# swapping over as an existing patron: early patron badge & more!

#### hello pastry! or should i say supporter? \~ 

thank you for supporting mimu so far - i really appreciate it! below i'll be sharing insights on exactly how the badge works, and how to transfer stuff over.

## the early patron role and badge (the "move-over" badge!)

to appreciate you for supporting us even through the patreon era, we're giving away a badge to anyone who's moving over to the new system within the **next 3 months**, i.e. before **June 10, 2024**. 

<figure><img src="/files/fjhbXrf9qu1n67HGIocP" alt=""><figcaption><p>shows in /balance, just like other badges.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/sN9tmEyg1XtzvDkfGgZS" alt=""><figcaption><p>the role received! :)</p></figcaption></figure>

### to be eligible for the badge:

* you must be an existing supporter on [patreon.com/mimubot](https://patreon.com/mimubot) of any tier
* subscribed to any tier (pet caretaker, mimu plus or custom mimu) in **/purchase**, **BEFORE** the end of your patreon subscription. for more info on doing so, please read the [purchasing guide](https://docs.mimu.bot/other/03-2024-v8.10-leaving-patreon-and-restructuring-supporter-tiers/pages/U4RS30k53LEn94haDT1A#id-4.-payment-flow).

### things to keep in mind! :)

* this badge is **associated** with a role "early patron"
* if you leave or are banned from the support server, you will **not be able** to retain this role and badge.
* this badge has **no monetary equivalent;** it is just a token of thanks for moving over to the new system.
* to make the most of your patreon subscription, it is highly recommended to wait until the last few days of the month (e.g. 25th) before subscribing to the new system.

## retaining moon loyalty badge (for mimu plus or above)

* when moving over, you may notice that your loyalty badge streak also disappears
* to re-gain your loyalty, please subscribe to **$4.99 mimu plus** or **$19.99 custom mimu /purchase tier,** **before your patreon subscription ends**, and reach out to us.
* we will provide loyalty badge transfer support for the next 6 months (until patreon support ends).

<figure><img src="/files/gsgyRNSPQxJ1CxMIvkeN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## ok! how do i reach out to claim my badges (loyalty streak & move-over badge)?

* please reach out via #talk-to-devs (under the **supporter corner**) and just type "hi! i swapped over to the new system and here to claim my badges!"

## when are you guys ending support for patreon?

we will stop accepting Patreon donations in 1 month, i.e. **April 10, 2024**; and then stop support for perks officially in 6 months, i.e. **September 10, 2024**. on this day, perks for patrons are no longer guaranteed, but we will continue to provide customer support for those who need help transferring.


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