diff --git a/blog/2023-12-27-battlesnake-needs-your-support-in-2024/index.md b/blog/2023-12-27-battlesnake-needs-your-support-in-2024/index.md index 27f1f7d..d39f6a6 100644 --- a/blog/2023-12-27-battlesnake-needs-your-support-in-2024/index.md +++ b/blog/2023-12-27-battlesnake-needs-your-support-in-2024/index.md @@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ Since then, Chris, Kerri, myself, and a few core community members (thanks Rob, For the first time ever, Battlesnake will operate entirely independently. No investors or corporate partners, just myself and a small team of core volunteers that want to make Battlesnake better _**on our own terms**_, with no outside demands or influence. -This is a big and admittedly scary change, but I believe it is the right one for this community that I've grown to love so much. +This is a big, scary change, but I believe it is the right one for this community that I've grown to love so much. As part of this plan, Battlesnake is now solely responsible for our own expenses, including the hosting costs required to keep the game engines and servers running, the services required to operate, and our annual banking, accounting, and legal fees. This is where we need your help 🙂 ## How you can support Battlesnake. -I'm humbly asking the community to help by considering sponsoring Battlesnake directly - either as an individual or an organization. I can’t offer much in return besides a promise that Battlesnake will continue to exist, and that I will continue to develop it in a way that’s [true to my vision](https://play.battlesnake.com/mission). +I'm humbly asking the community to help by considering sponsoring Battlesnake directly - either as an individual or an organization. I can’t offer much in return besides a promise that Battlesnake will continue to exist, and that I will continue to develop it in a way that’s [true to my vision](/policies/mission). -I’ve enabled our [GitHub sponsorship page](https://github.com/sponsors/BattlesnakeOfficial) with some suggested amounts. If you’re having fun playing, or have enjoyed Battlesnake in the past, even a $5 or $10 subscription goes a long way. My immediate goal is $1,000/month to comfortably cover our operating costs. My ultimate goal is to get back to a place where I can work on Battlesnake full-time. +As part of this ask, I've enabled our [GitHub sponsorship page](https://github.com/sponsors/BattlesnakeOfficial) with some suggested amounts. If you’re having fun playing, or have enjoyed Battlesnake in the past, even a $5 or $10 subscription goes a long way. My immediate goal is $1,000/month to comfortably cover our operating costs. My ultimate goal is to get back to a place where I can work on Battlesnake full-time. -If you’re a supportive organization or tech company that would like to help, I’d be deeply grateful. I'm open to new ideas and have a few unique rewards we can offer, such as custom designed Battlesnake heads and tails. To be clear though, we are not selling advertising slots or recruiting opportunities at this time. +If you’re a supportive organization or tech company that would like to help, I’d be deeply grateful. I'm open to new ideas and we have a few unique rewards we can offer, such as custom designed Battlesnake heads and tails. To be clear though, we are not selling advertising slots or recruiting opportunities at this time. Oganizations can support us through [GitHub sponsorship](https://github.com/sponsors/BattlesnakeOfficial) or by contacting me directly on [Discord](https://play.battlesnake.com/discord) or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bvanvugt). @@ -37,20 +37,21 @@ Oganizations can support us through [GitHub sponsorship](https://github.com/spon ## Update: Gifts for sponsors! -[Xtagon has been working hard](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0qHDlFryd1/) and very kindly offered to create some 3D printed gifts for anyone that sponsors Battlesnake **before January 27th, 2024**! These look just _awesome_, and I can't wait to receive mine in the coming weeks 😍 +[Xtagon has been working hard](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0qHDlFryd1/) and has very kindly offered to create some 3D printed gifts for anyone that sponsors Battlesnake **before January 27th, 2024**! These look just _awesome_, and I can't wait to receive mine in the coming weeks 😍 -Everyone who sponsors with a monthly subscription of $5 or more is eligible to receive a 2023 3D printed Battlesnake! +Everyone who sponsors with a monthly subscription of $5 or more is eligible to receive a 3D printed Battlesnake! ![Battlesnake sponsor gift](./img/battlesnake-sponsor-gift-2023-small.png) -Further, the **first 10** monthly sponsors for $5 or more will also receive a **bonus gift** — one of the first limited edition holiday "Battleflakes" (naming is hard, don't hate me). +Further, the **first 10** monthly sponsors for $5 or more will also receive a **bonus gift** — one of the first ever limited holiday edition (and possibly the only edition) "Battleflakes"! Naming is hard, don't hate me. ![Bonus gift for first 10 sponsors!](./img/battlesnake-sponsor-gift-2023-large.png) **Important Details:** Gifts are only available to US and Canadian residents, although this may change in the future. To claim yours, [sponsor BattlesnakeOfficial on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/BattlesnakeOfficial) before January 27th, 2024, and we'll be in touch to collect shipping information. Supplies are not infinite, and if needed we'll be offering them to folks on a first-come-first-serve basis. -We really like this idea as a way to say thank you to the community for your support, and if it goes well we'll improve on it for next year 👍 +We really like this idea as a way to say thank you to the community for your support, and, if it goes well, we'll improve on it for next year 👍 -If you have any questions or concerns, please let reach out to Xtagon or myself on Discord! +If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Xtagon or myself on Discord! +Thanks!
Brad diff --git a/docs/policies/01-mission.md b/docs/policies/01-mission.md index 8d8c9e2..1f07829 100644 --- a/docs/policies/01-mission.md +++ b/docs/policies/01-mission.md @@ -1,12 +1,10 @@ --- -title: Mission & Values +title: Mission, Vision, and Values --- ## Our Mission -Our mission is to help every developer, become a better developer. - -We build games for programmers that encourage self-directed learning, are challenging to master, and are fun to share with friends and family. +Our mission is to help every developer, become a better developer. We build games for programmers that encourage self-directed learning, are challenging to master, and are fun to share with friends and family. ## Our Values