0.7.0 Status Update 8/28/17
Hey guys,
I appreciate you guys waiting patiently for the update. We are working hard to get it out. I just wanted to update you all and let you know that we are stopping work on any additional bug fixes at this point, and finishing up the open issues that we have, and starting to do internal play-testing. We're looking at an Alpha release within the next week.
We've had a lot of setbacks recently. Those of you who know my regular pace of releasing updates know that I usually aim for once a month. We didn't manage to get anything out very recently because of setbacks including adding new members to our team, training, creating a team workflow, and of course many of you know about the issues with the Steam launch. At this point, the dust is settling, and we're getting into a groove. Once we get everything rolling smoothly, the end result will be better updates more frequently, but right now we appreciate you bearing with us while we work the kinks out of our new system as we gear up for our first release as a team.
We are also hiring on a new operations manager who will be handling the day to day stuff that has taken me away from development, so I can get back to working on pumping out new stories. He starts next month, and he will take a lot off of my plate so I can focus on the game again.
Comments (14)
luckily i'm not the developer. Because every time someone asked me when the next version comes out I would delay the release 1 more day
Then you'd lose all supporters and earn the reputation of never delivering ;-)
How in the hell do I download the damn thing
How's it going, the week will be up soon and will we see a release?
Not sure how much longer my patience can hold lol.
This 0.7.0 update coming in the next week is for the 25.00 pledges first correct?
no, he said for Alpha Testers which is a 15$ tier so 15$ pledges and above will get to test it next week
You need to remove "•Access to the monthly update of House Party" as a reward if you can not deliver.
The only reason we couldn't deliver this month is because of extenuating circumstances as explained above. Going forward, we will more than likely have multiple builds per month. You guys can make your own choices about whether to support the project, but I try to keep you informed of what's going on. If you don't think it was a good decision to take the extra time this month to set up a system where we can deliver more frequently moving forward, and you would have rather had a rushed build just to make the deadline, I think you fall into a smaller demographic than what is being expressed back to me. I try to do what is best for my supporters. I assume most of you are OK with a small hiccup that will mean more frequent updates moving forward, but if not, I understand.
So no benefits for August pledging. Anyway compared to the past: July beta only had the improved crouch, June beta more places but little interaction (hot tub for player only). Now 3 characters more, sexy anywhere and cowgirl and new animations.
Good luck with the new manager, I can totally understand wanting some admin help so you can get back to dev tasks, as all the extra stuff you get stuck doing can undermine your schedule. PS - If any of those new stories you pump out involve new characters, please keep me in mind!
It's better to have a good game then I rushed one that you made in a month
Take your time, quality over quantity :)
Great!