Status update Episode 11
This will be the next-to-last status update for episode 11. After beta testing has started, I'll post the final status update on episode 11.
I won't have much more to report on Episode 11 until then, and I'll let you know the status as soon as I have something to share. I am playtesting the episode but also working on episode 12 development. I won't report on that until after v0.11.0 is released.
The estimate for the animation queue remains unchanged as it's steadily shrinking. Lately, the daily average render count has been somewhat higher than normal. I'd still say February 7-9 holds as the completion date for the render queue, and beta testing will start shortly thereafter.
Episode 11 pre-release details
Episode 11 will be somewhere around ~18.5 GB in size for the full download (likely slightly less; it depends on the remaining animations).
The patch will be somewhere around ~6.3 GB in size. This means the MEGA host won't work without a subscription, but there will be other free hosts for downloading everything upon release, as always.
If you want to patch the game instead of downloading the full v0.11.0 at release, make sure you have an unmodified version of the game downloaded. You can only patch v0.10.0 and v0.10.1. You must download the full v0.11.0 version if you have an older version.
If you're unsure about patching, I recommend you download the full version (18.5 GB), extract it and play - it's that simple.
A reminder: save your game at the end of episode 10, where the game tells you to save to avoid any save game issues when playing the upcoming episode.
Keep backup copies of the previous version until you're sure the new version works for you and your save files.
Here is a preliminary changelog for episode 11.
-- Changelog v0.11.0 --
Added Episode 11 that includes
7113 renders
392 animations
6 2D-art pieces
2 2D-art animations
42 songs
32 sound effects
Menus in Brawler can now be closed using the middle mouse button.
Improved the text spacing in the Bios app.
Fixed a bug where the final free roam event of episode 10 didn't end if you failed the main task.
Fixed an issue with money messages staying on screen when fast traveling from the desk area.
Fixed a missing image error for an animation.
Fixed a bug with the on-screen text message conversation that could happen if a game was saved at specific points during these conversations.
Fixed an issue that prevented Envy's events from being added to her Bios history.
Fixed a rounding issue with the Happiness % in the Party Planner mini-game that caused a mismatch in % gained or lost during evaluation.
Fixed an issue with missing text in the Stats app and Party Planner tab when participating in the CUM-petition in Episode 9.
Fixed an issue with the Party Planning mini-game that didn't update the emotes correctly according to the happiness level.
Fixed an issue with the episode report of episode 10 that would show a choice that potentially didn't happen for Lily.
Slightly increased timer for the English class.
Fixed an issue potentially causing a scene with Sage, Maya and Josy to be skipped if the player didn't spend time with Zoey in episode 10.
Corrected typos
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (70)
When can I play the Being a dik beta game?
Never. There won't be any beta releases. Beta testing is done internally and when it is ready, it will drop. I bet round about a month left.
Is there someone i can talk to about discord issues? I can't see any channels but i am donating
everything is based on posts and you have access to certain posts based on what you subscribe. You should see the first one being pinned as the season 10 download if you can see it otherwise if you go into the membership area at the top there is a list of links to all of the downloads for all of the different versions of Being a Dik or Acting Lessons that you are looking for in the "Welcome from Dr. Pink Cakes" just have to click Show more.
Carefully looking around the corner, if I can spot some news about how the render queue is doing...?!
That is why there was a slight delay in the announcement that beta testing had begun. When it is THAT close to being done, a delay of a few days makes sense. Now, if mistakes are found during the beta process, some scenes or animations may need to be re-rendered to fix those problems, and we will NEVER hear about those. We won't know how many problems are found during the beta testing process as well. So, kick back, and wait. The longer it takes for beta to finish means there are problems that are being found and fixed. We also won't know how much direction the beta testers get, because there are so many things that will be really hard to find based on previous choices as well as the choices made during the new episode.
Anyone have pointers on the paint games? I'm old and slow with my mouse on PC so that and Zoeys paintings all are extremely rough minigames for me.
Some feel it's easier to make the game window smaller so you'll cover a bigger distance with the mouse faster. If that's cheating or not, that's up to you. ;)
The day you can play the beta test from tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it!!
I just have to repeat it... DPC, your coherence with the branching is dope. I played my 23rd complete playthrough with some changes here and there and uncovered (smaller) dialogues with Josy that I have seen the first time. Simply great! Keep on doing what you do and take the time for quality checks that you need. It's worth it!
I am at somewhere beyond the 60 playthrough mark, and I still run into little things that I didn't see before.
I just finished what’s available for season 3 this weekend for the first time. Now I am sad bc I have to wait for more 😭
A two to three week wait is NOTHING.
THE END IS NEAR
The ending of one journey is but the beginning of another.
Can we have a release today? looking forward to it!!!
upon rereading the announcement we probably will not get another update till next Friday or next week. He says he will only give 1 more once the beta starts but that wont start till the renders are done. So we will probably just get an update next week hopefully sooner if the Rendering goes faster
Are we there yet jk
I can meet my Maya again
You spelled Riona wrong. 😏
cant wait
LFG!!!!
BELLAAAAAAAAAAAA :skrem: 🗣🗣🗣
"O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao!"
Have a great weekend dr pink cake
How can i beta test episode 12, is it a higher tier?
Also this is episode 11 not 12. He has just started writing for 12.
Insanely awesome
Simply awesome!
7113 renders...holy smokes! That'll be a hell of a chapter, i'm sure.
Really thinking he needs to close out some storyline options with a finale to help otherwise 12 is going to take even longer, let alone the final chapter. Can we get Vinny arrested? Get rid of the DiK who is videoing and sabotaging us?
I’m so excited
YES!!! Almost there!
Nice one DPC. Enjoy your weekend
Thanks for the exciting news, Doc! Good thing I have MEGA Pro Lite so I don't have to worry about that problem. I can't wait to continue this! Jumped back into the world of BAD! And then play through it multiple more times for all the paths (I have 10 total) 😋!!! IT IS going to be spectacular 😁. All my lovely ladies are waiting for me 😍! As always, hope everyone continue to have an amazing and awesome week ✌🏻😉!
How long does the beta testing phase last, usually?
I'd say at least 4 weeks but don't be surprised if it's even 6. I can't remember last time for sure but considering how big it is (bigger than ep10) I would say 4 weeks minimum
OMG the next chapter is finally arriving soon!! :))))))
Amazing work based on your prior reporting the file size is exactly what I expected it to be still though great work can't wait
I can’t wait for it!!! I am going to start a new fresh save to enjoy the whole amazing story you have created. You are the GOAT Dr.!!!
Thanks for the update. It is almost here.
Awesome work as always Doc, sounds like the Beta Testers might get a Valentine's gift!
We're so close now!
Awesome
WOOOOW, WOOOOW, WOOOOW. You are awesome!!!
😁✌️
I haven't bought the patreon version of the game yet, but I'm planning to when ep11 releases. Can I merge my steam saves with the patreon version? And if I can, can I immediately continue from where I've left of or do I have to play through the entire game again?
You can import and continue you end of S2 playthroughs from Steam directly into the S3 Patreon version, as long as you followed the instructions given at the end of the season save.
Awesome, this is very exciting news! Thanks for the update Doc.
Side note, Reading changelog made me realized it could be cool if CUM-petition was a mini game. Something like pancakes at Isabella where you have "green field" you have to stay in but it gets smaller and smaller with every passing second
That sounds fun...but only at the cumpetition 😅
Holy cow I can’t wait to listen to the 42 new songs they about to be bangers
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to play it. 😊
🤩 Time to add a new SSD...
Thanks for the update, we are all waiting for episode 11 👍
Thanks, DPC. It's really close and damn look at the numbers, insane
Sorry guys but whats this game full name? Im new🥺
Being a DIK
It'll be epic! Thanks doc
I can't wait. Thanks for the news Doc. Have a great week end. 🍻
Dr pink thank you for the amazing work!!
Awesome!!! The last strectch of this development cycle is upon us haha Have a great weekend Doc :)!!
Hello Doc, You've got to be kidding us...over 7,000 renders and over 390 animations!!!! In one update!!! That's just pure madness. I know of finished AVNs that have anywhere near as many renders, let alone animations. You are GOAT. Thank you for the effort you put in, thank you for this MEGA update, thank you for Sage, Josy, Maya, Jill, Bella and all the other fantastic and lovable characters you created, just thank you for this great game. We love you man.
Probably the best comment to explain how we all feel. 💯
🖤
Thanks for the update Doc have yourself a nice weekend 💪💪
Homestrech Baby, Hell Yeah!!!! Awesome stuff Dr Pink.
Increased timer for English class is very welcomed. Found it pretty hard to type that fast haha. Thanks Doc
Let's go!!
God speed good sir.