Status update Episode 8
Added 2021-08-27 10:46:20 +0000 UTC
Before we dive into the good stuff, here's a final reminder that I will remove the tier reward for appearing in the game's credits next month. If you are a +$30 supporter and didn't put your name on the list yet, please do so here before Wednesday.
In poll news, the "Pussy licking" option won the poll and will be animated for Madame Rose in episode 8.
Episode 8 Checklist
As promised, I have made a checklist of the work I have left to complete before the episode can be released. This list is as good as I can estimate it at the moment.
I have no estimation of the total time remaining.
Neither a release date nor release month has been confirmed.
There may be some tasks that I've forgotten, but I've tried my best to list everything without spoiling content.
Please note that the list doesn't account for the work that I have already carried out.
Some of the bullet points are partially complete, whereas others may have seen no progress so far.
All in all, take the list with a grain of salt.

Writing tasks that remain:
- 1 Free roam event
- 6 scenes of medium to long length
- Rooster content
- Phone chat content
- Code for 2 mini-games
- Code for previously on Being a DIK screens
- Code for episode end credits and screens
- Code for wrapping up the season (Big task, no further details at the moment)
- Code for Gallery to replay lewd scenes
- Code for Rewards and other collectibles
- Code for Pack Quest
Art tasks that remain:
- Animations for 3 lewd scenes remain. Estimated animation count 60-100.
- Possibly a few SFW (safe for work) animations.
- Render time for those animations on top of my current animation queue of ~10 animations.
- Static renders for 21 scenes and 1 free roam event. One scene can be equal to anything between 20-150 renders. My gut feeling tells me that ~1500-2000 renders remain, but I could be wrong as this is the hardest thing to estimate.
- Render time for those static renders.
- Art for the phone (Rooster, chat, etc.)
- Creation of GUI elements for the free roam event and one mini-game.
Audio tasks that remain:
- Implementing sound effects for approximately half of the episode
- Implementing music for approximately half of the episode, including time to find new music.
Other tasks that remain:
- Polishing the dialogue and code
- Playtesting
- Double-checking variables
- Quality control of renders/animations
- Fixing bugs that I find while testing
After I have completed all of the above, proofreading, beta testing, and bug fixing will begin.
Beta testing and proofreading will take ~2-3 weeks, depending on how well it goes.
As you can see from this, there are still ways to go before the release, but we are at the same time over the hump.
One thing I am completely sure of is that the wait will be worthwhile.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Ever since the start the quality of your work has been exceptional and it has only gotten better with time, and I appreciate a developer that will only talk about releasedates when they are as certain as one can possibly be that they can keep that releasedate. There is a reason so many of us love your games and happily wait until you feel that a new update is complete, and that is because so far you ALWAYS deliver a product of the highest quality. In the world of AVNs this is not unheard of perhaps, but it is rare and very appreciated. So thank you, I look forward to the next episode, whenever it comes out.
NorrlΓ€nningen
2021-09-04 14:37:12 +0000 UTCOne of the few times in life my patience is a virtue.. as long as it takes i'll wait for you,, errrrm ok that sounded baaaad lol ;P
Crowangel Gaming
2021-09-04 01:14:21 +0000 UTCSadly, no. But there is a PDF guide in the Major DIK tier that's the equivalent. https://www.patreon.com/posts/32341060
DrPinkCake
2021-08-31 12:58:45 +0000 UTCI can't wait for the episode 8 release. I'll be replaying the game until then. :) I have a question too. Does anyone here know if it is possible to use the official guide with the patreon version of the game? I have a sinking feeling the answer is no..
ezPI
2021-08-31 08:19:15 +0000 UTCI found the complete soundtrack on soundcloud. I don't know if it is appropriate to provide external links here, but I'll do it anyway. I'll leave it to a moderator to delete the post if it isn't. https://soundcloud.com/beingadik/sets
ezPI
2021-08-31 08:12:44 +0000 UTCSeriously! Think of the coodies. Yuck!
Randall Flagg
2021-08-31 05:16:01 +0000 UTCyeah, that's too much wtf
kin
2021-08-30 15:36:02 +0000 UTCKeep it up doc cant wait to see my bella ;)
Yummy
2021-08-29 17:11:08 +0000 UTCWhen you download the new ep, in the file there is a "read me" with instructions. I had the same worries first time, don't sweat it you'll be fine, it's easy
Gritty1983
2021-08-29 14:24:24 +0000 UTCAt least kissing didn't win. What kind of pervert is into kissing girls?
Samuel K
2021-08-29 04:46:30 +0000 UTCPhenomenal news.. I do have a question about updating the game when episode 8 comes out.. that question is: How do you do it? Lol.. this will be my first time, I first got the game from steam and then I got invested into the characters and realized on your Patreon that episodes 5-7 were here so I became a member. So when episode 8 drops I literally have no idea how to update the game file, do I just drag and drop?
Brandon Mare
2021-08-29 00:02:26 +0000 UTCGood games are never rushed, and rushed games are never good
Shakey3377
2021-08-28 23:15:52 +0000 UTCGreat to hear Doc! Take your time and keep up the great work~
Aedin Belmont
2021-08-28 21:30:25 +0000 UTCmade me real nervous that someone pointed out some emotional shit is gonna happen under those trees haha xD
Nath
2021-08-28 19:43:01 +0000 UTCI played that game a couple of days ago, Acting Lessons and holy crap man! It kinda hit me different. I honestly thought they all died and he was by himself. Glad to have this creator.
Adrian Garcia
2021-08-28 16:57:45 +0000 UTCActing Lessons.. and Katawa Shoujo! Both are the best in the world and frankly the reason i'm still alive today :)
NK
2021-08-28 13:17:32 +0000 UTCEven after so many years, Acting Lessons is still my favorite VN of all time.
Jeff Sandau
2021-08-28 06:00:03 +0000 UTCThe wait is always worthwhile... you haven't disappointed yet doc
MattinVegas
2021-08-28 05:44:19 +0000 UTCEverything has been amazing thusfar, please don't ever forget your Acting Lessons roots! That game saves lives. <3
NK
2021-08-28 05:25:31 +0000 UTCWe all know it'll be worth the wait. Always is!
Randall Flagg
2021-08-28 04:17:02 +0000 UTCI'll just repeat the general sentiment that it will take the time it takes and we all know it will be awesome. Make sure to give yourself some downtime as needed.
Blacklabyrinth
2021-08-28 03:40:06 +0000 UTCI'll wait as long as it takes. You are the penultimate of all VN creators, IMO, with the hottest of hottest waifus, or whatever you prefer to call them. 5+ stars, thanks for the great humor and greater animations.
BSentient
2021-08-28 00:26:44 +0000 UTCKeep up the amazing work Doc, I'm sure you're constantly reminded of how appreciated you are but I gotta say it anyway. Your quality of work and storytelling is unmatched and we're all eagerly but patiently waiting. Also just want to say thank you for all that you have done so far. Wish I could buy you a beer. Or a shot. Or a joint. Or a lap dance. Or whatever your indulgence of choice may be. Much love! Edit- Also gotta commend you on your amazing choice of music for both games, as I sit here finishing my first playthrough of Episode 7, I think neither game would be such powerful experiences without such great choices. Idk how you do it but you have a gift for setting the ambiance.
Mr Bubbless
2021-08-27 22:47:09 +0000 UTCMy prediction release date is probably around October because in the game they mentioned Halloween DIK party is coming up so thats MY OPINION and i hope it happens but DPC take all the time you need to make the update perfect :D
Merky
2021-08-27 21:54:35 +0000 UTCKeep up the awesome work Doc
Agigagiblah
2021-08-27 20:51:24 +0000 UTCI hope...
Jamison
2021-08-27 20:16:18 +0000 UTCGreat to hear Doc cant wait till release date πππππππππππππππππ
My Name is Nobody
2021-08-27 19:31:07 +0000 UTCIt's always worth the wait. Take your time, better safe than sorry.
rauchst
2021-08-27 19:23:03 +0000 UTCThat picture is going to cone back to haunt us, ain't it? Some real emotional shit is gonna happen under those trees lol.
Del
2021-08-27 19:20:15 +0000 UTCDoc, you take all the time you need, my friend. Honestly, this is the only game I don't get frustrated waiting for because I know it will be perfection every time, renders, animation, new features, little details that surprise and delight, and of course, the amazing story. This game is by far my favorite, and although I wish the release were tomorrow, I am more than happy to wait cause I know I won't be disappointed!!
Art Vandelay
2021-08-27 19:01:06 +0000 UTC+ 1 week delay xD
μ컀
2021-08-27 18:20:47 +0000 UTCLooks like not the biggest part of version :) Hope you will release it soon!
2021-08-27 17:09:25 +0000 UTCSure sounds like it'll be worthwhile! Getting more and more excited for the release π
Gn753
2021-08-27 17:03:33 +0000 UTCIts always worth the wait Doc, anyone who has played the game to this point knows it is WELL worth the wait. Canβt wait for this episode, I still havent gotten that ending montage from episode 7 out of my head, really hit home for me. Keep up the great work!
Wesley
2021-08-27 15:35:13 +0000 UTCBring back Swyper! π At least let us see our old chats and pics from it!
Wrecki
2021-08-27 15:07:08 +0000 UTCThanks for the list Doc! This behind the scenes stuff is cool to see.
vladeemer
2021-08-27 14:31:02 +0000 UTChaha people still asking same stuff that the doctor posted already regarding release and so on. as we see some of yall dont listen to yall doctors hahahaha
Mellee
2021-08-27 13:27:34 +0000 UTCNo. But after the Patreon release of episode 8, I will be working full-time on it until it's done.
DrPinkCake
2021-08-27 13:24:48 +0000 UTCYo you are thinking way to far away lol, a good guess would be around late September at the earliest but October is probably the best guess
MontyPython
2021-08-27 13:12:51 +0000 UTCDo you have any idea how long will be the wait between Ep 8 release on Patreon and season 2 release on Steam?
MattL
2021-08-27 13:08:53 +0000 UTCWHERE BELLA ππ
Sadie Adler
2021-08-27 13:02:28 +0000 UTCGood stuff doc
pantsparty
2021-08-27 12:59:08 +0000 UTCLove these updates! As always... absolutely cannot wait for ep 8 but I hope you get enough rests and all that.
Sleepy
2021-08-27 12:25:04 +0000 UTCYou are a machine! Looking forward to see how it turns out. Keep on the great work! Cheers
random noise
2021-08-27 12:23:48 +0000 UTCBest of luck mate, looks like a ton of work to do
Ξ _AlphaOmega
2021-08-27 12:03:19 +0000 UTCThanks for the info. Interesting to see how much work you put in there. Would like to see more of "behind the scenes"
Jarne
2021-08-27 11:40:41 +0000 UTCThe wait is always worthwhile with your games anyway, take you time, polish it and produce your best content so far. We're here with you !
Maxyoo28
2021-08-27 11:35:09 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it!!!
Bryan Wong
2021-08-27 11:35:08 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need Doc.. I know the wait will be worth it
Martyn Romaine
2021-08-27 11:34:02 +0000 UTCDamn, the list made me almost sad. Looks like tons of work. But hey! I trust that itΒ΄s worth waiting. Good job Doc
tracnik
2021-08-27 11:20:46 +0000 UTCAwesome Doc, have a great weekend :)
Kurmblog
2021-08-27 11:15:48 +0000 UTCTrust you completely) Can't wait to see everything with my own eyes) Thank you, Doc)
The Exception
2021-08-27 11:07:40 +0000 UTCI can't wait! Ty for the extra info!
Beast of Bray
2021-08-27 11:07:31 +0000 UTCSo we're looking for a December-January release?
Francesco Maffei
2021-08-27 11:05:41 +0000 UTCThe one picture tells the whole story. So much detailed and so much originality of that picture made me excited. It will be sure worth of wait
KRISHANU PATRA
2021-08-27 10:57:00 +0000 UTCπ€©
YOZO
2021-08-27 10:49:04 +0000 UTCAppreciate it Doc.
Adam Yang
2021-08-27 10:48:50 +0000 UTC