I said I would throw some ideas in the mix, so here I am and here's brief rundown of some of my ideas:
>Create an Erotic Game
Eroges, especially western ones, are a potential golden goose. Most modern eroges are VNs so the workload is very light compared to other forms of video game development. Aside from that, you're selling people the opportunity to indulge their vices, which is one of the very best ways to make money in western countries. So by slapping together a VN and directing people to a Patreon/Paypal/etc. you're very likely to make at least a little cash. There are, of course, obstacles and drawbacks and you do need some basic skills. You need to be able to program a game in Ren'py, you need to be at least a decent writer if you want to grip anyone's attention, and you need to be able to either draw or take hi-res screenshots in something like Honey Select, modded Skyrim, or a similar vehicle. Aside from that, though you are very likely to make money, the biggest question is 'how much?' Some devs manage to hit the right notes and get very lucky, which results in making thousands per month, and six-figures per year (look up "Summertime Saga" if you don't believe me) while others only manage a few hundred per month or possibly less. So it seems to be something of a toss-up between skill and luck, as some of the highest earners actually put out a pretty shit product but still rake in the cash.
>Pretend to be a Roastie/VTuber
Obviously not the most appealing idea, but there are a few ways to approach it and it has the same benefit as above in that you're selling vice to normalfag hedonists which is easy cash. I'm sure most people have the general idea of how to pose as a vtuber: webcam + microphone + visual filter + voice changer = 3D anime whore. Not ideal for anons like myself who still live at home and don't have proper privacy, as well as anyone uncomfortable with the idea in general. One alternative is "selling nudes." I put it in quotations because you wouldn't be selling your nudes. The idea with this one is to search around the internet for a collection of nude photos from a relatively unknown roastie, then save them and resell them on a site like Onlyfans or something similar. There is obviously risk involved with this method, as there is the possibility of legal repercussions, but I think it could work if done carefully.
>Art Commissions
If you have a talent for drawing (I don't) you could always look into art commissions. From my understanding, there are two main avenues to take with this. The first is essentially 'git gud,' meaning that you work up your skills to a level that's worth paying for, essentially becoming a 'true artist.' From there, you need to find a customer base for your art style, whether it's fantasy art, mechs, architecture, landscapes, or whatever else you choose to specialize in. The other option (I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but here it is) is selling 2D porn. Once again, 'sex sells' is the rule behind this one, and normalfags will pay a pretty penny for some custom hentai. Furthermore, if shame isn't a factor you can always step into the horrifying world of fetishes. A hedonist might ten dollars for a picture of two naked girls making out, or a few hundred for a pic of two diaper-wearing futa furries getting vored by a slime monster. It's up to you how to pursue this one.
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