I've been doing this for two and a half years now, and it's gotten to the point where my old PC cannot keep up anymore. All of my work has been created on a 7-year old laptop that wasn't in the best of shape when I first got it.
So it's time for me to upgrade, but there is one problem. I'm currently looking for a job, and even when I do find one, I fear I may not be able to save enough money to afford the kind of Editing Rig I need to continue my work. Even with my Wife working a good paying job, We have many bills to pay, as well as a beautiful 4-year old little girl to take care of:
This is no longer just a Hobby for me. Being a Internet Journalist is something I want to have as a Career. I know it's not something I'll be able to get uber-rich off of, but it's what I love to do, and I can at least make a good living off of it if I set my heart on it. So I need your help. Even if it's only a few dollars, I'd appreciate any help I can get.
I won't be doing this without giving back, however. I will be offering rewards for certain thresholds. The main rewards won't be anything physical, since I have very little to offer, sadly. I will be holding Auctions for certain Items I own, so if you don't feel comfortable with donating on it's own, perhaps you'd rather bid on some awesome stuff.
Here's the reward structure as it stands right now:
$5 - You'll be listed in the credits of my next video. Simply include your name or online alias (Whichever you prefer).
$25 - I'll Make a Personal Video Thanking you for your donation. Again, Name or Alias required.
$50 - I'll talk with you one-on-one for 30 mins over Skype. You can ask any questions you want, and talk about any interests you have. Skype name is required.
$75 Dollars - You can join me on any of my Hosted Livestream Shows. Whether it be The Rising Sun Podcast, or Toku Riffs Live, or perhaps be a part of Reviewtopia Game Night, along with any of my Let's Play or Fandom Paradise streams. You can Plug any work you do, and be a major part of the show for one day. (Skype Required)
$100 - You have a chance to Cameo in one of my videos. You'll be able to send in a small clip, audio or video, and I'll use it in a future video, giving you a place in video history!
$500 or more! - If you are able to reach this impressive milestone, You can not only join me in a full-blown Crossover, but said cross-over can be about anything you want! Any topic, no matter how good, bad, or downright ugly, We'll do it.
All Rewards and donations are cumulative. For Example: If you donate $5, you'll get the Credit Mention, but if you donate another $20 later, it will count with your previous $5, giving you the $25 Personal Thank You Video. Just make sure you use the same Name and E-mail so I know who you are.
Along with this, at random times throughout the Drive, I'll be auctioning off certain items, such as Games, DVDs, Props, etc. You never know what'll be up for grabs next. Each Item Auctioned will include a personalized Autograph from yours truly, included on a separate Card/Photo, so as not to damage the quality of the item itself. I will autograph the item itself only on request.
There will be Donation Drive Video Streams occurring throughout the Fundraiser, with chances for even further rewards, so Stay tuned to this Blog for updates. If you're willing to donate now, simply click on the "Chip in" button on the sidebar.
Even If I don't meet my $5000 goal, If I can make even $1000-1500, I'd be set. The $5000 Goal will help me get a Top-of-the-Line PC that will last me for years to come, as well as the software I need to use it to it's fullest potential.
I know I'm asking a lot for you donate money to a small time Internet Personality like me. But I need help to make my dream a reality. I love this job, and I don't want to give it simply because I can't get a PC that can handle it. If you are willing and able to donate even a small amount, I'd be forever grateful. Thank you for reading this, and I hope you enjoy my Work.
John Tague,
