Commission FAQ

This is the updated commission FAQ and whatever new rules there are in here will apply to any commissions done in the year of 2008 and beyond. Note that these new rules will not apply to any commissions done prior to 2008(everything up to release #300).

Since there’s really just 1 primary change, I’ll explain that one right away.

What’s changed in the commission FAQ?
Due to a rather significant increase in people asking for previously commissioned works and the realization that many of my old commissioners don’t actually seem to care if other people get their hands on older commissions, I’ve decided to do away with absolute exclusivity. What this means is that you can commission something and still keep it locked away forever if you want, but if someone comes along in the future asking to commission the same thing, I’ll allow them to re-commission it for themselves. The sole exception to this is if the scans used for the translation belonged to you originally. In that case, the new commissioner would need to provide his own scans or ones he managed to find on the net, which I would use for the editing.

What can I do with the commission?
There are only 2 things you “can’t” do with your commission. The first is to remove, modify or replace the credits page. Don’t do that, it pisses me off. Give credit where credit is due, that’s all I ask. The second is if you try to make money using the translated doujin. If you want to distribute it, do so in such a way that people have the option to acquire it for free. You’re welcome to ask for donations to support your site. Just don’t force people to pay to access it.

How long does it take to complete a commission?
A doujin can be completed in as little as 2 days depending on the size. I typically quote 2 weeks as the completion time for an hmanga, but I usually get it done a little faster than that. Note that I’m sometimes backed up on commissions, so it may take me some time to get started on yours. It’s a good idea to contact me for a quote so that I can at least save you a spot in the list.

How much does a commission cost?
Approximately $1.50 per page. Depending mostly on the amount of text present in the doujin as well as the amount of editing required(ie: text sitting on backgrounds).

Are watermarks included in commissioned releases?
Watermarks are not included in commissioned releases. There will only be a small list of credits somewhere in the doujin.

How do I go about getting a commission made?
Send me an e-mail detailing what you want commissioned. Include a rapidshare/megaupload/whatever link so that I can download it and take a look. I can’t quote a price unless I see the doujin in full. You can contact me at sahadou@gmail.com.

What kinds of projects can I commission?
Doujins and Hmangas or even Non-H mangas are accepted. Sometimes other types of projects are acceptable, but the pricing will typically differ depending on what it is. If you want only specific pages of a larger book to be translated, you may specify which pages. However, there must be at least some level of continuity in the commission(ie: Don’t ask for page 2, 6, 9 and 15 in a 16 page chapter).
I don’t do scat(shit going in someone’s mouth, on their face, etc…). Stories that happen to contain a simple enema are typically okay.
I don’t do extremely painful bondage-type doujins where the girl is beaten within an inch of her life. Regular bondage is okay.
I don’t do Guro. For those who don’t share my definition of guro, here’s mine. If a girl gets ripped open, amputated, or loses any other part of her anatomy in the process of having sex, that’s guro to me.
Almost any other type of doujin is acceptable. Violence or gore in the doujin is fine just so long as it is story-oriented and doesn’t relate directly to the sex. If you are worried that a doujin you want to commission is borderline, you can send it along and I’ll have a look so I can tell you whether or not I’ll do it. Don’t worry about offending me with strange fetishes. No matter how screwed up it is, I’ve probably seen it. Among the acceptable material is Straight Sex, Gangbang, Rape, Yuri, Futanari, Furry, Cross-Dressing, Golden Shower, Tentacles, Beast(dogs, horses, frogs, whatever else), Loli, Shota, Preg, Birthing/Egg-laying, X-ray and probably various other fetishes I can’t think to name.

How does payment occur?
You commission the doujin with me, I spend a few days working on it. Once it is complete, I notify you and payment is to arrive in my paypal account before I send you the completed doujin. If you notice any spelling errors or phrases you’d rather see worded differently, you may bring them up with me and I will correct them as soon as is humanly possible. Please notify me of any modifications within a month of the completion of your commission.
Note: If you’re a first-time commissioner, you will be required to give an advance payment of 50% regardless of size. No exceptions. Don’t even bother contacting me if this is a problem for you. If you try to commission something of a fairly substantial size(100+ pages), there’s a good chance I’ll need to ask for 50% up front regardless of whether or not you’re a first time commissioner.

Is there any way to get my hands on a commission listed as exclusive and numbered below release #300?
Maybe and when I say maybe, I mean MAYBE. No guarantees and it depends on the original commissioner. Send me a pm to discuss the doujin in question and I’ll see what I can do.