Status update Episode 11
Added 2024-08-02 11:46:15 +0000 UTC
I've mostly been writing this week. I'm getting close to the end of the free roam events, but I have around 10 events left to write before it's wrapped up.
I also finished the remaining environment work by making more renders for the free roam. It took a bit longer than I expected because I had to manage 60-ish characters and revisit the drawing board with how they should be placed and moved around.
While I will continue to write more next week, I will also start working again on static renders. Now that I have written a lot of dialogue, I have the recipe for the renders in place.
I've tried to compare the current size of the free roam I'm working on to that of other episodes to get an estimated render count for it. 1100-1400 is a fair guess for the events I've written. After all is written, it will probably be in the upper range.
It will feel good to return to creating art after a couple of weeks of work focusing on writing.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Most Professional man in the business right here ! Constant updates not trying to sell , always some extras to go along with it and the best content by a long shot in a sea of copycats. Thank you sir ! You my friend, are the man.
Truebilly
2024-08-10 08:10:09 +0000 UTCWell, as a person who has been a member for 2-3 years, DPK releases a new episode within an average of 7-8 months. However, as the quality of the game and the amount of branches increased, the speed of updates have become slower as well. So, i would guess we might get new episode some time around October/November.
Waiter
2024-08-09 10:02:40 +0000 UTCYou and me both. I've played it thought enough to know about every decision point, but I've also gotten frustrated that I followed a path for a couple days, then made a bad choice, and bad save, and thus, screwed myself out of a few dozen hours of trying to do something different.
Stepahn Struhorik
2024-08-08 00:47:10 +0000 UTCWhen you consider the DIKs, HOTs, Alphas, then those in the dorms, plus others, talking about 60 characters means, "the regulars you expect to see show up, with a few others. This is just a part of why this game is the gold standard for an AVN.
Targonis
2024-08-07 22:55:31 +0000 UTCThis is a part of the fun of this game, so many things to try doing, just to see what would happen. You should have a checklist of things to try, just in case you may need to do certain things just for this or that. For every edge case playthrough, chances are that DPC will have come up with some scene that very few will have seen. I found that episode 9 made me play seasons 1 and 2 over again at least 50-60 times now just to see what differences there might be.
Targonis
2024-08-07 22:51:25 +0000 UTCStandard answer would be, "when it's ready". Remember, this isn't just a few scenes being added to an existing episode, so look at the way the game as a whole is done. Every season is cohesive, every episode fits into the season, scenes, free roam events, dialog, music, don't forget how your previous choices will affect every character and potentially scenes. Does all of that seem like the content can be released in tiny releases, or as entire episodes that have the clear beginning, middle, and end? If the episode isn't complete, why would you expect there to be an estimate on WHEN a release will happen? So yea, the episode will be ready when it is ready, not before, not on some master release schedule, but when it's actually done. We can speculate based on how long previous episodes have taken, but honestly, it would be as wrong as expecting Sally willingly go streaking across campus for no other reason than to see what the reaction of others would be.
Targonis
2024-08-07 22:45:53 +0000 UTCThanks for the update ๐ช
Heraclivs
2024-08-07 04:46:59 +0000 UTCWhen do you plan to release the update?
Attila Acar
2024-08-06 20:26:06 +0000 UTCAwesome DPC, thanks for the update.
Andrew Pybus
2024-08-05 21:14:17 +0000 UTCThanks for the update
Enigmacao
2024-08-04 14:53:06 +0000 UTCI like finding the variations. It's part of the game.
Scott
2024-08-03 01:06:24 +0000 UTCAmazing progress, sounding good. Cant wait for future updates. Take care
LRC
2024-08-02 19:47:51 +0000 UTCGreat idea, some small hints without too much information. But I don't see it coming... with every decision you could miss some content of the choice you didn't take.
Nordwolf
2024-08-02 18:53:56 +0000 UTCThanks for the update, have a nice weekend
Mald
2024-08-02 15:44:48 +0000 UTC@DPC Thank you for all your hard work. You are amazing.
Matthew Steele
2024-08-02 14:41:06 +0000 UTCProgression is boomin! Thanks for the update, Doc!
Jonathan Hang
2024-08-02 14:16:20 +0000 UTCGood stuff DPC. Enjoy your weekend.
Arta
2024-08-02 13:59:31 +0000 UTCso much looking forward to new episode
Lars Klรผssendorf
2024-08-02 13:58:04 +0000 UTCThanks for the update. Sounding like it will be quite the event.
R2D2TS
2024-08-02 13:42:46 +0000 UTCProgress it's always good. Thanks a lot
Jacek Wiลniewski
2024-08-02 13:35:03 +0000 UTCGreat progress!
Chiss
2024-08-02 12:45:15 +0000 UTCi want to tell you you prob hear this i love your work your characters asre memoriable and i can not wait to see the next episode i have told my friends about your game they like how well its written as well so please keep up th good work man
chris a settlemoir
2024-08-02 12:40:23 +0000 UTC60ish characters? Sounds like another epic party. Can't wait to see how it all comes out. Have a good weekend DPC. All.
Scott
2024-08-02 12:37:39 +0000 UTCDoc this is the main thing that I look forward to each week. Take care and use self care. It's important!
Notsud
2024-08-02 12:17:43 +0000 UTCThanks for the update.
Calhoun28
2024-08-02 12:13:52 +0000 UTCIt would be great to have a checklist, so we can have an excuse for another playthrough before the new episode drops. Like "make sure you comforted Steve in the convenience store" or "Do not get slapped by Mona and Cami." Anything that would highlight a chance to see the new content you're working so hard on we might otherwise miss?
Stepahn Struhorik
2024-08-02 12:10:27 +0000 UTCSounds good, have a nice weekend!
Barband
2024-08-02 12:09:28 +0000 UTCThanks
Eray
2024-08-02 12:00:16 +0000 UTCThanks for the DevLog. Sounds like a lot of work. Keep going and have a nice weekend ๐
Lilatentakel
2024-08-02 11:58:10 +0000 UTC
