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Status update Episode 11
🕑 Added 2024-09-27 08:06:17 +0000 UTC
I started the week by continuing to work on SFX and music. I'm almost done with the audio work for what's currently produced of the episode and I will leave the remaining work in this area for later.
After that, I worked more on Rooster, writing/coding clucks, and creating art and avatars for characters who needed them.
I'm about 80-90% done with the Clucks now. I posted one on Twitter earlier this week, and you can also view them from the Rooster channel on my Discord server as they are posted. You'll be seeing more Clucks soon, so stay tuned for those. I think I will add a couple more clucks to the episode before the end of this development cycle.
I've worked on phone chats and phone chat screens in the story, so there's some nice progress in this area, too, but more is needed.
I also made sure the phone worked as intended during story scenes. It's important to control when it's enabled/disabled and which apps are available. When done right, the player never notices this—it's a bit of thankless work.
I also added some new photos to the phone gallery so you can enjoy some new custom wallpapers.
Then, I finalized one of the bigger free-roam events by writing a handful of scenes and posing the static renders for them. I have one small free-roam left to create from scratch, and the biggest free-roam event of the episode still needs more work, but I also worked on this over the week.
I am now focusing on adding more content to the Sage branch and am in the middle of writing more of her exclusive scenes. That's one of the first things I'll focus on next week.
Here are some final thoughts to end this update.
Over the last couple of weeks, when I worked with audio, I played through the episode several times, fixed glaring issues, and restructured parts to improve the story flow. When I did this, I also made notes about what should be fixed and rewrote some dialogue here and there. I do much of this work when I polish the episode near the end of every development cycle. This is when I get a feeling of how long the episode is and how it plays.
Right now, this episode feels huge to work with. The heavy branching in the story and the gaps that need more scenes make it feel like there is less content at times, but overall, it still feels huge.
I work meticulously at a rather slow pace, inspecting all renders, reading the dialogue aloud, etc. I can't even work through one branch of the episode like this in under one day; I need two days to get from the start to the end. It's hard to translate this into gameplay time for a standard player, but it feels very long for me, and that's a benchmark I'm happy with.
Several times, I've thought this content could have been divided across two episodes, but I don't see how I could have spliced it that way because of the branching and the story being told. And even with all that's done so far, I could have added much more for some characters. But I have clearly defined limits of what's left to do with the story content for episode 11. It's been a struggle to shine the spotlight on everyone fairly this episode, but I'm so excited about the story I'm about to tell you with this one.
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
jack halenbeck
strangely enough I found the right path just after posting this on my latest playthrough by been major chick and not playing the field with any of the girls so now I have dated all five major girls
Jonathan Hang
I went neutral (and played the field with all the girls, SG included) for all the MG's paths and just chose who I wanted at the end, then I also made a Dik path for Others and an extra Dik path for Sage.
Nordwolf
I have a feeling what went wrong, if you showed that your are interested in her and you hadn't a dik affinity... just one hint: don't call Sage, even if you care about her being sick. I hope that isn't deleted as spoiler as it's something in an episode long ago.
jack halenbeck
even if this update does end up in 2025 I will wait patiently for it to come out as all the effort you put into this game is well worth it as it is one of the best games I've played and one I play often for the replay value still not found everything yet and I still have not found the right path to date jill so. please keep up the great work
Nordwolf
We all hope so, but we don't know. Seems the episode will be even bigger than the last ones. So it could also be 2025. We will see :-)
STIX
Is the next release going to be in 2024? sorry i'm a bit behind on the your previous Status updates
PewPwePew
You enjoy making this so we will enjoy playing it :)
Scott
It's those little details you add that make it replay able. So many different options and outcomes.
Julian Miranovič Štefanič
🤘✌️😊
Nordwolf
You're right. Even the smallest little things will be noticed and appreciated by someone. I once asked myself, why can't I use the phone right now. One second later... ah, yes. I am only wearing pants. Or this cool response of Tommy while we are at the Prep's mansion ("Is this guy really using rooster right now?"). Makes sense and shows how you care about details :-)
Ty_Rants
We’re thankful for everything you do Doc! Even the small QOL stuff that we may not notice. Looking forward to the episode!
Jdog
Trust me Doc none of your work is thankless! When people ask how much longer we all collectively respond "it'll be ready, when it's ready." I cant wait to see whats in store for this episode! have a good weekend.
Sadie Adler
BELLA CLUCKS WHERE YOU AT!!!?? 🙏🏻😏😳❤ :ppgoof:
Tom W
Great update. Felt far far away a few updates ago. Now it just feels far away
forgetful
that meticulous thought is probably the reason the game is known as one of if not the best AVN out LOL, appreciate the hard work DPC
M.M.
I agree with everyone suggesting you add everything you feel is right, should be included, DPC. You said yourself often enough, only you will truly be a 100% satisfied with your work once is finished (though some of us might still stick around and kinda sorta still enjoy it, mind ;) ).
Richard Doelker
DPC, don’t hesitate in adding everything you want until you feel comfortable with your work. We will wait because we know is going to be amazing. This is one of the best GAMES of my life. Thank you for creating such a great piece of art. You’re the GOAT.
Jeffrey Pantaleon
Definitely something big, I wonder if that'll be like a couple huge choices rather than just one. Been patiently waiting since the ending of episode 10!
Arta
Good stuff DPC. Enjoy your weekend.
Morgan
Thanks for all your hard work can’t wait until next episode
Pi
Just finished episode 10, looking forward to the next chapter.
Skypanic
Please add the extra content. I’d rather the episode have the it’s full scope then you saying, where you could have done better. We are already waiting a bit longer doesn’t matter in the long run.
Rellik6801
The Dr. does great work, the minions on steam not so good lol . Cant wait for 11 !!!
Dušan Smrček
Woooow! No words. Amazing work!!!
Jonathan Hang
DPC!!! I appreciate your hard work and dedication!!! I can feel THE LOVE, THE ENERGY, and THE PASSION in your Status Update and Games! Like I said, always raising the bar and meeting those expectations with every EP release! Thank you for not splitting the EP (I prefer whole releases to split releases). I, as well as everyone, am ecstatic to play this and continue to be apart of your ever-growing community!
Dreams
Don't give up what you want most for what you want now.
briketsNbiscuits
I think more devs could learn from you. Longer time between updates = better quality and more content.
BigWill85
And I can't wait to play this masterpiece of a episode
Jacek Wiśniewski
Yeah I have the same feeling and some big choice (at least one I think)
Jacek Wiśniewski
Hype is getting real. Hopefully 3 more months and we can play it
Craigbk1976
sounds great a lot of progress lots of work have a great weekend
Calhoun28
It's very nice to hear you are working on Sage now! And I'm glad you are not splitting this episode in half. Thank you for the update. 😎👍
Steve
Can’t wait to play it just done another play through from start to finish looking forward to continuing the story
Schobbob .
sounds great, excited to play it
Scott
After reading this I'm excited about the story you are going to tell us with this episode. It appears by reading your updates that this episode is going to be bigger than ep10 and that is amazing. At this point in the season it's all about continuity for me. The more episodes there are to play in a row the more I play. This game is my Friday unwind after a long week of work. I get lost in this amazing universe you have created and I cannot thank you enough for your story telling and the amazing characters you have created. You are truly the GOAT. Have a great weekend DPC, all.
Garrett Pelak
Something big is coming in this episode, something sad…
Ville Topi
always a blast to read the updated on fridays... also make the weeks go by really fast
Big A
Can't wait been replaying acting lessons then another replay of being a dik love the comedy in these.
Lilatentakel
Hello Doc, thanks for the detailed and informative DevLog. This DevLog alone shows how much work and effort you put into Episode 11 and how much work you put into BaD. Thank you also for always telling us in detail what you are currently working on and what your thoughts are. This gives us a bit of a feeling for how much work you put into the game. And how much effort it takes to create a good AVN. Your concern about the length is certainly unfounded. I assume that the update will be very large even for one playthrough. But many of us have several saves for the individual girls and play through the update x times, so this will take a lot of good time. And we appreciate your attention to detail. That's another thing that sets you apart from many other developers and why your games are so insanely great in every way. I wish you and everyone else a great weekend and stay healthy.
Tim Anderson
Your the man DP, this is a monumental undertaking and I can't fathom the difficulty, but this game will be one of the ones that stands the test of time, have a good weekend.
Kurmblog
Doc, you are the GOAT for me in AVNs Thank you for your work, dedication... and bringing Liam into this world Have a great weekend
Heraclivs
👏👏👏👏👏
nicholas ferraro
Amazing update as usual,maybe when BaD is finished you could do a master-class of how to make a vn like this? I'd definitely pay to learn
Chaz Mannington
I have played so many AVNs that are published without polish or rewrites. AVNs are stories, and therefore bound by the rules of storytelling. I truly appreciate your hard work to deliver a compelling and engaging story
Nisarg Patel
Great work DPC, I know it’s still early but what would be the rough completion percentage of the episode? Can’t wait to play it 😅 keep up the good work, take care
R2D2TS
Thanks for update. Sounds like their will be lots of fun in this chapter.
Chris S.
DPC Seriously appreciate the work you do. Take your time we love your work because your attention to detail is the best bar none. There is absolutely no reason to rush :)
chris a settlemoir
Dpc you the man!! Please keep up the work and please keep the amazing updates man
