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Weekly Update [11-04-23] - The Countdown!

Alright agents, this week we've been flanked by an unexpected event so we'll get down and dirty right away. A critical decision has to be made and I need you to help me decide for the best course of action.

But to frame this situation properly I feel we need to take note of where we are at now, and what's coming up in the next couple of months, so let's get right into it.

November just began, giving us 4 more weeks of standard operations before December smacks us in the face. December, as Hex veterans should be familiar with by now, is a very complicated month on my end (and probably on your end as well). My day job fully takes over my attention as the Christmas-Consumer-Madness (or CCM) sweeps across the world and seasonal family events carpet bomb the calendar to oblivion.

For that reason, Hex goes into maintenance mode through the month of December, and just like  the previous two years, I plan to put out a Patreon Exclusive seasonal mini-story, an end of the year review poll and wrap up anything mission critical items that can be wrapped up in the limited timeframe.

Why is this relevant right now? Well let's rewind a bit to the inciting incident.

A few days ago both Daz Studio and NVidia GFX put out updates to their software. This resulted in the fact that for some reason one of the sequences I've been working on could no longer render. Specifically, the Classified: Prisoner of War scene. Daz Studio started crashing every time I hit the render button. After running diagnostics and some detective work I narrowed the issue down to a single 3D asset in the scene.

Sylvie's hair. (Insert joke about models delaying the shoot due to a hairdressing issue.)

The theory: something in that asset is no longer compatible with the updated Daz Studio or the new NVidia drivers. And how does that affect us? Well the production of Classified: Prisoner of War has crash landed, and until the issue can be solved it won't take flight again. Which brings us to now.

We have two paths laid out ahead of us.

A. On one hand we can simply eat the delay as it is, take next week's assigned production slots to sort out the mess. Secretly hope for further updates from either Daz's side, Nvidia's side, or the asset's side to correct the situation. Then if it comes to it, find a similar looking 'hair' asset for Sylvie and move on. How long this can take is unknown.

B. The alternative proposal is this. As we approach the black hole that is December, instead of limping into the finish line, we cannibalize the production slots for the Classified Series and re-assign those slots to feed Operation: Firestorm and Black Book: Lucha Libre! equally. Effectively fast-tracking the production for both projects and shaving off about 2 weeks worth of work from each project individually.

Additionally, in regards to Black Book, as that project was already scheduled to wrap up three weeks from now (just before December), I think we could use the extra slots to literally increase the total number of panels for it, while retaining the original deadline! I mean ... Do you want more of this? I do. What's the next time we are gonna have the chance to do something crazy like that?

So that's the situation on hand. For a quick TLDR I'll lay it out like this once more.

A. One additional week of delay on the Classified project devoted to 'resolving the issue' and hopefully we are 'back to normal' after that.

B. Put the Classified project on ice for now, rush Strikeforce by re-assigning slots and shaving off two week tokens off its track while simultaneously adding content to Black Book (+4 extra panels to the original total count).

I'm very sorry we have to go through all of this, but I guess sometimes there are technical issues out of our control, the best we can do is adapt and turn this problem into an opportunity.

Please, please, please, be sure to vote on this poll to decide. Since T3 and T4 agents are most affected by this - it's going to be their decision.

Standing by for instructions.

Over and out.

Classified // Prisoner of War - Exclusive Sneak Peek

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Weekly Update [10-28-23] - The Countdown!

Halloween is upon us and here I am once again with the Weekly Update!

A big family event has generated some turbulence through the week, but I'm pleased to report that all three project lines have progressed as planned regardless.

However there was one thing that I had to let go in order to hit our primary targets successfully. Can you guess what was sacrificed? The clue is in the opening line.

That's right. I was hoping to whip up a cool Halloween Special, but I simply wasn't able to fit it in.

Fear not though, I'll find a way to reuse the idea I had - most likely in an upcoming Patreon Special.

Can't win every fight right? But at least we won the most important ones.

I am personally rather excited about the Black Book project as it enters final approach, so stay tuned for that. For now, I leave you with a couple of Sneak Peeks.

Till next one! Over and out. <3

Strikeforce // Operation: Firestorm - Exclusive Sneak Peek

The women in Group A have been paired up for the Qualifying Round which will take place on Sinu Island. One of the many little private islands in a chain that is owned by the mysterious Countess.  The winners of this round will be relocated to Tura Island, further down the chain, where they will face off against the winners from Group B!

The rules are simple: The fights go on until one fighter can't fight anymore. No submissions. No surrender. If these women don't have the will to fight for their ultimate desire, they shouldn't have entered this tournament in the first place.

Got a favorite yet? I know I do. You are my favorite. Yes, you are.

As always, share your thoughts with me. Write me a DM here or on Discord, and stay tuned for more -- next week!

Weekly Update [10-21-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents.

Has it been a good week for you? Because it has been a very good week for me. We've had progress on all fronts and I'm pretty excited that the Black Book Project is about to enter the landing pattern for the final approach. Expect a juicy Sneak Peek for it next week!

Also I've realized we don't have a Halloween Special lined up! Ack! I'll try to get one done for next week as well. The noose begins to tighten eh?

Lastly, this week's special reveal is the fight line up of the Qualifying Round for Group A, so go find out who is fighting who right this way!

Over and out ~ <3

Patreon Special [10-14-23] - Sisters

Every Patreon Special is an opportunity to view one of our characters in a new light. This time in our Rogue's Gallery special feature we are taking another look at our favorite mercenary: Irina Shevchenko a.k.a. The Devil's Bitch.

We've seen her in action in Operation: Witching Hour and Operation: Lockdown, but wait? Who's that she's grappling with in the gym? Ah yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you. That's Yulia from the upcoming Classified: Prisoner of War.

The reveal is in the post title - make of it what you will. :P

I had great fun making this little piece. It was great to take Irina out of the jungle/death-prison setting and see her have some fun in a less threatening environment.

She's beautiful isn't she? I've always felt there was more we could do with this character, so if you are into her, drop a like on this post and show me your interest in seeing her again in a future story!

Classified // Prisoner of War - Exclusive Sneak Peek

Sylvie's story begins with a tragedy.

The Republic of Esperança was a failed state where every single day was a battle for survival. Under the iron fist of the Castilhos, the civilian population found itself besieged on every front - terrorized by the ruthless army, shoved into labor camps by foreign mercenaries and chased away from their own homes by blood thirsty insurgents.

This is the story of how Sylvie Moreau died and the legend of the Phantom of the Amazon was born.

Note: Due to the subject matter of this story - war, it's definitely going to dive into some dark themes.

Weekly Update [10-14-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents~!

It's been a good week. This time we nailed every objective, pushing all three project tracks forward as expected.

There are more posts scheduled today than usual (to make up for last week's delay as well) so I'll keep the text brief and let you check out some of the goodies I've been working on!

Check out this week's Sneak Peeks for Classified: Prisoner of War and Black Book: Lucha Libre, the Rogue's Gallery Patreon Special, featuring Irina and a special guest. Aaand if you follow me on PixIv, I'm sharing a couple of extra spicy images there ...

I did say post barrage was due didn't I?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments or write me a DM on Patreon or Discord!!

Over and out. <3

Strikeforce // Operation: Firestorm - Exclusive Sneak Peek

Following last week's Sneak Peek, here we have another look at the other combatants in Group A! Their individual stories will be developed in full for the finalized version of the storybook, but at least this will give you a better idea of who is who!

From left to right:

1. From Japan, Aiko, a sensual gravure model who has fallen out of favor with the press. Mired in political and sexual scandals, she searches for a way out matter the cost.

2. Known only as Proxy, the petit pink haired asian girl gives the participants of the tournament a tour of the islands and lays out the rules of the game.

3. Soccer mom from Massachusetts and OnlyFans entrepreneur, Candy knows no boundaries, has no shame and is ready and willing to do anything to finally strike gold.

4. Fatima, a French performance artist and singer of Senegalese descent needs this win to turn her life around.

5. Quiet Swedish girl Elsa stands apart from the others. As a member of the Hemvärnet, she is torn between her family history and duty. Will she find the answers she seeks in this brutal island tournament?

Got a favorite yet? Let me know!

Patreon Special Poll (Feat. Irina)

As you might remember, we are currently on a quest to revisit our villains through a series of Patreon Specials we are calling the Rogue's Gallery. Some time ago we ran a poll that decided which of these women you wanted to revisit and now it's finally Irina's turn to make a comeback!  The question is ... how?

Known as a merciless Russian mercenary with an insatiable bloodlust and a penchant for brutality, Irina is a force to be reckoned with. The objective of this Patreon Special is of course to show her at her best. But it is also a chance to see her in an alternative setting. Explore what-ifs and why-nots.

So the choice you'll make centers around that. Let's pluck Irina out of the warzone and bring her into a brand new place. Who knows. Something amazing may unfold ...

Note: Multiple choices allowed!

Weekly Update [10-07-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents! I sure hope you had a good week because the last few days have been absolutely brutal on my end. I found myself forced to work extra hours to patch up some bad decisions that came down the chain of command. Those who've been talking to me on Discord will know a bit more about that. Thank you for sticking around and listening to my rants!

Although things are under control now, our Hex production schedule took a broadside hit. Progress on the Strikeforce and Classified production lines are just fine, but I wasn't able to work on the Black Book project as much as I liked and the Patreon Special is still pending.

So that means ... The meaty posting barrage I promised last week, is happening next week instead of today. Sorry about that!

However, as a way to make up for the setback I'd like to run a mini-poll to define the parameters of the Patreon Special itself. If you are going to wait a bit longer for it, at least it could be something tailor-made to your wishes right?

So let's do this. Follow this link for the poll - and see you on the next Weekly Update!

Over and out. <3

PSA: Discord

I noticed there is some weirdness going on in regards to our Discord server and Patreon. I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for a heads up from one of our members. I think there was an update on Patreon that required some fine tuning of the settings.

That said, we honestly don't use the server much, if at all. Most of you just use Discord to DM me (which I love) while the channels themselves remain unused. So, for the time being I think I'm just going to clear the board on Discord, until we figure out a way to use it in a meaningful way.

TLDR: I'm nuking the Discord server until future notice. If you want to reach out to me through Discord just hit me up as: hexnspiel. Easy PZ.

Strikeforce // Operation: Firestorm - Exclusive Sneak Peek

Here is another look into the new characters in Operation: Firestorm! I don't want to reveal too much as each of them has a story to tell, but I'll give you just a bit more to chew on.

From left to right:

1. Luna, having successfully infiltrated the roster for the private tournament as a yoga instructor for the elite, enjoys a bit of fun and games with the other participants.

2. The youngest of the group, Skye, a feisty fitness influencer from Scotland who won't back down from any challenge - no matter how big or small.

3. Beautiful and statuesque Andrea, a BJJ practitioner and the rumored daughter of a mob boss, stands taller than most of the girls in Group A.

4. Known only as Proxy, the petit pink haired asian girl gives the participants of the tournament a tour of the islands and lays out the rules of the game.

5. Fang, a world class socialite and black widow of ill repute who made her fortune by leaving a trail of dead husbands who vanish during pleasure trips or freak accidents.

Stay tuned for more and do let me know if you have a favorite girl yet!

Classified // Prisoner of War - Teaser!

War turns people into monsters. It pits us against each other and against ourselves. It forces us to  look into the darkest corner of our souls and ask the question: Am I the hunter? Or the prey? Am I a victim? Or am I the monster? -- One of these girls did not have the luxury of choosing her own answer as she was fated to become something else entirely.

Yulia and Sylvie were locked in a fierce struggle, fighting for their lives in the outskirts of a labor camp, under the dying light, exhausted, naked and covered in mud while the soldiers only watched and laughed.

Come witness a savage and raw battle for survival in the jungle that will take us back to the war torn Republic of Esperança (see Operation: Witching Hour), where the legend of the Phantom of the Amazon began.

----  Special Behind the Scenes Note:

I actually did this image twice. Originally, I had envisioned the fight taking place in broad daylight, much like the original Operation: Witching Hour. However, when I put up the teaser image in the Weekly Update post, I did not like that both Operation: Firestorm AND Prisoner of War had sunny bright green lighting schemes.

For that reason ALONE, I re-lit and re-made the scene, shifting it into a dusk/night setting that actually turned out pretty moody and intense. Yes, I obsess over things like that. Just a random fact for you. :)

Weekly Update [09-30-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents, it is time for your Weekly Update!

Today's main event is the reveal of the brand new story in the Classified Series -- Prisoner of War. A savage and raw battle for survival in the jungle that will take us back to the war torn Republic of Esperança (see Operation: Witching Hour), where the life of Sylvie Moreau ended and the legend of the Phantom of the Amazon began. Be sure to check out the teaser post for more information!

On other news, both the Strikeforce Series and Black Book Project proceed as planned, although I must confess the early shots for Operation: Firestorm have given me some trouble! Hey, it's tough having five beautiful women in the same shots and have them play nice with each other ok? Egos are a dangerous tinderbox!

In technical terms, playing around with things like ocean waves, very reflective sand, multiple characters, glossy surfaces have definitely put my computer's power. Extending render times, overheating my machine and burning a hole through the floor.

Therefore, even though we hit the primary targets for this week, I did not get to work on a much awaited Patreon Special!

But fear not. Every kick in the balls is always a learning experience and I feel confident that I'll be able to have it done for the next round.

So stay tuned agents, as you can already expect a rather meaty set of images next time we come together for the Weekly Update.

Over and out! <3

Classified: Iron Maiden OUT NOW!

Luna has fallen into enemy hands! She's being held captive by the Rook Company agent Ichika - code named: Whiplash - in a hotel somewhere in Budapest. Known to be a methodical and merciless interrogation specialist (see, Operation: Dawn Bringer), she's been reactivated and tasked with a singular mission: to break the blonde spy and uncover the identities of the operatives working under Madam Z.

Will she break Luna before rescue arrives? Yes. The real question though is -- how?

This issue of the Classified Series is special.

Starring -- Ichika, an enemy agent who caught the eye of several members of our community, who voted for her to be featured in up to three Patreon Special posts, which in turn developed into a full fledged storybook!

But that's not all … Pushing this experimental production to the limit, we even ran a series of polls to have the community itself dictate the themes, content and direction this issue would take!

It doesn't get more tailor-made than this.

So if you are ready for some extreme female domination foot worship and leg action, I invite you to check this one out!

T3 Agents, check your inboxes for the direct download link. If it isn't there, give it a few minutes. Sometimes Patreon's messaging system chokes up, and as always, let me know your thoughts through DMs and comments, either here or on Discord.

Over and out!

PS: For anyone looking for a purchase link for this month's issue, click here!

Weekly Update [09-23-23] - The Countdown!

Good day, sexy agents! The much anticipated release of Classified: Iron Maiden is upon us, and I sure hope you ladies and gentlemen enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.

As you may remember, the contents of this issue in particular were defined by a series of polls we ran on this platform in an attempt to make an entire storybook tailored to YOUR specifications!

Personally, I'm very happy with the results of this little experiment, so you can definitely expect a similar run in the future.

Aaaand speaking of the future, you may be wondering what follows after Iron Maiden? Well the polls once more have decided upon our next mission.

Titled - Prisoner of War, we will explore the conflict in the Republic of Esperança through the eyes of the legendary Phantom of the Amazon herself.  It's time to go back where it all began. It's going to be savage. It's going to be brutal. But most of all, it's going to be hot like a deep tropical jungle.

Teaser coming up next week!

Till then, over and out. <3

MISSION CRITICAL POLL - Classified Series

As Iron Maiden is launched into the stratosphere our little factory of Classified projects opens up for a brand new project. The choice you have before you is simple. It is not a popularity contest between characters and one choice won't cancel the other out. It is simply a matter of priority. In other words - which of these two stories will be told first.

These two stories are integral to the overarching plot in the Strikeforce Series. The secret war between the Agency and the insidious Rook Company, as well as the revelation of the true source of the hidden arts and the power of the Hex.

- On one hand, we need to go back to the past with Sylvie, the Phantom of the Amazon. A guerrilla fighter trapped in a war she never asked for, yet fated to shift the balance of power in ways nobody expected.

- On the other hand, after the events of Operation: Rising Star, life just got a lot more complicated for mega idol and super spy Baram. With her cover now in jeopardy she has the eyes of the world (and the fangs of her enemies) upon her.

Both of these stories will be told one way or another. Both of these paths converge in the end. But you will be the ones who choose the next step at this point in time.

Onwards and upwards, for there is much work to do. <3

Strikeforce // Operation: Firestorm - Teaser 2!

Good day ladies and gentlemen!

As some of you might already know, for the next chapter of the Strikeforce Series we are setting up a mega event! An all female, bikini-clad, tropical island, secret tournament organized by a mysterious philanthropist known only as - The Countess.

Sixteen fighters, divided into two groups of eight, will fight it out in a savage no-hold-barred series of 1-on-1 battles in an attempt to win the Countess' favor.

Last week I gave you four of the girls from Group A, and this fine weekend, I am ready to show you the other half of Group A, including our very own secret agent Luna on the left and this tournament's hostess ... Proxy, front and center, playing the role of judge, jury and executioner for the Countess on this private island.

Meet (from left to right) - Luna, Candy, Proxy, Aiko and Elsa, and with that, the fighting ladies of Group A are ready to rumble! Each with their own story. Each with their own secret desire. Each willing to risk it all to have the Countess grant their ultimate wish.

Stay tuned for more teasers and reveals in the coming days as the production of this storybook kicks into high gear.

Over and out. <3

Weekly Update [09-16-23] - The Countdown!

Good day sexy agents. ~ Let's have a quick Weekly Update as we have a whole bunch of goodies to look at today!

The Black Book project has been proceeding smoothly and today I have another Sneak Peek for our daring Shadow Agents.

Production of the Classified story: Iron Maiden is a wrap and you can expect the full release next week on the 23rd of this month!

On the other hand with the prep-work now complete, Operation: Firestorm officially begins production. Be sure to check out the 2nd Teaser post to meet the other half of Group A.

And last but not least, last week I mentioned you'd have to make a CHOICE today - click here to vote on the project that will enter the Classified production slot after the launch of Iron Maiden.

Exciting times ahead.

Over and out. <3

Classified // Iron Maiden - Exclusive Sneak Peek

Mmmphhhmmphhh...

That's probably what Luna said. Think you could have done better against Ichika's unorthodox interrogation technique?

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Be advised, release is imminent!

Strikeforce // Operation: Firestorm - Teaser 1!

For the last couple of weeks I've been hard at work (pun intended) creating a full roster of new characters for the all female, bikini-clad, tropical island, secret tournament organized by the mysterious Countess.

Yes, this is the mandatory beach episode in our ongoing saga.

Featuring a total of sixteen beautiful bodies, including Luna and Maya, this story will thrust us into fresh new territory and open up a world of opportunities for the coming months.

These sixteen fighters will be divided into two groups for the qualifying rounds, and set to fight each other in savage no-holds-barred matches in an attempt to win the Countess' favor.

For now, I leave you with (from left to right) - Fatima, Andrea, Skye and Fang. Four of the eight fighting ladies from Group A. Each with their own story. Each with their own secret desire. Each willing to risk it all to have the Countess grant their ultimate wish.

Stay tuned as I plan to reveal the rest of the cast in the coming days!

Over and out. <3

Weekly Update [09-09-23] - The Countdown!

Hello agents, I hope you are having a fine morning. Things on my front are proceeding as planned!

Today you'll get a preview of a bunch of new fighters crafted specifically for the epic tournament in the upcoming Strikeforce storyline - Operation: Firestorm! So be sure to check out the post for more info.

On other news Iron Maiden is close to wrapping up so I'll give you guys one more Sneak Peek before launch week!

And last but not least... I'm preparing this month's Patreon Special, featuring another of the characters you voted for in the Rogue's Gallery Poll. Can you guess who's next in line?

Stay tuned, as next week I'll be showcasing even more new fighters from the tournament and a CHOICE to decide on the next story for the Classified Series.

Over and out. <3

Weekly Update [09-02-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents!

Has it been a good week for you as it has been for me? On my end I've had progress on all fronts. I'm especially thrilled about Iron Maiden that is literally coming up over the radar horizon in an intercept trajectory. Can we expect one more sneak peek in the coming days before release then? -- YES.

On other news, the latest poll was rather intense to watch. For the longest time it remained deadlocked on a 50/50 count and although in the end the count shifted into the GO BIG OR GO HOME camp, it was only by a small margin.

This led me to adjust my plans slightly to accommodate the folks that I figure were concerned with a looooong production run, while still giving the majority what we all ultimately want: MOAR EYE CANDY.

So here's the game plan: We are doing a GRAND tournament after all with a total of 16 fighters involved, and although I'll take a couple of weeks for pre-production to set up the arenas and the extended roster, using some Clever™ storytelling we'll divide the complete tournament arc into a three parter. Meaning, the production run of each individual part will be the usual length for a single Strikeforce episode, but the full story will be told across three episodes.

Interestingly, this is not the first time we do this, as you might remember -- OP: Witching Hour, OP: Dawn Bringer and OP: Mile High Club were part of their own trilogy!

This way, each individual part will be tight and juicy and launch within acceptable time frames while simultaneously we can go big in regards to the scale as I feel this story arc deserves. So ... win-win-win?

That said, mark your calendars and synchronize your watches agents, as I plan to discuss the tournament in detail and showcase some of the new characters in the next Weekly Update, because even though the project itself will still be in pre-production, I see no reason why we can't have some of that much hyped EYE CANDY delivered early eh?

With that, I'm going back to the trenches.

Over and out! <3

Mission Critical Poll - OP: Fire Storm

As you know by now Operation: Firestorm is my first official TOURNAMENT arc and I want to make it into the most exciting and jaw-breakingly sexy event you've ever seen. Ambitious? Yes. But that's why you are here for right? So let's do this.

That said, there is one issue I want your input on, as every other decision will cascade from THIS ONE.

The matter at hand is the overall SCALE of the project. Though we already have a predetermined format for Strikeforce stories, I do not want us to be constrained by pre-set parameters if it means delivering a product that isn't what it's meant to be.

And! One of the key variables that will define the SCALE is in fact the number of FIGHTERS involved in the tournament. Originally, I had planned for a total of 8 fighters. Two of which are Luna and Maya. But a voice in the back of my mind kept nudging me to double that number, for more sexy women, more fights, with a total of 16 fighters.

Obviously, regardless if it's 8 or 16 fighters, we wouldn't be able to portray ALL the fights in their full extent on a blow-by-blow basis. That would require an eternity that we don't have. But even though we'd skim through the highlights of some of these encounters, we would still get a fair share of mouth-watering variety through the expanded eye-candy.

Not only that, but I feel the larger SCALE builds upon the story of the size of the operation that the Countess runs as she 'collects' fighters from across the globe for whatever devious plans she has in store for them.

BUTT! Larger cast does also mean - longer pre-production time. Requiring me to set up a lot more characters before the first kick is even delivered, extending the total production time even more before we can even start shooting the action.

So I leave this decision to you. If we choose to keep it tight with 8 fighters, I will use ONE more week of pre-production before Strikeforce begins rolling, as I currently have 85% of the things I need to get started. If we choose to go big with 16 fighters, I will require at least TWO more weeks of pre-production, but the end result will pack a bigger punch.

Don't worry though, whether we choose to go tight or go big, I'll definitely show you what I'm cooking in the usual sneak peek format.

Time to make the call, agent.

Weekly Update [08-26-23] - The Countdown!

Alright my sexy agents, I'm keeping it short and sweet.

Work has been proceeding as planned: Both the Classified and Black Book projects take their expected steps forward but the Strikeforce Series needs YOUR HELP!

For the last week or so I've been gathering the assets required to make this ournament story the one that you'll remember forever and ever. Yes, we are going all in on this one.

With that goal in mind, I've secured three different arenas, a ton of new outfits and any required elements for VFX and such. However, a critical question still haunts me. Find out more by checking out the relevant pre-production post and poll - here.

Over and out! <3

Classified // Iron Maiden - Exclusive Sneak Peek

Meanwhile, back in Budapest, things are looking grim for Luna... and it only gets worse from here on out.

I don't want to spoil too much, but stay tuned for more sneak peeks like this one coming your way as Classified: Iron Maiden enters the landing pattern.

Have a wonderful weekend, agents. <3

4K Special [08-19-23] - Operation: Firestorm Teaser!

As we cross the 4K milestone on DeviantArt I couldn't be happier! DA is the platform where this journey started, and back then I had no idea what kind of crazy journey lay ahead of me. But we took the punches and punched back with all our might at the obstacles that life threw our way. So here we are, two years later still in the fight. Pretty cool huh?

Looking back to my earlier work, I feel I've made significant progress in my work process and technique, and one of the things I always strive for is to challenge myself with every new project.

The Strikeforce series is therefore, the perfect arena to do so. Why? Because the main difference between this series the other two production lines, is that it has a longer production run, and consequently it allows for a large scale project with increased complexity.

I think Operation: Rising Star was proof of this. I was able to create a larger set piece, vehicles, killer drones and add tons of explosions to mix. BUT, being the masochist that I am, I - WANT - MORE. (And I'm sure you do too.)

So I think it's time, ladies and gentlemen. It's time for the ... TOOOOUUUUURNAMEEEENT AAAAARCCCC!!! (dramatic modulated deep voice with an echo)

The eccentric philanthropist known only as The Countess has organized a women only martial arts tournament on a private island somewhere in the South Pacific, with the promise of fulfilling the victor's ultimate wish. No matter how outrageous.

Following this lead, agents Luna and Maya infiltrate the event, hoping to discover the whereabouts of their missing agent - Sadie - and uncovering the insidious Rook Company's plans.

What they find however, will put loyalties to the test and the fate of the entire world, at risk.

But this is not all. In the coming weeks I'll reveal even more details on this special project to my dear Patrons, as I fully map out the road ahead. Extensive cast of new characters. Special location with multiple combat arenas. Tons of new outfits. All in hope of making the Hex-brand tournament you always wanted!

I hope you are as excited as I am for this one. It's probably going to rip my soul out. But it's going to be worth it. >:)

Stay tuned for more news, till then, over and out!

Weekly Update [08-19-23] - The Countdown!

Good day agents! So much is going on at the same time, but it's all good news for us. I'll keep this post brief as I want you to check out the other posts I'm sharing with you today.

Both the Classified and Black Book projects are right on track, and as expected Iron Maiden has officially crossed the threshold into its final month of production. Crazy.

We also had a very successful launch of Operation: Rising Star, opening up the Strikeforce slot for a brand new project - Operation: Firestorm.

At the same time, we hit the 4K milestone on DeviantArt, so this time, the teaser for the brand new project and the celebratory post are one and the same. Find out why by checking out the 4K Special - here!

Over and out! <3

Operation: Rising Star OUT NOW!

Operation: Rising Star is finally here and I'm super excited to finally share this with all of you. This special little piece was both a joy and a challenge for me. On one hand I was able to put into images and text a wild story that I've had stuck in my mind for a long time. On the other hand ... I punched myself in the nuts with a highly complex scene with many, many, MANY moving parts.

But I HAD to do it, regardless.

I grew up watching Tokusatsu shows as a kid and due to my professional background with the film industry, I always had a fascination for the world behind the cameras in shows like these. So ultimately, the two elements combined into this wild ride - with Baram at the lead, as I always envisioned her as this multi-talented idol who gets pulled into the craziest situations. Action first, think later right?

And that's essentially how I took on this mission, knowing where I wanted to go with it, but unsure of what challenges I'd face in the process. But I'd say we pulled through successfully, learning many valuable lessons on the way, developing new techniques and optimizing the workflow even more.

So once more I have to thank YOU for your support. Not only do you make this journey possible. You also make it worthwhile.

But hey you aren't here for emotional/personal stuff are ya? You want the action and I'm here to give it to you. So I give you -- Operation: Rising Star! Featuring our beautiful agent Baram ... as the Lovely Star Ranger, alone and outgunned at the edge of time, on a mission to save humanity from the Invaders from Planet Xin - using the power of song, dance and a heart full of JUSTICE!

An over-the-top, hyper dynamic fight against multiple opponents brimming with FAN SERVICE. Expect tons of high kicking action, panty shots, female domination, damsel-in-distress and humiliation!

T2 - Veteran Agents and higher, be sure to check your inboxes for a direct download link!

PS: And for anyone else looking for a purchase link for this month's issue, click here!