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Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

520 followers 670 following 2.3K posts

Just a 6ft ΘΔfox, 35, ACE, *mostly* straight male, writer of bigs

18+ only please, gonna be nsfw posts and reposts aplenty

FA: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/allexander/
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/maxmann

#furrywriter
#macro/micro
#macro
#furry
#sizesky

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Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

Still not sure who's been messing with the numbers, though... but it's probably fine? Most likely?

But as always, my donation link is ko-fi.com/maxmann

Anything helps! I don't know what's going on with foodstamps, hopefully that's back? But it would be nice to not have to worry about it ;w;

November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

The pace has slowed down a bit, so its an excellent time for questions! I might not be able to answer all of them, but I'll do my best!

Likes, reskeets and follows welcome! And if you wanna see me grow faster, that multiplier could use a boost~

#furry #furryvr #growthdrive #macro #crowdfunding

The red and blue fox from previous pics, standing in front of a building that he's just about as tall as now. A question was screencapped that reads "okay if you become giga sized what will you do first?"

I hold up a finger to my chin, other arm at my hip, as I ponder the question. The blue text reads: "Giga sized, huh? Geez, I'm not entirely sure. This is all still so new to me! Um... let's see, megamacro would be bigger than cities, so giga sized would be..."

Among the little lines showing that I'm still growing is a little comment, probably from somebody watching from the building behind. Because I think I'm funny.

The little white text reads "those hips tho-"

The next pic, I'm in a similar pose but looking down and to my left, eyes wide with realization (and as I rise slightly above the height of the building). The blue text reads: "Countries. Entire countries, probably becoming paw craters."

For the last pic, I pull away from the building a little to show my growth, now with the building's edge just at my chest. I turn to face the camera and give a wink, but I accidentally let my red hair get a little in the way of my open eye. But it's fine!

The white text at the top says: "Current height: 62.5m / 205ft"

There is a diagram to the left again, with Likes = 2cm, Reskeets = 4cm, New Follows = 10cm, and $ = Multiplier, stating that the current multiplier is still 12.5x

The blue text reads: "So let's keep it going! I want to see the stars beyond this town's light polution!"

November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

klj;sadf;jlksdf I'm so bad at this

Each $1 adds 0.1x, so if you donate $15, it adds 1.5x to the multiplier!

The goals haven't changed, though something's a bit fishy with them... I feel like they may not be done changing owo

The goals update, the bar is filled past the $100 mark with a little black. The next two goals are not yet met, for the $200 mark (total of 300) and the $300 mark (for a total of 600).

November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

This has been a lot of fun to keep updating, I hope y'all are having fun too!

here's the total for numbers:
Likes: 60
Reskeets: 39
New follows: 11
Donations: $115

And for each:
Likes = 2cm
reskeets = 4cm
follows = 10cm
Multiplier: 12.5x!!

#VRfurry #furryvr #growthdrive #macro #furry #growvember

The first pic of this batch is one of my paw, stepping down with a loud THOOM. The ground shakes slightly, the car nearby shakes slightly, and the building in the background sets a backdrop with several lit signs. I'm going to be pretty annoyed if I find out that stuff is a.i. generated >:/

The second pic is just of me as I'm still rising higher next to that first building. The blue text reads: "My paws are already bigger than cars... this is so... OH wait right, uh, comments, lets see here..."
My red and blue vulper is wide-eyed as I look down in a bit of surprise. Or is that excitement? Who's to say?~

The third pic in the bunch, with a screenshot of one of the comments from the previous update on the growth drive! The comment is from Moon, Reality Herself. It reads "eeee this is already SO fun to watch <3"

My response is just above it in blue text, which reads: "I'm so glad! The initial, uh, shock has worn off, so I'm starting to have fun with it too! Plus, I'm looking pretty good, right?~"

As I surge a little higher than the last pic, I have my arm resting on the building from before as I've grown tall enough, and I'm looking at the camera while striking a confident pose. Though my body is still slowly stretching larger, I continue with another bit of blue text, which reads: "Hm... maybe I should find another building. Lets see..."

After having moved to another mid-rise building that's roughly 12 stories tall, I stand next to it and look down to the camera, with a bashful expression. The blue text next to me reads: "There, this one looks nice and big! ...oh, but not for much longer, huh? Hehe..."

The pic is a full body shot with me standing next to the building, with another building in the foreground to the left. There is a street light that barely comes up to my thigh, juxtaposed between the camera and me. The top white text reads: "Current height: 45.08 meters / 147 feet 11 inches"

November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

There we go~

#furryvr #VRfurry

Same pose with a slightly different angle from the quoted pic: I'm standing on a balcony with one hand on a pole that supports the canopy above (which is out of view). My vulper is completely up to date now, with a red mane instead of a purple-ish one, and a red tail that fades into blue with a gradient. My red and blue fur pattern is still the same otherwise, with a V pattern in red on my back amongst dark blue fur.

I'm in the same pose and place for this pic, but the angle is different so that you can see my face while looking out longingly to a field of green in the rain. The mist is more visible in the background here, as are some trees with plentiful leaves. My chest, belly, and chin fur (as well as tufts in my ear(s)) is a very slight shade of purple, but now they all blend together so that it looks white in comparison to the bright reds and blues.

November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

I need to take a bunch of these pics again now that I've updated myself with the right colors. But even with the wrong fur on the tail, I still look *gorgeous* uwu

#VRfurry #furryvr

November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

...okay now hang on, something's fishy.

...uuuuh, anyway! Same donation link as before! ko-fi.com/maxmann

I'm still wanting to at least make sure I'm not worried about food, so anything helps! #crowdfunding

The goals list, with the same bandaids and wooden plank as before. Someone has drawn in red, "Base sizes x20" instead of x2.

November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

I didn't get a chance to answer any replies for this update, was too caught off guard by the *BWOMF*

#furry #VRfurry #furryvr #growthdrive #growth #macro #crowdfunding

Its the same vulper, now looking at the camera with a nervous smile. The blue text reads: "W-well, uh, guess this drive is going great! hehe... ...oh boy. It's only just starting, isn't it?"

The text at the top right gives a tally of the likes, reskeets and new follows, as well as gives the current multiplier from donations. "Likes: 32, Reskeets: 17, New Follows: 7, Multiplier: 12.5x"
Current height is also listed under that, at 27.08meters / 88 feet 10 inches.

Up at the top left, is the Likes/Reskeets/Follows numbers, but the 2mm, 4mm, and 1cm have been fiddled with! It now reads "Likes: 2cm, Reskeets: 4cm, New follows: 10cm"

November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

First pic, as the Growth drive starts! Getting a pretty decent start, the red and blue Vulper looks down a bit to see how his height changes from 6 to 8 feet tall. The background is mirrored to the previous growth-drive pic with the neon signs, but is still the same buildings. There is blue text of me speaking, that says: "Woah...! Okay, getting started already. Here we go!"

Pic number two, with the wave/rumble of growth getting stronger around me! I'm walking toward the buildings as I recognize the rumbling is getting stronger. The blue text reads: "H-hang on... w-what's that rumbling? What's-"

A low shot looking up at a very sudden growth spurt sending me from 9 feet tall to nearly 80! The blue text only reads "AAHH!"

A closer shot of me, standing in front of one of the many buildings. I'm looking to my left, eyes wide with surprise. The blue text reads "I'm... so big! But I thought I set those numbers low-"

November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

Phew... alright.

*ahem*

Goals have been updated, all of the base numbers I set are doubled! Pending no other surprises, this should hold up just fine!

#furry #VRfurry #macro #crowdfunding #growthdrive #Vulper

The goals image, with the $100 Car _ crossed out (look, the word "repair" just fell off, I couldn't find it, okay? D: )

There are various bandaids and a single wooden plank now holding everything together. Because that's how this works, right? Should hold just fine!

November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

HOLY SH-
*bonk*

That uh... image about goals from a previous post? Yeah kinda had a donation immediately meet the first goal and *OW*

(all the stuff got flung about and the $100 goal is enlarged, cracks showing from where the sudden donation impacted. Also fox bonked owie)

November 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

Rules are as follows:
Likes=1mm
Reskeets=2mm
New follows=5mm
Comments may be featured in progress pics, Q&A style!
Each $1 donated adds 0.1x to the multiplier (starting at 1.0, so $15 will make the multiplier 2.5x)

And this pic will give the goals! And expect cameos from some close friends, too~

A (poorly drawn) pic with a gradient background of golds and reds. To the top left is "Goals: $100 car repair, $200 food & gas, $300 FBT fund, ???" and below, where it says "Milestones:" is a bar that is left empty, with these goals at proportional intervals. For the $100 goal, a "Base Values x2" is stated, to incentivize getting this first goal met. The next goal of $200 (for a total of $300) has a reward listed as "I'll make a Thank you video!" Then, at the next milestone of $300 (for a total of $600), it lists "Base Values x5!! (total of x10!!!)" At the end of the bar is ???, with a little pic of me pointing at the bar right next to it (but I'm missing an ear, owie).

November 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

THAT'S RIGHT, BITCHES, I'M DOING A GROWTH DRIVE, STARRING YOURS TRULY!!!

Everyone loves a good growth drive. And though I can't shrink down, this lets me celebrate #nanovember my own way! With small friends all around ME! >:D

#furry #furryvr #growthdrive #macro #furrymacro #crowdfunding

A wide shot of my Vulper model, the full body in view as I stand on a sidewalk in a new scene on the Hokyl Night world in vrchat. The street continues into the background, with high-rise buildings with bright neon signs lining the sides of this thoroughfare. In the top left corner, I've written "Likes = 1mm, Reskeets = 2mm, New Follows = 5mm, each dollar = plus 0.1 to multiplier"

November 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

Which gave me an idea.
Why don't I try again? But this time, offer a little... something extra to make it more fun for everyone ;)
Those of you who remember me for the longest, might remember that I wasn't a fan of my own size changing, in any sense.
Well... guess what else changed about me~

/13

A different angle of the same Vulper as before. This shot is mostly empty, but with a view of a tower in the background, as the camera is low and pointed up to look at the fox as he raises a finger to his chin quizically.

November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

And... I'm still here.

I've been repeating this line for a long time now, as some of you may have noticed. Its intentional. Its a mantra, that I've been saying to myself. To celebrate in little ways. I'm still here. I'm still alive.

I'm still here.

I'm. Still. Here.

/6

Same vulper as before. The expression has changed from a neutral smile to a furrowed brow, but still slightly smiling, as a show of confidence in myself. It is the same scene as before, the world Hokyl Night, but with a slightly better view of some normal apartment-style buildings with 4 to 5 floors, windows the majority of the view on these buildings.

November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

First and foremost, the elephant in the room. Or rather, the fox in the picture? Malophors are weird. Anyway, yeah! This is me! Foxo with red and blue, using the vulper base that was designed for VR platforms like VRchat and Resonite. What do ya think?

/2

November 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

Almost ready... no getting cold paws now.

#furryvr

Vr photo of a night city skyline with neon lights, taken with the camera on the ground. The base of a light post on the left of the camera's view, and there's a standing paw to the right, facing away. A teaser of something yet to come?

November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM

Max

@maxmann.bsky.social

I still probably won't be able to afford art, like... ever, but

I now have a more natural-feeling way to offer some furry vibes and cozy feelings, and I'm so happy for it.

Speaking of cozy... eepy foxo hours zzzz...

#furryvr