Release 12 | Status update 3
While making adjustments for the upcoming release, an idea popped into my head... But then I thought... This will delay it a few more days beyond what it's already delayed!
But then I also thought... Well... most players are probably wanting to beat me up anyway for taking so long to deliver, so since I'm doomed ... just do it. 😂😁
So I decided to do two things:
1) Make the I.nstagrama app more dynamic.
Today, there are basically only five repeated images and Luke's. It's boring as hell.
What I did: I made it more dynamic (of course😄 ), every time you log in there will be new posts from places and scenarios that are hints of stories that exist (or will come to exist), there will also be posts from your friends, initially from Cody, Louise, and Mariah... which will also reflect more on the status of the game.
The idea is to add new posts with each release.
2) I completely redesigned the way the computer will be accessed.
Instead of going back and forth clicking on the options buttons on the right side... now when entering the computer, the player will have the experience of actually using one... there will be icons to enter programs, and then you will be able to, for example, edit the MaskedStuds website without having to leave one screen and go to another.
One area I'm loving working on is the backgrounds! Just as with each new character the player adds a wallpaper to their cell phone, now they will also add a background to the computer... related to our targets.
But it's not just any background! They are absolutely beautiful images! I'm in love! 😎
And the idea is that soon we will have new icons on the computer... related to new features that will be available later this year!
Hang in there a little longer! Believe me, it's to greatly improve the gaming experience.
Comments (8)
I could imagine it would take longer than usual when you mentioned a “major update” and “keeping save games playable.” That combination takes time, and in the end it’s for the player’s benefit. Still, I think many people would understand that after an update like this they might need to start the game from the beginning, even though that’s not the case with every update. In any case, I really love the improvements you’re making, especially since you’re bringing the early parts of the game in line with the latest updates. Great work.
The app and the pc looks great
awesome!!!!!!
I think you can just release it with Kyle's update at this point 😂
I know that you're working hard on it, but I'd prefer the update without the new cosmetics.
Honestly, I'm not going to complain. I've never seen a developer who delivers updates so quickly and with such high quality as you. So I don't mind waiting longer this time (especially because, in my opinion, this hiatus has the average time that independent developers take to make their updates. I think we're just too used to updates that are fast and frequent😅)
I absolutely love your work and I completely understand that the game gets more complex with each update. Having said that, this is getting a bit much. The last update of the game was 3 months ago! And you’d said this was going to be a special holiday scenario instead of a full route so that you could release it sooner. Ngl I feel like given the time it’s taken, this might as well have been a full route… like of Kyle ☺️
"Hang in there a little longer! Believe me, it's to greatly improve the gaming experience. " - well, well, it could be done after the update is out :)