Law School Episode 5 - DevLog #4
Hello everyone,
Last week was kind of ground breaking.
Honestly, it started like any other week: crippling hemorrhoids from sitting 30 hours a day working, and an intense motivation to get this first LEWD done. Like I mentioned last week, I finally hit the animation part of the work.
If you don’t know Puggy, he’s an animator who’s worked on a bunch of games: Chasing Sunsets, The Seven Realms, Hellcat Lounge, and more recently Projekt Passion from my friend Lem Lem. Well, Monday night around 11pm, I was starting my second animation when Puggy dropped into VC and basically told me I was so trash and needed to give up on animations. Not at all actually he was really nice, but you get the idea. In reality, he gave me some insanely valuable insights and completely revamped how I approach animation, showing me how he does it and explaining the proper way to 're-create' a movement.
I got tutored. I listened. I cried. I vomited. But I adapted.
I wish I could properly explain how big of an improvement I’ve made in the last 6 days, but it wouldn’t even do it justice. And unfortunately, I can’t share the animations without spoiling the LEWD scene, so you’ll have to take my word for it. It’s my best work so far, and I’m pretty sure I’m only going to keep improving. It seriously feels like I was driving with the handbrake on, and Puggy finally put it down.
It was stressful at first because I went from 2 to 6 hours per animation depending on complexity, to roughly one animation per day. And yeah, I absolutely felt like I was wasting time. But I’m getting more comfortable and it shows. Not being scared to tackle the craziest movements and more complex loops, because I feel better equipped now, makes a huge difference for the scene.
Anyway, enough rambling about Puggzer. Let’s talk numbers:
Static renders: 855
Animations: 21
Story content: 14 scenes written (10,494 words)
As you can see, I’m just shy of an additional 100 renders since last week, but I brought in 18 extra animations. Some were even made with the help of Marvelous Designer to add realism to clothing movement, so I’m really happy with the direction we’re heading.
This LEWD scene isn’t over yet. It’s the biggest and most complex one in this episode for reasons I can’t disclose. I should be done with it this week, which puts total time spent at around two weeks. I should be able to bring that number down with the next LEWD scenes, which is a huge relief considering I’ve got five more planned, and maybe a sixth.
But yeah, these animations, guys? Pardon my French, but they’re fuck*ng brilliant. I’m genuinely excited to share them with you.
Anyway, I’m going to keep working. Depending on my output, I might also tackle the second LEWD of this episode before I leave for a few days, but I doubt I’ll finish it. Either way, rest assured the work is smooth and the quality is at an all time high.
I’m going to sleep now before heading into my 34 hour shift tomorrow.
Have a great week, and catch you later.
MisterMaya
Comments (14)
Thanks for the update MrM! I can't wait to see the new animations! Have a good week mate jejeje
Thanks for the update MrM! I can't wait to see the new animations! Have a good week mate 👍 😀
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Everything sounds great (except for the hemorrhoids)! unrelated to this post, I love the game and characters. It was tough to pick a love intrest, but I decided on Rose for my first playthrough. I'm just curious if I missed any scenes with her. Does anyone know how many scenes she has in the gallery for episode 4? Is it only the shower?
Hey all, new member here, I just read the dev log, hey dev I know tons of people that work from home, did you ever think about a standing desk? My help with those pains in your butt 🤕anyway, it’s so funny to listen to you talk about “ puggy “ he sounds like a legend, and to have someone of his caliber to help you out, it sounds amazing, I’m no dev but I thought that your animations were pretty darn good to begin with, I can’t wait to see the upgraded animations, anyway thanks for a phenomenal game❤️
Welcome, brother 👋🏻😁!!!
"Ooo… Maya on Sunday? Interesting 😅…" GOOD SUNDAY NIGHT 🌛🌃, MAYA AND EVERYONE!!! Ouch 😬… (hemorrhoids) DON'T KNOW, PUGGY!!! I HAVE NEVER HEARD A MORE LEGENDARY NAME IN THE INDUSTRY!!! "Ummm… I love you, Puggy 🫶🏻🫰🏻. You're a master and all… but IT'S MY animation, Puggy 😂." You're telling me the boys couldn't help you out with animations 🤣? Got to get the GOAT 🐐! I mean, I think your animation has already improved… "Umm, from what I know/have seen 👀😅…" Good on you for the dedication and improving your craft 🥳🎉👏🏻! Can't wait to see your skills in action 😛! Come on... Andrea and Lana 🥰!!! TWINS 🤤!!! Make up, ladies 😘❤️. Let me bring you both together 🫶🏻🫰🏻!!! Woooo!!! That number is nice, and with MD…. You keep surprising me, MDMaya 😁! Give me all the lewd scenes 😛!!! I hope that when I EVENTUALLY catch up, all the ladies 🥰 will have their own lewd scenes 😋!!! Maybe the game will be complete by then 😅… NO… I WOULD HATE THAT! I WANT TO PLAY WHILE IT'S LIVE 😆! *sigh* Oh… I need that LTop BAD 😮💨!!! Go at your own pace. I'm not playing/catching up anytime soon 🤣. "Have fun when your France 🇫🇷 trip comes 👋🏻😁!!!" "34-HOUR SHIFTS 😳🤯!!! F ALL OF THAT 😂!!!!" As always, thanks for the DevLog, MDMaya!!! Keep on keeping on, 😉!!! ALWAYS EXCITED AND EAGERLY WAITING FOR YOUR GAME AND READING YOUR POSTS 🙌🏻🔥!!! Love and appreciate everything! You ❤️, your ladies 😍, your posts 🥰, and your games ❤️! Always make my days better 🌈! Thank you, everyone, always, for being in my life and being a part of my routine 😉! Stay safe, stay blessed, and stay in PERFECT health, beautiful people! And don't forget to stay hydrated! And you're never alone ❤️🫶🏻🫰🏻!!! OUR AVNS AND OUR DEVS CONNECTS US ALL 🤗!!! Have an amazing and beautiful week! I'll catch you all—ON THE NEXT ONE ✌🏻😁!!!
I followed you here Jonathan 🤣🥳🥰
Thanks for the update. Good luck with the hemorrhoids.
That’s awesome to hear. I’m glad you’re feeling confident in your work. That’s always the best. I actually sent you a dm on discord asking about animation like a week ago. I know you’ve been busy tho. I appreciate your hard work :)
Im about to explode from hype! The fact you are friends with the Lemon makes it better. I love his VN as well.
So Lewd Scenes Has Samara in 😍
Even better animations? :LesliePoggies: Great job as always, Maya :D
I heard of him Pretty Famous went to Working VN a lot of my Favorite games had a lot of His Work in it