Average Day Length
🕑 Added 2020-12-01 18:13:28 +0000 UTCSomething I tend to think of often and worry about as I keep working is the length of the days. I'm sure many of you have noticed a huge change over time in how much content goes into a single day.
With the arrival of you-know-who soon, I'm thinking about mixing up my formula a little (in more than just day length, so expect other questions too!), and I'm curious to know...
How do you feel about the length of the days during the updates generally past around Day 20 (For example, any updates I made during this year)? They are roughly around 11000-13000 words on average.
I know some scenes seem drawn out, and I can get wrapped up in a moment, so I'm curious to hear what you guys think about length (of the days, folks)!
Comments
Most in development tend to feel short. Either from breakneck pacing of the story or from a smaller amount of content. (Not that I can blame them, many are passion projects run by one person. I'm sure they're doing their best.) The only VNs that can feel too long are ones where the writer is telling and not showing things happening, so you wind up sitting through explanations and waiting for action
DyneWulf
Excellent to hear! Thank you so much~
DyneWulf
Don't worry, I don't get too jealous ;) I'm glad you think I've got it right though! Thanks so much for all that =3
DyneWulf
Haha, no worries! It does make me happy to hear that people want more though~
DyneWulf
Thanks! I think I have a pretty good idea now... This is good!
DyneWulf
Do other VNs feel too short or long to you?
DyneWulf
Hahaha, I understand that feeling!
DyneWulf
I thought something like this too, so it's good to hear from someone else!
DyneWulf
Thanks! Good to hear that =3
FurryClaws Studio
OK then, Darius bottoms and Chester gives you a choice to bottom or top.
Tipmon
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS I can 100% tell you that Darius bottoms, multiple times if I remember right. I can't comment on Chester, I don't remember.
CheshireCat9716
Not yet sadly and I dont care about spoilers
FurryClaws Studio
Quick Counter question. Have you played either one all the way through? Would hate to give out spoilers as to which way they end.
GEORGE
I enjoy the length of days especially when you get caught up in the moment, and I would love to see more of that.
CheshireCat9716
Quick question. Will Chester or Darius ever be the Bottom?
Sammon Levik
I think it makes sense in the context of the narrative for more days to be filled with more and more content as the one progresses further into the relationship. Besides, usually the most content filled days tend to be weekend days or weekend events. Most of the week days still go by as expected, unless there's a specific plot related event. So it is a good balance.
Wuffings
Honestly, it's usually felt about just right. But when it boils down to it, can you ever have enough of any of them?! Put my vote down for too short!! <3
Compared to other VN projects that are in development, your updates feel just right.
Carson
I've always felt that the day length was just right. Short or medium ones for little things and normal days and long drawn out ones for the big events (like Harold and Chester's dates or similar). You have a good grasp on how long each thing should be.
Tipmon
I can only think of 1 or 2 days throughout the entire development where I directly thought "that was a little too short". You have a good length I think but I, like anyone else who really enjoys this VN, would like more content I think. That is more of a selfish wish though more than an actual criticism.
Xeralex
I couldn't have said it any better. Second what the Peter just said, Please Don't worry about it, and keep doing what you have been doing all along. You are doing great man! And don't you worry about this, or if anyone else start saying staff or complain about it. You know how some people can get, when they start nagging all over about their personal ideas. They only thing i want to add, is if you need time to rest, you should take it man. Always please stay well, and wish you only the best.
Peterwolf
Hey Dyne, I Personally think you have the day content portions right, now. Sure days seem a little short , that's because we love the characters so much and want to see and know more. Compared to other VN's (yeh sorry I'm cheating on you) You're giving us two Updates a month others give one and If that. And that's a hell of a lot of work from you're end and I and I assume everyone else is Grateful to the amount of work you put into this. I cant wait for Daddy two's route to start, he should be so much fun, But I get the feeling I'm going to feel guilty, after playing with everyone else.
LLVPandaSevron
I personally think what you've been doing is perfectly fine. Some days might seem too short but it's rare. But my overall opinion is unchanged, you're doing just fine, no need for unnecessary changes. Perfect example (wedding day aside) was our day with a certain lion and repairing an old friendship. The days are either jam packed with content, fully lengthened, or sometimes short with plenty of interactions that make it great. So as Goldilocks would say, it's just right
DyneWulf
Haha, I can understand this sentiment. I'm glad you can feel that way too
DyneWulf
You-know-who = Richard, haha. Thank you as well! Good to hear this.
DyneWulf
Aww, I would love to do another 30 days with him. It would be full of nothing but sweet and romantic moments probably... Hahaha
DyneWulf
Thank you so much! Glad to hear that~
DyneWulf
Well thank you! Good stuff to hear.
DyneWulf
Haha, excellent!
DyneWulf
Good to hear :)
I just like hanging out with the guys. Longer days are better in my opinion
Tore91
"You know who" is "that" something about the previous post or I did I miss something important?? Also about the length of the days, honestly I feel ok with it. As much is bittersweet to realize: it's not going on for long for each route alone. So you're giving me what I want to see, wrapping up the last unsolved things and a lot of quality time with the boyfriend-o As much you're filling me my heart as you're doing, please keep going Dyne, just do what you do
Gordon
From the three guys I’ve played so far, I think the days have had a good pace, growing longer as you learn more about them and as any drama picks up, or shorter as the boy is busy and the MC doesn’t have anything else going on. If anything seems too short, it’s the amount of time overall, I wish I had another 30 days with Papa Bear! 💙 Haha, but nah, you’re doing amazing and I’m loving every minute!
Evil_Seawitch
I feel they have been just about right. The only need for more is just the usual feeling anyone gets, especially from such a wonderful visual novel as this. And past day 20 the more you get to know someone the more you hangout and that seems right for the days to have longer content vs the past days. Keep up the wonderful work!!! It's one of the most exciting things I look forward to every month!
Naesaki Ashwell
I personally think you've reached a good rhythm / balance with the overall length of days. To me personally, none of the days feel dragged out, but I'm also someone who can happily read for hours too. But I will say none of the days have ever felt "Oh... That was too short". Though some may see things as too short, especially if you look at it from the sense of those of us who have followed it on a day by day update for a long time but that's a natural feeling really.
badaimrac00n
Days should be exactly as long as you need them to be. I’ve never thought a day was too long or too short
KinkyBaraDudes
Overall I feel it’s about right, and it’s okay to have a day feeling shorter than others. I feel it makes the game feel more realistic in that aspect.