Development Update 48

It's been a while since I last wrote a proper Development Update. Actually, it doesn't feel like that at all. At this point I've written too many of them to get out of practice. I'm sure even in ten years you could wake me from a drunken slumber and I'd write you some solid lines.

I was hoping to finish things quickly this time around but I always underestimate the writing phase of each update. I'm done with the first draft (Which most often is quite close to the final draft) of the next update. That's why I'm writing this dev update. Episode 6.5 has a bit over 12.000 words. This doesn't include the memory screen yet so probably add another 500 - 1.000 words.

I didn't think it would be this long but things dragged out to the end. Also I changed my plan a bit halfway through. The thing I had planned didn't seem to fit. It's too bad for Sally but she'll have to be patient, I guess. Honestly, I was surprised. When I set up the image gallery last update, I barely had any images with Sally which could be in there. It reminded me that I haven't paid much attention to her. It's come eventually, don't worry.

Sneak peak. Well, I haven't done much for the next update but there is something I'm working on for the (maybe not too distant) future. You'll never guess what it is. Especially not if you're american. Admittedly, it's because the environment is only 1% done...

But it does look pretty good. Just imagine what it will be like when it's done. It would be almost a waste to only use it once.

What do you think? I'm contemplating if I should even comment on the innitial image that came with this post. The new outfit for Tracy. Wouldn't it be funny if I just left it without any context?

If you had to choose between waterslides and Tracy in pink shorts... I wonder what would be more interesting. Well, Tracy in shorts is closer. The other thing is just something that might come up in the future.

I should mention that there is no guarantee you'll see Tracy wear that outfitr when you play the next update. The scene will be somewhat hidden. I'm telling you guys. Replay potential. You always have to be thinking as a dev. Why have your reader play your game once, when you can get them to do it twice :D

No, seriously. I might add a second way to get to this scene but I think I'll leave it as a treat for those who are interested. Tracy already has a series of cool scenes. Maybe one that you'll have to dig for wouldn't be so bad either.

Anyway, that's it from me. I hope you all came good into the new year.

Keep your eyes open for future updates.

Until then. Enjoy!