After a tumultuous last 2 weeks, TTS came back with two more episodes and then seemed to call it quits for Warhammer content once again.
If you haven’t been following the issues of the past few weeks here’s a quick overview. First off, People were very upset over the GW and the new IP rules, which put a zero-tolerance policy on animators with the launch of Warhammer + coming soon.
After hearing the zero-tolerance policy, TTS decided to call it quits last week because they didn’t want to deal with the legal ramifications. They just put out two more videos (of three) and that is sorta how the last arc was going to conclude anyways.
They do also say this isn’t the end per se, and they are looking to pivot the channel’s composition, just away from Warhammer. Because of the massive support of Patreon, they will continue with the content. Even if you don’t support there, they will be posting what’s being worked on for free.
TTS Comes Back for 2 Episodes and Quits Again
So first up, they put this new disclaimer on the video. Which in itself is a parody and pretty funny in a way.
In the last episode they put up a cliffhanger that was supposed to end in another episode, but they did add a little resolution to the whole thing in the comments, check out their statement below:
This wasn’t, and isn’t, supposed to be the end. Just as a spoiler for what was supposed to come next so I don’t leave anyone suffering for however long; The third part will not be released despite it honestly being quite close to finished. It was meant to be released about a month after the release of this part but my son was born so I kind of had to take a break… But with the situation now, other than needing to focus on starting up new projects and the lack of motivation, it also, in a horrible way, felt kind of apt to end it here. Sorry.
If you want to read the full statement, check out the video here. We’re not sure what they will come out with next and if this is really the end of the 40k stuff. They do talk about pivoting to something new, so we’ll have to wait and see what it is.
Massive Patreon Backing & Moving Forward
They thought Patreon would fall off after the announcement last week, but their Patreon has soared to a crazy number and over $20k a month in support. It looks like people were voting with their hobby dollars and backing a project that they love.
We always support backing projects you love because, with more support, they can do more projects. Here’s what they had to say about moving forward:
If you want to see what will be worked on next, I will try to be very transparent about my working process and posting regular updated on Patreon (for free). Transparency is important. I don’t want this whole stunt to look like a grift for money. Honestly expected everything to drop across the board after this announcement due to sheer disinterest. I had made my peace with that. The fact that the Patreon instead fucking exploded has shocked and straight-up frightened me and it has made my need to perform scream like a giant bat.
So we’ll have to see what happens in the future, but it looks like the community is keeping the project going.
The Last Episode
If you want to see the last episode for yourself, check out the video above from Bruva Alfabusa.
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
