DevLog #36
Hello everyone! It's about time for an update.
🥭Chapter 3 Part B Status + Info
Chapter 3 Part B is now officially in production! That was probably expected, but I figured it was worth mentioning anyway.
Right now, I'm still deciding how much content to include in it, as the game is approaching one of its biggest branching points so far. Each branch will revolve around a different set of characters, while a few will be present across all paths.
Depending on how things develop, I may need to split some of these branches into their own separate updates in order to stick to the 400–500 render target.
I'm still not sure what the best approach is... What do you think?
🥭Chapter 3 Part A has received a patch
One more important thing to mention for anyone who may have missed it (this was announced on Discord): I released a patch that fixed two fairly significant bugs.
Changelog:
Fixed the beginning of Chapter 1 jumping to Chapter 2
Fixed an incorrect display of the Chapter 1 report
Added SubscribeStar icons! (We're active there again.)
The current build already includes this patch.
🥭Themes and Girls Poll Winners!
For paid members ($5+), the winning render theme from this month’s poll was: Gothic Style! The girls featured in this theme will be: Cassandra ($10+) and Paris($5+)!
There's more stuff going on in the background... but I'll wait for the right moment.
For now, see you soon!
Mango
Comments (8)
I hope there isn't TOO much branching. I hate having to choose between LI's :(
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Bro this time atleast add 2 intimate scenes and please show some content with melinda...
I can't fit two explicit scenes into a 500-render update. If I did, I'd probably get complaints that the update was nothing but a fuckfest. The exact opposite of what you're complaining about now. There'll be plenty of scenes down the line, though... it just takes time and patience.
As long as the content cut doesn't feel awkward or anticlimactic, you can try to stay within your 400–500 render range. However, it can still make for a good cliffhanger 😉. Will branching only start with version 3B? It felt like it started much earlier when I finished version 2C. This was when Erika left with her father and Beth threatened never to call me again 🤣. As you know, I only joined shortly after version 2C was released. Will the premium versions of the game no longer exist? Is there only one version now? 🤔🤷. Have a good week 👋!
The game's branching has been happening for a long time already. I've always tried to implement a more organic form of branching, one that allows players to (very) gradually shape their playthrough through a series of "micro-decisions". The downside is that it can turn certain scenes into a real nightmare to develop, since they often require countless "micro-variations" as well. One example that was particularly difficult to finish was Cass's scene in 2C. I'm planning to adopt a more conventional branching system. I also think it provides a better experience for players, since they get to see the consequences of their decisions more quickly and more directly. Could you tell me what you mean by a premium version? I’ve always released updates exclusively on Patreon first, and they become publicly available once the next version is released. I've never done a premium version.🤔 Have a good week! ^^
GOOD TUESDAY NIGHT 🌛🌃, MANGO 🥭🧡 AND EVERYONE!!! Awesome! PART B 👍🏻! PUT IN THE MOST CONTENT YOU CAN 😛! I think you should do whatever WE want! And WE WANT MORE CONTENT 🥰! F THE TIME/RENDER TARGET 🤪! Yay... Patch for Part A... it'll be ready for me... when I eventually play 😅. Awwwwwwwwwww... None of my choices didn't win 😅. Whelp, it'll still be great renders 😋! As always, thanks for the DevLog, Mango 🥭🧡!!! Keep on keeping on 😉!!! ALWAYS EXCITED AND EAGERLY WAITING FOR YOUR GAME AND READING YOUR POSTS 🙌🏻🔥!!! Love and appreciate everything! You ❤️, your ladies 😍, your posts 🥰, your previews/Renders/Special/Elite Renders 😘, and your game ❤️! Always make my days better 🌈! Thank you, everyone, always, for being in my life and being a part of my routine 😉! Stay safe, stay blessed, and stay in PERFECT health, beautiful people! And don't forget to stay hydrated! And you're never alone ❤️🫶🏻🫰🏻!!! OUR AVNS AND OUR DEVS CONNECTS US ALL 🤗!!! Have an amazing and beautiful week! I'll catch you all—ON THE NEXT ONE ✌🏻😁!!!
Yeah, it's a bit complicated because even though we have quite a few members, only a small number of people actually vote in the polls. These kinds of systems become fairer the more participation there is... but they also help us as developers! I hope you understand! 😬☺️ I hope you have a wonderful week, Jonathan! Never change! 🧡