What Happened and the Road Ahead for KSHA :')

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy.

It’s been a while since I posted here, and I owe you all an explanation and an apology for my silence. My last update for KSHA was in December 2023, and I had promised that the next update would be ready by April 2024. But that didn’t happen. I haven’t posted anything here since February 2024, and I deeply regret leaving everyone in the dark.

Here’s what actually happened, and why I went completely silent.

In March, my life turned upside down. I used to live in a dorm located in a basement, and on March 12th, a flood hit the area. At that time, I was at my parents' place and didn’t immediately know what had happened. By the time I found out, it was too late... my dorm had been completely flooded.

Inside that dorm was my laptop, my lifeline for the game's development. It was destroyed, along with so much progress I had made from December to March. I had a backup on my external hard drive, but that too was damaged beyond recovery in the flood.

I lost everything. My laptop, my belongings, and most heartbreakingly, months of work. Between December and March, I had:

• Almost finished developing three new events

• Fully revamped the UI of KSHA

• Coded and implemented a turn-based combat system, which was by far the hardest and most time-consuming part of the update (it took me over a month to get it right :')).

Losing all that progress was devastating. I felt completely hopeless, like all the hard work I poured into this game had been erased in an instant. For a while, I truly thought it was over.

But somehow, I couldn’t let go of KSHA. After a couple of months, I managed to borrow an old laptop from a friend. It’s not much, it crashes often and struggles to run the software I need but I’m so grateful for it. Slowly, I started rebuilding everything I had lost, piece by piece. It wasn’t easy, but I kept pushing myself.

Now, I’m happy to say that not only have I caught up to where I left off, but I’ve also made significant progress beyond that. I’ll share all the details of what’s done and what’s left to do below.

I’ve also been working two part-time jobs to recover from my losses and hopefully save up for a proper laptop someday.

This post isn’t meant to be an excuse—I know I should’ve updated you all earlier, no matter how tough things were. That’s on me. But I just want you to know how much your support has meant to me during this time. Even when I felt like giving up, the thought of you all waiting for KSHA kept me going.

Thank you for believing in me and for sticking around despite everything. I’m fully back on track now and doing my absolute best to complete the next version of the game (and maybe even afford a better laptop in the process 😅).

Progress Update

Here’s What’s Already Done ✅:

• Brand New UI: The entire user interface has been overhauled, offering a more polished and immersive experience.

• Turn-Based Combat System: A completely new turn-based combat system has been implemented, bringing exciting new gameplay mechanics.

• Completed Script: The full script for the update is finalized and ready.

• 6 Events Developed: Six new events have been fully developed and integrated into the game.

• Bug Fixes: All known bugs and minor issues have been resolved for a smoother gaming experience.

Here’s What’s Left to Do 🔁:

• 2 Events to Develop: The script for these is already written, so it’s just a matter of implementing them.

• SFX: Sound effects for the update need to be created and added.

• Transitions: Smooth transitions to enhance the visual flow of the game.

• Testing & Proofreading:

  • First round: Identifying and fixing any remaining bugs while proofreading the script.

  • Final round: Ensuring the update is completely polished and ready for release.

• Translations: Translating the game for multiple languages.

I’m confident I’ll be able to release the next update by January 2025. It’s been a long journey, but I’m so excited to share the new version of Konosuba The Harem Adventures with you all.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your patience, love, and support. I’ll keep working hard for you.

Cheers
EmperoXXX