Status update Episode 6
This week I've been working on many different things. I spent two days posing animations and mastering my new workflow. All I can say is that it's working just as I had hoped for.
It's both faster to pose animations while making the movement more natural. I managed to pose 29 animations in two days, which is a new record for me.
I've been posing more static renders as well and writing code.
I revamped the Rewards/Scenes apps, which was needed now that more girls will be added as special renders. Here is a sneak peek of the Rewards app.
There's now a notification when you unlock a special render so you know which girl it was unlocked for.
I spent some time writing a checklist of what I need to do before the episode is complete.
The list is extensive. There's no other way to put it. Not that it says a lot to you, but I have approximately 160 bullet points of activities I need to do before the episode is complete.
One bullet point can be equal to writing/posing a scene or adding a feature to a scene and more. Some tasks are faster to complete than others and the list will likely change a bit as development progresses. But I have a better grasp of the scope of the episode now.
I will continue working as hard as possible on this checklist and report the progress weekly as usual.
Next week I'm going to let my PCs render while I will be focusing on writing code and dialogue.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (56)
good job dr pink cake good stuff
Hi ! A newbie here. If I have the game on Steam, can I get the 5th episode with the 5$ Tier or need I to buy the game elsewhere ? (I thought I read something like that but I'm not sure...)
Steam releases in seasons, so a group of 4 episodes. If you want to get the episodes, become a patron and download direct from DPC posts, then you can update as each episode releases. Steam saves will not transfer though, so will need to replay from beginning.
New Renders (including the beach series) DO look a lot more beautiful compared to previous old renders. Great job
Excited for this episode
One shout-out I'd like to give to DPC's "directing" is the trashed library scene where Josy and Maya are working things out. The camera angles selected do a fantastic job of showing the MC as being all but absent, with the final element being Josy and Maya separating from a kiss to reveal the MC in the background. The selection of location and shirt was god-mode to make that reveal come off so well. Almost as good as my all time favorite directing scene from an otherwise not so good movie - Notting Hill (the "4 seasons" scene which should have gotten the director every award on the planet).
I'll start the ball rolling with a nomination for Best Musical Setting: --> Quinn laying on bed with Medicate Me playing. Total action halt while absorbing the moment! (Quinn's far more subtle makeup has a lot to do with making this scene one of my favorites...)
Best Character moment- After MC beats Caleb in a fight (on Dik Run) when showing the gang walking away the MC flips the jocks the finger (Bad ass)
UNOFFICIAL: Academy of DIK awards, now accepting nominations for the following trophies: - Best character moment caught on camera - Best Rooster post - Best Musical Setting (scene/song combination) - Best Supporting Line (non-MC response) - Best Free Roam Task - Best Villainous Moment - Best Moment of Zen - Best Drunken Moment Get your nominations in before Episode 6 puts our lives on hold!
Any estimated time frame on when you release episode 6? Or is it no where near to being finished?
Thanks for the update DrPinkCake 🖤
Dude, respect.
You sir are a god. Cant wait for every damn episode
They’re looking awesome, keep up the great work. 😊
thanks for the hard work DPC, your releases are always worth the wait man
Oh my god, Quinn looks amazing. One day she'll open up, one day...
I really hope this update gives us the Isabella story insight we need. You have been doing great so far with her.
i'll take the top row and add in riona and sage for my personal harem.
Yes - I'd replace Jade with Lily, but it's a good selection for a well-rounded team.
Sounds like DPC has everything ready for the long push ahead - very good to hear. I might need to do another run through on DIK mode (I have saves for all combinations of major routes and tracks on the CHICK and Neutral sides already - roughly 80 save points from about 20 various combinations). PS: we should have a vote for the best/funniest moment in the game - my vote would be for the rendering of Bella and MC looking up at the pancake on the ceiling. Post your favorite/funniest scene here!
ok i gotta ask, for someone who played through as much as you have. Which do you enjoy doing more massive Dik run story wise or massive chik run? For me personally i like the Dik run better, the DIKS have no tough people in their frat. It's fun to fill that roll and fight the jocks. Plus even though you get hotter girls on chik run imo you get with more girls on dik run, plus being an ass on cluck is both funny and fun lol
Have we talked about the hot new shorts on Sage? Josy looking perfect as ever? Camila looking hotter than ever? Cathy kicking it up a notch? and Jade jumping into an even higher tier of hotness? Wow!
I can't explain why Maya would make the fashion choice of those leggings. Ditto on Quinn with those shorts. Eek.
For pretty much anyone else, I’d be gutted to see such a long list of things to do for the next release. With DPC, I’m absolutely ecstatic because I know that the next release is going to be amazing no matter how long it takes. Can’t wait!
Salutations good doctor. I am happy to read of your success with this new method. Testing yourself can be apealing and is always healthy but succeding is a awesome feeling. Your golden standard shines brigther for it, I am sure.
Jill vs Bella vs Sage so hard to choose it makes my head (s) hurt.
Can’t wait for the new episode! You are incredible
That new rewards page looks great. So glad to hear that your new workflow is helping. Apart from how it must help you, I hope it means you can do more in less time and then we can get more episodes. Being a DIK is not just my favorite AVN or game in this genre, it's one of my all-time favorite gaming experiences, the Witcher 3 of adult interactive entertainment. There are a small handful of other titles out there that are good, but nothing comes close to what you're doing here. Hats off to you, sir!
I'm with you on that. It is actually the most fun I've had gaming since Witcher 3. The PC gaming industry is in a really bad place right now, the focus is on cash grab multiplayer games. I miss when we would get several good single player releases per year, now they seem few and far between. Here's to hoping Cyberpunk 2077 is as good as Witcher 3. Its the only other game I am looking forward to besides new episodes of Being a DIK.
There's nothing more beautiful than the flawless effort put forth here! ONWARD to new horizons! *setups camp* Stay healthy!
MC vs Caleb = Rocky vs Drago ("I WILL BREAK YOU") lol
If that's the case, then Caleb is Clubber Lang ("Prediction?...Pain!")
Dear DPC, it is awesome to see a good dev like you. Awesome work, regular updates and a good communication with your community. Its a joy to have someone like you working on these kind of games. I just hope that you dont work to much and to hard. Stay healty :)
Knowing full well how difficult it is to predict outcomes and timelines from an essentially agile process, sounds like everything is going well for you. GL on your next "sprint".
Good update hear is hoping we get to bed Jill Finally or a true threesome with Josy and Maya. And maybe even get to go balls deep in Lily or Mona.
You're the most focused and organized creator around, IMO.
That's great, good for you. Also, love Jill's dress.
yeha love the dress too hopefully she wears it in the new season
Dude you're doing some amazing work progression and the new album looks smart, this new update is going to be massive and im sure worth the wait 👍🏻
Wonderful just wonderful, clear and detailed update, thankyou
Keep up the good work and nice progress so far.
Best status updates ever, thank you for providing us with more Bella 🙏🏻🥰❤😳
Thanks for the update. Out of curiosity at the start of an episode development how long do you think one of these lists will be?
Perfect, love the QOL update to the rewards screen.
Amazing work! Best of the best & thanks for the update! Don’t put to much stress on yourself :)
Thanks for the update Dr. Truly impressed not only by the work you've done thus far but also the straightforwardness and professionalism you display with these updates.
Thanks for the status update as always and great job on the new Rewards section design! I really dig it. Have a lovely weekend too, DPC!
Have you considered hiring some help with your projects? That could take some burden off of you.
You are by far the most professional dev, I come across on patreon. And good job with the constant updates. Thank you!
Thank you for all that you do!
Always worth the wait - Keep up the Great Work!
Do what you need to do in order to blow our minds, as you always do. Thank you
This looks awesome. You are doing a great job!!
Take it easy Dr!! With the pandemic and all
Have a good weekend Dr!
Keep going 👍👍👍