Status update Episode 10
Added 2023-02-17 08:01:42 +0000 UTC
This week I wrote and worked on renders for some longer scenes with plenty of characters. Working with many characters always take extra time, and one of the scenes had 150+ renders in it alone which required extra focus. I'm happy with the results, and I created art for shorter scenes after that.
I've also been writing other scenes, continuing to fill the episode shell with the planned content.
PCs are chugging on with the animations without any interruptions. The render queue is still meaty. It's smooth sailing at the moment.
While animations are likely ~50% posed, renders (~1200 posed) are somewhere between 25-30% complete depending on the final count. Writing is likely near the render percentage; I will focus more on it next week.
I will mainly focus on Isabella's branch early next week. Depending on how well it goes, maybe I'll work on Sage and Others branches too.
I have been working on SFX and music during the last few weeks, here and there. 10 new songs have been added thus far.
Poll news
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Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
anywhere from Sept to November it is looking like based on the updates - the branching in this episode will be crazy and the graphics has increased significantly ---- so it is taking more time
A10forthewin
2023-08-22 03:35:45 +0000 UTCSoo happy , that Iam not only one "hating" DPC :-D well I am planning to replay Jill and Bell branch :-)
Kudlak
2023-02-24 01:10:48 +0000 UTCepisode 10 out??
Twaun Twaun
2023-02-23 09:39:17 +0000 UTC... He's talking about Nicole. Not Bella.
CΓ©drik Lavoie
2023-02-23 08:11:47 +0000 UTCfrr i've been hooked on bella and riona but with episode 9 lily just rose above both of em
blackhoz
2023-02-22 16:17:08 +0000 UTCDPC... I just need you to know that I hate you for how well you wrote in Zoey!! Like I was visibly frustrated that I couldn't drop everything and pursue her because she is great. Complete character development with the interlude and the growth in her interactions with MP. I play a lot of VNs but NONE have this high a quality of overall characters and storyline. Its a legit struggle to choose only one girl through the playthrough but all arcs are well thought out and enjoyable for pretty much any persona a player might have.
Demetrius Head
2023-02-22 00:56:54 +0000 UTCWe don't know who her husband was and I guess we're gonna be shocked about it soon
Arta
2023-02-20 15:20:02 +0000 UTCI just want to wife Nicole!!!
Daniel
2023-02-20 02:18:59 +0000 UTCThat's great to hear. I didn't know.
Daniel Mallett
2023-02-18 18:42:54 +0000 UTCThat is thoughtful, but he put together his own "render farm" a few years ago that has significantly improved his render times. When he says they are chugging, he just means they are working hard, rather than struggling. One of the benefits of the success of the game has been his ability to afford new equipment when needed, so I am certain he would add more machines to the farm if he felt like there was a performance bottleneck.
Tim Arnold
2023-02-18 17:43:03 +0000 UTCthanks Dr can't wait to buy the actual game when it comes out and play!
Lo Si
2023-02-18 08:03:37 +0000 UTCThank you DPK, love typing that my rl ints. lol. though i am still confused about So few answers to past ?? from prior ep.s..
Rellik6801
2023-02-18 04:19:22 +0000 UTCEnjoy your weekend doc thanks for all the hard work!
SleepDeprivedHuman
2023-02-18 02:03:25 +0000 UTCSome, amazing animations in this last episode. I loved the entrance by Vinny, and that song, awesome. I would love to have a threesome with Sage and Maya please, lmao. Anyway, I look forward to these updates.
Scott
2023-02-18 00:45:30 +0000 UTCPotatoes powering lightbulbs.
Doezulu
2023-02-17 23:13:35 +0000 UTCSounds like a really nice progress. Nice weekend everybody!
Nordwolf
2023-02-17 18:13:44 +0000 UTC@drpinkcake what pc setups do you have? just curious.
marc dennis
2023-02-17 16:40:56 +0000 UTCNice one DPC. It's always great to hear from you. Enjoy your weekend
Arta
2023-02-17 16:05:39 +0000 UTCThx for update, just one question: based on that you are showing β does it means, that you already decide how big will be this episode? ππ
Kudlak
2023-02-17 14:29:58 +0000 UTCOk I get that, just wanted to help lighten the load.
Daniel Mallett
2023-02-17 14:22:50 +0000 UTCThanks for the update
Kane
2023-02-17 14:16:11 +0000 UTCThat's kind of you to offer him your help but he's riding solo on this and wants to keep it that way
Maxyoo28
2023-02-17 14:08:13 +0000 UTCThanks for the Update Doc have a nice weekend πͺπͺ
Lucas Santos
2023-02-17 11:09:41 +0000 UTCEVERYONE HOLD YOUR BREATH!!! NEXT WEEK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME OF DEVELOPMENT ππ»π³π³π₯Ίπ₯Ίπ
Sadie Adler
2023-02-17 10:00:33 +0000 UTCI have a pretty good computer and you're welcome to have me render a pile of stuff for you if you would like. I'm fairly good with blender I don't know if that's what you're using, just figured I would offer to help.
Daniel Mallett
2023-02-17 08:49:24 +0000 UTCVery detailed update! I appreciate it, and Iβm sure everyone else does :) Iβm really looking forward to the next release on steam. I know it will be well worth the wait! Keep up the great work Doc!
Brad B
2023-02-17 08:30:42 +0000 UTCEnjoy your weekend Doc
Moody Channel Z
2023-02-17 08:03:54 +0000 UTC
