Status update Episode 8
Before we dive into the good stuff, here's a final reminder that I will remove the tier reward for appearing in the game's credits next month. If you are a +$30 supporter and didn't put your name on the list yet, please do so here before Wednesday.
In poll news, the "Pussy licking" option won the poll and will be animated for Madame Rose in episode 8.
Episode 8 Checklist
As promised, I have made a checklist of the work I have left to complete before the episode can be released. This list is as good as I can estimate it at the moment.
I have no estimation of the total time remaining.
Neither a release date nor release month has been confirmed.
There may be some tasks that I've forgotten, but I've tried my best to list everything without spoiling content.
Please note that the list doesn't account for the work that I have already carried out.
Some of the bullet points are partially complete, whereas others may have seen no progress so far.
All in all, take the list with a grain of salt.
Writing tasks that remain:
1 Free roam event
6 scenes of medium to long length
Rooster content
Phone chat content
Code for 2 mini-games
Code for previously on Being a DIK screens
Code for episode end credits and screens
Code for wrapping up the season (Big task, no further details at the moment)
Code for Gallery to replay lewd scenes
Code for Rewards and other collectibles
Code for Pack Quest
Art tasks that remain:
Animations for 3 lewd scenes remain. Estimated animation count 60-100.
Possibly a few SFW (safe for work) animations.
Render time for those animations on top of my current animation queue of ~10 animations.
Static renders for 21 scenes and 1 free roam event. One scene can be equal to anything between 20-150 renders. My gut feeling tells me that ~1500-2000 renders remain, but I could be wrong as this is the hardest thing to estimate.
Render time for those static renders.
Art for the phone (Rooster, chat, etc.)
Creation of GUI elements for the free roam event and one mini-game.
Audio tasks that remain:
Implementing sound effects for approximately half of the episode
Implementing music for approximately half of the episode, including time to find new music.
Other tasks that remain:
Polishing the dialogue and code
Playtesting
Double-checking variables
Quality control of renders/animations
Fixing bugs that I find while testing
After I have completed all of the above, proofreading, beta testing, and bug fixing will begin.
Beta testing and proofreading will take ~2-3 weeks, depending on how well it goes.
As you can see from this, there are still ways to go before the release, but we are at the same time over the hump.
One thing I am completely sure of is that the wait will be worthwhile.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (52)
Ever since the start the quality of your work has been exceptional and it has only gotten better with time, and I appreciate a developer that will only talk about releasedates when they are as certain as one can possibly be that they can keep that releasedate. There is a reason so many of us love your games and happily wait until you feel that a new update is complete, and that is because so far you ALWAYS deliver a product of the highest quality. In the world of AVNs this is not unheard of perhaps, but it is rare and very appreciated. So thank you, I look forward to the next episode, whenever it comes out.
One of the few times in life my patience is a virtue.. as long as it takes i'll wait for you,, errrrm ok that sounded baaaad lol ;P
I can't wait for the episode 8 release. I'll be replaying the game until then. :) I have a question too. Does anyone here know if it is possible to use the official guide with the patreon version of the game? I have a sinking feeling the answer is no..
Sadly, no. But there is a PDF guide in the Major DIK tier that's the equivalent. https://www.patreon.com/posts/32341060
Keep it up doc cant wait to see my bella ;)
At least kissing didn't win. What kind of pervert is into kissing girls?
yeah, that's too much wtf
Phenomenal news.. I do have a question about updating the game when episode 8 comes out.. that question is: How do you do it? Lol.. this will be my first time, I first got the game from steam and then I got invested into the characters and realized on your Patreon that episodes 5-7 were here so I became a member. So when episode 8 drops I literally have no idea how to update the game file, do I just drag and drop?
When you download the new ep, in the file there is a "read me" with instructions. I had the same worries first time, don't sweat it you'll be fine, it's easy
Good games are never rushed, and rushed games are never good
Great to hear Doc! Take your time and keep up the great work~
made me real nervous that someone pointed out some emotional shit is gonna happen under those trees haha xD
The wait is always worthwhile... you haven't disappointed yet doc
Everything has been amazing thusfar, please don't ever forget your Acting Lessons roots! That game saves lives. <3
Even after so many years, Acting Lessons is still my favorite VN of all time.
We all know it'll be worth the wait. Always is!
I'll just repeat the general sentiment that it will take the time it takes and we all know it will be awesome. Make sure to give yourself some downtime as needed.
I'll wait as long as it takes. You are the penultimate of all VN creators, IMO, with the hottest of hottest waifus, or whatever you prefer to call them. 5+ stars, thanks for the great humor and greater animations.
Keep up the amazing work Doc, I'm sure you're constantly reminded of how appreciated you are but I gotta say it anyway. Your quality of work and storytelling is unmatched and we're all eagerly but patiently waiting. Also just want to say thank you for all that you have done so far. Wish I could buy you a beer. Or a shot. Or a joint. Or a lap dance. Or whatever your indulgence of choice may be. Much love! Edit- Also gotta commend you on your amazing choice of music for both games, as I sit here finishing my first playthrough of Episode 7, I think neither game would be such powerful experiences without such great choices. Idk how you do it but you have a gift for setting the ambiance.
I found the complete soundtrack on soundcloud. I don't know if it is appropriate to provide external links here, but I'll do it anyway. I'll leave it to a moderator to delete the post if it isn't. https://soundcloud.com/beingadik/sets
My prediction release date is probably around October because in the game they mentioned Halloween DIK party is coming up so thats MY OPINION and i hope it happens but DPC take all the time you need to make the update perfect :D
Keep up the awesome work Doc
Great to hear Doc cant wait till release date 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀
It's always worth the wait. Take your time, better safe than sorry.
That picture is going to cone back to haunt us, ain't it? Some real emotional shit is gonna happen under those trees lol.
I hope...
Doc, you take all the time you need, my friend. Honestly, this is the only game I don't get frustrated waiting for because I know it will be perfection every time, renders, animation, new features, little details that surprise and delight, and of course, the amazing story. This game is by far my favorite, and although I wish the release were tomorrow, I am more than happy to wait cause I know I won't be disappointed!!
Sure sounds like it'll be worthwhile! Getting more and more excited for the release 😀
Its always worth the wait Doc, anyone who has played the game to this point knows it is WELL worth the wait. Can’t wait for this episode, I still havent gotten that ending montage from episode 7 out of my head, really hit home for me. Keep up the great work!
Bring back Swyper! 😭 At least let us see our old chats and pics from it!
Thanks for the list Doc! This behind the scenes stuff is cool to see.
haha people still asking same stuff that the doctor posted already regarding release and so on. as we see some of yall dont listen to yall doctors hahahaha
Do you have any idea how long will be the wait between Ep 8 release on Patreon and season 2 release on Steam?
No. But after the Patreon release of episode 8, I will be working full-time on it until it's done.
WHERE BELLA 😭😭
+ 1 week delay xD
Good stuff doc
Love these updates! As always... absolutely cannot wait for ep 8 but I hope you get enough rests and all that.
You are a machine! Looking forward to see how it turns out. Keep on the great work! Cheers
Best of luck mate, looks like a ton of work to do
The wait is always worthwhile with your games anyway, take you time, polish it and produce your best content so far. We're here with you !
Looking forward to it!!!
Take all the time you need Doc.. I know the wait will be worth it
Damn, the list made me almost sad. Looks like tons of work. But hey! I trust that it´s worth waiting. Good job Doc
Awesome Doc, have a great weekend :)
Trust you completely) Can't wait to see everything with my own eyes) Thank you, Doc)
I can't wait! Ty for the extra info!
So we're looking for a December-January release?
Yo you are thinking way to far away lol, a good guess would be around late September at the earliest but October is probably the best guess
The one picture tells the whole story. So much detailed and so much originality of that picture made me excited. It will be sure worth of wait
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Appreciate it Doc.