Corporate Development Memo (8/13/2023)

Hi all,

First, I'd like to update right away that I'm now over 920 images (I think 923) and about 32,500 words.  Things are progressing well, but I am starting to think I need to creep up past 1,500 towards a bit higher number to allow a good sub path for this update.  But let me work a few more weeks and see how I feel on that issue.  I'm always concerned about making sure there is a decent amount of content and fun versus just releasing if it feels "off" to me, but I'll update as I go.

I am rarely sharing personal info, but of course some know I live in Hawaii, and we've had some big news with a fire on Lahaina, Maui.  I live on another island and was not personally impacted, but of course this situation has caused a lot of people -- including myself -- to get involved with some efforts to assist, etc.  My assistant Anais does have family from Lahaina and thankfully everyone is accounted for, but I gave her a break on working with the sub harsh poll for now, and I will probably just do it myself.  (she really wanted to do the church one after I set it up, but I think I will do it now to give her a break)  I just hope everyone can recover ok and I'll get off my RL soapbox now.

I am also progressing on having a Steam version and have done a trailer, images, and a write up for everything.  My goal is to have Episode 8 come out a bit before a Steam release with the idea that I would like players on  Steam to have a chance to jump right to Episode 8 if they have fun.  (Steam version will be 1-7 only)  Maybe also will do this for GOG but not sure yet.

I do have a minor question that I am curious about (this is more for sub players) - how enjoyable is it for the three guys (Zach/Jake/Kane) to be together and err having a bit of trouble versus more focused on Kane?  This is one of the tricky areas for me in that I don't have a naturally submissive mind and I'm going to mix this up dependent on choice...but I was still curious.  

Anyway, I think things are going fairly well, and I know it's kind of in the grinding phase of the game where I just steadily work before trying to sprint near the end.  (This might not be the ideal way to make the game, but somehow this is the method I prefer, much like cramming near the end for exams.)

I hope everyone has a great week, and thank you so much!