https://youtu.be/RC1GMWgHqww?si=rbAB62suI2nEF6Wl

I never personally knew Rob, but knew of his videos, and I'll always spread love to other sprite animators, and if not for his videos, I'd have likely never met a very good, long time friend.

So if you have the time, please check out this video and consider donating to help cover the funeral costs.

Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas to all.

https://www.givesendgo.com/sayonarabdx

So, I've been thinking about my animations for a while now, and seeing the changing environment on Youtube, how the algorithm is crippling growth, the requirement to chase trends, the suppression of reach if you don't upload [X] Minutes at least once a day, the messy focus on Shorts etc, and it's really starting to feel like a full return to Newgrounds is a wise move to make.

First on the docket, is releasing my Youtube animations (mostly Mortal Kombat Kock-ups) over here and seeing how it holds up. Sprite animation is always going to be divisive over here, and I know that, but it's my passion and I will fight for it.

I wish there was a way to do a little vote or something to gauge interest in my return.

Then again, I've been pretty terrible here, so starting from scratch might be my penance.

Thanks to Tom for resetting the email address linked to the account, been locked out for months!

So thought I'd change my account name too while I was at it. Ric Strife is officially history now. Tho the name will always hold a special place in my heart!