BoM — Update news.
373 arts and around 13,500 words, 31 animations are ready for the upcoming update.
I can’t give a definite release date yet. It depends on which events will make it into this patch. I could cut everything that isn’t finished and release in about a week and a half, or keep working on it a bit longer. Right now, I’m leaning toward the second option.
The update will include content for many characters: Nathan, Justin, Victor, Stevens, Liliana, and Samantha. There will also be some content for the observer and possibly a few mini-events.
The programmer starts work on Monday. First, he’ll focus on fixing old bugs. Testing for this version will be done publicly in Discord — I won’t be posting it on Patreon to avoid confusion. After that, he’ll code the finished Nathan content, and we’ll run closed tests with our testers. At the same time, I’ll continue working on the main story. Once testing is done, he’ll code the full update, followed by testing, translations, and release.
Some people asked if the update could come out before August 1st. It’s possible, but I don’t want to set that as a hard deadline. Early August currently looks like the most realistic window. Dragging things out isn’t beneficial for me either, especially since I don’t believe very large but slow updates perform well financially. This schedule is forced due to the programmer’s vacation.
Small postscript. I recently checked the list of unsubscribes. Most people just leave quietly, but sometimes they leave feedback. One of the comments basically said: “I like the game, but it doesn’t have this kind of content, so I’m leaving.”
I understand that subscribing is voluntary. If you don’t like something — you’re free to go. However, writing manipulative feedback while leaving isn’t something I appreciate. Comments like that only create irritation.
Put yourself in my shoes for a moment. Imagine you have 10 subscribers and 10 unsubscribes, and one of them leaves feedback like that. How would that make you feel? It irritates me. I really don’t like it when people try to manipulate me.
If you’re leaving because you don’t like the game — that’s fine. If you’re unhappy with the development speed — I get that too. But please don’t try to pressure me through feedback. You’ll most likely get the opposite reaction.
This is just my personal take. I simply remember such comments.
Also, I wanted to remind you about our Discord server.
We have a Discord server, and you can join it through the Patreon bot — in that case, you’ll automatically receive the corresponding role.
In Discord, I post some information that I don’t publish on Patreon. It’s not exclusive content, but rather small daily updates: what was done today, a new piece of art, a funny video, or a funny generation. Most of these small updates are posted in the #spoiler channel, which is only available with the higher-tier subscription. I apologize for that.
At the same time, even in the regular channels (including the one available to all subscribers), small updates and little things appear almost every day.
There’s also the wonderful Bea❤️, who brightens our path with her presence. Talking to her is truly worth it. There’s also a lot of creative work from our subscribers there.
Готово 373 арта и около 13 500 слов, 31 анимация для следующего обновления.
По срокам пока ничего конкретного сказать не могу. Всё зависит от того, какие события в итоге войдут в апдейт. Я могу выкинуть всё недоделанное и выпустить обновление уже через полторы недели, а могу ещё немного дописать. Пока что я склоняюсь ко второму варианту.
В обновлении будут затронуты многие персонажи: Натан, Джастин, Виктор, Стивенс, Лилиана и Саманта. Также будет немного контента для наблюдателя и, возможно, несколько мини-событий.
С понедельника программист приступает к работе. Сначала будет багфикс старых ошибок. Тестирование этой версии пройдёт в Discord и сразу будет публичным — публиковать её на Patreon я не буду, чтобы не создавать путаницы. После этого он закодит готового Натана, и мы проведём закрытые тесты со своими тестерами. Параллельно я буду доделывать основной сюжет. После тестов программист закодирует уже полноценный апдейт, после чего пройдет тестирование, затем переводы и релиз.
Спрашивали, успеет ли обновление выйти до 1 августа. Вполне может успеть, но я не хочу ставить эту дату как крайний срок. Начало августа выглядит наиболее вероятным вариантом. Мне самому затягивать с выпуском невыгодно, особенно учитывая, что я не верю в финансовый успех очень больших, но долгих обновлений. Это вынужденная схема из-за отпуска программиста.
Небольшой постскриптум. Недавно заглянул в список отписок. Большинство людей просто уходят, но иногда пишут фидбек. Один из комментариев был примерно таким: «Игра мне нравится, но такого контента в ней нет, поэтому я ухожу».
Подписка — дело добровольное, и я это понимаю. Если вам что-то не нравится — вы имеете полное право уйти. Но писать манипулятивный фидбек при этом не стоит. Такие комментарии вызывают только раздражение.
Поставьте себя на моё место. У вас 10 подписок и 10 отписок, и среди них один такой фидбек. Какие эмоции вы испытаете? Я испытываю раздражение. Я вообще не люблю, когда пытаются манипулировать.
Если вы уходите потому, что вам не нравится игра — это нормально. Если не нравится скорость разработки — я это тоже понимаю. Но не стоит пытаться через фидбек что-то мне «намекнуть» или принудить. Скорее всего, получите обратную реакцию.
Впрочем, это личное дело каждого. Но я это запомнил, тем более это не первый такой комментарий конкретно по этому фетишу. Я выводы сделал, но возможно они не те, что хотелось.
Также хочу напомнить про наш Discord. У нас есть Discord-сервер, и вы можете присоединиться к нему через бота Patreon — в этом случае вам сразу выдадут соответствующую роль. В Discord публикуется часть информации, которую я не выкладываю на Patreon. Это не эксклюзивный контент, а скорее небольшие ежедневные обновления: что было сделано сегодня, новый арт, забавное видео или смешная генерация. Большая часть таких мелочей публикуется в канале #spoiler, который доступен только по дорогой подписке. Прошу прощения за это. В то же время даже в обычных каналах (включая канал для всех подписчиков) почти каждый день появляются небольшие публикации и мелочи.
Comments (22)
I love that Lilliana, she’s cute but dangerous. She’s petite which is really what I love. I’m glad she’s still in the picture
I genuinely like this game. played many others but never played something like this before. Great Work and keep things in the way you r taking them. No rush but just wanted to know that does this update has some scenes for the Young Neighbour as we see ourselves In that boy....
Yeah, but not by much.
ne te préoccupe pas des mécontents, les vrais fidèles sont là et restent sachant tout le travail que cela impose et nous te remercions pour tout ce que tu fais. Bien à toi
Hello The young lad from the garden will be part of the new update
T. S. Eliot used to say that criticism is only useful when it illuminates, not when it performs. I treat Patreon like a good restaurant: I trust the chef, I don’t barge into the kitchen. If the dish disappoints, I simply don’t return. If it delights me, I come back. Sometimes I share my thoughts, of course - but with the humility of someone who knows they’re not the only audience. If you criticise while assuming you’re unquestionably right, dear critic, that’s the moment you stop being credible. And for the record - Novel has never struck me as closed to criticism. He argues his case, yes, but that’s what adults do.
Stay true to yourself and remember you can’t please everyone, but most people will back your ideas and vision for bringing these characters to life in the story. Share updates at a pace that feels right for you, and your subscribers will stick around in support. 😰😁
Thank you.
I had an interesting conversation in private messages and wanted to clarify a few things here. This post isn’t about me being offended. It’s about setting a boundary — my personal limit. I do listen to feedback and try to accommodate your wishes. We run polls regularly and adjust the project based on your interests in many ways. But I’m not your pocket developer, and there’s a line that shouldn’t be crossed. Some people might leave because of this, but the important thing is that those who genuinely like the game stay.
Hey Novel don't worry about idiots keep what you are doing , you create one of the best game in it's genre! cant wait for the next update thank you!
Thank you. I don’t consider them idiots. But I’m the kind of person who really dislikes being pressured or coerced. I’ve been patient for a long time, but I’ve decided to draw a clear line of what’s acceptable.
I am Delighted with BOM, its progress, its appeal, gameplay and all of your efforts . .... that said letting AI do the programming, bug figging and extra coding would be Awesome - it would have started yesterday and been done by... Now 😉
Thank you. Well, AI is already being used where it's actually good. But testing… I don’t think you quite understand what this process involves. If you’re interested, you can join our Discord — we have testers there. Ask them how it’s actually done. This isn’t something that can be entrusted to AI.
"I already said this once a while ago. Judging by the number of angry posts you make, it leads me to believe that the number of people who are unhappy with you or the development of the story for some reason is quite large. I have also never been afraid to express either criticism and disagreement with the story, or my satisfaction with your work, strictly according to my own personal judgment, of course. I still have an active paid subscription right now, even though it is clear there won't be an update until August.I assume many others are just like me, and during this time with absolutely no content, the people who paid are essentially just receiving occasional text and a few pictures. On top of that, there is your—in my opinion—unethical complaining about others who no longer like what you've done. The fact that they have paid their subscriptions correctly up to this point gives them, at the very least, the right to express their opinion without being judged for it. With these statements, you are simply showing what your actual attitude is toward the people who are de facto financing you... So, after speaking this way about those who have left you, what is stopping you from being even ruder to those who haven't left yet, but eventually might?"
You're free to unsubscribe and leave at any time. I'm not keeping anyone here against their will. If you don't like me as a creator, that's completely fine — just unsubscribe. If my posts aren't to your taste, that's okay too. They are what they are.
Can confirm, Bea is a goat <3
I know it takes lots of time. I really appreciate your work novel. I know I may be pushing, just one information, does this big update includes any emma scene like we had with victor in Paris?
This will be a good update.
Emma è troppo forte per abbandonarla, io resto, a me piace il tuo lavoro.
BoM is unlike anything I've ever seen, as is your work, attention, and dedication, Novel. My subscription level only varies depending on my financial situation, but leaving? Never, we'll see it through to the end. For me, it's like subscribing to a streaming service to watch a specific series, you know? I won't leave until it's finished. And it's great that you mentioned Bea; she's wonderful, without a doubt.
Alright, I'll have to hop on Discord.
I feel your pain - that comment may be something that is given as a standard reply/answer ... still very weak from the person to do that. I unsubscribed recently from the very first patreon sub I ever got into (from 2 years ago) ... I did it because the management style sandbox is not even close to the quality you and many others bring into the game ... so I'd rather stick with someone like you for the long run. But I didn't complain or said anything manipulative when asked by Patreon why I decided to cancel - I just stated financial reasons - which of course isn't untrue, but as you write why pressure the creator or make them feel bad when I can just cite a logical reason why I leave?