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Chasing Sunsets Ch9 - Close but no banana!
🕑 Added 2024-08-01 21:30:22 +0000 UTC
Judgy Mallory is Judgy. Why, you ask?
Soooo...Here we are on August 1, or one day after the targeted release from our last update.
I wanted to post a quick note to share where we're at.
As you can probably guess, a few issues have conspired to cost us time.
The first is that we felt one scene delivered less impact than preceding scene, where we should have seen some escalation. As such, we expanded it.
The second is that we've been fighting some issues in our shared DAZ library with morph persistence. In short, Kent typically poses scenes, and I render them. The problem was that when I rendered them, we began seeing inaccuracies in posing that didn't make sense, requiring extensive rework.
The third is that when we viewed all of the artwork in context, we found a few scenes where cameras had mysteriously shifted and the art needed to be re-rendered.
As of now, we believe those problems have been solved.
So, where does that leave us?
Art: 98% (Some rework and one animation pending)
Script: 100%
Sound/Music: 65%
Unlockables: 33%
While that looks scary, it's really just a week or so of catch-up if all goes well. We'll keep plugging away and let you know if we hit any more complications. Please know Kent and I are burning the midnight oil to put a ribbon on this thing and get it shipped!
We'll post an update one week from today for the sake of transparency.
I'm sorry we missed our target, but happy I set it for July 31, since it really motivated us to churn out a ton of work trying to achieve it.
If you have any questions, I'll return to this post at least once a day until the next update to answer them the best I can.
As always, thanks for bearing with us, and we look forward to reporting good news soon.
This is also the post where I remind folks that if they don't want their Patron/Discord name to be included in the closing credits, to send me a DM here or in Discord to be excluded.
Comments
Bubbles
Just spent this last week, replaying everything up to this point and boy I can't wait!!
Sewer Rat
I hope Jaye it's pregnant with twins am Mal pregnant with triplets! 😆
Stone Fox Studios
You will know what your ending is with this update, but the final (next) one will really flesh it out.
Stone Fox Studios
There is one more after this...An epilogue chapter of sorts.
Vincent Vega
Awesome, totally worth the wait so no issue there. How many more episodes/releases are planned until completion? Just curious. Looking forward to the new update 😀
vityan
Thanks guys for the hard work. Its definitely worth the wait for better quality of the result. Connecting to Ethernum/Andromeda server for Call of Shooty against Aliens session... Pif-Paf...
Shane Ducharme
Patience is a good thing, as this is definitely always worth the wait.
BurntLimpet
Looking good, its the quality that counts never those pesky deadlines!!
Pedro
It doesn't matter if we wait a little longer if the result is the excellence with which you always delight us. Good luck!
StoriesByDighe
We can wait for the amazing update we know you'll deliver
Michael Cook
I’ll wait even longer, by far one of the best games ever and can’t wait to see how it goes.
Jonathan Hang
It's all good!!! Can't wait to play!
The Greggen
Thanks for the update, guys. I can't wait to play it. :)
Mr. Tact
To quote The S.O.S. Band, "Take your time, Do it right". :D
Alain8891
Well, we certainly can wait another week or so in light of these last minute issues. Looking forward to it as we all do...thanks again for your dedication.
Jacek Wiśniewski
While it's a shame it's not ready it can happen, that's just how it goes sometimes. I appreciate transparency and all the hard work. Thanks a lot.
Anthony Docimo
when its ready, it'll be ready, and we're ready for whever its ready. don't rush, and be sure to rest and relax - we're here for you, devs, most of all.
Commander Paco
All good gents. Release it when it's good and done.
Drako07Spyder
There's always a problem when checking a project is working properly and within specification. It's better to find it earlier than later. We can wait.
Missile Man
I've been in IT all my career. Shit happens. You've got a handle on it so no worries here.
Twisted Wine
Some gremlins in the machines eh. Ah, well. I'm sure the update is worth waiting for and this way you won't have to fight for attention with a few other updates. Looking forward to dive back into Chasing Sunsets eventually.
Alex
Really looking forward to the release more than any other AVN you guys are the best!!
RogueRat
Oops. I misread the intro - thought it was JUGGSY Malory - that she certainly is! Nice Juggs. But I’m still Team Jaye All the Way
Sewer Rat
Will that ep be the final one?
Calhoun28
I rather have a decent product late than a broken one early. Keep up the good work! 👍
Sinfuryion
Take all the time you guys need!
ArchAngel121996
Jaye is worth it
tonymack21
No worries guys. The quality you guys deliver is worth it.
Dan Fagan
It sucks you guys ran into issues but all great things require patience. You guys have definitely created a great thing here.
ITRoy
You all got this. Hope all the Daz issues are behind you. Keep up the great work
