that much more jolly!!!!

LOVE AND RESPECT
 
DMVfan123

DMVfan123

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
7,361
Virginia
This is great news! Easy Allies and Kinda Funny are the only gaming outlets I need. Informative, positive, exuberant, and funny
Hopefully more patrons can chip in so the $50k goal stays where it's at, I know I'll be chipping in!
LOVE AND RESPECT
 
Stinkinmushroom

Stinkinmushroom

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
4,708
Bloodworth said:
Exclusive shows are $1 per month. Early Access is $5 per month. Top 10s won't be either exclusive or early access.

For those wondering, the "official full timers" are me, Ben, and Damiani. That just means we're the ones expected to be working full time, but nearly everyone is generally putting in full time hours. Don is the main exception as he does work for EZA in addition to his full time job at Funhaus. Ian takes on editing work with Viacom and other places occasionally as well.
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Thought Jones was full time aswell. I mean, i didnt think he had anything on the side
 
Heid

Heid

Member
Jan 7, 2018
1,807
Now they're past $51k

Bonkers. Hopefully it doesn't dip too hard when people actually get billed
 
Wiggy

Wiggy

Member
Oct 26, 2017
262
Wow the allies are having a great few months, and Easy Living is just around the corner!
 

Deleted member 13155

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Oct 27, 2017
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This is good news.

GT was a revelation to me, free video reviews. Around the 360 launch period I started to follow them, and watch their reviews. Sad to see them go but the comeback as Easy Allies was awesome. They have the most worthwhile reviews on the net, imho. I'm mostly on the same page.
 
Kieli

Kieli

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Oct 28, 2017
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Masterspeed said:
I find it mindblowing that an amazing channel like them only get 50k though a Twitch streamer like Ninja gets half a million a month.
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That's just how the landscape is. Shround, a PUBG and Fortnite streamer, was pulling 60k viewers during E3 as a one-man show whereas the Allies pulled about 10k with a full crew on deck.
 
PlayBee

PlayBee

One Winged Slayer
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Nov 8, 2017
5,530
Kieli said:
That's just how the landscape is. Shround, a PUBG and Fortnite streamer, was pulling 60k viewers during E3 as a one-man show whereas the Allies pulled about 10k with a full crew on deck.
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Didn't the Fortnite Pro-Am have more viewers than all the official press conference streams combined?
 

Deleted member 437

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Oct 25, 2017
11,039
You are never gonna be able to tell Kyle what to do. He does what he does. Rarely does he ever pander. He does something, people love it, he moves on.
End of story.

I love final Bosman. I loved Wozniak. But expecting him to do something is never gonna end well. Just have to accept that. That's who Kyle is.
 
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