Weekly Report 54 - No More Secrets | Episode 9
Morning guys,
As always Tuesday is the day when you learn about my progress on the game and decisions I took for this game.
When I started the game I had really big plans, however after a few updates I saw the impact this game had on the community. I really appreciate those who support me and my work, it means a lot to me, but this game has a lot of problems both story and implementation. I'll discuss only the story. Not many could relate to Brian and this drags me down. He's character is not nice. He's evolving but that takes time and not many want to wait too much for this to happen. Another thing is that the game has too many characters for an episodic game and it's hard to focus on each character that's why I think this game will have to come to an end in the near future and then start another game. This other game was planned long time ago when I started working on No More Secrets, because it was going to happen in the same universe.
But let's keep it to No More Secrets for now. There are going to be two more episodes which are kinda huge that's why I had to find a solution for the updates.
I saw that most of you liked the last episode because it was really big and had plenty of content, however it was the biggest update so far and I was able to do it because I had a few weeks off, but now I'm back to my daily job and will not be able to do the same.
So last week I've been talking to Bishop on how we could finish this episodes in time because it's hard to do this many renders after work, so we came with a solution. I'll write the story for the whole game which is going to take ma a while, but after that updates will come really often. I finish one or two big events, BANG update. Another two, three events another update. This way you'll not have to wait too much for an update. The game will still be episodic but let's just say, Episode 9 will have a few updates.
Please give me a chance to prove that this could be a better way of doing things. I really hoped to reach the first tier and then I would be able to do this full time, but we're not getting there and it's not the fault of my current patrons, so why would they pay the price to wait this many weeks for an update since they are paying each month.
*EDIT
I just want to point something out. I am not leaving the game unfinished. I will reach the end of the game as planned. The story will be ended. All the secrets will be revealed and you'll find out what will happen to Brian in the end. So you'll get a few endings based on your progress.
It's just that I will not expand the game anymore. There won't be any more locations, mini-games and other relationships. For example characters like Alison, Suzie, Monique, Mahabbah and so on will not have impact on the story from now on.
And also because of this game I will be able to upgrade my rig so that next game will have animations.
With love,
Jason
Comments (17)
I hardly write comment in way of some kind like nuclear science theory expect only in examination.So, No Hard Word Just To Let You Know Again Your Game Is The Best, Everything things word to word.馃槉馃槉馃槉鈽猴笍馃
Sad to hear this, as this game at least where I learned from is ranked highly !! I'd say its second only to DPC's new game, and at least rated on par with BaR and CoBD.... Sad its ending so soon... hopefully we get at least some decent endings... Jeane is the clear favorite, but all the high school girls were loved by many (Lizzie, Vanessa, Brandi, and Step)... I could do without the teachers Whywhore, and the biology teacher who I liked till she said she was into BDSM.
Take your time bro...just don't miss anything just because u don't have time and my best wishes....go for all content that u planned for this game from the begining.....
Any good news of Jeane I mean. Adding more of her scenes in next series馃槏馃拫
honestly stories wise you are way ahead of almost every other game i have seen. While you might have botched parts of Brians design the rest of the cast does make up for it. So take your time. The game is in a good spot right now.
disappointing news. Really like the story, and the characters. Was hoping to reach a point where it would be possible to choose a relationship, and explore it further. Seems hard to fit that into 2 more updated, with a satisfactory result. Brian's search for answers feels like a side note. What's fun is the relationships and interaction between the characters. As already stated, it's your game and your decision what to do with it, obviously. Still sad news.
Yeah, Brian is a difficult character to relate to, but I don't insert myself as him, so I never had any issues with him. I'm just reading a good story that is told from Brian's perspectives with people that are close to him. Just that. And I really like the story you're telling. I really don't know how you'll be able to finish this game with just 2 more updates. Things are starting to get serious with Stephania. Brian just took the first step with Amie and Jeane. Something has yet to happen with Vanessa, Lizzie and Brandy. There are also things that should happen with Amber, Daphne, Dianna and, after the last update, Anastasia/Cecile. I'm sorry to say, but I can't see a way you'll be able to deliver a satisfactory ending with just 2 more updates. It's your game, so you obviously know things better than me, so I'll have to trust your judgement and your writing. But I fear all those characters'll receive a rushed treatment and so will the endings. I understand the issue with having a lot of characters to deal with, but it just shows how good of a writer you are. You were able to create so many different and great characters, so I hope they'll each get their chance to shine. As for your next game, I don't know what to expect. I'm aware that in reality this game is supposed to have that "forbidden" kink (starts with an i) and I'm not a fan of this fetish. NMS is very good even though I play it on the "light" version and I don't have any plans to play on another version. It actually took me a long time to give NMS a chance because I really don't play those "i..." games. So, I guess I'll have to wait how you plan to explore the new characters' relationships on the new game.
To my belief, you've done an amazing job on this story and game. For as far as character and relating to the MC, everyone is different. It's all about how you project yourself towards the MC, whether you want it to be yourself or are simply riding a vessel and following that person in his/her day to day life, which would be myself in most games. Your story and lines are outstanding, your art is beyond a single doubt great, and personally I'd say in each update (I started around 0.4 or so), is simply huge in everyone of the updates and episodes. I love the game for that matter and hope that you'll be able to keep up the outstanding work you deliver.
I really wish that you'll not put the same girls in the new game...Not that they're not good ,it'll be just weird :P
No need to worry. It's going to be just fine. This girls are Brian's only!
Do what you need to do to keep your sanity... and for next game limit your love for the girls LOL...
Yeah this is a great game and loving it , but you said that this game will be completed by two more episodes , the ending should be like harem with so many girls living with him and staying together ,that part will be nice . Can you able to do that ?
Your game is one of the best, i really enjoy every update and i like most of the girls. Not many people can relate to MC, because he had problems in the past. But that's what i like in NMS, original story, lovely characters, interesting events, etc. I know for sure your next game will be even better. :) That being said, i don't think the game will have meaningful ending with just 2 more episodes. I really hope you can reconsider your decision about the game. :)
Two more episodes which are going to be really big. Let's just say the content in the remaining episodes are the size of 4 episodes. It's just that I'm going to write the whole story and then I'm just doing renders. And the updates will be more often like 2 or 3 weeks in between. The reason I decided to cut it only it two episodes it's because it makes more sense like this.
Just joined the group of fans here and come to find that a really good story will be cut short. Not leaving or pulling my pledge but I look forward to seeing the end of the story and a great new one in the future. Keep up the great work!
Jason,I understand it's hard to relate to MC very quickly..But a lot of the guys I know from the community enjoy this game a lot..I,myself found it a bit hard to accept the Mc's behaviour at the beginning but I grew to like the girls and the relationships really much..So it would be sad to see the game end abruptly.Hopefully you'll be able to go fulltime soon :)
It's not going to be abruptly. The story will be finished. All the secrets will be revealed and Brian will finish highschool and decide how his life will continue from that point. It's just that Brian will not expand his life outside the main story.