Status update Episode 11
Added 2025-01-24 09:06:53 +0000 UTC
This will be the next-to-last status update for episode 11. After beta testing has started, I'll post the final status update on episode 11.
I won't have much more to report on Episode 11 until then, and I'll let you know the status as soon as I have something to share. I am playtesting the episode but also working on episode 12 development. I won't report on that until after v0.11.0 is released.
The estimate for the animation queue remains unchanged as it's steadily shrinking. Lately, the daily average render count has been somewhat higher than normal. I'd still say February 7-9 holds as the completion date for the render queue, and beta testing will start shortly thereafter.
Episode 11 pre-release details
Episode 11 will be somewhere around ~18.5 GB in size for the full download (likely slightly less; it depends on the remaining animations).
The patch will be somewhere around ~6.3 GB in size. This means the MEGA host won't work without a subscription, but there will be other free hosts for downloading everything upon release, as always.
If you want to patch the game instead of downloading the full v0.11.0 at release, make sure you have an unmodified version of the game downloaded. You can only patch v0.10.0 and v0.10.1. You must download the full v0.11.0 version if you have an older version.
If you're unsure about patching, I recommend you download the full version (18.5 GB), extract it and play - it's that simple.
A reminder: save your game at the end of episode 10, where the game tells you to save to avoid any save game issues when playing the upcoming episode.
Keep backup copies of the previous version until you're sure the new version works for you and your save files.
Here is a preliminary changelog for episode 11.
-- Changelog v0.11.0 --
Added Episode 11 that includes
7113 renders
392 animations
6 2D-art pieces
2 2D-art animations
42 songs
32 sound effects
Menus in Brawler can now be closed using the middle mouse button.
Improved the text spacing in the Bios app.
Fixed a bug where the final free roam event of episode 10 didn't end if you failed the main task.
Fixed an issue with money messages staying on screen when fast traveling from the desk area.
Fixed a missing image error for an animation.
Fixed a bug with the on-screen text message conversation that could happen if a game was saved at specific points during these conversations.
Fixed an issue that prevented Envy's events from being added to her Bios history.
Fixed a rounding issue with the Happiness % in the Party Planner mini-game that caused a mismatch in % gained or lost during evaluation.
Fixed an issue with missing text in the Stats app and Party Planner tab when participating in the CUM-petition in Episode 9.
Fixed an issue with the Party Planning mini-game that didn't update the emotes correctly according to the happiness level.
Fixed an issue with the episode report of episode 10 that would show a choice that potentially didn't happen for Lily.
Slightly increased timer for the English class.
Fixed an issue potentially causing a scene with Sage, Maya and Josy to be skipped if the player didn't spend time with Zoey in episode 10.
Corrected typos
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
60!? Wow, that's nuts!
Nordwolf
2025-02-19 12:44:58 +0000 UTCI am at somewhere beyond the 60 playthrough mark, and I still run into little things that I didn't see before.
Targonis
2025-02-19 10:18:19 +0000 UTCYou can also try reducing resolution way way way down and see if that helps. Playing at 4k doesn't do me any favors for some of the mini-games.
Targonis
2025-02-19 10:17:00 +0000 UTCThat is why there was a slight delay in the announcement that beta testing had begun. When it is THAT close to being done, a delay of a few days makes sense. Now, if mistakes are found during the beta process, some scenes or animations may need to be re-rendered to fix those problems, and we will NEVER hear about those. We won't know how many problems are found during the beta testing process as well. So, kick back, and wait. The longer it takes for beta to finish means there are problems that are being found and fixed. We also won't know how much direction the beta testers get, because there are so many things that will be really hard to find based on previous choices as well as the choices made during the new episode.
Targonis
2025-02-19 10:15:54 +0000 UTCActually, I wanted to be a dik first. But I lost my desire to listen to the words of the people who have commented on my questions so far. And after listening to you, I realized how much responsibility it takes to be a dik's beta tester.
도경 김
2025-02-18 01:52:01 +0000 UTCOne way you can think of it is that we get each episode as they are completed, so beta testers get it first, but then those on the Patreon side. Steam players get the SEASONS after they are done, so in a way, we will be able to find problems before Steam people get to play. I will note that being a beta tester is...boring. You don't just get to play it first, you have to really look for problems, minor rendering issues, issues here and there, then, you get to play it after the round of fixes, and you get to repeat the process, see if it's fixed, as well as looking for other problems. It's less about PLAYING than it is about looking for bugs/mistakes, and it takes a special sort of person not to do it for a few weeks and then decide that PLAYING is fun, but beta testing can take a LOT of fun out of it. There will be some people who really enjoy FINDING the bugs, but then, it can be really annoying when you find nothing too, because someone else found the bug you would have stumbled across and it has now been fixed. I've seen it, and know that I definitely don't have the mindset to WANT to be in on the beta testing phase. I appreciate what they do, and don't envy them for seeing the content sooner, because it really is work.
Targonis
2025-02-18 01:45:50 +0000 UTCNo. It's done by the people he trusts. Nothing to do with what tier they are
Will Joy
2025-02-09 17:31:53 +0000 UTCI'm just resigning myself to not getting those renders. Tried the trick Doc pointed out and still no go. Also on the Zoey Paint I noticed speedups on the dots moving that I assume are part of the game but it will move like two or three times before I can even react. Like I said...Im old and slow :D
Malathus
2025-02-09 07:23:20 +0000 UTCMost of the red dots are in the middle of the screen usually in between the mouse and the location of the next blue dot. Usually the area behind has fewer dots so what I did was to keep my mouse to the outer edges of the screen and moved in where there were no red dots. Took a few tries since you have to go pretty quick with the 20 second timer but was able to get S on all doing it that way on all challenges.
Adam
2025-02-09 00:29:13 +0000 UTCHe already has his list of Beta Testers from previous episodes that have been Patreon supporters for awhile not sure how to become one but think the spots are already taken from what most say.
Adam
2025-02-09 00:27:58 +0000 UTCI thought the beta testing was done by patreon supporters behind a paywall?
Seth Biemiller
2025-02-08 21:57:28 +0000 UTCNever. There won't be any beta releases. Beta testing is done internally and when it is ready, it will drop. I bet round about a month left.
Nordwolf
2025-02-08 11:59:02 +0000 UTCWhen can I play the Being a dik beta game?
도경 김
2025-02-08 09:37:10 +0000 UTCLink your Patreon account to Discord here: https://www.patreon.com/settings/apps
DrPinkCake
2025-02-08 05:34:01 +0000 UTCMy discord password changed and disconnected from patreon
Agigagiblah
2025-02-08 00:46:14 +0000 UTCI can't see anything on the discord server outside of announcements. I was posting in the spoiler channel earlier and was wondering why I can't see them anymore
Agigagiblah
2025-02-08 00:42:19 +0000 UTCeverything is based on posts and you have access to certain posts based on what you subscribe. You should see the first one being pinned as the season 10 download if you can see it otherwise if you go into the membership area at the top there is a list of links to all of the downloads for all of the different versions of Being a Dik or Acting Lessons that you are looking for in the "Welcome from Dr. Pink Cakes" just have to click Show more.
Adam
2025-02-07 23:54:19 +0000 UTCIs there someone i can talk to about discord issues? I can't see any channels but i am donating
Agigagiblah
2025-02-07 22:57:57 +0000 UTCCarefully looking around the corner, if I can spot some news about how the render queue is doing...?!
Nordwolf
2025-02-07 12:52:15 +0000 UTCIf you are recommending it really cant call it cheating now can I? :) Thanks for the tip Doc
Malathus
2025-02-07 07:32:06 +0000 UTCSome feel it's easier to make the game window smaller so you'll cover a bigger distance with the mouse faster. If that's cheating or not, that's up to you. ;)
DrPinkCake
2025-02-07 06:43:30 +0000 UTCAnyone have pointers on the paint games? I'm old and slow with my mouse on PC so that and Zoeys paintings all are extremely rough minigames for me.
Malathus
2025-02-07 05:21:52 +0000 UTCI really hope we can rescue her. er....both Maya and Rio
Malathus
2025-02-07 05:19:34 +0000 UTCThe day you can play the beta test from tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it!!
도경 김
2025-02-06 01:44:50 +0000 UTCI mean I have season 2 save files from 2022 there’s that 😂
Jon
2025-02-05 11:48:20 +0000 UTCI don't even remember how many months I've been waiting LOL
Mdevkun
2025-02-05 02:11:05 +0000 UTCI just have to repeat it... DPC, your coherence with the branching is dope. I played my 23rd complete playthrough with some changes here and there and uncovered (smaller) dialogues with Josy that I have seen the first time. Simply great! Keep on doing what you do and take the time for quality checks that you need. It's worth it!
Nordwolf
2025-02-04 20:23:09 +0000 UTCOh I’ve been doing that lol, I’ve gotten a couple routes this weekend, it’s so good
Jon
2025-02-04 09:45:16 +0000 UTCTruer words were never spoken with BaDiK
Malathus
2025-02-04 07:44:42 +0000 UTCI would also point out that you can get a wide variety of different content by playing different love interest routes and Chick and DiK alterations. You may miss new content if you do not have a variety of plays.
Malathus
2025-02-04 07:44:03 +0000 UTCWhat is your pfp from?
Víctor
2025-02-03 06:57:31 +0000 UTCLmao true! I feel for y’all that have been stuck on that cliffhanger of an ending for all this time lol.
Jon
2025-02-02 21:21:08 +0000 UTCA two to three week wait is NOTHING.
Targonis
2025-02-02 20:59:52 +0000 UTCThe ending of one journey is but the beginning of another.
Joshua Dershem
2025-02-02 20:48:21 +0000 UTCI just finished what’s available for season 3 this weekend for the first time. Now I am sad bc I have to wait for more 😭
Jon
2025-02-02 19:46:36 +0000 UTC"O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao!"
Philippe D.R.
2025-02-02 06:56:22 +0000 UTCTHE END IS NEAR
R_TB_K
2025-02-01 11:03:14 +0000 UTCupon rereading the announcement we probably will not get another update till next Friday or next week. He says he will only give 1 more once the beta starts but that wont start till the renders are done. So we will probably just get an update next week hopefully sooner if the Rendering goes faster
Adam
2025-01-31 20:27:51 +0000 UTCYou spelled Riona wrong. 😏
Joshua Dershem
2025-01-31 18:15:59 +0000 UTCCan we have a release today? looking forward to it!!!
bpusd886
2025-01-31 15:39:19 +0000 UTCYou mean Sage :P or Jill
ArchAngel121996
2025-01-31 01:58:19 +0000 UTCBeing a beta tester is a responsibility, and it is also painful to check the same stuff again, and again, and again, and again. It's not just being able to experience something sooner than others, it's about looking for mistakes, and looking VERY closely for things that most people would miss.
Targonis
2025-01-30 00:21:05 +0000 UTCAre we there yet jk
Tony Warren
2025-01-29 03:41:25 +0000 UTCI can meet my Maya again
Ro.Hui
2025-01-28 15:44:19 +0000 UTCcant wait
Ultimate GamerYT (B1ack Sh4d0wYT)
2025-01-27 06:01:43 +0000 UTCI'm thinking about getting mega pro
ArchAngel121996
2025-01-26 01:29:30 +0000 UTCmeant 11
BiliBili228
2025-01-26 01:12:18 +0000 UTCThank you!
Jesse Rauhaniemi
2025-01-25 14:12:09 +0000 UTCLFG!!!!
Nate Diaz
2025-01-24 23:50:50 +0000 UTCSo hyped! Time to wipe and start fresh with all new saves. Have a great weekend DPC, all.
Scott
2025-01-24 21:43:36 +0000 UTC2-3 weeks is standard unless lots of issues are found.
DrPinkCake
2025-01-24 20:49:14 +0000 UTCBaD is slated for a 4th season, so it seems like he’s got a lot cooking in the background!
Nicholas Nail
2025-01-24 20:41:17 +0000 UTCBELLAAAAAAAAAAAA :skrem: 🗣🗣🗣
Sadie Adler
2025-01-24 19:50:50 +0000 UTCReally thinking he needs to close out some storyline options with a finale to help otherwise 12 is going to take even longer, let alone the final chapter. Can we get Vinny arrested? Get rid of the DiK who is videoing and sabotaging us?
Malathus
2025-01-24 18:33:49 +0000 UTCAlso this is episode 11 not 12. He has just started writing for 12.
Malathus
2025-01-24 18:31:41 +0000 UTCHe has beta testers. Doesn't need anybody else.
BoxerB
2025-01-24 18:29:48 +0000 UTCHave a great weekend dr pink cake
GeraltOfRiviadx
2025-01-24 18:29:39 +0000 UTCHow can i beta test episode 12, is it a higher tier?
BiliBili228
2025-01-24 18:15:31 +0000 UTCInsanely awesome
Agigagiblah
2025-01-24 17:59:58 +0000 UTCWelcome! Enjoy the ride.
Nordwolf
2025-01-24 17:53:50 +0000 UTCSimply awesome!
Nordwolf
2025-01-24 17:51:13 +0000 UTC7113 renders...holy smokes! That'll be a hell of a chapter, i'm sure.
Chillhelm
2025-01-24 17:39:36 +0000 UTCI'd say at least 4 weeks but don't be surprised if it's even 6. I can't remember last time for sure but considering how big it is (bigger than ep10) I would say 4 weeks minimum
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 17:22:25 +0000 UTCI didn't really have a problem with pancakes but I didn't aim for perfect score either. It might have been important when we're talking about potential CUM-petition mini game ;). It was just a suggestion anyway, I'm no game dev. and that would present another set of variables depending on how you did. Not possible at this stage but still just the idea
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 17:08:08 +0000 UTCOh, I'm failing that. I sucked at the pancake mini-game (probably didn't help that I was playing on my old laptop, lol). Took a lot of save scumming to get a perfect score, lol 😆.
Jonathan Hang
2025-01-24 16:55:38 +0000 UTCI’m so excited
Morgan
2025-01-24 16:54:50 +0000 UTCYES!!! Almost there!
Jdog
2025-01-24 16:54:35 +0000 UTCNice one DPC. Enjoy your weekend
Arta
2025-01-24 16:46:38 +0000 UTCThanks for the exciting news, Doc! Good thing I have MEGA Pro Lite so I don't have to worry about that problem. I can't wait to continue this! Jumped back into the world of BAD! And then play through it multiple more times for all the paths (I have 10 total) 😋!!! IT IS going to be spectacular 😁. All my lovely ladies are waiting for me 😍! As always, hope everyone continue to have an amazing and awesome week ✌🏻😉!
Jonathan Hang
2025-01-24 16:46:18 +0000 UTCHow long does the beta testing phase last, usually?
CST1992
2025-01-24 16:31:04 +0000 UTCOMG the next chapter is finally arriving soon!! :))))))
McKenzie
2025-01-24 16:25:49 +0000 UTCYou can import and continue you end of S2 playthroughs from Steam directly into the S3 Patreon version, as long as you followed the instructions given at the end of the season save.
Chiss
2025-01-24 15:48:14 +0000 UTCAmazing work based on your prior reporting the file size is exactly what I expected it to be still though great work can't wait
Craigbk1976
2025-01-24 14:56:02 +0000 UTCI can’t wait for it!!! I am going to start a new fresh save to enjoy the whole amazing story you have created. You are the GOAT Dr.!!!
Richard Doelker
2025-01-24 14:41:26 +0000 UTCThanks for the update. It is almost here.
R2D2TS
2025-01-24 14:30:30 +0000 UTCAwesome work as always Doc, sounds like the Beta Testers might get a Valentine's gift!
Malathus
2025-01-24 14:26:38 +0000 UTCWe're so close now!
Chiss
2025-01-24 14:15:27 +0000 UTCAwesome
Tom W
2025-01-24 14:04:37 +0000 UTCThat's what I meant, only in the game
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 13:59:38 +0000 UTCThat sounds fun...but only at the cumpetition 😅
Lilatentakel
2025-01-24 13:48:57 +0000 UTCWOOOOW, WOOOOW, WOOOOW. You are awesome!!!
Dušan Smrček
2025-01-24 13:37:40 +0000 UTC😁✌️
Julian Miranovič Štefanič
2025-01-24 13:17:45 +0000 UTCI haven't bought the patreon version of the game yet, but I'm planning to when ep11 releases. Can I merge my steam saves with the patreon version? And if I can, can I immediately continue from where I've left of or do I have to play through the entire game again?
Jesse Rauhaniemi
2025-01-24 13:06:45 +0000 UTCAwesome, this is very exciting news! Thanks for the update Doc.
Calhoun28
2025-01-24 13:05:19 +0000 UTCFacts! 💯
Jeffrey Pantaleon
2025-01-24 12:56:30 +0000 UTCIt's crazy when you think about it
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 12:48:12 +0000 UTCSide note, Reading changelog made me realized it could be cool if CUM-petition was a mini game. Something like pancakes at Isabella where you have "green field" you have to stay in but it gets smaller and smaller with every passing second
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 12:06:45 +0000 UTCHoly cow I can’t wait to listen to the 42 new songs they about to be bangers
Drake Arbius
2025-01-24 12:00:07 +0000 UTCThanks for the update. Looking forward to play it. 😊
JEH
2025-01-24 11:49:08 +0000 UTC🤩 Time to add a new SSD...
larry82
2025-01-24 11:45:03 +0000 UTCIt's cool, made me smile, but it's cool. Welcome Maggot (you'll get it, once you play it, it's not an insult)
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 11:41:41 +0000 UTCThanks for the update, we are all waiting for episode 11 👍
Artem pupsik
2025-01-24 11:41:12 +0000 UTCThanks, DPC. It's really close and damn look at the numbers, insane
Jacek Wiśniewski
2025-01-24 11:27:53 +0000 UTCSorry, I haven't played it yet, I'll buy it now.
Gábor Kakas
2025-01-24 10:05:43 +0000 UTCThank you🙏
Gábor Kakas
2025-01-24 10:04:54 +0000 UTCOk, I hope this is not a joke: Being a DIK
Lilatentakel
2025-01-24 10:04:33 +0000 UTCBeing a DIK
Remigiusz Kozik
2025-01-24 10:03:15 +0000 UTCSorry guys but whats this game full name? Im new🥺
Gábor Kakas
2025-01-24 09:56:00 +0000 UTCIt'll be epic! Thanks doc
Heraclivs
2025-01-24 09:41:39 +0000 UTCI can't wait. Thanks for the news Doc. Have a great week end. 🍻
Demis Bandini
2025-01-24 09:40:28 +0000 UTCThe sheer size of BADiK is... insane hahaja and we still have one more season still xD
Kurmblog
2025-01-24 09:37:56 +0000 UTCDr pink thank you for the amazing work!!
Bill
2025-01-24 09:37:10 +0000 UTCAwesome!!! The last strectch of this development cycle is upon us haha Have a great weekend Doc :)!!
Kurmblog
2025-01-24 09:37:06 +0000 UTCProbably the best comment to explain how we all feel. 💯
jacksonianmckee
2025-01-24 09:37:05 +0000 UTCHello Doc, You've got to be kidding us...over 7,000 renders and over 390 animations!!!! In one update!!! That's just pure madness. I know of finished AVNs that have anywhere near as many renders, let alone animations. You are GOAT. Thank you for the effort you put in, thank you for this MEGA update, thank you for Sage, Josy, Maya, Jill, Bella and all the other fantastic and lovable characters you created, just thank you for this great game. We love you man.
Lilatentakel
2025-01-24 09:31:33 +0000 UTC🖤
T-Rex4
2025-01-24 09:28:00 +0000 UTCThanks for the update Doc have yourself a nice weekend 💪💪
Lucas Santos
2025-01-24 09:27:14 +0000 UTCHomestrech Baby, Hell Yeah!!!! Awesome stuff Dr Pink.
Tim Anderson
2025-01-24 09:27:10 +0000 UTCIncreased timer for English class is very welcomed. Found it pretty hard to type that fast haha. Thanks Doc
Notsud
2025-01-24 09:26:38 +0000 UTCLet's go!!
Yang
2025-01-24 09:23:36 +0000 UTCGod speed good sir.
Cheese Fingers
2025-01-24 09:13:30 +0000 UTC
