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Episode 11 Update - 12/02/24
🕑 Added 2024-12-02 08:24:38 +0000 UTCView Unblocked Image [SPOILER WARNING]
Unfortunately, I've not finished scene D. I've gotten further, but based on where I am now, I do not think I'll be able to have this out before the end of the year. An early 2025 release seems likely.
The main special effects of Scene F are now complete and have been passed back to me. All the particle effects (water, dust, etc.) are looking correct and in place now. However, the files are HUGE and I'm having trouble working with the sheer scale of it. As of writing this, I'm having trouble getting it working at all. Seeing as the "final" effects will make this scene even bigger and more complicated, I am contemplating holding off on the "final effects" part until the lighting/camera stuff is finalized, which I'd planned on doing alongside the final animation pass of the entire episode. But I'll decide that when I get a better handle on the files. I thought the Snow fight had some complicated things going on last episode, but I seem to have outdone myself in terms of complexity. I'm getting fantastic results, but very slowly and with great effort. I am thankful to have found an excellent and cost-effective effects guy to work with this time around.
I have not received word from my music guy, other than reassurances that he'll get to finishing what he's doing for me. Despite still not needing the music yet, I anticipate turning to my other resources to finish it off. It's unfortunate, because he does great work, but he seems overwhelmed. Similarly, my sound guy cannot work until Scene D is finished. The post production process is all still being largely bottlenecked by Scene D being incomplete.
Additionally, in an effort to secure the particular merch that I wanted to release alongside the episode, I've sought out and hired specific freelancers to create certain art for me. Unfortunately, this process was not as straightforward as I'd anticipated, and working with and correcting the freelancers has taken more time and energy from me that could have gone into the episode. At the end of the day, I think I'm going to get exactly what I want out of this, but it's really annoyed me how long and drawn out every aspect of what I'm doing seems to be. Here's an in-progress preview of art from one of the shirts being worked on:
I'm trying to progress with my mental health as well, but have faced some challenges this past month. I've made sure to make time for family without neglecting the work. Despite everything, things are improving steadily. I'm not where I want to be, but things are better than before.
I am fairly confident that Scene D will be finished this month. I have to. It needs to become the goal of December. If I can lock down this scene, it's downhill from there.
Comments
Dominic Walker
I honestly don’t mind waiting for another year for this show, take your time Shippy Boy!
Shippiddge
01/03/25 - I don't have enough material to post an update. The next update post will be in February.
Zavier
Even I’m late for the party I just wanna say happy new year and happy 2025
The Jayceinator
I've been watching this series since the 7th or 8th episode came out and I can't wait for the next one! I recently became a member and I was hoping to upgrade it soon to support more, thanks for the episodes and see you in 2025!
Sahasra Rajgopal
Hi! I recently purchased a membership, but I’m having trouble linking my Patreon account to Discord and don’t seem to have the option to message you directly here. I was wondering if I could have the link to join? Thank you!
Zavier
I hope you have a Mary Christmas, and see you in 2025!
io deuling
Ahh it’s merch, I know this is silly, but is there any possible way anyone on here knows how I can get my hands on that old merch drop back in 2021, I missed it and I really wanted that caterpie shirt, thx. Also we love you shipp!!!
mshenna
Good that you're taking care of your well-being - sorry that progress is not quite where you'd hoped, that's a tooth-grinder especially where others are involved, but you're still getting it done. Thanks for the updates & the spoiler images. And did I read "merch"? MERCH
the legend of Benjamin bean
I wonder if leader Caterpie joins the missingno team. If not
Dillon's Rolling Network
Wartortle is attacking the Caterpies for revenge.
Liaquat Khan
When is it gonna come outtt oh when is it gonna come back! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣
TheBeautyJournals
Make sure you book yourself a holiday when you’re done! You deserve a break x
Nathan Jimenez
Masterpieces take time ✨️🫶
Nathan Jimenez
AHHHH WE LOVE YOU
Andrew Ximenez
It's all good bro, the fans are going NOWHERE, we eagerly await what happens next 😁
Euan Gray
We all believe in you Shippiddge, just keep going and go your own pace, you don’t need to rush.
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