Moving forward we will stop listing specific dates for future puzzle releases. This change is for several reasons:
The first is that it creates expectations that frequently end up conflicting with the realities of the ever-changing nature of our bespoke work. Any mistakes or production issues must be handled before the deadline, causing stress that negatively affects the quality of our work.
Further, I refuse to move forward with production on a design until I feel it's just right. Try as I may to predict when that will be, I regularly find myself pushing release dates back. When I do it feels like I’m breaking a promise. Better to not make that promise at all until I know it can be kept.
Therefore I will only be posting work that I know will be complete before the next update. Upcoming designs will be published, but specific release dates will not be given. I hope this compromise still allows my customers sufficient time to plan their acquisitions while giving us the leeway we need to put out the best work we’re capable of.
I’m all in favor of lowering stress levels. Take the time to do it right.
Sounds like you’ve given this a lot of thought and made the correct decision for both yourself and your fans. 100% support you. Cant wait for future releases, whenever they come. Don’t forget to take a nice break over the Christmas period.
Mike