So, 2016. This has been a year, where things happened. A lot of things. We here at Affect3D know this, and yet we persevered to bring you a great variety of high-quality 3DX content as well as some surprises regardless. As this year comes to a close, let’s take a look at the state of the site, and give a quick peek at what’s ahead for the site, store and more!
What was good in 2016?
Many of you will answer the above question with a dejected “not much.” But we here at Affect3D have done much to keep things interesting here. So what’s been good?
New Artists! We have new artists all around bringing some high-quality goods to everyone in 3DX. Each of them has provided their own take of what it means to make good CG erotica and porn. From the voluptuous world provided by Dr3nchd to Smerinka’s outlandish and fearless dickgirls, we’ve had a lot to offer you this year.
Of course, we haven’t forgotten our old favorites. From Supro’s Workout 2 and The Dude’s Lust Unleashed to X3Z’s Elven Desires, there’s been a lot of good 3DX porn to enjoy this year.
New Products! This year marked a significant uptick in our animations. Not only did Amusteven deliver a fine piece with Velna 3, but we saw Rikolo offer a great motion comic with Pearl Necklace!
We also released our first Android app, Neva by Virtual Lust, as well as our first dating sim, High Tide Harbor by 3DX-Games and Gazukull! We’re bringing more variety to the store with each new product we deliver, and it’ll certainly continue in 2017.
Learning the Ropes! 3DX can only do well if more people get involved. That’s why we started our 3DX Artist Resource. Whether it’s learning to use Daz3D Studio through video tutorials, or understanding the finer points of talking dirty, we’re here for you. Already, I’m starting to see some artists develop out of these tutorials, and perhaps in the future we’ll see them here on Affect3D! This resource would not have been a possibility without the resourcefulness and intelligence of both Bianca Rose and The Dude, so many thanks and much love for their efforts.
Old Faces and New Ideas! We brought back a lot of good things that made Affect3D a great site to visit the past year, the most prominent of which has been our Media of the Day series. Our picks have been diverse, giving the spotlight to Tumblr favorites such as DB-Spencer and Fuckhead, as well as some up-and-comers like the talented miki3DX and ForgeKyle.
This isn’t to say we’ve been lacking in good ol’ fashioned editorial content, though. From essays on video game porn, to unique perspectives on 3DX from different writers, to saying out loud what we all secretly desire, there’s been a lot of fun stuff to be had here with the daily columns and articles from the Writing Team here. There’s so much to enjoy for everyone here. Even miro got in on the action, saving Christmas in the process 🎅
So what next?
Well, get ready for next year, because it’s going to be a big one for us! Granted, because discretion is the finer sense of valor, we’re not announcing anything production-wise yet. But just you wait. 😉
Meanwhile, there are other things in store that we can talk about, including the site and store! Here’s what we have planned:
New Site! We’re currently hard at work on a new site design. As we’ve grown in the last year in terms of content, we realized our current set-up is a little…limiting? So our plan is to create a site that allows you access to all the latest and greatest content, whether on your desktop or your smartphone. Plus it’ll look as sexy as Tara walking naked on a beach in broad daylight. Keep your eyes peeled, and be amazed by what you’ll see.
New Forums! The backbone of any community is a forum of any sort. We’ll admit we haven’t taken the greatest care lately with our forum. And even if we were on top of it, it’s looking a little old and ragged (15-year-old software will do that). So we’re currently investigating new forum options, with our goal being a seamless integration between the forum and the site. We’re also seeking out modern amenities such as emoji compatibility, since all the youngins are into that 🙃
This will take a little longer to complete, with the new site design getting first priority. But once we have the site up and running, we’ll shortly follow with the new forums. Before we launch, we’ll also be looking for volunteer moderators to the join the staff, encouraging discussion and keeping everyone happy. Stay tuned for an announcement regarding that in the near future.
Also, forums aren’t the only place to discuss things these days. We’re currently working on another meeting place for you all. More on that when we’re ready 😉
Store Updates! While we’re not planning anything as dramatic next year for the store; we got some important changes coming that will make the shopping experience better for everyone. Currently, we’re working on incorporating one-page checkout in the backend. This will greatly simplify the buying process for customers on mobile devices and elsewhere.
In addition, we’re tweaking the browsing and searching experience behind the scenes. With so many products in the store, we’re looking to simplify the experience so it’s easier to find the quality 3DX you want. We’ll make these tweaks slowly to ensure a seamless transition a better visit.
That’s all for now. I won’t be the first nor last to say we’ve been through a lot this year. Still, we appreciate all the support and feedback you’ve given us this year, even if we didn’t respond directly. Take care, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2017.
Andreas
February 16, 2017Will there be more of “Girlfriends4Ever” ?
Kingsizednuts
December 31, 2016You probably cannot say much about upcomming releases right now because the buffer is quite low given most wanted to release something just before xmas. This last month has been the best month this year in terms of releases. Guessing january will be slow…
(Ok, some artists like mentionned Jared999d or Lord-Kvento might have something)
andi guinness
January 1, 2017I wouldn’t be so sure. These are interesting times we live in, after all 😉
Bones12x2
December 31, 2016Looking forward to 2017!
Do you have any news from Jared999d? He’s one of my favorite artists but it’s been a long time since any news if another release.
andi guinness
December 31, 2016Jared999D contributed to our White Xmas Charity Bundle this year. What he offered may provide some clues as to what he has planned… 😉
Bones12x2
January 1, 2017Thanks. I bought the bundle and had a feeling that might be the case.
Happy New Year!