Status update Episode 9
Added 2022-09-16 10:17:30 +0000 UTC
This week I've been working methodically, producing art for shorter to medium-long scenes and checking off my checklist as I went.
I've been working on the free-roam environmental art needed for me to test the final free-roam event too.
Soon, I'll be able to test the entire episode for the first time without any errors or blocking areas. There will be art missing during that test, but that's how it is when you develop these games.
The episode will be the biggest in the game so far. Funny how that always happens. I have reached 4103 posed renders, and I have ~30 more scenes to make art for.
Reaching 4000 renders is a big milestone for the episode, and that's worth celebrating.
It's been hard to be accurate with guessing how big this episode will be, but we're getting closer to the end of the development cycle. Tasks are becoming more defined, and the checklist is shrinking.
My mindset lately is that I've come this far, and I'll add what I want for the episode, regardless of how many more renders it takes. I'm not going to rush or leave out the content I've planned. I don't think anyone wants that.
There's more art on the schedule for next week. I don't think I will need to reach 5000 renders to complete the remaining 30 scenes, but time will tell. My current strategy is to work on static renders and leave animations for a bit later. While those remaining animations render, I will playtest and polish everything.
Plenty of animation work remains, but I'm making progress. No PC is idle, and neither am I.
Completion stats
Static renders: ~85% (4103 posed)
Animations: ~75% (229 posed)
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
lilly roll would be something else, damn!
C3NTUR10N
2022-10-21 14:57:04 +0000 UTCAbsolutely, absolutely. I’m not saying that it COULDN’T happen, but it hasn’t yet. And she’d have a lot of catching up to do. I have nothing against Lilly, she’s sexy as hell. Just looking at the whole story objectively.
JeremySolo
2022-10-04 02:37:25 +0000 UTCLily wants to "roll" with MC. I would gladly roll with her. Like she said at the party about the fun and influence. I feel like if MC decided to roll with her she would become as deep as Quinn and maybe even Sage. I can't see any relationship outside of just sex with Sarah, Camila and Riona though. Even though he does learn some stuff about Riona and Camila, sort of. Lily is one that I hope evolves more though as a love interest.
Scott
2022-10-03 20:39:58 +0000 UTCThere is a depth to their relationship. She tells you stuff she hasn't told anyone. Nobody but the MC knows that she's a stripper because she's using that job as a mean to pay her studies and go in med school. And like the last guy said, the MC literally takes a hit from an idiot to defend her.
Cédrik Lavoie
2022-09-24 19:19:45 +0000 UTCI dunno man, that scene in the club where you protect Lily from Mr Douchebag is pretty relationship’y. There’s also that scene where she mentions she does her work for a means to an end and doesn’t appreciate the judgement sometimes. Opening up like that was pretty special too.
OfficerBacon
2022-09-23 01:34:05 +0000 UTCBut it’s all base-level sexy stuff. Where’s the backstory? The emotional connection? There’s no hook. I’m not saying that won’t change in the future, but as of now there’s no personal connection that would make her a viable love interest. She needs to develop past the point of just being hot. Otherwise it wouldn’t make for good story. We just don’t know anything about her. I’m not against DPC making that happen btw. We just aren’t there yet
JeremySolo
2022-09-22 17:31:05 +0000 UTCI found this late, but I just want to say that this game is quite literally the best damn game I have played across all genres. The animations are beautiful, the story is well written, and the comedy is hilarious as shit. Huge fan, thank you for all of your crazy good work and I can't wait for what is coming.
NME
2022-09-22 17:15:01 +0000 UTCWait, what? She pretty much tells you that she'd like the MC and her to be a thing and that it would work well since she's a HOT and he's a DIK.
Cédrik Lavoie
2022-09-21 20:41:52 +0000 UTCLily got a boost in depth, though, in the last episodes, and she also claimed at least twice she wanted the MC and her to roll together. She has way more depth than Mona (who literally disappeard, albeit I suspect she'll come back to destroy Stephen Burke) and Camilla, who still got beautified in the last episode. But, granted, she doesn't have what Quinn has, far from it.
Sasanid
2022-09-21 20:28:50 +0000 UTCQuinn is much more likely than Lily. Saying you want a Lilly solo route is like saying you want a Mona and Camille solo route. That’s just not what their character was designed for. They don’t have that kind of depth
JeremySolo
2022-09-20 14:12:39 +0000 UTCagree
being a rabbit
2022-09-20 05:30:59 +0000 UTCI hope so, Quinn is the most interesting girl to me and I just like lily.
Rome
2022-09-20 01:29:44 +0000 UTCI'd love a Nicole solo route. She tells you that she wants something serious pretty early on.
Cédrik Lavoie
2022-09-19 23:15:48 +0000 UTCMaybe when you chose the "others" option in the episode 8 you could go with quinn or lily in the future
Facundo Gimenez
2022-09-19 21:03:09 +0000 UTCIDK if there will be any Quinn and Lily route. however Lily hinted about rolling together, and Quinn just shrug off the idea of being ''couple close'' as gross. so both are basically a hint of something. but Josy does have a solo route. even when not choosing Maya you still get to roll with her. even tho she still loves Maya. The right question should be, hope it won't end in a bad way due to her love for maya.
kevin
2022-09-19 10:10:34 +0000 UTCI just hope there will be a Quinn, Lily and solo Josy route.
Rome
2022-09-19 03:55:36 +0000 UTCI preferred gigabyte due to their 2 slot cards, but they also stopped manufacturing those.
DrPinkCake
2022-09-18 05:45:41 +0000 UTC"I'm not going to rush or leave out the content I've planned. I don't think anyone wants that." 100% FYI to whom it concerns. EVGA is no longer making graphics cards. So if that is you're preferred company. Now is the time! Just thinking about "no PC is idle".
This or That
2022-09-17 20:05:25 +0000 UTCKilling it! so excited
Censord
2022-09-17 17:39:42 +0000 UTCcan't wait to see all the surprises lol
Jdog
2022-09-17 05:28:32 +0000 UTCI appreciate the dedication brother, thank you
Dominic Morse
2022-09-17 04:48:58 +0000 UTCI like the words, final, polish, remaining, all good words in my opinion. Just make sure you got a killer Lily path in there DPC.
Scott
2022-09-17 02:37:22 +0000 UTCYou are a machine, doc. Huge respect. Can't wait to try the episode
Jorge C.
2022-09-17 02:33:41 +0000 UTCThank you for the pure dedication and amazing updates, I look forward to the result!
Trevor Madura
2022-09-17 01:02:16 +0000 UTCI am filled anticipation, but it's going to be so worth it.
Snickersnack
2022-09-17 01:01:09 +0000 UTCGreat update! I can't wait to delve into Season 3! Absolutely have loved it so far and have done 3 separate playthroughs! :D
Thomas J
2022-09-17 00:31:07 +0000 UTCThe game is always worth the wait. This is going to be a huge update. Can't wait (but will, because it's going to kick ass).
Blacklabyrinth
2022-09-17 00:12:03 +0000 UTCLove your dedication! As much as I wish it was out for halloween I'm glad you're true to yourself and rather give us a complete and high quality product even if its a bit later. I wish you and your family a great week end and as always keep up the good work. Cheers DPC 🤘
Galaaz
2022-09-16 19:03:28 +0000 UTCYou do you *assman* 😂
JustNormalguy
2022-09-16 17:47:02 +0000 UTCThis is the kind of Dev I like to support. Weekly updates and produces quality products! I wish more people would follow your lead you should teach a class on being a Dev and how to be involved with your supporters
Mike
2022-09-16 13:46:24 +0000 UTCI wish more devs were as detail oriented and committed to completeness. In general, I refuse to support most using my wallet because they seem to find any excuse under the sun to delay, rush, or just put little effort into expanding. I feel like the bar is set so high here that it's become the gold standard for (me) whether it's worth pledging monthly.
TheSkeptic
2022-09-16 13:12:57 +0000 UTCThank you for putting your heart into this game! It shows every time I play, very happy to be along for the ride! Have a nice weekend Doc!❤️🔥
Astrada
2022-09-16 12:50:33 +0000 UTC星期天好大家，大概还有多长时间这一集会渲染完成？
青冥与雷鸣
2022-09-16 12:32:08 +0000 UTCEnd line sounds like something from a Terminator movie.
BoxerB
2022-09-16 12:05:36 +0000 UTCThank for the amazing work, be sure to enjoy your weekend 😊
Craig Watson
2022-09-16 12:04:19 +0000 UTCdon't have a good day have a great day. been waiting for a while wantin to say that
wulftattu
2022-09-16 12:03:20 +0000 UTC❤️ have a great weekend, Dr.pinkcake and everyone else.
Shane
2022-09-16 11:57:53 +0000 UTCHave a very nice day Dr. PC 🙂
Qii Yukihira
2022-09-16 11:28:33 +0000 UTCIf it was possible to be patron to only one person, I would easily pick you. Take as much time as you need.
Blackheart
2022-09-16 11:18:27 +0000 UTCDo you think with how big the episode will be, you've considered adding it to steam as its own standalone DLC? "The halloween episode" or just "Halloween"?
fax machine
2022-09-16 11:16:27 +0000 UTCThanks again, enjoy the weekend.
Solrane
2022-09-16 11:06:54 +0000 UTCThanks for the update DOC , have a nice Weekend
Lucas Santos
2022-09-16 10:40:36 +0000 UTCThank you for what you do. My only regret is that your game was the first AVN I experienced, and every other title has lived in its shadow.
Chaz Mannington
2022-09-16 10:29:19 +0000 UTCSo many other Dev's here on Patreon should use you as a case study for how to keep their communities updated and engaged. Love your work and really looking forward to the next release :D
James
2022-09-16 10:28:35 +0000 UTCThanks for the detailed update Doc. Have a nice weekend.
Mr Rkoon
2022-09-16 10:27:33 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️
Tre
2022-09-16 10:26:29 +0000 UTCabsolutely true that nobody wants content to be cut from the game, thanks for the update Pink!
D1pstick
2022-09-16 10:26:22 +0000 UTCGreat news Doc! Have an awesome weekend!
Kurmblog
2022-09-16 10:26:13 +0000 UTCI love how detailed your status updates are!
Warren Smith
2022-09-16 10:23:30 +0000 UTCThanks Pink! Have a great weekend!
Aeoyn
2022-09-16 10:21:25 +0000 UTC
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