midn8t

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750$ is still nothing to sneeze at tbh :D
750$ would be about 19$ an hour for 40 hours aka one full week a month.

that is more than what I made per hour working as information system specialist which starts at 15$ an hour in Wisconsin anyways or rent check that not bad part time gig for one person.

to make it full time need to make 4 games, so you are working 40 hours each week or 160 hours month as along as all four project bringing about that 19$ an hour that be about 3,040$ month income but even if it was less at the 15 an hour rate it be about 2,400 months both are live able incomes thought.

me personally I never turn what i enjoy into a job because soon as it become a job I don't enjoy it, my wife turned her hobbie into a job became a catering coordinator for hospital and now she hates cooking and baking when she uses to just love doing it as a hobbie.

when I love computers and gamming and stuff but when i worked in information systems, I did want be around any technology at home got sick of it due to work.

but that's why I decided to drive garbage trucks instead besides that monies better anyways, I make more driving picking up garbage than my friend does as a programmer and now I enjoy being around my computer Agin playing video games and programing stellaris mods lol
 
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Kaos_Theory

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IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT BLOODSHIFT

If you've followed [my] for a little while, then you may know I've had a high dollar goal listed, which is to confess to my partner what I've been doing since the pandemic to make up for lost wages. That amount started at $1000/mo and then dropped to $850/mo; still, that number remains elusive.

We're now coming upon four years since I started this project, and currently it now occupies half my time with my girlfriend, and every year that passes it takes up a larger proportion of our time together.

I don't care that much about marriage, but I know she does. And I'll do that to make her happy. But I can't marry her with this deception hanging over us. And I fear that the longer I allow this deception to go on, the worse it will be when it finally comes time to come clean.

And that time is "before the year is up".

The reason I based my confession goal on income was that the project would become known to her with a significant income attached to it, as opposed to me doing it for free or for some paltry compensation, at which she would surely balk and judge me a moron, and rightfully so. But if it's bringing in a decent amount of cash, then I think it would be harder to dismiss.

The amount coming in right now is certainly not paltry, but not significant either (compared to expenses where I live).

Look, I love this project. In my "normal life" I am somewhat a public figure. I don't get to say what I think and feel very often, especially regarding society and politics, for example. I have to be nice to people that I don't like, because people are counting on me to hold things together, and I can't do that if I make enemies. And that means I suppress myself. Bloodshift is a space meant to be hidden, only meant for certain eyes [the fans], and a space where I can express myself in ways I can't anywhere else. A space where I can take the addiction that has ruled my life-- mostly for ill-- and turn that vice into something productive.

But I love my partner more. And if she wants me to stop, I will stop. If she judges what I'm making not good enough, then it's over.

And yet I know sacrificing this project means losing some part of myself. Maybe I'll be better that way; I don't know. But if nothing else, I don't want to let down the people who have believed in me and supported me all this time.

So, what I'm asking for is this (and I am no good at asking for help, let alone money):
1. If you're not a Subscriber now, please [become one]. Even just temporarily. Let me show her a good number.
2. If you're a current Subscriber, perhaps think about upping your pledge, especially if you're in the lower tier (the jump isn't as much). Again, even temporarily, to give this project its best chance at survival.
3. Whether you're a Subscriber or not, the game could really use some positive reviews. I get plenty of fair criticism, but also a lot of unfair criticism, and lots of people hating on me in LoodKorner for mere fact that it uses real porn. They literally comment in my thread just to say they won't play it. [When I KNOW this is not a typical real porn game.]

And yes, if there is more money coming in, I will produce faster. I will treat the additional funds just like any other: put it towards the next release goal. So if you want Digimona and Lia sooner, I'll make it happen.

I know I'm basically begging for money here. But this project could be on the chopping block. Maybe it won't actually matter-- maybe she'll think it's great, paltry income be damned. In that case, great. [Or maybe she will dump me. If I don't kms then perhaps the project will go on. Otherwise, given the choice, we sadly part ways.]

Regardless I thank you for all the kind support. It has not been trivial; it has been life saving money when I still have little. And it has been my pleasure to create for you something that you enjoy. For that, I am grateful.

Sincerely

Amalgam
I'm gonna keep my response short and sweet, I feel bad for you that you think you have to attach a significant amount of money to this project before bringing it to your partner's attention, I mean I get why you feel like it's the right thing to do, but worded that way doesn't paint the best picture, all I can say is just be honest and show her the real you, warts and all, relationships should work based on respect, love and honesty and money should play no part in it, sadly that is not how things work out, but that aside, I hope everything goes your way and things remain positive and happy for you both.
 
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Necrosis666

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so i got into the university and have michelle and the coin, i give the coin to the student and his not intrested then the game says maybe she will have better luck and i drag her to him and my character says i see no reason for that.

also have quest to f*** ann have done many time with choosing different feeds and no luck any ideas ?
 

amalgamhpc

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so i got into the university and have michelle and the coin, i give the coin to the student and his not intrested then the game says maybe she will have better luck and i drag her to him and my character says i see no reason for that.

also have quest to f*** ann have done many time with choosing different feeds and no luck any ideas ?
Hum that might be a bug I have a hunch but can you try dragging Michelle lower on the character and see if that proceeds?

It you're at uni you should have fucked her already. Is the quest not clearing?
 

Muff Diver

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Dev best of luck with what you are asking.

But I'm sry been on F95zone a long time and seen Dev's come and say all sorts of stuff to get members here to support them as F95Zone is the premier site on the internet. I see this as just another grab for cash. I have read your production may end in 2025.
Yes money is always important but My marriage/Partner is above all else, nothing is more important than it Nothing!!!!
amalgamhpc
I don't care that much about marriage, but I know she does.
If your only doing it to impress her with money plus the deception its doomed to fail, built on lies.

My 2 Cents. All the best in your Decisions amalgamhpc
 
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amalgamhpc

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so i got into the university and have michelle and the coin, i give the coin to the student and his not intrested then the game says maybe she will have better luck and i drag her to him and my character says i see no reason for that.

also have quest to f*** ann have done many time with choosing different feeds and no luck any ideas ?
Can you explain better what is the problem? Or take screenshots? I am unable to find any issue with the areas or characters described.
 

Czeksmyx

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Guys, ya'll should probably chill about the greed stuff. Man has to explain why he made a violent, mind-control harem game to his partner and unless he has a serious "this seriously pays the bills, I'm doing this only for money/this is not my fantasy" type argument, his relationship is in some serious trouble. That being said, unless you're with a special kind of person, you're likely gonna have to drop the game no matter how much it makes. I don't know your life though, I hope I'm wrong and all this works out.
 

Muff Diver

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Guys, ya'll should probably chill about the greed stuff. Man has to explain why he made a violent, mind-control harem game to his partner and unless he has a serious "this seriously pays the bills, I'm doing this only for money/this is not my fantasy" type argument, his relationship is in some serious trouble. That being said, unless you're with a special kind of person, you're likely gonna have to drop the game no matter how much it makes. I don't know your life though, I hope I'm wrong and all this works out.
Just so you know they posted it on a pirate site, and aired there problems about money problems and not being honest to his partner no matter it being co-vid or whatever. Then asked for money to keep partner happy so hopefully to continue development of the game if the partner is happy with the money he is making.
Mate i've been married 25+ yrs and before and during my marriage was alway honest/up front on everything i did and communicated with my partner about everything.
Please!!! Coming on a pirate site talking about your private life then ask for money.. Sry don't buy it.
Each to their opinion!!! But saying your going to stop development unless we give money.
He started it during co-vid for money understandable!!! But abandon the game now if its a problem and continue with your regular job and then fix your relationship.
 

amalgamhpc

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Just so you know they posted it on a pirate site, and aired there problems about money problems and not being honest to his partner no matter it being co-vid or whatever. Then asked for money to keep partner happy so hopefully to continue development of the game if the partner is happy with the money he is making.
Mate i've been married 25+ yrs and before and during my marriage was alway honest/up front on everything i did and communicated with my partner about everything.
Please!!! Coming on a pirate site talking about your private life then ask for money.. Sry don't buy it.
Each to their opinion!!! But saying your going to stop development unless we give money.
He started it during co-vid for money understandable!!! But abandon the game now if its a problem and continue with your regular job and then fix your relationship.
I don't really have the time to get into but I think you have misunderstood what I wrote. Maybe the project is over, maybe it's not. A little extra Money will help. For less than one week. Then we find out next monday. that's all.

Also "money or no product" is pretty normal. You didn't finish your sentence so I'm not sure what you meant to say. But it's normal.
 
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I don't really have the time to get into but I think you have misunderstood what I wrote. Maybe the project is over, maybe it's not. A little extra Money will help. For less than one week. Then we find out next monday. that's all.

Also "money or no product" is pretty normal. You didn't finish your sentence so I'm not sure what you meant to say. But it's normal.
To me the main issue is, that you basically asked subscribers to invest money into convincing your future wife that she allows you to work on the game. Its not a "Pay me or no product" imo, because none of us knows your wife. Maybe you would need to make 10k a month for her to allow it, so the money could be "wasted" as it doesn't necessarily change the outcome. Also given how certain types of women are into public figures I wouldn't rule out, that basically no amount of money would change her opinion. But you know her better than we do, so based on your call for money, it feels like she's more focused on the money than if that kind of "job/hobby" is acceptable for her.

Also as a few people already said, everyone has seen some scams be running in this space, like "I'm sick and need money for medical bills, please stay subscribe" and then they dipped, so even if it feels bad for the one or two genuine cases, I can see that a lot people will be sceptical about your approach and giving you money.

You wanting to come clean to her before marriage is btw imo the correct approach.

So I basically just want to say, that from the outside it looks worse than you probably think it is, as you know your intentions. Makes it easy to get caught up in thinking you're doing it the right way and not understanding that others may get upset or sceptical about it.

Also just my two cents, but if you say, that the game gives you some freedom, as you have to act a certain way as a public figure, you should maybe figure out what person your girlfriend wants to marry, because if she doesn't know all of this and is basically in love with the public figure, chances are good, that you basically go with "acting" like someone you not really are for the sake of the marriage in your future. I get, that the public figure job probably pays well, so staying in that, is imo fine. I'd rather act 8 hours and getting paid decently, than being poor. But then I want to be myself in my free time, not act the same way for my spouse.

I just hope you make a decision that makes you happy. Whatever the decision in the end will be.
 

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To me the main issue is, that you basically asked subscribers to invest money into convincing your future wife that she allows you to work on the game. Its not a "Pay me or no product" imo, because none of us knows your wife. Maybe you would need to make 10k a month for her to allow it, so the money could be "wasted" as it doesn't necessarily change the outcome. Also given how certain types of women are into public figures I wouldn't rule out, that basically no amount of money would change her opinion. But you know her better than we do, so based on your call for money, it feels like she's more focused on the money than if that kind of "job/hobby" is acceptable for her.

Also as a few people already said, everyone has seen some scams be running in this space, like "I'm sick and need money for medical bills, please stay subscribe" and then they dipped, so even if it feels bad for the one or two genuine cases, I can see that a lot people will be sceptical about your approach and giving you money.

You wanting to come clean to her before marriage is btw imo the correct approach.

So I basically just want to say, that from the outside it looks worse than you probably think it is, as you know your intentions. Makes it easy to get caught up in thinking you're doing it the right way and not understanding that others may get upset or sceptical about it.

Also just my two cents, but if you say, that the game gives you some freedom, as you have to act a certain way as a public figure, you should maybe figure out what person your girlfriend wants to marry, because if she doesn't know all of this and is basically in love with the public figure, chances are good, that you basically go with "acting" like someone you not really are for the sake of the marriage in your future. I get, that the public figure job probably pays well, so staying in that, is imo fine. I'd rather act 8 hours and getting paid decently, than being poor. But then I want to be myself in my free time, not act the same way for my spouse.

I just hope you make a decision that makes you happy. Whatever the decision in the end will be.
I respect your comments , and solely for the benefit others reading this, I will reiterate that I'm only asking for a temporary boost between now and January 13. That's all I'm asking for. I don't have brain cancer. I'm kind of a dope, but I don't have brain cancer.

Also, confession to my partner has been a pledge goal since I opened the SS. Years ago. I don't know how many of my Subscribers would remember, but I'm certain a few would be able to vouch for this were someone to ask in the Discord. So if this is fake, I'm a very good planner (I'm actually a very bad planner).

And just to give some background since you mentioned an angle I didn't expect: We're both public figures. We're not celebrities. They're both volunteer positions. I'm trying to make it make money but it's not that easy.

I got recognized in a gas station once though.
 
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