I have been holding off doing this for a bit, but I really think it’s best I talk about my negative experiences with commissioning @/Riyexza for my new Live2D model, and why I’d advise against commissioning them (or @/senkaiga) for work.
A 🧵 (1/15)
NO FUCKING WAYYYYYYY!!!! 😭🩵
I can’t believe it’s finally happened! A massive thank you to everyone that has continued to support me since I first applied back in May last year 🥺
🚨CALLING ALL VTUBERS🚨
Me &
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are going to be putting you guys into animes we think your vtuber would be apart of on Thursday, 1PM EST!
So post your vtuber pngs below! 💙
🚨CALLING ALL VTUBERS🚨
Me &
@AuroraMaqui
are going to be putting you guys into anime archetypes we think your vtuber would be on Friday, 2PM EST!
So post your vtuber pngs below! 🩵
NOOOOO! 😭
Sadly I got rejected into the partner program but I wanna thank everyone for supporting me so far! I’ll work even harder so we get it babyyy 💪🏻💙
I just wanted to update everyone to try and prevent anyone else from being caught unaware and losing out on time and money as I have. This is not an invitation to harass anyone - just my own experiences that I thought were important to share 🩵
I first approached Riyexza to commission art and rigging for my new Live2D model in March 2023, while they were working under an old pseudonym of Ryosha Ryu. We agreed that I would be put on the waitlist for May 2023. (2/15)
I want to stress that this has nothing to do with the quality of Riyexza’s work, which I liked (though I never received a finished model). But the dishonesty, lack of communication after I’d paid, and no final delivery has been frustrating to say the least. (14/15)
【2.0 MODEL REVEAL】
OMG! you guys are insane, thank you so much for the support everyone💙 I hope I get to meet more amazing Vtubers in the future (✿◠‿◠)
Model Mama:
@t0umama
Redebut: TBA
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On May 26th, Riyexza messaged that their current backlog was complete, and that they would start work on my model. We also clarified that I was commissioning both art and rigging (including tongue tracking), and the first payment was sent May 28th. (3/15)
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Other VTubers who have commissioned Riyexza have had their work sent on to a ‘friend’ of theirs (@/senkaiga) - however, they share Riyexza’s PayPal, so general consensus is that this is the same person trying to bury their outstanding work by moving to a new account. (13/15)
The first draft of the art was returned to me June 24th, and I responded with certain modifications that were agreed upon. The next I heard was July 26th, after chasing, whereby Riyexza updated that they had been in hospital for the past few weeks. (4/15)
I GRADUATED UNIVERSITY!💙
I can't believe 3 years have passed so quickly! It's been such a great experience and I can't wait to continue this journey, whatever it may bring.
This was the first of several delays that were poorly communicated, and while I was sympathetic finding out they’d been in hospital, it began a pattern of no communication that was backed up by increasingly questionable excuses. (5/15)
WE'RE GETTING CLOSER TO PARTNER BABYY!😤
It would mean the world to me if you guys helped me out in anyway you can. This could be by lurking or just stopping by to say hello ♡
I can't thank everyone enough for supporting me so far!
Over the next few months I tried repeatedly to DM Riyexza for further updates, but I have not heard anything since Dec 2023. On March 5th I opened a case with PayPal to get my money refunded - due to the time elapsed, I was only able to get the second payment back. (12/15)
The next model update came on August 14th - the style of the art had been updated, but none of the previously agreed design modifications had been included. (These were by and large rectified in a subsequent update.) (6/15)
【2.0 MODEL REVEAL】
OMG It's finally time to reveal my new model! 💙I can't wait to show everyone because my Vtuber mama did such an amazing job. I hope you love her as much as I do.
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On Sept 3rd, Riyexza wrote back to apologise for another long period without communication, offering to add a Live2D chibi model and rig as compensation for the delay. I accepted the offer, as they also guaranteed they would soon start work on the main model rig. (7/15)
Riyexza also asked to rework both the art and the rigging due to dissatisfaction with their own work, asking for no deadline but suggesting a Feb/March end point. I was surprised by this request, but ultimately did not feel under pressure to redebut, so agreed. (9/15)
The final update of the art came on Sept 6th, and aside from a few small tweaks, I was happy with the work. However, another month went by with no further word, after which Riyexza asked for the second payment for an already-completed but unsent file. (8/15)
OMGGGG WE HIT 4K!
I want to thank everyone that has followed and supported me throughout my vtuber journey! It's been amazing so far and I can't wait to make more memories with you guys 💙🥺
The final reworked art was sent through on December 4th (with apologies about illness and computer issues for the delay). Despite the time spent, I really liked the art, and Riyexza (once again) promised to start rigging. This has been the last I’ve heard from them. (11/15)
This was on the condition that a demo video for the current rig was sent - this was sent a few days later, followed by updates on the design. I was very happy with the work and, after further communication, paid the second half of the payment on November 17th. (10/15)
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PARTNER PUSH TIME BABYY! ♡
I'm so fricking nervous but I'd like to announce that I'll be doing a partner push starting today! It would mean the world to me if you guys helped me out by lurking, raiding or just stopping by to say hello💙
Thank you so much for supporting me!🥺
OMGGGGGG!!!!
Thank you so so much for the support in my first partner push stream! It means so much to me to see so many people coming by to support and I can't thank you enough 😭💙
Let's bring on the next couple of weeks and get this bread! ♡
PARTNER PUSH TIME BABYY! ♡
I'm so fricking nervous but I'd like to announce that I'll be doing a partner push starting today! It would mean the world to me if you guys helped me out by lurking, raiding or just stopping by to say hello💙
Thank you so much for supporting me!🥺
【3K Celebration】
I wanna say a massive thank you to everyone that has supported me thoughout my journey so far! You guys are insane and I'm super lucky to be in the VTuber community💙
P.S I'll be hosting a giveaway this week as a thank you, so keep an eye out!👀
LETSS GOOOOOOO!!!
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far! I'm so happy we reached a big goal of mine & I can't thank you guys enough for getting me there! 💙
Next stop is partner babyyy 😤
AYOOO?! 😳😳
Thank you so so much for 3.5k followers! it's actually crazy how fast we got here so I wanna thank everyone for supporting and watching my streams, it means so much to me 🥺💙
Just a quick PSA; if you feel like you don’t vibe with my streams that’s perfectly chill, but please don’t come in just to announce that you’re unfollowing me 🫡🩵