Status update Episode 9
Added 2022-11-04 15:11:02 +0000 UTC
This week I completed the checklist from last week.
I've added songs and sound effects, fixed GUIs and code, and playtested several branches. I've also processed my dialogue for grammar/typos, parsing 350 pages.
I only have polishing and playtesting left while the remaining animation queue renders. When I polish, I add renders here and there and modify scenes/content/writing/coding to improve everything. As a result, there are currently over 4900 renders for Episode 9.
Comparing the size of the development folders for Episode Interlude (2.51 GB) and Episode 9 (6.78 GB), there is an increase of roughly 4.27 GB for Episode 9 alone. I estimate an additional 100-200 MB size increase for the remaining animations.
The content of the interlude and episode 9 surpass the entire Season 1 of Being a DIK (~6.2 GB), which is reflected in the increased development times that I know everyone is feeling. I have also significantly increased the render quality of both static renders and animations for episode 9, as you can see from the previews I posted; this impacted render times.
267 animations are completed. The render queue has 36 animations of varied lengths left to render.
I've estimated the remaining render time to be between 4-5 weeks. It will hopefully be faster since one of the remaining lewd scenes is slightly more demanding than the rest of the animations.
I'll keep you updated on this progress weekly until it's done.
I have alerted my testers and proofreader, and they will start work as soon as the animations are completed.
I aim for a December release, but please stay tuned for the actual release date. I will announce it on Patreon/Discord/Twitter after beta testing has started.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Veni, Vidi, Vici. Well worth the wait! Only 2 Scenes left to uncover. Going to be a depressing wait for the next episode.
Milk
2022-12-17 06:14:39 +0000 UTCHopefully meaning he's weaving an outstanding, complex story and not planning to kill off every character you have come to love!
C3NTUR10N
2022-11-10 13:18:34 +0000 UTCas in slow or good book author?
Jayden
2022-11-10 05:07:49 +0000 UTCGeorge just has to write... lol and he takes 20 years for 1 book.
Tyler Robbins
2022-11-09 16:44:33 +0000 UTCThis guy is comparable to George RR Martin.
tinyrock12
2022-11-09 04:28:13 +0000 UTCLove your work man it is crazy how we care for these characters, their personalities & friendships! Also I love how there is consequences for our actions! All the best dude!
Thomas J
2022-11-07 02:07:57 +0000 UTCWeeks fly by just by waiting for the updates... I don't have many games I've spent this much time with and I still get the feels every time I play it.
Ville Topi
2022-11-07 01:13:50 +0000 UTCWe know that it will be well worth the wait.....
Kent Soileau
2022-11-07 01:08:31 +0000 UTCThere will always be opinions on everything in life. What's important is staying the course with your vision for the game. Being A DIK is what I call the Gold Standard in adult games. Despite how eager I am to continue my 17 playthroughs I have ready to continue, I know when it lands I'll have a quality product to enjoy. And that quality has only increased with EACH release! It's been what? A year? Since Interlude released. I get the impatience of others but I suck it down because what I said above. I get that this could be stressful for you as well. But believe me when I say you are on track in think the majority of us care and will love what you have crafted. There are already so many great memories with this game and I look forward to more in the future.
Ardor
2022-11-06 19:09:15 +0000 UTCThanks! I know there are different opinions on how to make this game, and that impatience stems from the excitement of wanting to play more. It is stressful since I want everyone to like what I'm creating and not have you guys frustrated with how long things take. Ultimately, I know the majority will love it once it's released, and the time spent waiting was worth it.
DrPinkCake
2022-11-06 10:02:35 +0000 UTCRespectfully, DPC, please do believe us: you'll always have fans who'll.. Oh, what was the proper term... oh yes, give a pretty big fu..ing diarrhea shit about your vision, your passion and dedication to your story. Everything worthwhile in life is exactly that. Also, just thank you for all your hard work!
M.M.
2022-11-06 07:27:34 +0000 UTCI'm all for DPC's vision for this game and would rather have quality and more content that leaves you satisfied then speedy smaller releases that makes you feel somethings missing :/ keep up the good work DPC just remember that most of your fans and pledges got your back and we trust you to bring it to us the best you can
PathFinderReaper
2022-11-06 01:44:14 +0000 UTCkeep up the good work DPC, fuck the haters
Aaron Wilson
2022-11-06 01:18:55 +0000 UTCQuentin Tarantino of VN's
Azuali
2022-11-05 15:48:50 +0000 UTCI hope it comes out on my birthday hahah
nicholas ferraro
2022-11-05 13:00:19 +0000 UTC
