Status update Episode 8
Added 2021-05-21 09:19:59 +0000 UTC
This week I took a break from writing and worked on art.
I've been buying new assets needed for the episode, setting up some scenes, tried to learn new things, posing animations, and more.
Setting up scenes before producing art is usually very time-consuming.
What I mean by "setting up a scene" is all the work I need to do to prepare an environment for rendering.
The work includes adding the environment, objects, models, lighting, etc.
A scene can look something like this when it's ready to render (lighting not shown) and after it's rendered and gone through post-processing.
Setting up a scene can take anything from 5 minutes to a few hours.
And once that's done, changing poses on the models, modifying camera settings, etc., to queue up renders is relatively quick for me.
Yesterday, I spent quite some time experimenting with makeup for Sage, which is a part of setting up a scene.
I tried out different combinations to see if I liked something new.
Here's a quick render of it; please note that the actual render is not used in the game it's just for this status update.
Sometimes, the time is spent on trying on clothes, retexturing or modifying assets.
Plenty of time goes into these details for every model and environment in the game.
Setting up a scene is a fun and pivotal part of the game development that brings a lot of value. But at the same time, I can feel like nothing's getting done when I'm doing this.
There's so much time spent on activities that a render or animation count can't represent, and that's why I wrote this status update this way - to give you all some insight into this part of the game development.
Other than that, PCs are currently rendering animations, and I will wait until I have something considerable to report regarding render/animation count.
I aim to post the first preview of episode 8 before the end of the month.
Poll news
Today, a cosmetic poll for Sage ended, and this option was the winner.
A new cosmetic poll for Josy will start soon.
Have a nice weekend!
Dr PinkCake
Comments
I wish I could time travel and go back in time so I could play Acting Lessons blind again.
Jon Boughton
2021-05-27 03:02:47 +0000 UTCsame my dude
Jayden
2021-05-24 00:04:43 +0000 UTCCool insight into the dev process! Already looking forward to ep 8 and you have my patience.
Gn753
2021-05-23 22:25:17 +0000 UTCI wish I can time travel. So, I can go to few years later and play the full version of BaD,
Waiter
2021-05-23 16:34:57 +0000 UTCLove your work Doc and the game is amazing
Martyn Romaine
2021-05-22 20:10:44 +0000 UTCAs someone who dabbles in Daz studio, I really appreciate how much work goes into your art. Replaying the game from the start also shows that your work has gotten better and better as the game goes on (an it was really good to start). Great job.
Blacklabyrinth
2021-05-21 22:42:06 +0000 UTCThank you man, love you work
2021-05-21 20:20:47 +0000 UTCThank you, Dr! To me it's simply a miracle, how just one person is able do all the characters, all the environments, all the plot branches, the minigames and the compelling story just by himself. Please take care.
larry82
2021-05-21 19:37:45 +0000 UTCMr. it's visibly clear to see how you improve your renders from episode to episode. a definite pleasure ! Great job!
Jonas Jalapeños
2021-05-21 19:19:03 +0000 UTCI enjoyed the sneak peek into your development process! Please be assured that your attention to every detail is greatly appreciated. The perfect placement of the models, the changes in expression, the slight glance to the side when an uncomfortable topic comes up...all of these details make this, BY FAR, the most enjoyable and immersive VN I've ever played. BY FAR. This is like a real-life drama, and I am captivated!
Mike Williams
2021-05-21 19:00:48 +0000 UTCGreat update DPC i hope you do more updates like this. This way we can learn a little bit about all the hard work you do daily on top of the stats 😀
Gritty1983
2021-05-21 18:43:41 +0000 UTCI disagree... but everyone has an opinion
Carl Alston
2021-05-21 18:33:26 +0000 UTCThe whole process is awesome, thanks for the update dpc!
Apple Sauce
2021-05-21 17:17:55 +0000 UTCSage looks better without the eye shadow. She kind of went overboard with it during the HOT party.
Mr. Nobody
2021-05-21 16:58:20 +0000 UTCMC's bedroom is fucking badass. Like a mini apartment
Jamison
2021-05-21 16:01:26 +0000 UTCI wouldn't put up an option for a vote that I wasn't ok with adding to the game.
DrPinkCake
2021-05-21 15:58:43 +0000 UTClove you dpc ❤️
Connor
2021-05-21 15:30:01 +0000 UTCThat first poll is a perfect example of why art shouldn't be democratic. Too many guys looked at that outfit and said "That's hot" without considering whether it fits Sage as a character. Fortunately there are numerous scenarios where that outfit can be "written in" so I'm not particularly upset by the result. I know there's no way Doc would leave an actual important plot choice to these polls.
Tim Arnold
2021-05-21 14:56:23 +0000 UTCWould've loved the pink-Sage to win but guess we can't have everything at once ;)
Ville Topi
2021-05-21 13:23:32 +0000 UTCObviously you don't want to give away too many of your secrets which is fair enough, but I'd definitely be down for more of these types of render updates. Fascinating!
Del
2021-05-21 13:17:21 +0000 UTCSAAAAAAGE!
Beast of Bray
2021-05-21 12:51:45 +0000 UTCI feel like if MC and Sage got serious, it would happen at the end of the episode. I think there's still a bit of conflict in there that needs to be resolved regarding Chad and the sorority.
Beast of Bray
2021-05-21 12:51:30 +0000 UTCThis is such a great status update—I appreciate this kind of insight into workflow far more than render or animation count. Really cool to understand more what goes into all the scenes, and I’m already stoked for more great content... Thanks, DPC!
KrazyCooter52
2021-05-21 11:06:30 +0000 UTCI have kind of scratched the surface with Daz3D myself, so I can kind of understand just how much work is put into each scene. Ok just helps me appreciate this game that much more. Keep up the great work Dr. Pinkcake.
NeilatLarge
2021-05-21 10:13:25 +0000 UTCLooking forward to see more anytime 😘
Rebelyon
2021-05-21 10:03:43 +0000 UTCGreat work as always!
Aeonton
2021-05-21 09:50:04 +0000 UTCJust a comment, but not one of these Females needs makeup. They are all hot as fuck plane Jane. Also in episode 8 can you make the MC and Sage get serious. It's a tough choice but i would chose Sage over any other female and that includes the Josy and Maya. Just something about Red Heads with Green eyes.
Alpha Protagonist
2021-05-21 09:39:48 +0000 UTC14-20, check the Q&A posts, there's more info. You didn't ask me, but this question is so often, that I think DrPC is tired answering that)
The Exception
2021-05-21 09:37:34 +0000 UTCThis is actually interesting. And I can't wait to see Josy poll and ep.8 preview) Thank you for the news and all the work)
The Exception
2021-05-21 09:32:41 +0000 UTCAmazing work! How many episodes are you intending for the game overall?
Mabs Ali
2021-05-21 09:31:34 +0000 UTCI'm so excited to play episode 8! I also really like how you try to make your work visable to us and what it takes to compose these renders. Keep up the great work!🤩
2021-05-21 09:29:46 +0000 UTCWow. The art is worth the wait. Well done.
Alex M
2021-05-21 09:26:37 +0000 UTCYee-haw! Bummer summer baby ❤🙏😌 :GiveBella:
Sadie Adler
2021-05-21 09:26:12 +0000 UTCAmazing
Nazgul
2021-05-21 09:23:01 +0000 UTCI’m excited to see the development!!!
Robert Wolfe
2021-05-21 09:21:58 +0000 UTC
