Weekly Update [06-29-24] - MISSION CRITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT (Hex 4.0)! (Patreon)

Alright my sexy agents, the time has finally come, Hex 4.0 is about to launch and I'm here today ready to tell you all about it. Don't worry, nothing is changing immediately, the official switch of operational parameters will happen on the release of Classified: Maid for Combat (which is ... next week), but because it's right around the corner I feel it's time for you to know is going to happen so you can prepare yourself for it.

But first things first, some basic housekeeping. Both Operation: Firestorm (Pt.II) and Classified: Maid for Combat have made their weekly progress. Meaning, Maid for Combat's production is officially a wrap, leaving just one customary week for "packaging" for the official launch, next week (on the 6th of July). In the meantime I have an Operation: Firestorm - Sneak Peek ready for you today!

Now back to the MISSION CRITICAL portion of this announcement.

As we spoke before, the industry (both in my day job and in my undercover Hex-job) is changing, and we must adapt to the rising tide if we are to survive. So after a ton of planning, calculating and many many many flowcharts and excel sheets (Fun™), I've come up with a new content creation plan and pricing system for the Hex.

Now ... I know I say 'new' but it's not really new-new. I guess a better word for it is 'optimized' or perhaps 'streamlined'. The MISSION is and has always been QUALITY above all else. And though we've experimented with one-month-one-story and multiple-stories-many-month systems, the main thing I've personally struggled with is delivery time vs story length.

Some stories felt like they were too short (which prompted us to extend or expand, thus adding time to the production schedule) and some stories (specifically the Strikeforce Series) can take up to 5 months to complete.

I don't regret any of what we've done so far, but with the lessons learned I feel it's time to 'optimize' once more. And though we've been wrapping up pending projects and shutting down some of the tiers, this does not actually mean we are going to do LESS content. If anything, it only means we'll get a BETTER content flow. 

I tried to be as concise as I could but because this is a complex switch this is what it is.

The Plan is ...

We will go back to the LASER FOCUS on a single main series, much like the olden days, however, instead of restricting ourselves to a single month deadline, we'll adopt the countdown system and pre-plan the right number of images that need to be created for each story. So the length should ALWAYS be just right.

Merger ---

For that reason, Tier 2 (Veteran/Strikeforce) and Tier 3 (Elite/Classified) will merge into a single New Tier. Important: Tier 2 (Veteran) will be shut down eventually, so I recommend T2 agents to relocate to T3 in due time to gain the full benefits from the tier. This in part has a lot to do with how posts are linked to specific tiers, and if we move T3 to T2, a lot of the content will just be unlinked for a lot of you. Alternatively, anyone moving from T2 to T3 will in fact gain access to a bunch of posts.

Pricing ---

The new combined price of the New Tier 2 : Secret Agent, will be $8. This is the halfway mark between the old T2 and T3. Then again, production for that tier will be sped up considerably as Strikeforce inherits all the production slots from Classified and Black Book.

Content ---

The main story will of course be Operation: Firestorm as we turbocharge its production, so expect the Countdown for that production track to get readjusted to reflect this. I'll do the math for it as soon as Maid for Combat is out of the gate! Additionally, because it IS the main product, you can now expect Sneak Peeks for it EVERY SINGLE WEEK (instead of sharing the spotlight with other series).

Extra Content ---

Now ... you thought Black Book was going away? Well then you are ... not wrong, it is technically going away. But its spirit will remain with us. What do I mean by that? I really enjoyed having an outlet to try wild things and explore different themes. THEREFORE. The old Tier 4 (Shadow Agent)  is now going to transform into the New Tier 3: Deep Cover Agent.

Adjusting pricing to $13 (from $15) you get the main production line content, but also, EVERY SINGLE WEEK I plan to put out a wild card image. Call it a crazy experiment, this tier is for super fans and those who trust my work and want to get a glimpse of the offshoot things I create outside the main series.

I may be inspired by one of your suggestions and make a single one shot image , or even revisit an old series and just make a bonus image for it. Hell, if enough images of the same scene are made, it may even become its own mini-series (like a mini Black Book perhaps?). And yes ... these will be of the ultra-hot variety for the most part, and it will very likely only be available as a Patreon Exclusive.

Official Commission Slots ---

Finally, I am also planning to make Commission Slots an official component of the Patreon offering. For the longest time I worked commissions based on variable pricing depending on number of characters, scene complexity, outfits etc. Meaning the price would fluctuate and require fuzzy math. No more!

I am standardizing the cost of every commission piece as $100 as that is the average for most of the things I've worked on. However (and this is where Patreon comes in), because I will offer limited monthly slots through this platform that will grant you a single commission for the cost of $50.

The only rules are: they must involve characters and locations that I already have modelled, and I must be able to publish them publicly.

This of course is super experimental (and a bit scary) so I will only have TWO limited slots open at the start. If there is demand for more, I may open more slots. If nobody wants them, then the whole idea will be scrapped.

Conclusions and TLDR ...

Oh hey I actually made a convenient flowchart to find your spot on the New Tier System!

Aaaand yes, I know that was a LOT of text and I thank you so much for supporting me this far. Also, if you have any questions, doubts, suggestions, please don't hesitate to write me a DM or comment below so we can talk about it.

As a rule of thumb ...

Tier 1: Sleeper Agent will continue being the standby tier for you to get the Weekly Update and see what's what before committing to anything.

Tier 2: Secret Agent will be the MAIN tier for the primary content feed, including one Sneak Peek per week and the full storybook release on completion! When in doubt, this is where you want to be. (Note: If you are already an Elite Agent, you don't have to switch anywhere.)

Tier 3: Deep Cover Agent is for super fans and those who want to support me in my uncensored and unrestrained exploration of the world of erotic combat. This one is super spicy. So only join this if you are already familiar with Classified and Black Book level content. This includes the content from Tier 2 AND whatever wild thing I worked on that week, exclusively through Patreon. (Note: If you are already a Shadow Agent, you don't have to switch anywhere.)

Tier 4: Inner Circle is for those who want their own custom images made using the existing modelled characters and locations at a super discounted commission price. Build your own mini-series or unleash your imagination in amazing one shots. We will start with 2 limited slots and see what happens! (Note: and of course you also get all the benefits from the other Tiers!)

I hope all of this came across clearly. If not, again, just ASK! Just know that all these changes take effect on the 6th of July -- next saturday -- as Classified: Maid for Combat releases.

Till then, over and out! <3