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Update #36 - Spectrum sucks. (LONG POST, MANY WORDS)
🕑 Added 2020-08-13 07:22:29 +0000 UTCSuper long update incoming...!
Hey everyone! I want to apologize for the delays lately, buuuut unfortunately they may continue a bit longer :(
I won't bore you with the details, but.. Wait, actually, I will!
Basically, back in February, Spectrum sent us a new Router out of nowhere, but it didn't have the correct cable port. After calling them, they said "No worries, send it back, you'll be fine." Which we did, but service would cut out once or twice a month, and the WiFi was horrible. After calling about it, they explained that the "tech crew made an error", and that they would send someone out with a new box.
Never did.
So I called again. Said they'd send someone out.
NEVER DID.
This back-and-forth continued until about 2 weeks ago, when we received a letter from Spectrum advising us to upgrade our Router or else we would "face progressively worsening service" -- the kicker is that the letter was dated back in February but only now arrived - no doubt a mix-up at the post-office.
Regardless, I called once more (and keep in mind, because of the pandemic, services are delayed and it takes 2-3 hours of being "on hold" to get through, which is why this kept getting pushed back -- I had no time to call!) made an appointment to pick up a box and settle this.
They confirmed the appointment at their location in the mall. Next day, I drive over - Mall's closed! What the fuck. Other mall was closed too.
I call and bitch and bitch and complain and they blame the mall for not telling them (why the fuck did you give me an appointment confirmation then??)
ANYWAYS, they FINALLY send the box out. It finally got here. Well, it still doesn't have the appropriate cable, instead it has to be plugged in by ethernet. Whatever, we make it work.
AND HERE'S THE BEST PART!
The internet is WORSE.
Speeds are dramatically slower, and the internet cuts out half a dozen times a day, sometimes for over an hour. This, obviously, is causing major delays with not only my actual job, but also with Moemon production! Of course, I don't NEED the internet when playing around in Koikatsu, but it's dreadfully boring not having some stuff on to listen to in the background. Besides that, it's been calling back and forth, more troubleshooting on my end, and just general delays with my actual job that DOES require the internet.
Long story short, I finally contacted them today and they said they detected a problem, tried to fix it on their end, but were unable to.
So they are sending out a technician on the 20th to fix it. That's in a week.
So, for now, I have to deal with this.
EDIT: Just wanted to point out, I tried posting this around noon YESTERDAY but the internet was out again. Finally able to get it out now around midnight! Woohoo!
On top of all this, we've had a power out the other week which caused me to lose a ton of work (both Moemon related and not), which I'm still trying to catch up on - and to make things worse, I now have an ear infection! Yay!
All of this isn't to pity post, I just want to explain why there have been some minor delays.
That said, I'm still continuing with the next set of releases, just expect some time delay in-between until these issues get resolved.
I still have plenty planned to get released this month, so let's jump into the previews shall we?
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What's Next?
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The next Moemon related release is Gym Leader Fiona and her powerful Normal-Type Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking trio.
Fiona is a fan-created Female-alternative (or genderswap) of Norman, though I'd like to canonically call her the Player's Mother. Either way, I like the design and wanted to try and give it a go. She has a Gardevoir-style haircut, which I just noticed.
Her Moemon, Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking, have received some newer sprites in the past, and I'm still debating on which of Slaking's sprites to use - the newer, UGLIER one, or the sexy older version. Check it out:
Here's the newest iterations of the three - I actually really like how Slakoth and Vigoroth look, but WHAT the hell is going on with Slaking? She looks stinky.
Well, I guess it may be somewhat appropriate - but this is Moemon. It needs more MOE.
Here's the older versions:
Now that's a sexy sloth on the far right. Slakoth has obviously been tweaked a bit, and Vigoroth also got overhauled (she was still kinda cutey tho), but I think I've decided to use the newest Slakoth/Vigoroth in the first pic, while using the Slaking from the older set in the second pic.
For point of reference, by the way, but Slakoth's sprite was changed since the community basically took a poll and decided to use this old Seaking sprite as the new Slaking sprite:
The poll was to either use that sprite (on the Left) for Seaking or the one on the Right as Seaking, and since they chose the one on the right, the team decided to use the old sprite as a base for Slaking.
Why?
I have no idea.
Anyways, after Fiona, we'll be heading east to Route 119, a massive jungle area with some new Moemon to discover.
In no particular order, here's whose slated to appear:
A couple of things to note here.
First, Castform does have variation sprites based on the weather, although I won't preview them here just yet since I have yet to grab them from the discord. They're interesting, though. Secondly, the Feebas/Milotic model MAY not be final - they are newer versions, but I may use their older ones:
They may be older sprites, but I think I prefer this look. Either way, the actual design will adjust accordingly. I know Feebas is SUPPOSED to be ugly, but c'mon, it's MOEMON. MOE.
Also appearing on Route 119 is the Oddish family, which I feel may be due for a rework.
Unsure if I will include Bellossom in the rework. I should, actually.
Also, I think I'll release a new Trainer-type this month, since canonically we come across a lot of Pokemon Rangers in the area:
Now let's get to the good stuff.
As you know, also along this Route is the famous Weather Institute - which happens to be taken over by Team Aqua/Magma (depending on your version). While "canonically" we are following the story of Emerald, to some extent, in that version you only face Team Aqua.
I'm switching it up a bit to have us "face" both Team Aqua AND Team Magma. What that means is, we'll be facing (finally) two of their top admins:
Team Aqua Admin Shelly
and Team Magma Admin Courtney:
Alongside Shelly will be her terrifyingly cute Carvanha and Sharpedo:
But since Courtney's iconic Pokemon are Numel/Camerupt, which isn't in need of a rework, she won't be released with a set of Moemon - or will she? Perhaps I can find some other Fire-types that would be appropriate for her :^)
By the way, I'm actually considering releasing two versions of both Courtney and Shelly. Their new ORAS appearance, but also potentially their older appearances:
"Why," you may ask?
Have you seen their fan-art?!
The better question is, WHY WOULDN'T I?
Of course, we'll also be hitting Fortree City, which means we'll be taking down Gym Leader Winona and her Flying-type Moemon.
And, of course, her Swablu/Altaria wombo-combo:
I may also take this opportunity to rework Taillow/Swellow - I actually updated Taillow in the background for personal use, so it wouldn't take much time.
Afterwards we'll be heading into Route 120, and while there are a couple of new Moemon here, I'm actually saving them for a future encounter. But, while we're here, we'll be picking up another Legendary, since we'll be swinging by an Ancient Tomb...
That's right, Registeel is next. There's a lot going on in these sprites - which is perfect for narrowing down a good replicate in KK. The more angles the better! I can't wait for this one!
Now the ultimate question is, can all of this be done in the next 2 weeks, before the month's end? Honestly, probably not, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE AFOREMENTIONED DELAYS T_T
But I'll try my best, if it spills over into next month, it shouldn't by much.
Anyways, I think that's all for now...
OH WAIT.
The above screenshot for this post -
Yeah this one. This is actually an original character I worked on in the past month or so - Her name is Reaper. I plan to use her for something else, and of course she isn't Moemon related - but would you all like me to release her? If so, just drop a like on this post or comment.
She's technically not finished, as I need to finish the rest of her outfits, but I could release in a "gap day" in the next few days, if you'd all like. Let me know!
That's all for now! See you next drop!
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Month-in-Review!
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Previous Update is here!
July 2nd - Player: May/Sapphire Update!
July 3rd - Sandshrew/Sandslash/Mega Sandslash rework!
July 7th - Baltoy/Claydoll released!
July 9th - Cacnea/Cacturne released!
July 11th - Diglett/Dugtrio (+Male Diglett) reworked!
July 14th - Trapinch/Vibrava/Flygon released!
July 17th - Lileep/Cradily + Anorith/Armaldo released!
July 20th - Regirock released!
July 21st - Mega Charizard X (+Shiny) reworked!
July 24th - Nurse Joy + Chansey/Blissey reworked!
July 25th - Summer Vacation Day 1: Swimmer GSC + Tentacool/Tentacruel!
July 26th - Summer Vacation Day 2: Swimmer BW + Corsola!
July 27th - Summer Vacation Day 3: Swimmer RSE + Remoraid/Octillery!
July 28th - Summer Vacation Day 4: Swimmer DPP + Mantine!
July 30th - Summer Vacation Day 5: Swimmer FRLG + Shellder/Cloyster (+Shiny)!
Aug 5th - Summer Vacation Day 6: Swimmer HGSS + Slowpoke/Slowbro/Slowking (+Shiny)!
Aug 8th - Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff reworked!
Aug 11th - Summer Vacation Day 7: Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise reworked!
Comments
I would also like you to release the character Reaper (She looks very nice)
Roberto Llantin
I would like to add reaper to my ever growing collection of Koikatsu girls. She looks awesome!
