Chapter 4 - Dev Log #9
Added 2022-02-15 18:25:13 +0000 UTCHello,
Welcome to the 9th Dev Log.
Progress on Chapter 4 has been good. I'm currently also writing a lot more again (Future chapters and changing/Polishing other chapters.)
As mentioned in the last log, today I will give a little more insight on how much is left.
I'm currently 1300 still renders in and I'm around 200 to 300 renders away from finishing the "normal" part of the update. The one that isn't in the Tabletop session.
So the normal part of the update (excluded cinematics) is pretty much 85% done.
The Tabletop part is 45% done.
A few more details about the last two weeks and what I did there... I was building a new environment for the real timeline and I was lacking some assets.
You need to know... I have almost zero experience at modeling stuff but I needed a damn floodlight and while I could've used a primitive plane or so as one, I wanted something with more quality.
In the background, you can see the floodlight boy I created.
As you all know, I work alone. I do pretty much everything alone beside the coding. (Thanks Cursen, Eni and SLim.)
But pretty much 98% of my time is spent on creating the visuals. When I make the move to Blender after Season 1, I want to hire a freelancer who specializes in creating environments, etc.
A person passionate about it and not just in for the bucks. Cause it will show in the end product.
Chapter 4 will actually offer my first completely unique environment modeled by a freelancer. (Thanks Wibble!)
It will be previewed in the last dev log before the release.
Alright, let's get to some more visual previews.
I had some real trouble finding renders I could show without spoilering.
Here's a first sideboob peak of one of Nick's daughters.
"Going in there would be a brilliant idea."
"Cheeto Love."
And at last, another sneaky peek on one of the daughters.
4k res of all images attached.
So yeah, in the next Dev Log I will elaborate on my current work ethics and give some numbers about productivity... Now that I've located and tackled my biggest limiter.
- Ocean
:)
Comments
When does season 1 end and how many seasons do you envision for this Great AVN?
Pax
2022-02-27 17:25:16 +0000 UTCHi Ocean, a little bit late, my feedback. I know how much work is making a good environment. About 25 years ago I spend most of my spare time in rendering development. First on the pure user side with POVRay and later in the development a binding from RenderMan to OpenGL. There is a reason why so many credits of todays movies list so many people from the CGI departments. So it is amazing what you archive alone! The new stills looks great and I am looking forward to the next release! Best regards, F.
TiefImWesten
2022-02-26 17:22:32 +0000 UTCDon't worry, Ocean. I for one prefer quality over quantity, and you've yet to disappoint. - Maabuss
Maabuss
2022-02-18 06:33:00 +0000 UTCI can't hide that I can't wait for the continuation and sometimes I get mad that it's not ready yet.... But I think this is a positive reaction. The whole truth is that "all good things are born in pain". Ocean - take as much time as you need and create this VN to the best of your ability.
2022-02-16 15:59:15 +0000 UTCTrust me, the time it takes to develop an update also affects me negatively. But due to the Chapter approach, I can't cut them any smaller. And a little bit of both. But mostly the teasing and I will neither confirm nor deny if the daughters have appeared before. Sorry! :)
Oceanlab
2022-02-16 14:29:14 +0000 UTCi do kinda hate how long it takes for the updates to come out but i will always say your art and renders are by far my favorite of any AVN i have played. thx for making such a beautiful game, also side note do we know the daughters at all or is this new people to the game. i cant tell if your teasing us seeing if we recognize them or just giving us a taste of what to expect.
Aquatic Ghoul
2022-02-16 04:46:39 +0000 UTCwill chapter 4 out in may?
Nightwing
2022-02-16 00:56:10 +0000 UTCAs always, absolutely gorgeous preview renders Ocean. Thank you so much for creating this amazing emotionally immersive story. I'm proud to support.
6pak2go
2022-02-16 00:47:29 +0000 UTCGosh I love Cheeto!! Nothing will ever change that πππ btw nice job on these Randers
Elton Coleman
2022-02-16 00:26:31 +0000 UTCNice work as always. Any estimate on when we can expect chapter 4? Something like 2-3 months or do you think the table top session will need more time?
Calszone
2022-02-15 23:44:47 +0000 UTCI always look forward to your Dev Logs. I know we will get a great progress update and some awesome images. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into what you are doing behind the scenes as well.
Pax
2022-02-15 21:38:32 +0000 UTCAwesome Dev Log! Thank you for the great content! Don't forget to keep yourself in good health!
Joseph
2022-02-15 21:24:16 +0000 UTCAmazing pics/peeks once more. And hail Wibble !!
2022-02-15 19:33:11 +0000 UTCgreat devlog, just the amount of nami previews makes it good already
rerderrum
2022-02-15 19:30:12 +0000 UTCIt really sounds like you hit the ground running with this new update. Gooooood! Excited as shit.
Day
2022-02-15 19:29:47 +0000 UTCStory and Visuals are on another level π€©
F. P. P.
2022-02-15 19:18:16 +0000 UTCYes!!!
2022-02-15 18:45:37 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it. It's a great story so far.
Blue5591
2022-02-15 18:45:02 +0000 UTCSimply phenomenal work with this game!! Cant wait for CH4! :D
M N
2022-02-15 18:42:39 +0000 UTCImages looking great. Can't wait for the next update. Keep up your good work.
Dennis Weikert
2022-02-15 18:30:42 +0000 UTC
