Status update Episode 9
I playtested and polished parts of the episode last week. It was a very nice experience. No matter how you play the episode, it will be a long one.
I also wrote some remaining scenes, including a long scene for the Josy and Maya branch and some lewd scenes. Furthermore, I posed some animations and static renders.
As promised, for today, I've attempted to summarize the current status of the Episode 9 development.
I'll start with the stats and give my general take on the development at the end.
Work completed:
2815 renders (2694 renders produced, 121 in the render queue)
205 animations (179 animations produced, 26 in the render queue)
13 songs
2 sound effects
23747 written lines of code for story + free roam events. It's the biggest episode in terms of content, based on this number alone. Episode 8 had 22055 lines of code, 7% less by this standard.
Work that remains:
Make static renders for 69 written scenes of various lengths.
Make animations and static renders, and write for a few lewd scenes.
Write and make art for ~15 more scenes.
Make static renders for Jill's special render set.
Make some missing GUI for the new mini-game.
Write some code needed for other mini-games.
Add music
Add SFX
Add phone content (Rooster, Phone chats/Calls, Bios, Stats, Pack Quest, Vault)
Add collectibles (special renders/2D art/scenes)
Make art and update the main menu with Season 3 art.
Playtest and polish
Verify bug fixes from the Interlude.
Overall completion:
My best shot at estimating a completion % right now is:
Static renders: 65-70%
Animations: 68%
Writing/Coding: 90%
Render and animation numbers are based on a target of ~4000 renders and 300 animations; subject to change if needed. The writing/coding percentage is my gut feeling.
All-in-all, this list of tasks looks standard to me. I'm feeling confident and also happy about it. The art takes the longest time to produce, and we've come a long way since the Interlude was released. I usually fly through the rest of the task list faster when it's time to make it.
Take this report with a grain of salt. Things will get clearer with every passing week.
Now we all have a better understanding of the state of development.
I will push on with writing, and static renders next week and soon switch focus to animating again.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (41)
Again supence, I love it
Appreciate the transparency and the awesome game! The girls are HOT and the story is so damn good and fun. I also enjoyed Acting Lessons, but DIK has a special place.
Take all the time you need, all of us got ur back :)
Just finished the Interlude! I love that we were able to import our completed save from Steam into it, that was awesome! Hopefully we can import the completed Interlude save into Episode 9. I am tempted to wait until S3 is complete before playing again but your work is so damn good I think I might just play each episode as they release for Season 3! I have been a Patreon since Season 1 but I also bought the game on Steam to support your work! I hope we get at least 6 seasons of this game I love the story and all of the characters it is great, a real rollercoaster! :D
I concur, sounds like hours of work. dont burn yourself out but also if your just in the zone who is we to stifle your moooojooooo, we got you boo boo.
Your amazing man!
Hey Drpink. don't forget to pause and shit to have a life man. I know your killing content and throwing shit out a lot and its work... just don't forget about you dude. you already got a good fan base... you keep us updated. and you have a on going work and track record that's proves it.... unlike others i know of.... just dont forget about your time... don't always escape into the work. escape into support... I imagine some of the stuff you will start writing about wont be as easy... people look at these as all fun and games right now... but when you start writing about the real shit... that hits home... your going to need that time to reflect and keep yourself well. take care of you man. keep up the good work. thanks for giving us your best.
If you ever got the chance to design some MERCH for Being A Dik I would love to buy one of the DIK jackets that would be dope
I would buy Dereck's tshirts xD
Ha! 69. thanks for the update. Trying to contain myself but I just can't wait for this one to come out! Keep up the good work!
Does anyone know what kind of rigs he uses for the characters? I'm just curious to know what he might find easier to use
Thanks for the detailed update. I am really looking forward to the episode!
dude not only do you dev the best game,you communicate to your fans better than any other dev out there... You the G.O.A.T thanks for everything you do DPC.
I absolutly second that.
sounds good love you broski :P
Halloween episode droping around Halloween... I estimated that a while ago.. seems we might get that :)
thanks for the update! your the best!
You are amazing, Doc! Keep up the good work, although dont push yourself too hard. Stay safe!
Dr Pincake, you are the best 🥰
Thank you for the update on the episode, really looking forward to it when finished.
thanks for the update, looking forward to when the episode is finished
Nice job ! Keep thé good work going and have a good week. We are behind you 100% 👏🏻👍😜
This update has got me reaaaally excited!! Have a nice one Doc, and thank you for the work
"Make static renders for 69 written scenes of various lengths." Nice.
Really love the % style update, definitely gives us all a better view into how much work is left to go, thank you.
Probably a September-ish release at this point. So excited that this episode is one of the ones where you need to replay it a few times. Keep up the good work Dr. P!
It's like saving your favorite dessert for last! You want to eat it RIGHT NOW, but you know it'll taste and be the very best at the end. Waiting is always difficult, but I know if you're given the time you need, the result will truly shine! Good luck and cheers DPC!
I want to simp Heather :(
yo same wanna dik her
WE GETTING CLOSER BOYS!
Great work Doc, we all counting days and excited for Episode 9. You are the best!
Can’t wait! Thanks for all the great work you do
So excited to see Quinn again :D
Can't wait!
69? hmm. I see you are a man of culture 🧐🧐🧐
thanks for all the work you doing, oc id be happy if episodes came out more recently but take your time so the game can continue to be as great as it is<3
I'm guessing episode 9 will be released at the end of this year or early in the next year. Simply, cannot wait to see what happens with the story XD
Wow, you did so much already! Great job Pink!
69 static renders left? Nice.
renders for 69 scenes... guess this will be some more than 1 per scene :-)
i love you :)