A Necessary Step to Protect Our Work
Dropbox downloads:
-Talia dressed
-Talia undressed
I want to be completely transparent with you about an important change I’m about to introduce to the project.
I know it might surprise some of you, but I assure you it comes from the desire to protect what we’ve built together and to give this project a stable future.
Let me explain why — and then, if you still feel like it, you can crucify me and abandon the project.
As some of you may know, adult-oriented content has always been viewed negatively by social platforms, payment processors, and even entire countries.
And recently, I’ve been shaken by two new regulations — one from Europe and one from Italy (my home country).
On the European side, the rules for explicit material on social media have become stricter to protect minors.
That didn’t affect me directly, but it honestly scared me — because when it happened, I suddenly couldn’t access any adult content for several days and thought I’d been banned.
Everything eventually got resolved — for now — but that first shock definitely made me realize how fragile things are when it comes to institutions.
On the Italian side, things seem a bit more serious.
Recently, there’s been talk of an “ethical tax,” meaning an extra 25% tax for NSFW creators.
Combined with the 15% I already pay, plus INPS (our mandatory social security system), my accountant, and other services, that would push my total taxes to around 60%.
And to make matters worse, that same INPS isn’t even sure it will be able to pay future pensions, because there’s no generational turnover and work opportunities are slowly disappearing across the country.
So yeah… YAAAAAY!
Just shoot me already!!
Anyway, these two recent piles of crap have made it hard for me to sleep, and for the first time, I’ve started thinking seriously about strategies to protect both my passion and our project.
Strategy 1 (very likely if this tax becomes official):
Change my country of residence — I’ve been thinking about Malta.
Strategy 2:
Remove the horse body from the centaurs and replace them with a more humanoid version.
But what does all this have to do with taxes and minors?
Well, given the multiple risks for NSFW creators, I feel forced to operate in a safer way — to survive a little longer in this field.
The rules are clear:
Certain themes considered sensitive or restricted are strictly prohibited, and unfortunately for us, centaurs fall into a gray area that could cause serious problems.
This isn’t a change I’m proud of, and I’m definitely not doing it lightly.
Maybe the old Alek would have been more rebellious and careless, but the Alek of today prefers common sense.
We have to think about the good of the project and make it as resilient as possible.
At the same time, I assure you that my inspiration is stronger than ever, and I see a lot of creative potential in these aesthetic changes.
I just ask you to welcome this change with a bit of understanding.
I know it might not be easy to accept right away, but I promise you — the heart of the project, the passion, and the quality will remain the same.
If that’s still not enough, well… that’s life. I’ll deal with it, as always.
Comments (17)
Honestly, I am disappointed, but I get it. And to be fair, the hottest thing in 1.0 to me was the pov scene where the player "lost" the drinking contest with Kala, and that didn't even really involve the centaur body. So yeah, it sucks, but whatever you make will still be good as long as you stick with it, so keep up the good work and roll with the punches.
Thank you man
I don't mind the change too much. Ik you're still gonna make it work and make it hot. Does the horsecock fall in that gray area cause she only looks like she has hooves and a normal dick
I invite you to look at the dropbox file "Talia undressed"
the new Talia looks sexy :-)
if I'm being honest, this really feels like a step to far now. I understand you want to keep the project alive, I really do. but I feel like this would be the straw that breaks the camels back. I've been willing to accept a lot of changes, as have a lot of other people. but at this point it really is starting to feel like it's not even remotely the same game anymore. everything that made this so special and made so many of us excited for it anxiously waiting for more new and updates, has slowly been erased with every update since the overhaul. I love your work Alek and I want nothing more than to see you achieve success, but at what point is so much drastic changes to much? I have loved sex an fantasy ever since I first found it when Kala was introduced as a character. I have been following this game for a long time, and I've been willing to stick around even for the overhaul and I've been willing to walk into all these changes with an open mind. I have even argued for both sides in the past giving constructive and fair criticism for all the changes, giving voice to both sides of the fence. but surly there must be some way to get around this problem without taking to much of a drastic step as changing a core aspect of the game like this that we all love so much. and I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same when I say can we please not take this drastic a step? at what point might you just as well be making an entirely new and different game? I mean this will all due respect Alek because I love your work and have been following it for a very long time. but in search of making things better or now even just trying to keep this project going, at what point is this no longer sex and fantasy at it's core that we all loved so dearly? that we ultimately stick around for because we came over from our love of the previous version that felt so original and special. I'm not here to put you down or anything like that Alek, and I want to be fair as I always am when I write here on updates. but I'm probably not alone in feeling like things are really starting to stray way to far now from what made it all so special to begin with. wishing you the best Alek, no animosity for you here. and please take what I say into consideration, because it's coming from a place of caring very deeply for this project.
Thank you for the respectful way you expressed your concerns. I also read your private message and found some of your suggestions very helpful, which I will definitely use when I create a personal website. I’m reflecting a lot on this topic, and I’ll share my final decision soon.
Gosh that is super depressing to hear. One of the main things that I absolutely loved about the 1.0 was the fact that the centaur bodies was super unique and a interesting take on the species. I understand the concern and how things are changing and that you're just trying to protect yourself specifically so you can continue doing these types of projects in the future. It's just saddening to hear. I'll still support you because I still absolutely love the content that you create and hopefully we get a time in the future where things can be a bit more lenient again. And hopefully the previous version still stays available XD
Thanks for your understanding. Yes, the previous version will remain available, at least until they tell me to remove it. Anyway, I'd recommend downloading it and keeping it.
I understand, in my country ( America ) there's been some bullshit censorship on mature content in general. Like most states here in America make it so you can't access a fucking adult porn site.
Even in America? I foolishly thought they were a little more open-minded.
I know your work is going to be fire regardless. I just hope taxes don't actually come, or else you will lose your house, your work, your food, your dog.... Well you got it, good luck 🤞
Haha, thanks dude. I’ll do my best to keep both me and the dog fed. xD
It is disappointing to hear this, I have to admit the centaur aspect was the go to for me. I do love your work, but I hope it does not need to change, however I understand things don't always work out the way we want, I do wish you all the best and fingers crossed we can keep the centaurs.
Unfortunately, I have to dash your hopes, my friend, much like they did to me. :/ Continuing with the centaurs would be very dangerous.
Its understandable that there has to be some changes but in my opinion making them more humanoid doesn’t bother me at all it makes it more interesting for me ofc it’s sad but this means the humanoid centaur gets a big tool to work with 😜 But my point is that I see this as interesting and fresh turn off a event that I’m excited about so I’m 100% interested in this I have said it before and will say it again you game is so good that it would be a shame not to have it I hope that you will continue and I’m sure this project will be amazing 🥳❤️
My dude, you're always full of wonderful words about this project. Thank you so much for understanding. <3