Chapter 8 weekly status report (10)
Hi everyone! The Alpha for Chapter 8 has been out for a few days now, but work on the update is still underway.
I'm waiting for the proofread files before adding the reported bugfixes. There are a few things, but I'm happy to say the Alpha is pretty stable and bug-free. Since it may still take a while to get the proofread files and add the fixes, I'm making the Alpha available to +10€ patrons here.
I've noted the criticism to a specific development of this chapter and will try to revise that scene and add some additional dialog to better convey the character's feelings and logic and hopefully make that part more enjoyable.
I've also decided to add two additional sex scenes to this chapter. I thought about them while writing the chapter and it was impossible to fit them in the regular release, but as soon as I published the Alpha I started working on them. I finished the drawings yesterday and I've sent them to my colorist, and I'll start writing the scenes this week. Leaving them out felt like a missed opportunity. Hopefully I will add them to the Final release of Chapter 8, or maybe in a revised edition, since I also want to retcon a small bit of the earlier chapters, and replace a couple illustrations I'm not happy with.
I've already started to work on Chapter 9, but there are a few things I've been putting off for far too long. I need to seriously look at publishing the game on Steam, creating a dedicated website and get a stable Android port. Non-creative tasks are a real pain in the ass for me and all I want to do is focus in creating the next chapter, but I need to take care of some "business" stuff too. I hope that doesn't take away too much time from my creative process.
That's all for now. Thanks for your support and patience while I continue to strive to give you the best possible VN I'm able to make! I hope you enjoy this new chapter and what's to come :)
Comments (14)
Steam is good idea. BADIK attracted a large audience after getting a steam release, but that game is enormous. Each release is bigger than many finished projects. Pink is releasing it by doing "seasons" - I don't how you would divide ORS, but releasing each release separately on steam might not be a good idea, because the audience there would expect bigger games. Also, take a look at Japanese games released there by official publishers, like MangaGamer and Jast - they might give you some ideas for it.
I found BaDIK on Steam and then became his patron. ORS is going to have a major timeskip. Maybe that is good point to divide the game for two parts?
Sounds good, but I'm sensing a "old saves not working" release soon ;)
Sounds right, but that‘s the risk of playing early versions of a Game. It‘s either that or waiting till the game is finished.
Don't know how well adult games on Steam do, but I know they have some really crappy ones, so many might not look there.
An own website is a pretty good idea, since it's a platform that you have complete control over. The Discord channel and the Patreon could theoretically disappear for some vague reason, so having a website is a good idea. That's not counting for the increased Internet visibility for your games. I wouldn't put too much work into a website though. Just a copy-paste about the games, links to your Patreon, Discord and all stores where your games can be bought, and maybe a FAQ or something. I have no idea how well adult games on Steam are selling, but I'd probably split up the game into at least two parts, considering how lengthy ORS will be. I'm guessing that 20 euro/dollars are pretty much the roof for selling a VN, no matter how long or good it is. But ORS part 1 and 2 for 20 dollars each? That would probably work. And would a Steam release eat into the Patreon profits if you could pay a one-time fee for the game, instead of following the Patreon page? I dunno, but having the game in several parts would mean that the unfinished part can only be legally found through the Patreon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Just wanted to say thank you for the amazing work, Eva! I get hyped for each episode and your work never fails to deliver! You're not just creating the best VN you can make, you're creating the best VN!
Cannot wait to see what’s new to come for the latest chapter, as this blew my mind. Will Lena, Holly and Cindy be getting any new tattoos, piercing and hairstyles?
Me too. And also new clothes, shoes, lingerie, pantyhose and stockings :)
I can’t wait for those extra scenes and I think I know which scene you’re referring to but I’m sure a lot of people will enjoy this chapter despite that.
You should look into outsourcing the business side, steam, webpage, android port if possible. The last thing you need is more distractions since you just had a 3+ month dev cycle and all effort should be put towards reaching sub 2 month cycles again.
I think Eva should do her business as she wants to. Outsourcing these things costs money, that she has to earn somehow. So let her take her time. I would love a new chapter every month, too, but as long as the quality is as great as it is right now I can handle the wait.
Thanks for the Update! Question which scene was getting criticism ?
Won't say yet to not spoil anything to new players.