Status Update #18
Added 2025-01-10 21:43:06 +0000 UTC0.7 Status Update
Hello, everyone!
This week we've been focusing on coding and SFX. A fresh batch of renders was polished and post-processed, which meant they needed to be prepared for their final resting place. The cold, dark archives of Summer Heat.
Aside from coding and SFX, we've also been working on some script and dialogue enhancements. There were some areas where Finnish grammar has caused some proper destruction of the English language. Sometimes it's probably quite offensive to any grammar police out there, and those are the parts we try to shield your eyes from. We're not native speakers after all, but we try our best to make the dialogue flow as naturally as we can.
This weekend we'll continue working on a bigger scene. It's a bit messy, but we know how to make it work with repeating angles and renders. This approach doesn't have many downsides since the branches are separate, except that it might look a bit confusing in the folders. But that doesn't really matter since the renders are not meant to be viewed from there anyway.
Angles & thoughts
Back in 0.1 we started the game with all the renders in first person POV, and from there we have progressed into a mix of pretty much all angles. For 0.7 we've kept the hybrid approach with a little bit of everything. We've been switching the angles up when necessary or when focusing on something, like some totally necessary shots from behind.
For example, Sophie in this render. Unfortunately she's in the blur, but she's still important for the shot. For reasons.
Weekly summary:
95 renders
Ambience & SFX
Coding scenes
Dialogue fix
Scene scripting
Other news
The monthly special poll render is running. Eve is currently dominating with Sophie in second place!
Cheers and hope your weekend will be nice and comfy!
Robison & Npx
Comments
It's not by Mia, but a wider angle showing what's going on. :)
Npx
2025-01-17 23:18:52 +0000 UTCIs your "pre-preview preview" a picture Mia is taking of Eve climbing out of the school window? That's what it looks like. haha I voted for Mia in the January poll, but Eve dominating is ok with me. I'm super happy with either Mia ๐ฅฐ or Eve ๐ winning.
Summer Sun
2025-01-16 13:14:28 +0000 UTCIf you're not seeing something then your patreon level is probably too low. That's usually the reason.
I Love Mia's BOOBS
2025-01-16 04:44:45 +0000 UTCNot sure where to find the poll. I go to the polls and the last one that's there is from nov and it's mias swimsuit
Vex _1337
2025-01-14 16:14:27 +0000 UTCI'm sure it will be. Mind you, with how many lewd scenes there might be in Chapter 7, I might not even notice! ๐๐๐
Vincent Vega
2025-01-13 17:59:51 +0000 UTCIt's a pre-preview preview. ๐
Npx
2025-01-13 16:35:48 +0000 UTCHe's had a face since the start, we just haven't shown it. ๐
Npx
2025-01-13 16:34:17 +0000 UTCAppreciate the kind words. And hey, you haven't seen the new hair yet! Maybe it's better. ๐
Npx
2025-01-13 16:32:49 +0000 UTCThat's a big if! ๐
Npx
2025-01-13 16:12:36 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it! Keep up the great work! ๐๐โฅ๏ธ
Craig P aka Renallis
2025-01-11 19:41:48 +0000 UTCCan't wait for the next update
Frosty
2025-01-11 14:16:16 +0000 UTCWord
Frosty
2025-01-11 14:16:03 +0000 UTCYou can update faster than before. Now I count v7 1489 renders very fast, v6 1800 renders, v6 took 12 months to develop, but v7 took 5 months faster than before. Thank you for the great game.
iloveyougame
2025-01-11 13:10:09 +0000 UTCSophie is always important ๐ฅฐ
Lilatentakel
2025-01-11 09:09:37 +0000 UTCI wonder if the faceless MC was the idea from the start. Have you ever considered designing MCโs facial features?
Ed F
2025-01-11 06:25:37 +0000 UTCI need to know the reasons why Sophie is important to that scene ๐
BlankXai
2025-01-11 01:26:56 +0000 UTCI like the "hidden angle" renders, The one with the magnifying glass. Sometimes a smile towards the MC can be the best shot, but at the same time showing an alternative angle to show the girl from the side gives it an great effect. I think there were some in Chapter 6 with Bree. Can't wait to see if we see Eve in this "big scene" or someone else. Also, first Preview? However, keep up the great work ๐
TheNative
2025-01-11 01:23:51 +0000 UTCNothing but positive vibes coming your way... I can say for the most of us we are PUMPED for this update
Ash Dodds
2025-01-11 00:24:54 +0000 UTCI think I got too excited waiting for this Devlog but I've just come to the end of my second playthrough and can't believe how much awesomeness I missed first time around! Totally unrelated to this Devlog but I just have to give massive praise for the phone dynamic, everything from the home screen to selecting the apps and that's before we even get to the messaging part which, I think you've excelled at and the fact that there's branches even in that which affects the plot and future scenes is just top tier! Better than anything I've seen in any other AVN tbh. Speaking of better than anything, I'm excited to hear you've been working on SFX. I know we're spoilt in SH for sound FX because it's all the way through, everything, if it makes a noise we can hear it and I love that. That's very unique (I think) and it's done exceptionally well. Also done exceptionally well is hiding these grammatical errors from us. I don't think I've seen one so whoever you have translating or proof-reading is doing a proper job there. In terms of dialogue, Summer Heat is one of the best written AVNs out there because everybody talks....well....normally! Like, exactly as you'd expect them to talk. This is something that should be standard across the board but you'll know as well as I that it sadly isn't, and therefore, you deserve praise for your writing. Just on that real quick, you're writing is so good in the game and on these posts, that I didn't even know you were Scandinavian until I saw a post somewhere where you said you were Finnish! I genuinely thought you guys were English speakers, Australian or something maybe even English. Sorry but that's a testament to how good the writing and grammar is! As for the angle work, I think you guys do it really well. Personally I prefer the 1st person POV but whenever there's another angle, it works, you can see there's a reason for it and it adds loads of depth to the game ๐ I'm not so keen on the back of MC's head cos I don't like his hair (even after you fixed it, sorry) but that's just me and you can't please all of the people all of the time....but you're certainly coming pretty damn close! Have a great weekend you guys and thanks again for all your hard work!
Vincent Vega
2025-01-10 23:22:07 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! I hope Mia can catch up to Eve and Sophie. Let's go Mia! โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
I Love Mia's BOOBS
2025-01-10 22:18:09 +0000 UTCThanks for the update Robison and Npx. I didnโt know you werenโt native English speakers. You say things pretty well in your posts and the game dialogue has been pretty good too! Have a good weekend and take care :)
TakeoverRug
2025-01-10 22:16:16 +0000 UTCHello Rob and Npx, my favorite developers are releasing their DevLog and now the weekend is about to begin for me. Today Eve is back in the banner...what a wonderful sight. Wow, you've been really busy again. I also really want to go into the cold, dark archive of SH Don't worry about the grammar. I think it's good and I can read and understand all the texts very well. English is not a native language for me either, but I still understand your texts very well. I really like the idea of the different directions and I liked the fact that they kept alternating. I think it's good that you are keeping this up. And I've missed the poll again. Somehow Patreon is totally crazy for me. I'll go and have a look in a minute and give my Sophie the vote she deserves. I wish you and everyone else a great weekend and stay healthy.
Lilatentakel
2025-01-10 22:11:29 +0000 UTCThanks for the update, guys ๐! I would love to see the parts with the Finnish grammar. I think you guys are doing a great job with your dialogue flow. Lol, I love your use of angles. They really add to the game and capture our girls very well ๐. Their charms, their personality, and their beauty. As always, keep on having an amazing and awesome week, everyone! I'll catch youโON the next one โ๐ป๐!
Jonathan Hang
2025-01-10 22:01:16 +0000 UTCI think the hybrid approach is definitely the way. It's nice to have a variety of different shots and even nicer to have the totally necessary behind shots ;) I do wonder if/when we'll see MC's face with them though ๐ค. Thanks for the update and have a nice weekend! ๐
Next Strength
2025-01-10 22:00:53 +0000 UTCKeep up with the good work!
Nicholas Rodrigues
2025-01-10 21:54:17 +0000 UTCThank you for the update. Have a nice weekend!!
GalaxyXYZ
2025-01-10 21:50:37 +0000 UTC
