I have no words.
This is the dialog with the programmer and me (from discord) and the translation below. He wrote to me just right now, that’s all... I dont know what to say guys.. I am very upset (I would have posted the dialog between us yesterday, but it took a while to translate it)
From other news. I have already finished work on new locations and heroes (3 locations, 5 heroes) for the third act. Yesterday I already started to pose and render.
The new programmer is already delving into the essence of the work.
I try to treat the incident as a little trouble, because I have big plans for this project and this cannot stop me!
I would like to do compliments all subscribers as an apology, but right now I do not know what I can offer.
TRANSLATION
07.05.2020
Super Alex
Look, we need to finish Act 1 and immediately proceed with Act 2. When we initially discussed the terms, you said 5 days for the correction of Act 1 and a week for Act 2. I conveyed that to subscribers (promised a new release) and that was on 25th of April. I understand that we did more than firstly planned.
Hatsimufu
And the scope of work turned out to be bigger too. As well as the poor skills of the previous programmer I had to deal with.
Super Alex
I agree. I mean if it was up to me, I would release the update tomorrow already.
Now it really depends only on you. What options do we have?
Hatsimufu
To finish off the Act 1 as a “rough alpha-version” today and get familiar with scope of Act 2 and its deadlines tomorrow.
Super Alex
Basically, the Act 1 is done except for the scrolling back and skipping the empty images.
Hatsimufu
And I mean the deadlines wouldn’t be “a week for everything”, at least now I have an understanding of what, how and why.
“Basically, the Act 1 is done except for the scrolling back and skipping the empty images”
That’s what I’m working on right now.
Super Alex
Could you possibly do extra hours on the project for an extra pay?
In order to keep the overall deadlines shorter. It’s up to you as I don’t possess the full info, I just want to conclude the Act 2 as soon as possible. Then there will be a plenty of time for smaller details.
Hatsimufu
I’ll do my best, honestly, but many things are not up to me. I won’t take excessive pay, but I can’t let it occupy more of my time than agreed either.
Super Alex
Understood. Then the plan for today is Act 1 and you’ll look through Act 2 and tell me what you think tomorrow. We’ll proceed off from that.
Hatsimufu
Most likely I’ll look at Act 2 even today, later in the evening.
Super Alex
Deal. I’ll give you a link to the materials later and we’ll discuss the payment for Act 1 right away.
Hatsimufu
See
*link*
I corrected the fast scroll bug in a primitive but the fastest and reliable fashion.
The click is still necessary, but the text field is shown no more. The last thing I would suggest is to fill the credits already.
Super Alex
I’ll do it right away.
08.05.2020
Super Alex
I made the transfer.
Hatsimufu
Received. I’ve read the screenplay but would also like to get illustrations and other materials. Let’s look towards agreeing on two weeks + a week for possible mistakes and accidents.
Super Alex
*link*
Here’s our working folder. There are materials for the Act 1 as well as the Act 2 and common things for both.
09.05.2020
Super Alex
Hi! Any questions yet?
Hatsimufu
No. I’m currently writing the basic scripts and do the sketches of choices screens as well as cooking some minor stuff.
11.05.2020
Super Alex
Hi! Is the work going on?
Hatsimufu
Hello. Yes, generally. Don’t have anything to show right now, I’m working with the code yet. In the nearest days I’ll do interactions and choices screens and then start steadily filling the screens between them. As soon as I have something to report, I’ll get in touch immediately.
Super Alex
I get it.
18.05.2020
Hatsimufu
Hi. For the most of the previous week I did not have access to my working PC, so there was no news. Tomorrow evening, Moscow time, I’ll let you know on the results, deadlines and stuff.
Super Alex
Hi! Ok, I’ll be waiting.
20.05.2020
Hatsimufu
Well… I wanted to send you the artworks and at least the screenshots of the working process, but I can’t get out of this city mess. Considering “a week for accidents” I still meet the deadlines, so I’ll definitely show it to you tomorrow.
Super Alex
Understood. So we aim at the 27th. I mean, is the most of the job done by now?
Hatsimufu
The least. But the rest is a long and dull process.
Super Alex
I know what you’re saying.
25.05.2020
Hatsimufu
Hello. I did not have the time to work on the game and I will not have it any more. I really wanted to finish the project, but the circumstances decided against me, for what I apologize.