Status update Episode 9
This week I worked on and completed a big and tricky scene and some smaller scenes.
I have started working on the remaining lewd scenes of the episode now, posing both static renders and animations for them.
Art for 8 scenes remains, and three of those scenes need writing. I might need a couple more scenes after playtesting the episode if I feel something is missing.
I playtested Isabella's branch this week. It took me over 3 hours to complete it, without mini-games and without being able to test everything, as the final free roam event is still a bit of a mess regarding the code.
I felt that some parts of this branch needed a bit more content, while other parts of it were perfect and unique.
And this is an example of how I will work after finishing the art for the remaining scenes. I will playtest and then polish and add any additional content I feel is needed.
I have to do this for five branches and all possible combinations of choices and consequences therein. Each branch is of similar length, meaning a single playtest of all branches will require at least 15 hours of playtime. I always do this many times, over and over.
While there is plenty of joint content, there is also plenty of unique scenes for each branch; this makes quality control a big task.
But I'm very much looking forward to playing the episode. There are many scenes I haven't even seen in-game yet, even though the art has been finished for months - it's crazy, even more so than usual.
I'm up to 4524 renders, and now that I started animating again, I will know how many more animations I need within a few more weeks.
I don't have an accurate estimation of the release date; everything will depend on the remaining animation render times and how smooth the last stretch of development goes.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (36)
Considering how Halloween is one of the next big events, it would be pretty gangster if the release was around the end of October. In all honesty though, Halloween seems to be a climax of Season 3. So I would be the opposite of upset if episode 9 was prepping up the much anticipated evevent. I'm satified either way!
Yes, please take your time! Your updates I look forward too the most!
Thank you for your hard work and this is why I became a patron. I believe in you, doc.
Take your time! i'm excited to see what u bring us!
I've never laughed so much while playing a game, ever.
The story, humor, plots etc.
I appreciate all the hard work you put into this game.
I intentionally skipped on the Interlude episode so that I could do 2 episodes back to back. Did not realize this one would be so vast, so looks like I'm going to have a nice long playthrough!
Developing for all these branching storylines and possibilities is very ambitious. I only wish the triple A guys put this much effort and care into their games nowadays.
Halloween release date would be crazy
really hoping for that!
I'm so excited for this! Also super glad you are a perfectionist, it's going to be so good!
Thanks for the update, brother. And thank you for all the hard work you do!
Welcome to 2023
It'll be done when it's done. Take your time, it's all worth the wait brother.
Can i expect to have more content from best girl? (quinn)
Take your time with it, no need to rush it. From the sounds of things it's going to be a great time
More Bella content like Rooster/phone stuff maybe? :))) 🙏🏻😳
Sounds awesome!
Wow this episode is a stand alone game unto itself LOL cant wait to see the finished product. HURRY UP!! J/k
Dude 3 hours and not seeing everything damn this is gonna be a huge update
Thanks for the update DPC. So hyped to see this episode when released. Have a great weekend!
15 hours?! 🎶 Oh happy dayyyy 🎶
Very excited to play this episode! Do what it takes to make it perfect in your eyes. It's worth the wait.
thanks for the update DOC, have a good rest and amazing weekend🌟💪
Great News Pink, thanks for keeping us on the ball with stuff :) Have a great weekend!
Im fucking dying to play this and know what will happen
Thanks for the update DOC have a nice Weekend 💪
thanks champ
I am really excited to play Episode 9. Thanks for the update and have a nice weekend.
All good. Stay safe and keep being brilliant!
I cant wait! Have a good weekend DPC
Nice update DPC! #SlowAndSteadyWinsTheRace
thanks pink, have a great weekend
My guess on when the game will be ready is by mid November. It seems like about the 3rd week of October you'll be either play testing the whole game or into beta stage.
Yeah, good guess. I'm thinking end of november to early december. The branching takes more time.