Status update Episode 10
I've been plugging holes in the episode this week - no pun intended.
I've played the first half of the episode and tried to fill in any missing segments, be it renders, animations, sound effects, or music. This way, I could complete some half-done scenes that have been waiting for my attention and some new scenes as well.
I worked on some GUI stuff for the Party Planner that was missing, and here is a teaser of it:
I worked on clucks and phone chats - art and writing - and also carried out some PC maintenance. Overall, it was a productive week.
The current progress shows these numbers compared to the episode 9 release.
3913 renders posed (78%)
213 animations posed (70%)
The animation count hasn't grown a lot, but that's because I've been working on longer cutscene animations, and I treat them the same as a mere two-second animation in these stats.
Looking at my episode flowchart, I can see roughly 57% of it has been completed. But since it treats free-roam events and short scenes equally, the progress should be higher as many longer scenes are completed.
If I were to guess, I'd say development is around 70% completed. The odds are that the render count will be the highest yet, but we'll see as I continue to create the episode.
As you know, estimating completion is the hardest thing for me to do accurately, but we're not close to release yet.
I'll be continuing to work like this next week. I have some scenes with Zoey, Sage, Jill, and Isabella coming up.
Other information
Here's a little FYI. From the end of June to the start of July, I'll take roughly two weeks off.
It's been seven years since I last had a vacation, and this one comes at a time when I'll be at a wedding and traveling with my wife.
My time available for work during those weeks would already be somewhat limited, so I figured it was finally time for me to schedule some time off.
I will prepare a big animation queue that will last throughout those two weeks; I don't want the development to come to a grinding halt - it will be my top priority.
And I'll schedule some previews during the time I'm off too.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments (58)
Love your work!
Its good you take time for vacantion - you will come back from it much renewed and focused (least thats how it works for me :D ) have an awesome time :)
Awesome status update ! I know not to expect a fast release and to let you work at your pace but it's great to have an estimation of completion, even if it's approximate or wrong it gives a rough idea. Have fun on your vacations
enjoy your vacations! awesome job! i hope we get a lewd scene with tara this EP, she is the hotest one in my opinion, i would love to see her cheating her boyfriend with MC.
I wanna just say thank you so much DPC for your dogged pursuit of completing this vision. We love and appreciate your hard work all these years. Take your time to rest. You made Quinn and Riona, we are forever in your debt. Much love. WildChild.
Pls create more camilla scenes🙏
Jesus dude, 7 years? Chill out for a while man you deserve it.
Enjoy your two weeks off man! you've more than earned that if its been 7 years :D
Good on you, Doc, take some time for yourself and the fam, and enjoy!
Can I get a Holla for a jill beaver shot!!!!
Enjoy the break Doc! I genuinely love the work you do on BaD, one of my top VN's and it's not even complete yet!
7 years! You gotta treat yourself better. Enjoy and keep up the good work.
Have great holidays!
Enjoy your well deserved vacation!
Take your time :) Amazing things take time that's natural and you need some rest too :) I can't imagine the pressure you have to deal with knowing how highly people regard your work man, i can't lie even though i can barely consider avn's games, and i hate other avn's, Being A DIK is by a MILE my GOTY already, even more it's in my top 10 all time favourite. You're genius man, can wait to see more, especialy Isabella stuff which drives me crazy ;)
Take your time mate, if you need to delay the game update do it, you deserve a good vacation and enjoying your time with your wife.
Yeah you two Do you ! Have a blast we will be here waiting. :-)
Enjoy your vacation!
Bro pretty much said "I'm going to set everything up to keep working while I go on vacation." DPK is a Chad/Legend.
i'd say you deserve a holiday every 7 years :D lost my saves due to computer malfunction anyway so got a lot to play before the new episode hits....
So pumped. Can't wait to plan and play that Thanksgiving party! Woo!! Enjoy your vacation. Well deserved.
You have a wife that allows you to work as much as you do on this game? BRAVO!!!
She sarcastically applauded me when I said I was gonna take 2 weeks off.
Enjoy your well deserved vacation, take a break and rest well. And have fun.
Dude! There's this thing called "work-life balance". You should look into it! :P
Thank you so much for that Update DPC! also addressing roughly the progression of the episode :) and by all means mate... you HELLA deserve that vacation! so take a BUTT VODKA (^.~) cocktail in one hand you wife with the other hand and enjoy your vacation! we will wait :D have a great Weeknd DPC!
Sounds good, with a tiny umbrella in the butthole too. What the fuck am I typing.
enjoy yourself doctor
I have vacation at the same time, haha. You deserve it. Take a break. And really don't work in that time. Really. Don't. Work.
Have fun, be safe, and unwind. Thanks for the update!
Take a break Doc, enjoy and rest :)
Nice one DPC. Have a great vacation 🔥
thanks for the update DPC as always and enjoy that time off! You certainly deserve it with all the efforts you constantly put in this game to keep it at the top. I hope you and your family are well. -cheers
Enjoy your break king 👑 you deserve it!
Thank you for the amazing progress reports 😄 Can't wait for the next one! I hope you enjoy your break.
Enjoy your vacation Dr! Well deserved indeed
Thanks for the update enjoy your vacation!
Hope you enjoy some well deserved vacation time! Thanks for all the hard work.
Jeez, 7 years? You've more than earned a break man, frankly two weeks feels short xD
Enjoy your vacation champ! Thank you for all the hard work through out the years. It's been nothing less then amazing.
Enjoy your vacation!!!! Defo overdue, hope it's fun and relaxing! Thanks for all your hard work!
Hope you enjoy your vacation thanks for all the hard work
Ayyyyyyy!! Happy summer & vacation to ya DPC 🙏🏻😏🌞⛱
Thanks for the update Pink! Glad to hear that you're taking some time off well deserved and enjoy it at it's fullest. Have a great weekend!
Wow, 7 years. Have fun and stay offline.
Enjoy the earned time off
Awesome and definitely take that time man we all need breaks even if it’s from something we love doing. Enjoy ur vacay DP.
Have fun on your vacation! Enjoy your time off
Dude, don’t ever feel the need to justify taking time off. Seven years without a vacation? Everyone needs time off no matter how much you love your work! I hope you have a great, great time.
Woot! Thanks for the update and enjoy the vaca!
Thanks for the update Doc, have a nice Vacation 💪💪
About bloody time you took some time off🤣
Definetly deserved! Enjoy it Doc!
Enjoy your time off, we will be here waiting....and take time off from OUR daily lives. So make sure to have the BEST time off as you possibly can (that goes for everyone)
Thanks for the update Doc. Have a perfect weekend.
Enjoy your time off!
Well deserved!
Have a nice vacation DPC! You deserve it