With a heavy heart: Hiatus
Added 2025-09-04 16:01:34 +0000 UTCDear fans, friends, followers and all.
First of all: Apologies for the lack of news lately. It’s been another extremely rough few days. And in all honesty: Just getting myself through the day took all the energy and willpower that I had. The lows were about as low as they could get. And at this point, I can unfortunately say that I understand what people mean when they say that they have depression. I though anxiety was bad, oh boy could it be as bad in another way too.
And at this point there’s no way around it, and I’m sorry that I must announce it. But I have to be honest and fair to you folks. And to myself as well:
It is with an heavy heart that I am announcing my general hiatus from game devving (and content making in general) for the coming time.
I’ve been unable to pull myself out of my mental problems this time around. The situation is still bad; and currently I’m doing my best to keep my (precarious) mental state sound. Getting through each day is a struggle, life has lost quite some glamour to me, and my hope for the future is...severely diminished.
After long talks with my physician, family members and other loved ones. I’ve decided to go the clinical route for my mental health problems. It’s too much to handle on my own. I need professional help; which I will be getting end this month. As the intake at the fear-and-compulsion clinic is planned on the 30th of September. I will not lie. I’m already dreading it, and the treatment I will get there. But at this point, it’s either that...or something I’d rather not think nor discuss about. Giving up is not an option.
To all of you who wish to do so: Please pause your subscriptions. I’m not going to beat around the bush: This treatment is going to take time. Most likely months. And in the intermission, I can make no promises on schedules nor deliveries. My hope is still that once I feel a bit better, a “motivational spark” will hit. And I will make something for you all to enjoy; however small it may be. But at the moment I can make NO promises on that, and I have to be completely honest about it. If you pause your subscription: Please consider staying connected as a follower or free member. That way if I do produce something, or make my comeback (which I do intend one day), you will all know right away. ❤️🔥
I’ll be online on Discord this evening (CEST ~18.00-20.00) to chat, hang out and answer questions you all may have. I’ll also try to do the same here, in the comments.
I’m devastated that it has come to this, but please understand that I wouldn’t have done so if I felt there was no other way. It is my sincere goal that once I get back from all of this. I will come back to you all as a better, stronger and more hopeful Scriptor.
You all take damn good care of yourselves. Go give your loved ones a hug, and please know: This work, and all of you. Mean the world to me. I’ve been truly grateful for the last 4 years and I truly hope to get back into it full swing one day.
With love and a squeaky bow. 💯
Yours,
Scriptor Omniscius
Comments
I congratulate you to your decision. It takes Wisdom to realize when external help is needed. Take a break like Goethe did when he travelled to Italy. It is called a sabbatical. It might be done in a year it might take longer but it will give you the strenght to continue some time. I will continue payment support without expecation of continuation of the project. Be happy that you created something to be remembered by.
Ekorre
2025-09-28 12:30:09 +0000 UTCScriptor, there is no shame in seeking assistance and I am glad that you are! Take care and focus on yourself. We'll be here once you've healed and have returned!
Solverse
2025-09-25 19:52:22 +0000 UTCHope you get well soon, take your time, your health is the most important and it ´s good you care about it and yourself.
Megrim
2025-09-24 21:39:12 +0000 UTCThis kinda breaks my heart, but take all the time you need. I have to say, this is one of the first games that i played and its not only THE best, its also the one that really got me onto p-games. It just plays with every kink that i have, and even if i changed a lot since ive discovered it, due to me realizing that im trans, it was always like a safespace, where i could just really shut down everything ealse in the evening
xcxcxcxcooc
2025-09-15 21:51:59 +0000 UTCMate, your work is outstanding. In fact, your character designs have excelled to the point of standing out in similar genre games, which is inseparable from your strong empathy and divergent imagination. Perhaps your greatest strength may also turn into your weakness; your sensitivity allows you to capture every emotion, whether good or bad. Take a good rest and pursue your own wishes, personal ones, not those expected by others. Looking forward to your healthy return.
mgvurtne
2025-09-10 15:11:40 +0000 UTCTake care, get well and come back to your fan base. You are the important thing here.
obviousagent
2025-09-09 10:57:42 +0000 UTCHaving been where you have, twice, I understand your fears and doubts. One good thing about the clinic, at least for me, was that I instantly knew I did not belong there. The "lifer" people who stay at the clinic months at a time motivated me to improve myself and get out far sooner than the doctors expected. Depression is a bitch, no two way to say that. I feel for you, my friend. Stay strong and believe in yourself. You are the superhero in your life. It's time to take of the Clark Kent glasses and be whi you really are!
Brian C Milke
2025-09-08 20:02:19 +0000 UTCYou take all the time you need i wont be going amy where any time soon and will continue to follow where I can. You just concentrate on you for now.
Phoenix Flame
2025-09-06 00:39:01 +0000 UTChey I hope you get the help you need and get better soon taking a hiatus may suck but its the right choise to make. on a totaly unrelated note can you send me a discord link?
bobjim
2025-09-05 22:55:24 +0000 UTCWait is there a Discord Server?
Hadschott
2025-09-05 14:35:46 +0000 UTCRest up and get better, take as long as you need. I refuse to pause my subscription though, every little bit will help when you get back. :>
mewfan151
2025-09-05 13:10:34 +0000 UTCI left my message on Discord already but still: Take good care of yourself and I hope the professional help will pay off! Much love <3
Lerra22
2025-09-05 07:23:38 +0000 UTCtake care of you , its important 👍
alansmithee
2025-09-05 02:52:34 +0000 UTCI hope you can recover soon, both physically and mentally.
YKYFROST1997
2025-09-05 02:32:52 +0000 UTCTake as much time as you need, we will be waiting.
Legion980
2025-09-05 01:49:55 +0000 UTCTake some time and hope things get better for you.
Damansskin
2025-09-04 22:24:18 +0000 UTCAwww big hugs to you my thoughts and prayers. I only wish you the best and that you pull through and come back strong when you’re ready too. Love you scriptor. Take your time!
Aldaira
2025-09-04 22:15:29 +0000 UTCScriptor - for all the effort you've put into these projects during the last few years, leaving my subscription running is the smallest thing I can do to help you at this time. As Jacketfreak says - we're not going anywhere. We like what you do! Take care, love your family, and focus on you for a while.
mumbles
2025-09-04 21:47:22 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and best of wishes Scrip <3
Lisan al-Meowib
2025-09-04 20:49:24 +0000 UTCご回復切に祈っております。 私も精神障害を持つ身で、病種違えどあなたの身に降りかかった苦難に心を痛めています、故に敬意を持つあなたが笑顔で生活を過ごし、友情と愛に包まれますように祈ります。 あなたは我々に一度たりとも間違った行いなど取った事が無く、常に紳士的です。 あなたはその才覚を発揮して作品制作に真剣に取り組み続け、私たちを素晴らしい作品に巡り会わせ、あなたの目標とする所に辿り着こうと思わせてくれました。 あなたにはその誠実さと作品に対する熱意が魅力となり、皆さまをあなたと共に歩ませ続けています。 あなたは私の敬愛する勇士です、二つの意味での同胞として、あなたに祝福がありますように願っています。 どうかあなたが健やかにそして幸せに過ごせます様に。 ps.普段コメント等をお送りせず申し訳ありません。
jack-raven
2025-09-04 18:58:45 +0000 UTCHey Script, Its sad to hear that you are going through this. I can sympathize having dealt with it myself early this year. I will stay subbed just so you have a little cash coming through that you can use to buy stuff that will brighten your day. Feel better.
JJ
2025-09-04 18:37:01 +0000 UTCWir lieben dich alle und wir wünschen dir alle gute Besserung und nur alles das beste.
Otakim
2025-09-04 18:27:48 +0000 UTCIt's sad to hear you're going through this, and I hope you manage to resolve it with the options you've chosen. In the meantime, please do focus on yourself and make sure you at least drink and eat something each day. That's all you need to do to stay alive after all I hope to see you back in the future, and if that doesn't happen I hope to be able to play the game in it's current state via purchase on some site not yet defeated by payment processors
PuncakeLena
2025-09-04 17:15:54 +0000 UTCYou always have been one of the most productive, reliable and honest dev out there. Also I suffered from depression, so my pledge will stay to let you know my thoughts are with you! If someone wants to be helped and has professional guidance, he will get over depressions, yhats for sure. So don't dread whats coming, you will get out of this state and life will go on, better than ever. I remember one of the greatest feelings ever when I felt like I was reborn and more happy and complete than I could imagine.
sven
2025-09-04 17:06:32 +0000 UTCJust want you to know I'm not changing my subscription tier, because I will always support you, wether it's financially or emotionally. You concentrate on yourself Scrip, and if I leave my sub active you can't stop me giving you monetary gifts each month. :P
YourGoddessLu<3
2025-09-04 16:28:24 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself Bud. I'm sure that spark will come back and you'll be back better than ever with that passion that we all see in your work But your well-being is more important right now. Don't worry. We'll be back when you are. We love you too much, we're not going anywhere. So take care of yourself.
Jacketfreak
2025-09-04 16:26:20 +0000 UTCHey, Scrip, my best wishes for you and hopefully the stay there will bring you back an Track (at least for your daily life and your family). Fingers crossed for the upcoming way in front of you.
MicjaPesa
2025-09-04 16:16:35 +0000 UTC
