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Plans for 2021 & Dreams of Desire - Definitive Edition
🕑 Added 2021-01-11 22:12:09 +0000 UTCHey everyone
It's the first post of 2021. I made my first post here in 2017. Damn, that was a long time ago already.
I know you are probably curious or excited - or both - about what's in the title, but let me talk about the other stuff first.
Last year I was struggling. I guess we all were, the virus, the lockdowns. And it's still going, but hopefully not for long.
I had a few goals that I didn't reach last year, but that's okay. Nothing's ever perfect. But I'm heading into this new year with a fresh spirit and motivation.
I have new goals and the leftovers from last year and I'll work hard to achieve them this time. One of those goals is progressing Midnight Paradise development to near the end. We'll see how it looks by the end of the year, but I'm confident I'll be able to cover a lot of ground and it will be close to finish, while also making sure I'm giving every character the attention they deserve.
To be able to do that, I need to ramp up the content, the pace, everything. And honestly, with my little break from MP I feel like I'm up for the challenge now.
I'm also upgrading "the lab" - meaning I've ordered new PC parts and I'm building a new computer from scratch. I will move the current workstation to a different place in the house and it will act as a render server, while I'll be working on my PC. That way I can work on one PC, while the other is rendering 24/7 and at night, both can render at the same time.
This will also be my first custom liquid cooling build, so if you guys are interested I can make something of a build log and post it here.
The custom loop cooling will make sure that the new workstation is going to be cool and silent! No more vacuum cleaner noise while working!
On another topic: I'm going back to regular posting schedule... again!
Dev updates on Mondays, and image posts / previews on Wednesdays and Fridays, when I return to working on Midnight Paradise.
Oh, and one more thing. Patreon has notified me last year that they have a new feature called annual pledges. Basically, if you want you can pledge annually, instead of monthly. Why is that good? In my opinion, because of two reasons.
1 - Enabling this option gives you guys more choice. And more choice is always good.
2 - I can set a discount for annual pledges.
I've set the discount to 16% for now (which is the maximum amount I can set) - which means you only pay 10 months' worth of pledges for a year, or in other words, you get 2 months for free.
There's a possibility I'll change the discount amount later, but I haven't really thought about that yet.
Anyways, it's an option, totally up to you. Of course if you want to stay the way you are now, this won't change anything.
If you want to upgrade, here's how you do it:
- Log in, hover over your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Manage Memberships
- From your Active Memberships page click Edit next to the pledge you want to change
- You’ll see a familiar checkout page where you can select Annual
- Click Update. Note: you’ll be charged upfront for the discounted price
Patreon also has a help center article if you have any questions about how it works.
And now, about DoD.
I mentioned I'm working on something I wanted to work on for a while now, and during this break from Midnight Paradise I went back to work on Dreams of Desire.
I've been asked many times, why don't I release DoD on Steam.
Well, here we go, after I'm done, DoD is going to steam.
But what's with the title?
Dreams of Desire: Definitive Edition
Here's what will be different about this than before and what I'm working on:
- I'm going back and remaking all the animations to be on the same quality as of Midnight Paradise. Smooth, 30 FPS animations.
- There are things need to be fixed. I didn't have time back then for some features, like the rewards for going all the way with 'ass' or 'tits' choices.
- I'm reworking the finale a little bit. The only serious criticism I heard was that the ending felt a bit rushed, and in hindsight I have to agree. I'll change the pacing and add content there so it won't feel rushed.
- I'm also adding brand new scenes, and each character will get screen time, especially the 'main girls'
- Official localization for the game, meaning DoD will be available fully translated in Russian, German, French and Spanish (and English, of course)
- Adding achievements (steam achievements as well)
- Bonus Gallery with unlockables and hidden images
- And of course The Holiday Special and The Lost Memories are included in this as well and will be bundled into a complete package.
More info, a teaser, and the release date is coming later.
But I'll keep you guys updated about the progress. For now I'll be finished with reworking ALL the animations soon, then it's time to make some new content, while the other members of the team are helping out with the rest of the stuff, like localization.
The animations are the bulk of the work, and that's over soon, so I'm happy with progress.
Phew, this was a wall of text guys, thank you for powering through it. I'll see you guys in the next post, and of course if you have any questions or wanna discuss the contents of this post, feel free to hop on our Discord server.
And as always, thank you for your amazing support!
-Dr Sin
Comments
how do i buy or access this?
So if I understand correctly, DoD:DE is the same as the original, but with better animations, more translation, achievements, gallery and more scenes added onto the old game, or like the old game but not things added onto it? Cause I'm a new patron and wondering if I should get the old game too or just DoD:DE
UNITED KINGDOM I will need to buy it again or patreons will have the link free or the game free on steam?
JV
Steam has very similar guidelines in terms of adult content as Patreon
Blanconino
Will the release for steam follow Patreon guidelines. Or will be like sisterly lust by perveteer
Is there a download link for dod or do i have to wait for the definitive edition release? sorry for the question, i am new here...
Oh shit, if you update the DoD models it will be mega awesome! Although the female characters in MP have taken a step forward. But I can't say that in DoD the models are very far behind. What you could do is the protagonist model. Although we cannot see his face, in some frames we see the "other" part of his body. And as I always thought, he did not like his own unit, so he glued a plastic one instead))) The MP protagonist has no such problem. Therefore, I can say that your skill in working with models of not only female characters has also stepped to a new level. And if you are going to polish the game, please do not forget about our avatar in this story;) Thanks for the great news earlier this year. I congratulate you on the past holidays and wish you good health and good mood!
Temptress Games
Wonderful. Can't wait for the DOD Definitive Edition on Steam. DOD was the inspiration for me to make my own game. All the best Dr Sin
alienware 2512
hey lewdlab, for me personally i prefer to get MP almost completed and then the DE of DoD... but the DE of DoD is a great project who can fill up the time between MP and maybe the next new project!
Anthony Scott
Until you announced what the secret project was I wasn't excited about the delay in MP. But now I'm really happy because I always wanted a little more of DoD.
Garrett Pelak
Just wanted to say don't get to down on yourself. 2020 was a very hard year and we've all had lonely moments because of it. The VN community has lost some great members so if you're ever feeling down there's people to talk to. You've made amazing content and I know you will continue to do so. Wishing you the best heading into 2021 and your community is always behind you 100%! Nothing but love!
Dank Memer
Would love a remake of dod. Content/scenes/concept/pacing was fantastic. Especially with the quality of cum in midnight paradise and better looking vaginas, a dod remake would be great.
jonas smith
Siiiii el mejor juego por lejos thanx
VoiceLikeCandy
Wow, ambitious goals! Good luck with your new PC and here's hoping for a very successful Steam launch when all the revisions are complete!
Lewdlab
Oh and if it wasn't clear for any reason, the Definitive Edition will be released on Patreon as well
Lewdlab
Don't worry, it must be the lighting. Those jugs are still the same size - huge:)
OJ
Holy moly! Sounds like we are about to go on a ride this year! DoD DE and almost finished MP?! Oh my... Don't kill yourself with the work though, we still need you alive hehe.
JV
I don't know if it's the lighting but Mrs. Turners boobs look smaller
