Status update & Patron milestone reward - Part 3
Added 2022-01-07 12:05:27 +0000 UTC
It was an amazing week, and right now, I'm drained. Releasing the game on Steam and GOG was such a relief in many ways, and I could feel how my stress levels have reduced since yesterday.
The launch went smoothly, thanks to rigorous testing by my team of testers, and the launch also exceeded my expectations for it.
It makes me both overjoyed and intimidated seeing what level we're at after these 3.5-ish years of development of Being a DIK.
The best feeling about today is that I can put 100% focus on game development again very soon.
The last two months have been filled with testing, bug fixing, behind-the-scenes work in preparation for the Steam/GOG release, and customer support.
It's been necessary work, but I'm happy knowing I can get back to what I truly love doing very soon - creating.
I have been sneaking away to work on the interlude a lot throughout all of this. It's been my guilty pleasure, and it's coming along very nicely.
I don't dare estimate how far I am with the development, but I have a very good feeling about the progress. I'll know more soon when I work full-time on it.
Season 3 release information
When Season 3 drops on Patreon, with the interlude being the first mini-episode, I want to clarify what you can expect when it comes to the release.
You will be able to get the base Season 3 version (The Interlude) from these tiers:
- Huge DIK tier ($25) at release
- DIK tier ($10), three days after release
- And even the Mini DIK tier ($5), two weeks after release
This means that you don't have to pledge the DIK tier to get the Interlude. And you can use this version and patch it throughout Season 3 in the Mini DIK tier if you wish.
The usual release schedule will resume starting with episode 9, which follows the interlude. When episode 9 is released, the base game is placed in the DIK tier as usual, and only the patches will be available in the Mini DIK tier.
Transferring save files to Season 3
You can use any save transfer files from either Patreon/GOG/Steam Season 2 versions to start playing Season 3 on Patreon when it is released.
To show you how it looks like when you transfer a save to Season 3, this is an example of the Patreon/GOG import screen (they share the slots).
And if you click the text button up top that says "Click to change source," you can conveniently swap to importing the Steam save files. Like this:
Click any of your save files to load and continue your adventure.
The actual saving and loading within Season 3 are handled like usual; only the save transfer between Season 2 and Season 3 looks like this.
The saves you make while playing the Patreon version won't work with Steam or GOG versions when those versions are released in the future.
I hope all of this gets clear in time; it often helps to have the game and click the buttons for yourself to understand it better. I'll do my best to help sort out any confusion along the way.
Patron milestone reward
I'll end this status update with a huge thank you to everyone supporting me here and/or on Steam/GOG.
And here is the next reward in the patron milestone series; the first wallpaper of Maya and Josy, as ordered.
We're up to part 3 now out of...many parts.
As usual, download the 4k and full HD versions in the attachments below. I made an ultrawide version of this wallpaper too. Enjoy!
Have a great weekend, DIKs and HOTs
Love
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Acting Lessons was good and really threw me for a loop. Hopefully, we won't have to make some of the same choices for BaD
Teufelhunde DJI
2022-01-19 02:31:29 +0000 UTCBetween this and Acting Lessons I have had a wider range of emotional impacts than in all of the movies I have watched combined.
NotTony
2022-01-17 02:22:27 +0000 UTCSo when will we be expecting a Master Class on how to write a gripping and emotional visual novel?
Chris Jacks
2022-01-15 16:52:48 +0000 UTCHonestly, this is the best game I've played in the last few years. It's unreal the level of depth, care, immersion, and emotional quality your work carries. I found the game on Steam and at first kind of ignored it. I knew the trend for adult VN's. Most are kind of lame and only there when someone is looking for an alternate to the HUB. But after reading the reviews I decided to give it run. Over 30 play hours later I'm still playing it. There were parts that made me cry with emotion it was so superbly done. You have given me a cast of characters that I'm as emotionally attached to in the same way as the Mass Effect crew. Your choice of music is sublime, your animations are superb, and quality of your game outshines most triple A titles. This is an amazing work of storytelling and connection. Can't wait for Season 3 as I'll be buying it on Steam and staying subbed here on Patreon.
DT_RicoRaynn
2022-01-12 16:42:21 +0000 UTCHey man, new to the adult novel franchise of video games. I really enjoy this game and story line, both for the sexual content and just how well put together it is. I look forward to your next seasons as ive grinded both seasons of being a dik. Hoping for more lily content, but any content at this point is a major win. Keep up the great work and dont forget to take a break when you need one. Dont need you burning out.
Aaron Wharton
2022-01-11 12:32:14 +0000 UTCJust got done with season 2, been playing yours games since acting lessons released, amazing work as usual it’s actually unbelievable how good DIK is and I can’t wait too see where it goes. Keep up the good work.
Grey
2022-01-11 09:18:04 +0000 UTCAbsolutely love this game. Found it on steam and hooked, need more of Quinn best character imo!
Oliman2789
2022-01-10 21:02:49 +0000 UTCcan you play season 3 without saves from season 2
Washout
2022-01-10 15:53:34 +0000 UTCi am really hyped for season 3 cant wait for it to start coming together, but for the time being its time to replay this a 1000 times as season 2 was fantastic
The Up Side Down
2022-01-10 07:16:41 +0000 UTCAgreed. There were some songs that play that can't be found in the listed track. Would be nice to know songs and artists. And it is a topnotch track with regards to music for different situations.
Teufelhunde DJI
2022-01-10 02:38:58 +0000 UTCI agree. On my DIK pathway, I set up and hooked up with Jade (which means you have to just be friends with Josy and Maya), but I'm wondering if it was somehow possible to get back on track to both Josy and Maya, just Josy, or just Maya. Doesn't appear to be. I took that further into Episode 5 but am splitting that DIK pathway into permanent DIK or switch to Chick to see what can and can't be done. It's almost like playing Star Wars and going from light side to dark side. The game changes radically.
Teufelhunde DJI
2022-01-10 02:35:27 +0000 UTCJust finished season two on my first playthrough (I now need to try neutral and chick affinity). I felt like I needed to become a patron as a thanks. What a story line. Was not expecting such a plot twist 😂
Kieran148
2022-01-09 23:56:10 +0000 UTCI still feel like we need to orchestrate (hur hur) some kind of Soundtrack release (which I'd happily pay for) for Being a DIK, with all the songs in order and/or divided by character, etc. The music was one of the first things to catch me when I started playing, and your choices are always top notch.
Robert Hines
2022-01-09 22:19:29 +0000 UTCFinally got to the end of Season 2 and loved every minute that I spent playing. Great storylines, shockers, great visuals. Awesome work! Keep it up.
Teufelhunde DJI
2022-01-09 05:46:55 +0000 UTCCongrats, the best game i've played, keep moving!!!
2022-01-08 14:29:19 +0000 UTC"Hairstyles, be they normal or pubic, will change during the course of the game." - We finally understand this one lol
gkek
2022-01-08 10:09:30 +0000 UTCYes, it's my only project and focus. You can read more about it in the previous Q&A. Previous Q&A: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47111032
DrPinkCake
2022-01-08 07:23:54 +0000 UTCYes, the Q part of the Q&A will be posted this month. I'm excited for it!
DrPinkCake
2022-01-08 07:22:39 +0000 UTCThe reason I haven't is that I find it immersion-breaking to update the screen with that information. I've thought about having the music app strip display it on the phone, even though you cannot interact with the buttons to skip songs etc. during normal scenes. Almost all songs are placed in the music app under their genre, so for now you can either ask the community or listen to the songs and add them as favorites to find the names of them.
DrPinkCake
2022-01-08 07:21:55 +0000 UTClove every bit of this. just one question: are you focusing on Being a DIK until further notice? How long do you think Being a DIK wil be?
Americansx
2022-01-08 01:15:32 +0000 UTCCongrats on Season 1, the best game I played last year, and now Season 2, the best game I've played this year. I hope you're still planning a developer Q&A at some point.
IMissTitties
2022-01-07 23:37:53 +0000 UTCAlso, thank you for all the hard work you put in. It's appreciated
Bret 4 Real
2022-01-07 23:11:00 +0000 UTCHey DOC, can you add some kind of words in the top corner to let me know what song plays when the songs change. These songs are 🔥but i wish there was an easier way to identufy them. Hope u can add a Being A Dik Playlist or something to spotify one day
Don Dillard
2022-01-07 23:10:28 +0000 UTCFantastic! Glad to hear it's all going well. Can't wait for season 3. Hype!
Bret 4 Real
2022-01-07 23:09:31 +0000 UTCI love the MILFs in the game, I hope Cathy is not gone forever, she is one of my favorites, and also seems important in the Jade/Bella/etc. drama that you keep hinting at!
2022-01-07 22:02:41 +0000 UTCxD
엘커
2022-01-07 19:39:39 +0000 UTCJosy is one of my favorites. I just wish there were a way to hook up with her later in the game regardless of how the relationships evolve.
Scott
2022-01-07 17:06:51 +0000 UTC:) Nice
2022-01-07 17:00:08 +0000 UTChttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/832673547871846450/878108773938524192/unknown.png
Sadie Adler
2022-01-07 16:16:16 +0000 UTCim playing season 2 now, and i have some question. Is there any possibility that the Zoey will be mentioned or appear in the future? her blue hair looks great too
gomdi
2022-01-07 15:41:37 +0000 UTCThe wallpaper ones for Josy and Maya will.
DrPinkCake
2022-01-07 14:39:17 +0000 UTCGreat news!! You need to get a well deserved rest Doc
Kurmblog
2022-01-07 14:16:10 +0000 UTCWill all renders from the patron milestone reward have an UW version or is this the only one?
Andresen
2022-01-07 13:54:40 +0000 UTCGlad to hear the release on GOG/Steam goes well and now you can really go 100% Focus to Season 3. Enjoy your weekend Love 🧡🖤
Braian Arcuri
2022-01-07 12:45:29 +0000 UTCthumbs up
vertical floor
2022-01-07 12:10:32 +0000 UTC
