Slowing down for a couple of days
Hey guys! My dog is really unwell, and is likely to have to be put down if the new meds he's on don't have a good effect tomorrow. I am officially a Sad Crab.
I will continue to work on the game when he's asleep, but development is likely to slow down for the next few days whatever happens (e.g. today I was only able to do 2 pomodoros).
Thanks to everybody who has sent me kind words, both here and in private messages. I really appreciated them all. :-)
Finally, I want to acknowledge that we're a community of 820 Patrons and thousands of fans. Some of you will be going through worse things than losing a pet right now, and I want to assure all of you that dev work on the game will continue and the Beta will be delivered soon.
None of us get to stop working just because we're sad, and I wouldn't dream of taking your support for granted by taking a long break over this. Patrons, I see all of you guys as my bosses – the best 820 bosses I ever had – and I promise to get back to my normal work rate as soon as I can.
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Rudyard Kipling wrote an absolutely beautiful poem on this topic titled, "The Power of the Dog" It's something every dog lover should read, in my opinion. I cry absolutely every time I read it, but I go back to it each time I've had to make this heart wrenching decision. In answer to his question, yes, it's worth it, but it hurts so much when we reach that point. Sorry if this is rambling, trying to to put it into words without turning into a completely weepy mess.
Thanks so much for thinking of him, guys. Sadly he was at the end of his road and I had him put to sleep yesterday. The positive vibes from everybody here and in private messages have helped me so much. I'll get back onto game dev and pomodoros very soon.
Oh no hope you are well sending all my support your way
We are all pulling for your little guy.
Take all the time you need. Your dog should come first in this case and I do hope that everything goes well for the both of you.
Take all the time you need.
Don't worry about the game man, sorry about your doggo. Lost mine a few weeks ago, so I know well the pain. Hope things go well with the meds!
Yeah, I'm throwing in my vote with everybody else so far; the game can be caught up with later, take as long as you need to spend some time with the little guy while you can. Even if he does come right, you won't regret having done it when you get back. All my love and best wishes are going to you and him both <3
Take your time. I hope everything works out.
I had to put down my dog cause of the same shit. Even if meds kicks off - take few days and spend some time with him. We can wait little longer.
Hope the little guy will be well again real soon. Take your time man.
Fingers crossed that those new meds do help.
Don't worry man, take your time... The Game can be late a few days, but to spend time with your dog in his twilight years will be the last thing he remembers