LS news
Hello friends!
Now we're working as fast and hard as possible, every minute counts (completely literally!). So... immediately to the point. We take another week for polishing of version 0.9. We already added all the content (except for one quest and some details of the mechanics), but there are too many bugs in the game. This was influenced both: by the new big events, and by the fact that we started introducing in this version some new systems - for example, new updated module for assembling of interactive sprites.
We really tried to make it in time, but now it's already obvious that either we will release 0.9 on the 11th with a bunch of bugs and omissions, or we need a little extra time. So the release for patrons will be on 19th of August, and for others - on the 26th. Of course, this is very bad, we know it. And we are really apologize for posting such news! :(
We will indeed try avoiding such situations from now on. But, on the other hand - that's not something like "the release is postponed to the next month ...", no, that's only an extra week. And what's more important that we will draw conclusions from this situation for ourselves and definitely optimize our workflow for the future. So we hope, all this will benefit our projects in further.
Of course, sometimes there are some factors independent on us (like what Xaljio posted in the spring about), but otherwise - we intend to take a useful lesson from this negative experience, and even consider to make a special post on some these innovations (after the release of 0.9). The game development when this is done by just two people has its own specifics - both pluses and minuses. So we are seriously going to refine the workflow and reduce the number of cons.
Thanks a lot for your understanding and support! We sincerely apologize for such difficulties with this version of LS. But that really wouldn't be long now. See you soon. Sinserely yours Latissa and Xaljio.
P.S. As an apology, we will add into 0.9 one small event on the lake (it will not affect catching of bugs), which was planned for 0.92. We hope that this one will at least lighten up your negative impressions from like news.
Comments (46)
короче у нас игра будет где то в вечером если не 20 числа
надеюсь релиз в 00:00 по МСК
честно - я то не против, но еще кучу мелочей надо добавить для того чтобы игра игралась хорошо))) Так что - 19-е по часовому поясу Гонолулу.
Release will be on 19th of August, but in what time zone?
as always - Honolulu time zone ^^`
so basicly new update this month.... and that is a good news...
обнова ещё 20 июля должна была быть
(вот бы 18 числа всё закончили и выложили)
много хотим 18 сомневаюсь что выложат надеюсь что 19 все уже будет готово к скачиванию и не будет не каких переносов
On 19th will be avaiable for with tier pledge ? 1$ or 5$ ?
только на 5$ будет доступен
я надеюсь переносов уже не будет и лс выйдет 19 августа
размечтался. А как по твоему разрабы бабло рубят ?
захожу несколько раз в день, надеюсь на версию с багами (её не будет)
Ну, для ободрения могу (и рада) сообщить, что сегодня бета-тестерам была отправлена первая частичная версия 0.9)) Так что дело понемногу идет.
tomense su tiempo sabemos que valdra la pena esperar
Oh, lots of thanks for you support ^^` In addition I can say the 1st partial version of LS 0.9 was sent to our bea-testers today:D so - the game is just around the corner!
First of all I want to apologize but I'm going to have to pause my pledge for a couple of months, things are getting a little tense where I currently reside and I need to make sure I've got all my bases covered financially and otherwise. If everything works out I should be back to pledging within a few months probably by October, hopefully.
Oh, so pity :(( But I hope you will solve your problems successfully and get back here to us soon! You're always welcome here! ^^`
don't worry about it, take all the time you need id rather play something you feel is ready to play then to attempt to play something with a ton of bugs. good luck finishing this version and I look forward to playing this new version.
Huge thanks for your support! That is really important for us now!
Does this version have big update content?
yes, there will be some really huge quests
well that is disappointing.
Agree((
я не переживу неделю
Экий вы оптимист неделю)
You gotta do, what you gotta do. At least it will be out this month. :)
It's done when it's done. For the next version maybe try to take your best assumption and just add 25% more time. If you can release it sooner, everyone will be happy. Just some friendly advice :)
Yes, we will definitely reconsider our position about releases terms and especially announcements on that topic:D
It better release this time. This is the 2nd you delayed on us
I think so too, and we work as hard as possible for doing that
As with everyone else, I'll gladly wait a week for a quality product than have you rush to get out a sub-par one. Keep on keepin on and thanks for keeping us informed
Oh, thanks for your reasonable and nice words! ^^` Hope you'll be enjoying our new update! PS: regarding informing - we will try doing it more often and detailed, because that is good both for us and you - to know well how's the game progressing ^^`
Better to due this right than fast.
It's hard to disagree with this ^^` Thank you a lot for your patience!
Go ahead and take another week if that's what you need to fix the game, don't be like Sony and release broken games and fixs after that.
Many thanks for your support! Hope you will appreciate 0.9 ^^`
What is a week in a lifetime ? Nothing. Seeing from my insider perspective, I'm very eager to find out the new mechanics and locations you'll put into the game, even though I know about them, I still have no clue about what Gaston can or can't do. I want to find out ! Still, as I said, one week is nothing compared to the development time it took you so far, so it's a worst for a best. I know this sounds awkward, but it's a litteral translation from French :P It means something like 'endure the pain for a little time, things will come out better soon' or something like that :P So, a little week is nothing. Keep on going and kill them nasty bugs :D
Oh thaaanks for your support, dear friend! ^^` Haha, yeah, you know all that pretty well! But I was kinda intrigued by your words about 'what Gaston can or can't do' :D Just wondering what does it mean haha
OK. pushing it off till next month & getting a better game is preferable.
Actually all the content is already done, only testing and catching bugs remains, so - there was no reason to postpone it to September =)) Both for us and for players is better if the game would be released this month... we want at least to have some rest from the hard work))
I agree its only one week
:D ^^`
Oh come on, stop the auto flagellation already. We love you guys and one week in development time is nothing! :-D
Thank you, dear friend ! ^^` We're trying to work as hard as possible and your support is very important for us now!