[Devlog] EP 7 (no.2)
If you check back on the post where I outline my plans for Episode 7 part #1, you can see what I had planned for this week's release...
PART 1: Intro Story event and about two events in town with Suzie
Well, February came quick, and I've managed to complete the intro scenes and I'm in the middle of the first event.
So I'll still be releasing in the next week, like I promised, but it'll be shorter on content than I hoped.
Those plans were posted at the end of last year and I honestly had no clue how much work and time releasing on Steam would drain out of me (community, debugging, ensuring everything runs smoothly, I also started setting up translation workflows). That was super stressful (not even counting everything that's happening in rl).
I am GLAD that that launch is over with and I can just go on and work on updates from here on out.
While I did work on the story and planned out most of ep7 in advance in January despite everything that was happening, I wasn't able to meaningfully work on dialogue and renders until the end of January.
Despite that, I was hoping I'd be able to cram and work super hard for the whole of Feb and deliver a nicely polished part 1 with as much content as I had planned, but alas, life never makes it easy, and it's clear now that I won't be reaching my intro + 2 events goal for the update.
So yeah, part #1 is coming on time, but it's short.
It'll be released to everyone for free, at the same time :)
Letting you guys know this beforehand, so that you don't upgrade to the highest tiers, if your main sub intent is to get the release immediately.
Also, here's Duke. Our couple will be meeting him in this update!
I'm off to do as much as I can before the deadline!
I know some of you will be understanding and encourage me to delay.
Thank you for all the support, but no, I do not want to delay.
All the love,
BCG.
Comments (19)
If you put your game on Steam, it's complicated because it's not the same as sticking to your schedule. If your game is on Steam, you're practically putting a noose around your neck if you're busy. My advice, if you don't have much time for your game, is to just do it without the Steam store so you don't lose money.
you probably said it somewhere else, but this is going to release on Steam as well? Is it quicker updates if I get it on this page? thank you
Since this one will be free for all it'll be released at about the same time :)
When will it release
28th, sometime troughout the day, utc+1
Good luck BCG you need it brother
what are the 2 suzie events from this update gonna be like? a teaser for whats to come for later parts of episode 7 or something more?
Like I said, this update had 2 events planned, but now due to time constraints and lack of devtime, I'm only including half of an event this update. It's basically Suzie and Anon visiting the mechanic for their car and meeting Duke.
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Duke is hot! Hope MC also gets to have fun with him
take care of yourself man! RL situation are the most important. and waiting 1-2 weeks sucks of course but to get the best version of your work everybody will agree ;)
Thanks, but not delaying :)
You should delay it, 2 more weeks is ok, 2 months and a half is very fine to me mate, as you prefer tho.
Thank you for the vote of confidence, but like I said, not delaying!
I read the whole discussion on Discord. What about pushing the update back by 1–2 weeks? If that means we get properly designed content, everyone should be happy. 😂 There’s no need to rush the release — take the pressure off and put that energy into the workflow instead. 😁
unless suzie gets the bbc so it's a win - win hehe
Its ok as long as the next release is worth it, its ok to wait 3-4 months with good update as well.. we understand. Keep it up..Ps..dont forget the movers as well to have a decent time with suzie
I've got the movers for future stuff in mind :)
Thanks for the update and hardwork, looking forward to the update!