Welcome Patreon

We're just a couple of kids with a big dream to build a better future for content creators and gamers. We've put all our time and passion into 3rdOrder, but to really make it grow and help bring the change we want to see, we need your support.

Our Mission

Your donations will go directly into the tools and resources we need most.This includes things like better website servers,software to run the tournaments smoothly, and marketing to get more people involved in our communities, both internationally and in South Africa. Every little bit helps us keep the lights on and continue building.

By supporting us on Patreon, you're not just helping a start-up; you're investing in a community. You're helping us create new opportunities for creators and build a space where everyone can connect and thrive. Thank you for believing in our dream and helping us make it a reality.

Alternative Funding & Community Models

3rdOrder operates through specialized subsidiaries,each focused on transforming a spicific industry.

A.Patreon & Exclusive Communities

We host Patreon communities for the league and for individual creators.

League Patreon : Fans can subscribe ($3-$10/month) for behind-the-scenes access, exclusive interviews, voting rights on future game types, and early match releases.

Creator Patreon : Creators can funnel their league fans to their own Patreon, offering personalized BTS content from their league journey. We take a small platform fee for facilitation.

B.Crowdfunding (GoGetFunding/Kickstarter Style)

For special event (e.g., "Charity Creator Cup," "World Championship").

The community and fans contribute directly to the prize pool.

Tiers : $10 = Shoutout, $25 = Your name in credits, $100 = Suggest a challenge to a creator, $500 = Be a guest judge. Note : The prices can be lower depending on the creator's follow count or depending on what the creator would prefer.

This dramtically inflates the prize pool, making the event a major spectacle.

C.Peer-To-Peer Betting ("The Side Hustle Wager")

A formalized, in-good-fun betting system among players.

How it works : Before a match, the two competing creators can agree to a personal side wager (e.g., $20). The winner of the match takes the entire $40 side pot.

Our Role : We act as the escrow service, holding the funds until a winner is declared. We take a 5% facilitation fee from the total pot. Note: The fee increases depending on how much the pot has... And little pot can sometimes mean for free.

The Complete Picture for a Creator

A rapper with 80k followers (Mid-Tier) enters an 8-player tournament.

1. Earnings:

Guaranteed Video Fee : $20 for creating her first-round video.

Perfomance Prize : She makes it to the final and becomes the Runner-Up, winning an additional $60.

Side Wager : She wins a $20 side bet against her semi-final opponent, netting $38 after our fee.

Own Sponsorships : She features her own energy drink sponsor in her videos, for which she is paid $150 directly by the brand.

Total Earnings from one tournament : $20 + $60 + $38 + $150 = $268

2. Value for our Company (The Arena) :

We have facilitated a high-quality tournament.

We take a percentage from Patreon,Crowdfunding, and Side Wagers.

Our brand is associated with exciting,creator-driven content.

We attract more creators and larger brand collaborations for the next season.

Note : This model creates sustainable, exciting, and profitable ecosystem for everyone invloved, truly making it a viable and engaging side hustle for content creators of all sizes.