Don't count the cost...
Alright, it's been a couple of days already...
My apartment does not reek of smoke as much anymore... Could be because the smell is wearing off or maybe because I am just getting used to it. Probably the little of both.
My internet connection is still down (I am leeching this one from a neighbor's wi-fi). When I called the company they promised to send a crew to install new cables on Monday. Also the guy I was talking to on the phone remarked on how they used to have five apartments connected to their services on my floor, but now it probably will be just four. The remark made me laugh out-loud... When I heard the awkward silence on the other side of the line I realized that the guy was merely stating a fact and it made me feel bad for laughing about something that is not a laughing matter at all.
Other then that it's all back to normal. I am back to my usual schedule and could not be more content.
Well, let's proceed with a proper update now...
I am done with items, books and crap like that. Took me a while but it is finally over with.
Next step was the cupboard which sort of acts like a roulette-treasure chest. (You find random things of different value in it).
And it is also done now.
Next step is the \"friendship with Professor Snape\" mini story ark.
I am almost done writing it and putting all the events into the game should not take very long...
Here is the things that still need to be done:
-The title screen illustration.
-Two (relatively) small events.
-Gallery and additional materials.
There are also a few side-quests that we have been planning on adding with Dahr for quite some time now. But that is something that is not of absolute importance so I am leaving this for the last since I could always scrap the whole thing if I have to.
Then the endless tweaking and polishing shall follow. Then music and finally the testing.
Well, here you go. This is how I see my schedule for now.
Oh wow, now when I list all these things like that they seem like a lot of work...
This is one of the reasons I am always hesitant to plan too much ahead. The moment you start to over-analyze things and put them in perspective, the moment you start count the cost you may get scared and quit. On big things like that you should not count the cost, you should just do what you have to do.
Well in any case. That is my plan and I hope to post another update sooner rather then later.
Comments (28)
sorry, it will contain sidequests? yeeahhh. I love the sidequest on p. t. and i hope these will be as awesome as those.
Yeah. Probably will be rather short, but well illustrated since I will be collaborating with DAHR and he works scary fast.
enrollment coming soon? side quest added? f- yeah
Heh ^^
Good update! Hope you managed to set your apartment in order. And get a proper rope to climb down your balcony. And maybe an emergency fireaxe or extinguisher.
An emergency fireaxe! Yes! I want that now.
First, awesome, sound like things are coming along! I cannot wait to play the game. Just my opinion, but I hope you add the side quests. Of course, if you are simply tired of working on it at that point, then don't burn yourself out. Good luck!
Well, like I said I want to finish all the essential things and have the fully working game. Then I throw in those side quests. But I am glad to know that you are up for it, because I also would want to add them before release.
That's a nice update, thank you :)
You are welcome.
Do you plan on releasing it all when you consider it completely finished or tweaking it and adding stuff after the initial release?
Tweaking it after the official release? Are you mad? :) The only additional thing would be those side-quests. Everything else I consider essential for the game and I will only release it when I think it is free of bugs that would hinder your playing experience.
Not now (just inanother post you asked whether you should change the system standard buttons), since what matters is the gameplay and story. But for items that would be interesting a system icons, is it?
Heh... It would. But That is out of question. I will not touch the buttons until I release the game. I may re-visit this after the release though.
Glad things are returning to normal, and I hope your internet gets fixed soon. It sounds like you are getting close(r) to releasing the game. Im so excited ^^ Hope you have enough royalty free music. I know of a site that might help. May have told you abbout it already though.
Just send me the link. I may need it.
Wow, to me it feels like barely any work is left. Also I had to look up "Thestral". Flying skeleton horse strap on. Hmm.
To be used in stead of a broom?
Good to hear your ok and the smoke is gone. Thx for the update. It's done when it's done :D
Heh... It's done when it's done...
Nice to hear everything is recovering on your end. And thanks for the update on the game. I'd imagine the thing that would take the longest would be the bug testing. Can't wait to see what the logo for the game will look like.
I think the longest will be proofreading actually...
I have to ask: what's the difference between "adult magazines" and "porn magazines"?
Heh... "Adult magazines" are about love and sex-life. "Porn magazines" are about gang-bangs and bukkakies.
Those three things don't sound like much to me, but what do I know. I'm all for those extra side quests even if it'll take a bit of extra time. Good luck and thanks for the update
I am also for side-quests, but will can talk about it some more later. Need to finish the essentials first. Plus sub-quests could be always released a month later as a "DLC".
Good update, thanks for sharing. Hopefully you will have internet by Monday, enjoy your weekend doing what you can offline. ^^
Thank you my friend. Is it Sunday already? Wow... this week just flew by...