About v08
Hey guys, just a little update on v08 progress.
I wanted to release the alpha this weekend but I'm afraid it won't be ready :( The organic way in which I write the plot means that every little conversation ends up getting deeper than I anticipated and more often than not it creates new deviations the plot can go in. Also, I try to reflect the player choices in every dialogue, and the increasing branchiness means I have to approach each scene in various ways (for example, each Dad interaction has three permutations, one good, one bad and one neutral).
But don't worry! I've been marathoning (also sorting out various things that got in my way) and I want to relase the Alpha early next week. I'm really enjoying this update and I hope you guys will too, with all the new content and artwork I'm adding.
Thnaks again for putting up with me and I'm amazed we're already past 1000 patrons!!! It really blows my mind and it makes me want to make the game better each time.
Talk to you soon,
Kisses
Eva
Comments (12)
Take all the time you need, this is a quality game, I'd much rather have you work at your own pace than with deadlines.
What's DLC contenent ?
It's a short preview of some of the content in the next release. Honestly I think it should be called "v[next release number] sneak peek" rather than "v[current release number] DLC" as it is now. If you're asking what is actually happening in the v07 DLC that's kinda spoilery and will soon be revealed anyway in the next release.
Don't worry about the extra work for the different paths/branches, that's one of the reasons your game it's top quality (for me, at least). Just one question, sorry if I ask: are we going to get a single monthly release from now on?
Just a guess, but considering that she went on a vacation, had some loose ends and still manages to create an update in about two weeks I have a feeling that we can see two updates in some months to come. Especially since she averaged one release every three weeks before, and that was during a really tough IRL situation. I honestly think that she doesn't need to have a strict release schedule (one release every two weeks, three weeks, four weeks or something similar). Just a "when it's done"-approach.
This is a huge issue with branching storylines. You might have to consider bringing some writers/artists on board or focusing on particular paths in each update.
Some branching ideas can be abandoned or put on hold in order to streamline the game at least a bit. And sometimes just the illusion of choice can be enough instead of creating yet another branching path. So far the game has a pretty good balance in my opinion, but like you say, it's always an issue with stories like these. I think that an artist working on less interesting stuff (foregrounds, backgrounds and so on) is an good idea, and a dedicated programmer would speed up the process a lot. I also think that hired proofreaders could work on the game as it's being developed instead of taking on a whole update at once.
Love your work, Eva.
Nice! Don't forget to use your weekends for their intended purpose every now and then, though :p
I agree 100% with Anders Rahbek. Really looking forward to this, but take the time you need Eva. You deserve to have some time to relax as a "free woman" and just do whatever you want. Hugs and kisses from Denmark right back at you :-)
Take your time. Rather longer time and better result, than the other way around :)
I can wait. but Plz give us scene with Jasmin