TTG-Hard version release schedule
Here is the schedule for the release of "Touch The Girl! - Hard version". 1st of all, I can't release this work immediately after it's completed.
I need some time to do further bug checking. After that, need to register the stores, prepare the pledge of Patreon, update my website, uhm.. also modify the manual, etc. So please allow me about a month to complete these process.
So For now, the scheduled release date is mid or late December. Of course, please understand that there is a possibility of delay if new bugs are found.
Next, based on the results of the poll, I'm thinking of 2ways to distribute the Hard version.
1. outright purchase from digital download stores.
I'm thinking of selling this game in itch.io or DLsite.com, at a price of about 23US$.
2. distribution here Patreon.
I'll be setting up a new 3$ tier for the patrons to download all the works.
Please feel free to comment If you've any opinions or questions.
Thank you,
Comments (32)
you can do lifetime reward my pledge to another creator got lifetime reward you can do minimal amount example 10 to 15 doller for the game and every lifetime goal get a DLC for example he also made a spreadsheet available online so people can translate the game to different language I was pretty bored so I translate the game into danish lol
The idea of translation is very interesting. But the text data in Flash is a special format and can't be easily converted, although there may be the tool enable to do it. Thanks for your opinion linkhunter.
Congratulations on completing the main game! I know that it's been a very long and perhaps frustrating project, but I'm sure it'll all be worth it! As for distribution, Why not compromise and use both an online store as well as Pateron for revenue? I'm thinking of the following plan: 1. Use Steam/Itch.IO/DLsite to distribute the main game as a one-time purchase, as well as provide any important patches for fixing bugs. After all, I doubt people are going to want to set up a subscription just to buy the game and nothing else. That leads to the next point.... 2. Keep the Pateron account open to distribute extra content to subscribers like new outfits, backgrounds, characters, etc. This will hopefully keep people interested in keeping a subscription here and provide a somewhat consistent revenue stream open for as long as you're willing to keep making content.
Thanks for your opinion, Fisherking. Of course I'm going to use both methods, but I want the content to be exactly the same between the two. Otherwise, also the people who buy from the store will have no choice but to become patrons. I want to explain about the distribution method more in the near future.
I'll stick with Patreon. I don't trust those other sites. Looking forward to the hard version.
I've got it. thanks for your opinion, Steve.
I would be MUCH happier with upgrading my tier, here on Patreon. I seem to have nothing but trouble when trying other sites. Most likely because I'm in the U.S. and they never seem to get the language clear. You, on the other hand are clear, concise, and have an excellent understanding of English. Anyway, thank you for all your hard work! It is great to see the process you go through to do what you do.
twisted_soul, thank you so much for your support and understanding! I can only write concise English, but I'm so happy to hear it.
My point is simple. My purpose in starting Patreon is to get you patrons to support my production work. (although I don't think it's necessary to explain to you guys who are supporting me with almost no reward now.) I'm currently trying to figure out what the price of pledge should be, but distribution here is not to provide a cheaper option. So I would encourage those who are more concerned with cost rather than support to purchase from the store. If you can play this game for a long time, it should be cheaper after all. Fortunately, there's still some time before the hard version is released so I'd like to hear your opinion. Thank you,
I'm really in a hurry to play :)
Thanks for your little more patience!
Ok, now the squeak of the not so fortunate, I am really loving the work you do and look forward to the sexy bound business woman, but I’ll say that I’ve noticed a trend of late. Designers releasing a product for a long time, then just as it’s about to be released, the tiers jump in price. Now I know a lot of work went into this and I thank you for it, but why oh why must the memberships have to spike? I’m not trying to upset or anger anyone, but I know my finances are spread thin. I’ll just say, why not go ahead and sell them on both sites and give the members who have been supporting you get a nice break, instead of nerfing the lowest tiered members who support you the best they can muster? Just a thought
But you'll have the option to buy the $23 version, no? The new tier is not mandatory to play the game.
I'm perfectly fine with 3$ but do you mean like 3$ tier will also include the full game and continued support for the future updates? If so then ok.
Thanks for your understanding, AuroraWhite. You're right about the game itself, but I have to consider what to do when additional contents increase in the future.
I think option #2 sounds better to me.
Ben Bets, thank you so much for your support!
Sure, if I release the Hard version and that's the end of my work, you're right, but this game will be updated all the time, so it requires to continue patron to play the latest version and new DLC. But I don't want this place to be like a subscription, so I hope you support me only when you can do it. I've decided the retail price at 23$, but what do you patrons think of this 3$ price?
I am fine with either option, but I still don't understand option #2. What prevents people from signing up for one month (for $3), downloading the game, then cancelling their subscription?
Just curious, but wouldn't that make the Patreon version much cheaper than DLsite? For example, could a user sign up for one month, download the game, then stop the Patreon payments?
I still don't see whether it really has a storyline in it. Is there a campaign mode?
There is no campaign mode in this game unfortunately. That requires a boss character. I'm not thinking of adding a story to this game, but I'm planning to create a story-window that can display user text.
are you planning additional content after the release of the game?
Of course! I wouldn't be able to continue Patreon without them.
So excited this is great news
Randy, thanks as always!
I think the best way to do it would be selling the base game separably on DLsite or other store, while releasing additional content through Patreon. New costumes or something else would fit nicely into a new tier.
Considering the convenience of the users, I think it's better to get everything in one place. So I'm not thinking about separating the content. Thanks for your opinion, Aazmandius.
Is itch.io cool with nude content? Cool! It'd be better for my wallet to just join new tier here, but you do you. Will buy the game regardless
I've never used itch.io, so also I don't know much about it yet, but it looks great in many ways. Thanks Ucthulpu.
Will there be a uncensored version? Additional costumes or interactions in the future?
Please read below about censorship. https://www.patreon.com/posts/about-censorship-31073454 Of course, I'll keep making additional costumes and new features.