Beta Release ETA & News
Hey guys! We'd hoped to have the new beta build ready for you today but there's still a few scenes that need to be sketched out, and we want to make sure they're up to the standard of quality you expect (i.e. not stick figures :P). It looks like we'll need about 2 more days to polish things up, so expect Marion's Chapter 3 Beta Build to drop to our Beta Tester tier this weekend!
In addition to some new sprite sets like what we showed earlier in the week, this chapter will feature *deep breath*
11 new scenes
15 new sets of frames
2 new backgrounds
1 new achievement
1 new easter egg
22k more words
I'm sure it'll have one or two bugs in it too, so we look forward to hearing the beta testers' feedback!
In addition to the new build, our team members are working on some other neat stuff! We are finalizing our Demo Booth at Anthro New England, and our 3 Panel Presentations (which we will try to record and share if possible!). Transfurom is putting the final touches on a new game trailer for us, and Mits has been kind enough to test out Changeling Tale on Android. It seems to have some glitches with older Android models, and we have limited resources right now to test and fix them, but if you guys are okay with limited support, we might release an Android build soon. Let us know what you think!
So that's the scoop! We'll be back in touch with our Beta Tester tier as soon as the new beta build is ready to drop ^^ Talk to you soon!
Comments (12)
You know what they say, ‘Patience is bitter, but it’s fruit is sweet’. Waiting and understanding how much effort goes into a work makes one appreciate it all the more. Take all the time you need, I’m sure this’ll be an excellent chapter!
It's definitely gonna be a big one! Thank you so much, we really appreciate your kind words-- and we really hope you enjoy the new build, Nicholas!
The beta link will be posted here on Patreon, yeah? And no worries about delays. You guys are doing such fantastic work, and it's very clear there's a lot of passion behind this project. Take the time you need.
That's right! We're in the home stretch, so we should be on target for tomorrow ^^ Thank you so much for your support and your understanding!
Which tier is the beta tester tier?
Thr $25 tier is the beta tester tier, everyone else will get the game after about a month - give or take a bit, there's a lot of assets that need to be finished up for the final release of the build.
You guys are doing great! Don’t stress over time; you’ve got the community on your side here. I would personally wait till all the glitches are mostly handled for the phone release also, don’t want to have to stress about that as well as the booth and more parts to the game you know? Consolidate! You’re doing fine; we got your back on this! My family has a saying for this kind of scenario; “We are willows, we sway with the wind.” It means that stress should not bother us and we will let it roll on over as we deal with it. You see, other trees in the world fight the wind when it gets too strong, bending and eventually falling from staying ridged against it. Willows bend with the wind, they don’t fight it, and typically don’t fall because of it. We are willows; we sway with the wind. Be well and know that we all care about you!
What a great saying! We really appreciate your understanding, and just want to assure everyone that this is a labor of love that we don't take for granted. We'll continue to work hard on it and see it through to the end-- and with nice people like you on board, we won't topple over!
Completely fine, you guys do what you need to do.
Thanks! We'll keep working hard ^_^
I know you are working overtime to try and get this done, I've been listening in on and sitting with you for parts of it. I think a little wait is fine.
Thanks Mits-- we'll keep up the pace and have it ready in no time! Thanks too for your help with the demo booth and android builds, both are really exciting!