Hey guys, I guess an update is long overdue, huh?
Firstly I want to apologize for how long I’ve been silent. I didn’t intend to be quiet for so long. I might as well just be upfront and say that I burned out hard on the comic and I really needed to get some distance, so it was difficult to come back and make any kind of update posts (especially with nothing to update with). I have done an update or two with my Patreon and I have been keeping up with the monthly wallpapers there, but otherwise things have been mostly quiet.
I’m afraid I’m not ready to return to updates yet. I really don’t want to start grinding at the comic again if I can’t put genuine feeling into it, as it will result in poor comics and only add to the burn out. I realize this is super disappointing and I really am touched that this comic means so much to people. I’m genuinely sad that I can’t update it like I used to, but it just isn’t possible right now.
On the plus side, my health has improved significantly since I lessened my workload. I’m not in nearly as much pain as I used to be, and it’s been very rejuvenating to expand and try new things. I’m also learning how to work within my new limitations. Overall I’m doing much better now than how I started the year off.
I want to say another big thank you to everybody that enjoys this comic. All of the love and support over the years is truly what kept it going for so long. I’m not ready to call it “over” just yet, but I won’t be making more right now. I hope you can understand.
Regarding Volume 3, I wasn’t able to make enough progress on it to do the Kickstarter this year. Shipping rates always increase in January and I keep getting burned by it, not to mention all the production mistakes and delays that happen during the holidays, so I’ve decided to postpone it instead of trying to rush it to print.
Again, I’m sorry for going quiet for so long, there just really wasn’t anything to share. If you have any further questions, feel free to toss them at me here! I’ll pop in now and then to answer when I can.
162 thoughts on “Break Update!”
Linow
Your comic is amazing, you did such a great job for such a long time, please take all the time you need, and it’s even ok if you feel like never put other addition to gamercat, as sad as it would be to not have new adventure, your years worth of work are always a real pleasure to read again, so please don’t be hard on yourself!!
Love from france
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you very much :) I am very proud of how long I kept a consistent update schedule and I’m glad the existing comics are still fun to look back on. I do hope I feel up to adding more in the future after a rest.
fdshfudh
take a break. You deserve it! :)
Tyler Christianson
I have been reading the GamerCat comic series for a while now, and I’ve been curious about one thing in particular about the characters. Does GamerCat have a crush on Pixel, and he’s trying to find the most efficient and effective way of hiding it? Or am I just clueless about why GamerCat keeps trying to pick up girls?
CaptJCB
I agree. This comic combines 2 of my favorite things: Cats and Video Games.
Erik hansen
take care of yourself first, that is the most important objective. Thank you for making such a beautiful comic and allowing us to live in the world of gamer cat, and if the burn dissipates then awesome, if not, well then that’s fine too. You are awesome, your comic is awesome, take care of yourself. :)
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you!! I really appreciate the support and I’m glad to hear you would still look fondly on the comic ^^
AnotherMemory
Without you there wouldn’t even be a GaMERCaT, so take good care of yourself first!! The comic can wait indefinitely :3 Thank you for this update and I’m glad to hear your health has improved! ^ u^
CelesseAdministrator
I’ll do my best! Thank you for your patience on it, it’s very much appreciated!
Powerpuffrailfan121
I’m a huge fan of the comic, but health is more important, so I’ll stay as patient as I can. However, if you’re looking for an idea for your next comic, then may I please make a suggestion? Why don’t you do one where the gang is talking about the full-dive VR system from Sword Art Online?
Sam
Health and sanity come first. I am more than content to reread what you already have out and know you are doing better. Hope you start to feel even better!
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you! I’m glad you can re-read the comics and enjoy them!
Katytude
However much we miss you first of all take care of yourself. Thank you for the update!
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you!
Brian
Wow I didn’t know any of that. What happened to your health? You mentioned “limitations”. Love the comic and bought both volumes. Rest now and we will be here excited for your return.
CelesseAdministrator
I don’t like to talk about it, but I have a degenerative condition and it gets harder and harder to work longer hours as I get older. I’ve had to scale back on a lot of things in recent years. It can be hard to accept sometimes, but that’s life.
Mazer
Take your time, we’ll be here! Glad you’re feeling better. ^_^
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you!
PJ
We can’t really blame you, you deserve the break. Keep feeling better!
CelesseAdministrator
I appreciate that! The break has been great after so many years :)
Lilka
Take you time, we will be waiting for your great comics ^_^
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you ^^
Jason
You need to take care of your health and wellness first and foremost. While I have enjoyed this comic I would rather know that the creator is taking care of themself than have them feel forced to create something they just don’t have a passion for.
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you for understanding, it’s so nice to hear so many people are concerned about my well being! It’s really appreciated <3
Maupertus
Take care and don’t think too much about here your health comes first we can cope and if we get desperate we can always reread the comics you’ve already made .
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you, I’m glad the existing comics can keep you entertained in the mean time ^__^
Thyrr
This is my favourite comic…
And if you feel burned out and feel you need time, take your time
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you for that, I really appreciate it ^^
Andros
I’m sorry that you are not feeling great. If it can cheer you up, here is a picture of my nephew with my favorite webcomic cat buddies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmSdeBLgooNJYartVZJT6L4eRJG1e2Ke/view?usp=drivesdk
CelesseAdministrator
That picture is extremely adorable! It definitely made me smile, thank you for sharing it! :)
Ella
So happy to hear your health has improved! :D
Thank you for all the comics you’ve already made (not just this one, but also Strays which I really enjoyed reading) and, while I hope you do feel like making new GaMERCaT comics someday, if not I’m grateful I stumbled across your site and found him while he lasted. I will always be a fan of that cool cat! ;)
CelesseAdministrator
Thank you! It’s great that you enjoyed Strays too, I miss that comic sometimes. I’m sure I’ll pick Gamercat up again at some point, I just need a good break for now, so I’m hesitant to speak any kind of return date that I can’t keep.
Daisy Kitty
Hey, maybe at some point you could continue Strays! I feel like the ending still had some loose ends, so I’d love to see more! But only when your ready, because your health is more important than a comic.
I.T.B.
I just finished reading strays and I agree that there are some loose ends and unexplained things.
21Rawberry
I’m a Chinese fan of your masterpiece,It’s been a couple of year since I followed this comic.This is the one and only comic that I followed every single week,though this comic is a little bit niche around me,but I have managed to persuade some subscribes.the gamercat can represent me in some ways.I will always remember the excitement every update gave me.I hope you can get well soon.We all love you.
CelesseAdministrator
Wow, thank you for following along with every single update! I know that can be hard with all the things going on in one’s life (I can’t always keep up with the things I follow either). Thank you for sharing it and for your excitement for it!
WikiDreamer
*points to avatar* OH THANK GOD YOU’RE ALIVE! ;A; My buddy Jimmy and I were JUST wondering how you were doing. We know you work insanely hard on GamerCat and have no issue with you taking a break, but the extended silence had us a little worried for your well being. Glad to hear you’ve improved healthwise. You’ve nothing to fear, your fans will always be here whenever you feel ready to come back. Thank you again for keeping us posted and continue to keep taking care of yourself. =^-^=
CelesseAdministrator
I’m sorry to worry you! I meant to post an update sooner, but July was an extremely busy month for me and things got a bit overwhelming. Everything has calmed down now though and I realized an update was overdue at this point. I feel bad I don’t have anything new to share, but the support and understanding has been so nice <3 Thank you!
The Gamercat 2.0
It’s a relief to me to. I was wondering what happened and glad to hear your all right. Thank heavens. Gamercat is a great comic and hope you continue to improve your health.
Heyoceama
Take as long as you need. Most comics don’t update weekly, and most aren’t of such quality. We can survive a little hiatus.
Hope you feel better soon! I’ve been following your comic since 2013 and been loving it for these past 6 years. This and Strays were the first webcomics I got into, sparking my interest in them and leading me to so many great stories and communities. Without you I don’t know if I’d have found so many other wonderful artists and stories to follow, so thanks.
Denilson
“I realize this is super disappointing…”
No, it’s not disappointing! On the contrary, it’s great news that you are feeling better, and that you prefer doing things slow and with good quality, instead of rushing. Remember: taking care of yourself should always be top priority! :-)
Ella
^^^ THIS. I agree with Denilson’s post 1000% and no, the extra 0 isn’t a typo!
LeoJr
I just wanna ask, what is your favorite game franchise at the moment? Also I know I already said this on Facebook, but please take care of yourself, get the rest you need, and get better soon, m8. =)
Spoilerfree
Never fails, I find a comic I like, binge it, and within 2 weeks its over lol ><
I hope you do find the fuel to do more, but regardless, it's been a great job.
Robin Barber
I really miss Gamercat, but your health comes first. Maybe the first comic you post when you’re feeling up to it could have them all coming back from vacation (which could explain their absence!), and having to catch up on all the games they have missed.
Hope to see you back on here soon!
CandyKittenLOL
I first heard of gamercat when I was looking at splatoon pictures and I instantly thought “why have I not seen this before?” so I looked it up and read all your comics from the start. I even got my friends in to it! We are all so happy you are feeling better and I hope you make the most of your life :)
(I would love it f you did a mario maker 2 comic when your better)
Rohan
Thank you so much for all of the gamercat comics
CandyKittenLOL
Oh but we don’t mind if you don’t do any more because your life, health and well being is much more important that a weekly online comic. If we are bored we can just put down our I pads, switch of out computer and put away our phones. Go out side, have some fun! Go to the zoo with you FAMILY. To be honest that says more about gamercat that the games do. We have all grown to love this funny comic but we can live without it. Don’t worry Celesse we all think you are so brave and amazing! :)
Nyoryon
I’ve never commented on anything before but I’ve read GC for years now and while I miss the comic I’m relieved that you’re not killing yourself, literally and figuratively, anymore and that you’re taking the time to heal yourself. All my love and best wishes for you, now and always!
You have such a huge fanbase that if you wanted to you could invite some guest artists and just post GC “fanfic” once in a while, but that’s just a suggestion and maybe kinda secretly a wish lol
<3
BiasMushroom721
Ok. Take your time. It’s your comic and I’m not paying you so if you don’t want to do it you don’t have to. I’d love to see more of your comics wether it’s gamercat or a new IP but I don’t want anyone to suffer for their work. Thanks for the great read and I hope everything goes your way in the future!
The boi
I love this comic so much, I started to watch them since 2015
gamercat since 2012
NOW I TAKE THIS YEAH
NOBODY KNOWS THIS THING, AND THIS COMIC ARE FINISHED NOW
i have to take the red bandana cat overxploit drawing to my avatar i have this nickname since 2012 and i search this in google and apear this comic
anything, your comic it was cool and this nickname ARE NOT ORIGINAL
tank you for this comic
don’t take it badly, this is just a constructive criticism
ilsndn
go get MORE rest sweet heart~we will waiting for it! there is little fans from china
Ookami
Hey Celesse. Sam L aka Ookami.
Huge fan really kicking myself for not checking last week for this update.
I can relate to health issues and needing time off. My health failed in 2016 to the point that I almost lost my job. (I was rushed to the hospital and my gallbladder removed due to infection) By 2017 when I thought my health was returning, I got a double whammy. Doctors diagnosed me with Autoimmune disorder which explained why medication wasn’t curing my infection and now I had a mass that was in my leg that could either be cancer or a severe infection plus my liver was now having complications. I lost my job sept 2017 and now had to figure out my health issues. The mass was an infection and I had to circulate between 3 antibiotics plus steroids for almost 3 months and that caused more complications for my liver. It took me until 4 weeks ago to finally get back to working.
So take your time, your fans are here and wishing you a quick recover.
bongo cat
you just keep up having a good time celest because if i made comic’s for years i would like to take a extended vacations if i were you.
also just a extra why not just try making one comic every 2 weeks or however you want to do because just remember you got a LOT of people hoping you get better for your health
Entr0py
We love your comic, take as much time as you need to get better. We can wait!
Shamrock
Hey, just wanted to say how much I admire your comics (GaMERCaT and Strays) and that you’ve really inspired me to draw more with your how to draw manga and chibis book when I was 8. I’ve been following this comic for years now and I’m so glad your health has gotten better. I’m not really sure what else to put here, because just wow. Thanks for being an example of knowing when to take a break for health and otherwise :)
Sarn Darkholm
TAKE YOUR TIME! As a fellow artist, I know how bad burnout can be. I didn’t draw for almost 2 years one time due to stress and burnout. I eventually got back into the swing of things, and I hope you do as well eventually. Take your time and rest up. I for one, will gladly welcome you back when you are ready.
Darling Vexa
It is very important to take a break once in a while. I’ll patiently await the next page of the comic in the meantime.
Marmidotte
Sorry, I’m late to the party, but: thanks for all the great work you’ve done, and take your time and take care of yourself. Also, I look forward to reading more of your comic once you feel better and able to continue.
Kinan Eldari
First and foremost if there’s anything I learned is that making sure you yourself are okay is always priority #1. So while I do heartily enjoy your comic and often find this is the one I link to people, your own health comes first. In my opinion at least, you have nothing to apologise for. Thank you for all you’ve given up to this point, it’s been quite a hilarious ride. But thank you for taking care of yourself first.
BiasMushroom721
At least you keep us updated. Some people just stop and don’t bother letting their fans know. If you decide to end the series or continue it that’s up to you! I’ll check in every so often to see how your doing and I’ll respect you one way or the other! Thanks for the great comic! It was an excellent read!
MechaDragonX
Feel free to take as long of a break as you need. Your health comes first no matter what! I look forward when more amazing comics come out!
powerpuffrailfan121
I have an idea for the next comic: the full dive system from sword art online!
Grey
To Celesse
If and when You are ready to come back, The fans will love you for waiting until YOU are ready.
take all the time you need, and I, as a fan, will be here waiting for the when you will come back.
Even if you come back to say that Gamercat is over, then It will be worth it to know that you, the creator, felt like that was the right choice.
I hope you enjoy your vacation, and also, thank you for Gamercat.
Moothu
Hey Celesse, you should publish The GaMERcaT on gocomics.com! It’ll bring a boost to the strip, as there are a lot of users on gocomics!
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Yeah! Great idea Moothu!
MattMint
take all the time you need, my dude
Daisy Kitty
Celeese, take as much time as you need. Heath is important, and if you’re feeling bad, take a break! Draw when you feel like it, and jot down any new ideas. Go through the comments once in a while! We’re all here supporting you, so don’t feel bad for being burned out. Oh, and thank you for all your hard work. Sayonara for now!
Question Man
I really enjoy your comics, when ever I am not felling well, I read them, feel better soon!
Testvids
This is a strange first comment, but I think that it fits well with the feel good vibe here.
Anyway, I’m glad to hear that you are ok! I know, I know, I’m late. But hey, better late then never.
I know that I speak for a lot of people when I say that we can wait for anything new (Not sure how to write that, hope it makes sense).
I hope you get better and find that drive again, no matter how long that may take. :)
Celesse
Hey guys, I guess an update is long overdue, huh?
Firstly I want to apologize for how long I’ve been silent. I didn’t intend to be quiet for so long. I might as well just be upfront and say that I burned out hard on the comic and I really needed to get some distance, so it was difficult to come back and make any kind of update posts (especially with nothing to update with). I have done an update or two with my Patreon and I have been keeping up with the monthly wallpapers there, but otherwise things have been mostly quiet.
I’m afraid I’m not ready to return to updates yet. I really don’t want to start grinding at the comic again if I can’t put genuine feeling into it, as it will result in poor comics and only add to the burn out. I realize this is super disappointing and I really am touched that this comic means so much to people. I’m genuinely sad that I can’t update it like I used to, but it just isn’t possible right now.
On the plus side, my health has improved significantly since I lessened my workload. I’m not in nearly as much pain as I used to be, and it’s been very rejuvenating to expand and try new things. I’m also learning how to work within my new limitations. Overall I’m doing much better now than how I started the year off.
I want to say another big thank you to everybody that enjoys this comic. All of the love and support over the years is truly what kept it going for so long. I’m not ready to call it “over” just yet, but I won’t be making more right now. I hope you can understand.
Regarding Volume 3, I wasn’t able to make enough progress on it to do the Kickstarter this year. Shipping rates always increase in January and I keep getting burned by it, not to mention all the production mistakes and delays that happen during the holidays, so I’ve decided to postpone it instead of trying to rush it to print.
Again, I’m sorry for going quiet for so long, there just really wasn’t anything to share. If you have any further questions, feel free to toss them at me here! I’ll pop in now and then to answer when I can.