Chapter 14.1 Status Report (4)
Hey everyone!
Adapting to the new environment has been interesting, lots to get used to and take care of, but my motivation for work remains strong. This past week, I’ve stayed focused on the script, and I’ve nearly completed the first of the two days that will make up the narrative arc of the next update.
I’ve been working on the spicier scenes, and that’s where the smooth writing rhythm I had got a bit interrupted. These parts require more careful structuring: deciding exactly which illustrations and narrative beats to include to keep the development clear and cohesive. I'm being very deliberate about what gets included and what gets cut, and I’m trying to design the scenes to be as modular as possible, interconnecting parts across different storylines to maximize content and payoffs without needing to create a ton of completely separate scenes.
Still, it's challenging to limit the scope and the number of art assets needed for each. The process is a bit messy, but I have a strong feeling that once everything is woven together and polished, it’ll make for a very rewarding experience.
I’m aiming to finish the storyboards and reference images this coming week so I can send them off to my collaborators, all while continuing to write and work on other illustrations and animations myself.
Comments (9)
I'm so excited to see where you take this story next. You're the best in this space. I hope my version of Lena gets real dang dirty on this trip, but I'm sure I'll love it whatever happens.
have a good time there,eva.
Best of luck with adapting to the new environment and crafting the update. If you're talking about cutting, at this point, I'd cut new characters and focus on delivering more for the existing characters that will feature in the update.
I disagree. :) This is a good chance to get to know some new faces. Lena has had tons of content with Jeremy and Ivy already.
Thank you for the good news. I wish you the new place be better than you'd ever hoped.
I can understand if you don't want to go into details (though: feel free to do it ;) ) , but could you give us a hint why you did leave your country? Was it for the landscape, for the job(?), to be with another person, ... . Where you longing to leave or were the circumstances making you leave? And what did you exchange the wonderful Spain for? I am curious for weeks now since you mention it regularly and now, couriosity won over my good manners ;) . But anyhow, glad you are not struggeling significantly and still doing your hard work with our beloved game.
That looks like a nice place. I hope you still find time to enjoy your new place
My nerd ass would be booting up Skyrim on the big screen lol.
Sounds like you got a handle on things. Hope some of my suggestions were helpful. Looking forward to seeing the results. :)