Final status update - Episode 7
Added 2021-03-26 10:21:09 +0000 UTC
This week I pushed to produce the remaining content; I'm almost finished with this.
Starting in a few days, I will start working on this list:
- Meticulously play and polish the update
- Double-check variables, choices, branches
- Compatibility test changes with older saves
- Rewrite/trim/touch up scenes after playing
- Add any content needed after tests
- Initial spellcheck before proofreading
You can expect an update that will give you plenty of content regardless of how you choose to play. There is plenty of branching in this episode, and once you start to play the update in different ways, you'll discover its layers.
I'm extremely proud of the work I've put into this, and I can't wait to release it.
I have a lot to test given the new features I've produced for this update and the complexity of the branching storylines.
I don't intend to rush this important part of development, but I'm sure that beta tests will start sometime in April.
This status update will be the final one before release.
As soon as I know more, I will post notifications when beta testing has started, a preliminary changelog, and a release date announcement when I'm positive that I can deliver to a certain date.
Testing will get the time that's needed without any stress. Bear with me and my testers for the final stretch, and the update will be here before you know it.
Have a nice weekend DIKs!
Dr PinkCake
Comments
Most excellent chapter, I was wondering though if there is or will be a release of the soundtrack? few of those songs I really like. Depending on your agreement with the rights owners, maybe selling it? Or posting the songs on Pandora?
Conso
2021-05-13 19:14:48 +0000 UTCWhat a great experience chapter 7 was. The characters, story and overall visuals keep getting better and better. I am looking forward to what is planned for the future. Enjoy your break DrPinkCake.
NeilatLarge
2021-05-02 19:19:39 +0000 UTCDamn Masterpiece... Words can't describe how I feel after playing trough this game. The only thing I could think of to make this game better is by adding real 3D graphic and ability to touch and feel the texture of the skin of those magnificent girls. Hear their voice.. or at least voices of actress with damn good voice acting skills because I won't let my ears bear to hear voices that do not match the characters. So realisticly speaking adding voice actors to this game is the only possibility of improvement of already perfect game. Jesy.. Jill.. Bella.. Sage.. Especially the first three hit all points of sexiness and cuteness. From Jesy being the cutest to Bella the most sexy. Jill is the perfect balance of the two. I hope for some action with Bella and Jill in next episode. Because you can't tease Us forever with them. Give a starving dog a bone will you?! Great Work! Keep it up!
Marminus
2021-04-30 01:13:28 +0000 UTC@HappyHuman Letterkenny's "beat-your-dick-december" discussion comes to mind
Lectiuss
2021-04-13 21:04:14 +0000 UTCIt looks like this and Where the Heart Is are going to drop within a couple days of each other, so there's just no way I can prepare for that.
HappyHuman
2021-04-13 06:17:46 +0000 UTCOh definitely, Jill is holding herself back for the right person and to know for sure it's the right relationship, but once she and the MC cross that bridge, I can see her being pretty intense lol. I definitely think she'll unleash all that pent up desire extremely well.
Qayen
2021-04-07 17:47:38 +0000 UTCI think Jill might surprise some people. Once she becomes comfortable, I think she will go all out. Seems as though she (subconsciously) is a very intimate character. Remember she tried (or did) get off on the MC's hand; and in ep 5 on bella's couch, the look in her eyes, there was a second when she was going to have fun. Jill is just holding back for now.
Jamison
2021-04-07 04:36:17 +0000 UTCImagine how much catching up Jill gotta do once she gets to that point lol.
Qayen
2021-04-07 03:27:43 +0000 UTChopefully sooner :)
Ruthless
2021-04-06 02:16:25 +0000 UTChopefully we get the "entering beta testing" announcement this week, and then hopefully we see a release two weeks after. I'm so eager to play ep7.
Jamison
2021-04-06 00:47:52 +0000 UTCprobably next firday or next next friday
Jayden
2021-04-06 00:43:26 +0000 UTCDamn... It seems that Sage's going to do a lot of "catching up" in this update, huh? Hope this friday be THE friday *-*
Spiegelbild
2021-04-05 17:37:33 +0000 UTCI'm saving my jizz until ep7 comes out!
Fareed
2021-04-04 22:48:04 +0000 UTCbro dk about you, but i feel there is a point coming where josy and maya will make u go exclusive and you'll have to make a decision rip.
DoerflerN256
2021-04-04 22:17:41 +0000 UTCOh man, it's the calm before the storm! My fingers are already itching. Other places are itching too... )
T'Gran
2021-04-04 19:18:31 +0000 UTCThorn von Fiddle That's not true. Sage says: "IF you're not gay, I'm sure the girl you really want would appreciate the fuck out you", and she tells you this if you reject her in ep. 2, regardless if you are a CHICK or DIK. Sage path is not restricted to DIK affinity, you can be her fuck buddy being full CHICK, because being with her doesn't require any DIK major choice. Other girls, like Riona, Camila, Jade, Nicole, requires, at least, one DIK major choice (you can still be a CHICK but not "full" CHICK).
Spiegelbild
2021-04-03 23:02:33 +0000 UTCtrust me we all are. Itll will be worth the wait he hasnt said anything casue hes probably working his butt off to push this out for us
Ruthless
2021-04-03 22:16:03 +0000 UTCsame...
Philippe Haché
2021-04-03 22:13:30 +0000 UTCStill waiting for ep 7
Eminem 212002
2021-04-03 14:23:33 +0000 UTCWohoo April!
Danny Z.
2021-04-03 06:05:46 +0000 UTCI'm so excited (I know everyone here has said the same thing) but I can't wait to play.
Natasha Art
2021-04-02 18:40:41 +0000 UTCThere is a scene in the chick route with sage in ep 5 inside Tybalt's room where she more or less calls MC a "fag" for not banging her. Kind of why I find it frustrating to play the chick path. MC becomes a way too much of a goody two shoes in full chick route. I want to smack him, hand him a box of Tampax and order him to sit down to pee at that point. I have a much better (more fun?) game play as a DIK for sure.
Thor von Fiddle
2021-04-02 05:00:06 +0000 UTCI can't wait for this update to come in. I'm so excited to see what happens.
EvolutionReborn
2021-04-02 04:12:32 +0000 UTCI'm pretty sure that Sage's dad is that guy at the party in episode 6 who is there to schmooze with the other alumni and rich donors. Remember the scene where a couple of guys are talking about where to hold the company retreat and then some guy comes up and suggests joining them, they tell him it's cancelled for that year? The guy they were lying to is Sage's dad, I think.
GeneralCuiJM
2021-04-01 20:03:11 +0000 UTCDepends what you mean by penalized. If you mean you unlock more scenes on the dik path than the chick, I haven't done a tally, but I would guess there's more scenes on the dik route. But some people play it for the scenes and some play it for the story, some for both.
Bobscratch
2021-04-01 16:40:05 +0000 UTCThis is like 100% right i have so many playthroughs you can be a Dik and still get with Jill but not be buddy buddy with Bella which makes it harder but yea you can. 80% of my playthroughs are neutral and each have ONE girl im going after in each and it works out.
Ruthless
2021-04-01 11:20:55 +0000 UTCI've heard players dumb it down to basically Chick Route: Josie/Maya/Jill/Isabella and DIK route: Sage/HOTs, but I haven't found that to be the case. So long as you continue to improve your ratings with them through the various dialogues/choices, you could be almost any personality and get any girl (barring some Massive DIK/Chick options).
Beast of Bray
2021-04-01 06:15:49 +0000 UTCthe wait really becomes agonizing when you know it's almost ready.
Jamison
2021-04-01 04:28:08 +0000 UTCCant wait to play it!
Bryan Wong
2021-04-01 04:08:47 +0000 UTCDepends on what you want from the game. If all you want is sex scenes, then the DIK route will give you that. I find the Chick route with Jill fulfilling. It's what people find of interest to them.
Jamison
2021-03-31 18:58:21 +0000 UTCWell, the game is called being a DIK...
Xan
2021-03-31 17:25:17 +0000 UTCI think you answered your own question but penalize isn't the right term. It just depends on what you are after. The ones you listed generally favor the chick choices as that fits with their personality but it's not an all or nothing requirement. Likewise, the others are more the party type so they favor the other but can vary. Choices have their consequences. You'll have to do multiple playthroughs to view everything the game has to offer and hopefully you enjoy it enough to do so.
Moratyr
2021-03-31 17:25:02 +0000 UTCIs this game meant to penalize you for going full chick? Or is the "reward" for being chick loaded further into the progression of the game? Just feels like the opportunities for some scenes favor Dik more than chick. I suppose Maya Josie/Jill/Isabella is more chick oriented and Dik gives you the rest.
Kraftwerk
2021-03-31 16:42:28 +0000 UTCIf you check the current release post, you can see how you updated the game between episodes 5 and 6. It will be the same way for episodes 6 and 7. Either patch your old Patreon version or download the full game.
DrPinkCake
2021-03-31 12:57:23 +0000 UTCHow are you supposed to update your old version?
Max
2021-03-31 08:44:02 +0000 UTCDude, I'm with you on this.
The Exception
2021-03-30 20:07:08 +0000 UTCAs the 69th comment on this post, I see myself forced to say it: Nice
Valentin Aubin
2021-03-30 18:56:48 +0000 UTCI can tell the part that is going to make me hate myself for all the choices I’ve made is coming up and I’m not sure I’m emotionally ready for it.
Daniel
2021-03-30 11:38:30 +0000 UTCSage seems to come from a rich important family too. At one point Quinn suggests she could go home and ask for sponsorship, which triggered her. I suspect Sage and Jill are in the same boat, but one took the good girl route and one took the bad girl route.
Dave Davidson
2021-03-30 06:15:42 +0000 UTCThanks guys, I actually got her to the point of texting me after the library sex scene. Guess I gotta wait for the next episode or beyond for it to progress.
Dave Davidson
2021-03-30 06:06:43 +0000 UTCalso if you gave money to help the hots in eps 5
Ruthless
2021-03-30 04:19:15 +0000 UTCLooking so forward to the next episode. You do an amazing job on every episode. Thanks for your time and effort you put into bringing us a great story and scenes!
Roger
2021-03-29 22:49:32 +0000 UTCKeep doing it :)
2021-03-29 18:31:42 +0000 UTCAs far as I know DPC has his own closed beta testing team, no tier of patreon will grant you a place in that team.
Lectiuss
2021-03-29 16:50:31 +0000 UTCwill we get a final Preview doc?
Ruthless
2021-03-29 12:01:31 +0000 UTCIve played this a ton and looked in to this aswell. Like Thor said you see the MCs Grandfather in ep5 at the party so I have a feeling they will bump heads soon. I think Sages father is the guy that was in every convo you had a the party. she say her dad is looking for more trading offer or something like that. As for Jill I had a weird feeling that she would be related some how but i did more digging the Picture in eps 2 in the bed drawer shows Jill and her sister and she looks nothing like Mcs Mom. Since Dr said there will be no incest i feel like Tybalt is out of the mix too because of Jade. Something bad is going to happen and I feel like that money you got is going to be part of it. Like look around at of end of ep6 EVERYONE needs money including yourself, so thats a huge play. Just cant wait to finish building the house in that mini game. I tried to touch on everyones comment in one message sorry.
Ruthless
2021-03-29 12:00:39 +0000 UTCAs far as I am aware, if she is related to any of the characters it won’t be any of the romanceable characters as DPC has already stated no form of incest, which probably extends to more distant relatives such as cousins, aunts, nieces. Tybalt and Rusty are plausible I guess...
sizzles2
2021-03-29 11:04:22 +0000 UTCDrPC has been pretty silent since this theory dropped 😳
Kim Jong-un
2021-03-29 10:00:50 +0000 UTCBruh.
Bobscratch
2021-03-29 02:07:59 +0000 UTCJust basing this off of a few of the scenes and dialog in Ep1-6 but I have a sneaking suspicion that Sage is Stephen and Jade's daughter and Tybalt's sister. I also think unknowingly we saw MC's grandfather at the prep party too. My theory is he is behind the "Wallace fund" noted at the end of episode 6 that funds the "free" tuition to the HOT girls.
Thor von Fiddle
2021-03-29 00:41:30 +0000 UTCVery nice,but Sage,s family is also of money,just another thought,in that line.
James Mcallister
2021-03-29 00:24:34 +0000 UTCdo patrons get beta texting and if so what tier?
Michael Anders
2021-03-28 22:29:21 +0000 UTCFan theory: MC's mother will be revealed at some point to be related to a character we already know. We know she came from a family with money, which gives us Jill, Tybalt, and Rusty as top possibilities. We know the MC's grandfather had a superiority complex, which might mean Tybalt or Rusty are more likely, but we also know that Jill's family pre-arranged most of her life, so they might have certain "standards." I just played "Acting Lessons," which came with a huge, M. Night Shyamalan twist, which leads me to look for one in "Being a DIK," but I could also be way off-base as well :)
EMC
2021-03-28 18:22:52 +0000 UTCso i have multiple walkthrough and only 1 of the walkthrough i was able to get Quinn to like me which from my testing you need to accomplish a few conditions in order for her to like you. 1) Be As DIK as possible ( My Quinn run was a Massive Dick) 2) Need to order 'takeout' from her. 3) Always try to choose the options that sides with her such as, dont defend maya from Quinn, smoke weed with Tommy at the roof top, give riona money during ep 5 and so on. If you did as i mentioned here then in the middle of Ep 6 once you choose to option to check her wound while she was running away, she should decide to accept your help and after that she opens up a bit about her life. I think Quinn is the opposite or Jose and Maya romance as Quinn likes someone who is super dik whereas Jose and Maya likes someone who is super chick. I hope this helps answer your question. :)
Zolexius
2021-03-28 17:28:18 +0000 UTCHow much of a DIK do I need to be to make Quinn like me? Sage told me to talk her up, really hope that's in episode 7.
Dave Davidson
2021-03-28 05:33:54 +0000 UTCIt's not even close dr Pinkcake has written a better story than most triple titles. All these other adult developers need to get on his level...
axer007
2021-03-28 03:27:16 +0000 UTCYou and Philly have the only two stories I really give a shit about. Looking forward to whatever you've got planned next.
Not Ahuman
2021-03-28 02:53:15 +0000 UTCI started out on steam but i had to come get more episodes. You have a really well written story here there is only 1 other i like as much as this one. I am more in it for the story but the scenes are beautifully done. I am not sure how far you are taking the story you have room to go a lot of directions and for a long time. If i may make one small suggestion. Maybe start bulking up the main character maybe show our boy growing up with all the training he is doing. I remember i bulked up the first year i was in the military and i even played football in high school. But that 18 to 20 years old time frame for me anyways i bulked up. Just a suggestion to show his shoulders getting broader and more defined in muscle mass. Give the girls something to comment on lol
Greg A Workman
2021-03-27 21:49:52 +0000 UTCSo excited
Frenzy Fire000
2021-03-27 20:45:32 +0000 UTCWill make sure to play the new episode on Patreon, then! Awesome work on Steam, dev! Absolutely love your work.
Jack Thunder
2021-03-27 16:00:38 +0000 UTCI have a bad feeling that I have to make another walkthrough until this update...
AfterLife
2021-03-27 11:38:51 +0000 UTCCan't wait bruh, I require more josie pls. Only complaint is you're really stringing out the Jill and Isabella scenarios. Luv your work.
Scaasi
2021-03-27 07:04:04 +0000 UTCCant wait
Pete
2021-03-27 03:20:51 +0000 UTCSounds good, and increase my Expectations :) looking forward for the release to check it out.
Fonzy
2021-03-27 03:06:01 +0000 UTCThanks so much, Doc!
OriginalKJak
2021-03-27 01:59:23 +0000 UTC"Haha, he goes 'Woo' like a girl!" and I couldn't agree more.
OriginalKJak
2021-03-27 01:54:19 +0000 UTCHell to the yes
KaneLives
2021-03-26 23:54:35 +0000 UTCI am so EXCITED to hear this news! I have this feeling that I can't wait, but know I must. So, looking forward to branching storylines and really everything else too!
Ardor
2021-03-26 21:56:04 +0000 UTCSuper excited for this update to roll out..
Hussam
2021-03-26 20:27:51 +0000 UTCJust did a playthrough of Ep 1-6 and noticed something based off of a recent event. The DIK house is the exact same house (at least the exterior) of that of the real house involving the DeFeo family murders in 1974 aka the house from "Amityville Horror" film series. Don't know why I didn't spot it before. I wonder if any of the other houses are renditions of other famous buildings. Just food for thought while we patiently wait for Ep. 7
Thor von Fiddle
2021-03-26 19:07:21 +0000 UTCDoc we are waiting patiently. and we'll be grateful for every small details that YOU put in this update. I cant wait to go back to my bros and my girls. Thnx Doc for the world that YOU created for us to enjoy.
Giedrius
2021-03-26 18:23:48 +0000 UTCi can't wait
Fernandez Juarez Guzman Guillermo
2021-03-26 17:28:21 +0000 UTCHell yeah can’t wait gonna bet probably somewhere from 2 to 3 weeks maybe a month but we’ll worth it the is update sounds amazing
TJ McFadden
2021-03-26 17:26:47 +0000 UTCWOOOOOOOOO!
Beast of Bray
2021-03-26 16:54:56 +0000 UTCThank you Dr PinkCake, looking forward to when it’s ready!
Space Cat
2021-03-26 16:48:06 +0000 UTCI can hardly wait.
Arctic Alpha
2021-03-26 16:38:30 +0000 UTCNo it's california, you had it right lol
gkek
2021-03-26 16:13:54 +0000 UTCShut* LOL
Xan
2021-03-26 15:15:15 +0000 UTCWait, only California shit down?
Xan
2021-03-26 15:15:04 +0000 UTCThis game is awesome, but that is thanks to this Pandemic that shut down California. Anyway glad i found this game long ago as each update, the story gets more intriguing.
Alpha Protagonist
2021-03-26 14:24:37 +0000 UTCWouhou nice, Can't wait for it :)
Brefitzh
2021-03-26 14:19:19 +0000 UTCCan't wait to play, also can't wait to discover the changes through the branching story via multiple saves. I will be most curious about patch size as well. Dare I say ~4.5GB?
Jamison
2021-03-26 13:22:46 +0000 UTCThank you, DPC, for all your work, I hope you're not overworking yourself and that you'll take some well deserved time off after this update, you've absolutely earned it.
Lectiuss
2021-03-26 13:13:05 +0000 UTCOhhh, wait for the release...
2021-03-26 12:57:56 +0000 UTCcan't wait for the release, played trough 1-6 time and time again just to see bella!
Calypso
2021-03-26 12:06:07 +0000 UTCOmg waiting is over guys ❤️❤️❤️
Eminem 212002
2021-03-26 12:03:45 +0000 UTCGood news. Take your time.
Valkyr
2021-03-26 11:59:43 +0000 UTC👢🪓🚲
Bobscratch
2021-03-26 11:40:25 +0000 UTCReally looking forward to playing the next update. :)
NeilatLarge
2021-03-26 11:32:32 +0000 UTCYou're the GOAT, Pink. Will be renewing my $25 pledge once she's ready. Can't wait!!
Stevan Pena
2021-03-26 10:53:53 +0000 UTCyeahhh 🤗🤗🤗
Dayoung
2021-03-26 10:49:34 +0000 UTCThank you! Very excited about this episode!
rasberry
2021-03-26 10:45:28 +0000 UTCYou'll have to survive, or else you won't get to play the update 😉
Nick Ohlsson
2021-03-26 10:44:54 +0000 UTCLets goo, just replayed 1-6
Callum Burton
2021-03-26 10:44:13 +0000 UTCYEEEE-HAAW! LETS GO BELLA SIMPS, WHO RUNS THIS SHOW!!? Awesome work DPC!! We appreciate you ❤😭🙏😌 :GiveBella:
Sadie Adler
2021-03-26 10:38:13 +0000 UTCOne more month.. I won’t survive 😭
Notty
2021-03-26 10:34:01 +0000 UTCWoohoo! Let's go!
2021-03-26 10:30:07 +0000 UTCLet's freaking go!! Excited for the update and the development of the story. Thank you DPC <3
Zeke
2021-03-26 10:27:56 +0000 UTCThank you for your hard work! Can't wait. Hope to see more from Bella :*
Gabor Lubiga
2021-03-26 10:27:07 +0000 UTCAwesome!! Thank you for your hard work :)
Kurmblog
2021-03-26 10:26:23 +0000 UTClitty
K
2021-03-26 10:24:37 +0000 UTCGreat news! Looking forward to the update
Julian Harper
2021-03-26 10:23:27 +0000 UTCAwesomeness. Cant wait!
Phantasy
2021-03-26 10:22:58 +0000 UTC