Status update Episode 12
Early update today!
This week, I worked on Camila's and Bella's Special Render sets. I completed work on the last of these renders yesterday. At the moment, they are rendered on one PC, and I post-process them as they are finished.
I usually spend quite a long time on both creating the special renders and post-processing them, and this time was no exception. I'm very pleased with both sets, and I'll show you a preview from each set before the episode release - I'll post the first one next week.
Now, what about the animation queue? At the start of the week, the render speed was nice. I saw a record frame count for a 24-hour time period. But since I have spent the week working on the remaining special render sets, the speed has slowed down by one PC for the time being.
I usually render special renders for much longer than normal renders to ensure an excellent quality. I also render them at 8k before downsampling to the target resolution. The special renders will be finished in three days, and by then, the PC rendering the sets will return to working on animations. So, for this reason, it's a bit tricky to update the estimate today.
Based on the different rates I've seen this week, I estimate I need 20-23 more days of non-stop rendering until the animation queue has depleted. That is roughly the end of the second week of July. I aim to start beta testing as close to that as possible, and it all depends on how quickly I finish polishing.
If all goes well with polishing and beta testing, I believe we're looking at August for the Patreon release. But I'll keep you updated on this as we get closer.
Next week, I'll finish post-processing the special renders and create the remaining art needed for the game, such as miniature images for the gallery. Then I'll get back to polishing the episode, which should now be the only remaining task aside from waiting for the animation queue.
The light at the end of the tunnel shines brighter.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (43)
I started a new save today. I love everything about this series! Cant wait for ep12. #TeamJill
You are moving quicker than I thought. I think you have time to add another scene or two if you want?
Good stuff DPC. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hi, everyone. I tried to sign up for Discord through Patreon, but unfortunately it's not working. Could it be because I'm new here? Do I have to wait a certain amount of time for Discord to be activated? I'm having some trouble downloading Season 3, and I wanted to ask for help.
ooo where so close to getting it!
We are still getting a season 4 right? 🤞😁
Of course we will! :)
So, 2-3 more months until there's specific news 😄 ok, what's a few months more when the prize is THIS big?
Thanks for the update doc we are in the final few stretches can't wait to play this masterpiece of a third season for the first time I look forward to these updates
カミラが一番お気に入りのキャラクターなので凄く楽しみ！前回の階段でのシーンの髪型とかめっちゃ最高でした。
Have to stay calm...it isn't a release date but at least there's a general idea!! Can't wait!!
we are so close now, and im more excited than ever, i just know the last couple of weeks before release is gonna be hell for me xD. But its gonna be worth it, i just know season 3 ending is gonna be peak. As always Doc enjoy your weekend, lookin forward to the next update
The wait is nearly over. And that wait's been a killer. Looking forward to see how my current list of 23 playthroughs turn out. As usual with each release, my number of playthroughs grow.
Long way away from sense i still i have not gotten around for my replay. however I think you answered this in a previouse update but will the 4k versio be avilable here I am debating getting a 4k monitor or is it limited to steam/ gog due to download limitations on patreon? either good stuff as allways doc have a great weekend
I think, he stated that it will not be technically possible via Patreon due to file sizes, but he will look into a proper solution for the patrons, too.
Would love August, but even a realistic September release would be good, too (beta fixes). Still. Awesome to hear, can't wait to see the conclusion of S3!
Wow! We even got an early estimate this time! I'm so hyped by this release! On top of that, it will coincide with my summer vacations, so plenty of time to go through all the emotions the episode has to offer and I feel that there are a whole lot of them incoming. I always found the special renders to be especially gorgeous and now I know why. Rendering them in 8k and then reducing them does make a big difference. I always learn something new when I read you. Thank you very much for your steady work and I wish you a sunny week end and a wonderful next week!
Awesome! Thank you for the update Doc. 😎👍
Thanks for the update.
The best thing I could have read at the end of the workweek!!!
I just hope we can help Rio some in the next chapter. As my favorite I really don't like the state we left her in. I know she's only a side girl and not a main LI, but one can still dream. Either way, very much looking forward to the next chapter
Yeah I hope so too. I was disappointed we didn't see her besides that one scene in episode 11 but I understand why that is. At this point she's definitely not a side girl anymore, or at least I sure hope not since we already got to have the chance with her. Definitely can't wait for Episode 12 as well.
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We are getting closer and closer, cannot wait for E12 to drop so good luck Doc and thank you for your hardwork man,
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to what you have planned for the story.
Soooooon!!!
Jillybean is closer!
Can't wait haven't played through since the last release. Will be playing through all paths I can think of. Love the story can't wait till release!
Lets go Doc!!!! Nearly here
August is my birthday mouth so would be great if this comes out then
GOOD SUPER FRIDAY MORNING 🌛🌃, DPC AND EVERYONE!!! (It's 4am where I'm at; just randomly woke up 😅). Oooo, lovely 🥰💕! Can't wait for the preview of the SR set 😛! Regardless, I'll be pleased either way 😁. Ehhh, it's alright. It was a necessary sacrifice. Everything is done with a cause/reason 🙂🙃. WOOOOOOOO 😛🙌🏻🔥!!! We ARE SO CLOSE 😛🤤!!! F, I GOTTA GET MY NEW LTOP BY THEN! IF I MISS THIS LIVE 😱!!! THIS EP IS GOING TO FEED EVERYONE! I NEED TO BE INCLUDED 😅! "And the tunnel will lead us to PARADISE 😛🙌🏻!!! UNLESS the light is from another train 🤣." As always, thanks for the Update, DPC! Keep on keeping on 😉!!! ALWAYS EXCITED AND EAGERLY WAITING FOR YOUR GAME AND READING YOUR POSTS 🙌🏻🔥!!! Love and appreciate everything! You ❤️, our BAD ladies 😍, our Maggots/Dik Brothers, our Hot Sisters, your posts 🥰, your previews/renders 😘, and your games ❤️! #ThereAreNoSideGirls 🥰🤗😍😘❤️😛😋🤤 Always make my days better 🌈! Thank you, everyone, always, for being in my life and being a part of my routine 😉! As always, take your time working and perfecting this masterpiece 🎨🖼✨️, DPC. Keep raising 🙌🏻 the bar and standards 😉. INSPIRE EVERYONE 😛!!! WE'RE ALL WAITING EXCITEDLY ⚡️!!! ALWAYS AMPED 💪🏻 AND READY TO PLAY 😛🔥!!! Stay safe, stay blessed, and stay in PERFECT health, beautiful people! And don't forget to stay hydrated! And you're never alone ❤️🫶🏻🫰🏻!!! OUR AVNS AND OUR DEVS CONNECTS US ALL 🤗!!! Have an amazing and beautiful week! I'll catch you all—ON THE NEXT ONE ✌🏻😁!!!
@Scott Thank you, Scott ❤️🫶🏻. Weekends should be better. No work on Saturday. Two days off 😜. AND I got a couple of releases coming this week 😉. I would say, "Yeah, I got this," but it's been almost a year since my last LTop broke (July of last year). So I can only hope that I get my stuff straight by release date 😅. #NeverNoSideGirls
Daylights ahead
Excellent news, Doc! Appreciate you and good luck in this end stretch 🥳
Thanks for the update.👍😊
Oh my God! Okay, it's happening! Everybody stay calm! What's the procedure, everyone? What's the procedure? STAY FUCKING CALM!
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Awesome thank you enjoy your weekend
Glad midsommar!
thanks for the update doc, not long now until Episode 12, I’m so hyped
Going to be a banger episode! Great work doc ❤️
IM GONNA CUM HARD AND EARLY TODAY!!!
Dude.