Status update Episode 9
🕑 Added 2022-09-16 10:17:30 +0000 UTC
This week I've been working methodically, producing art for shorter to medium-long scenes and checking off my checklist as I went.
I've been working on the free-roam environmental art needed for me to test the final free-roam event too.
Soon, I'll be able to test the entire episode for the first time without any errors or blocking areas. There will be art missing during that test, but that's how it is when you develop these games.
The episode will be the biggest in the game so far. Funny how that always happens. I have reached 4103 posed renders, and I have ~30 more scenes to make art for.
Reaching 4000 renders is a big milestone for the episode, and that's worth celebrating.
It's been hard to be accurate with guessing how big this episode will be, but we're getting closer to the end of the development cycle. Tasks are becoming more defined, and the checklist is shrinking.
My mindset lately is that I've come this far, and I'll add what I want for the episode, regardless of how many more renders it takes. I'm not going to rush or leave out the content I've planned. I don't think anyone wants that.
There's more art on the schedule for next week. I don't think I will need to reach 5000 renders to complete the remaining 30 scenes, but time will tell. My current strategy is to work on static renders and leave animations for a bit later. While those remaining animations render, I will playtest and polish everything.
Plenty of animation work remains, but I'm making progress. No PC is idle, and neither am I.
Completion stats
Static renders: ~85% (4103 posed)
Animations: ~75% (229 posed)
Have a nice weekend
Dr PinkCake
Comments
C3NTUR10N
lilly roll would be something else, damn!
JeremySolo
Absolutely, absolutely. I’m not saying that it COULDN’T happen, but it hasn’t yet. And she’d have a lot of catching up to do. I have nothing against Lilly, she’s sexy as hell. Just looking at the whole story objectively.
Scott
Lily wants to "roll" with MC. I would gladly roll with her. Like she said at the party about the fun and influence. I feel like if MC decided to roll with her she would become as deep as Quinn and maybe even Sage. I can't see any relationship outside of just sex with Sarah, Camila and Riona though. Even though he does learn some stuff about Riona and Camila, sort of. Lily is one that I hope evolves more though as a love interest.
Cédrik Lavoie
There is a depth to their relationship. She tells you stuff she hasn't told anyone. Nobody but the MC knows that she's a stripper because she's using that job as a mean to pay her studies and go in med school. And like the last guy said, the MC literally takes a hit from an idiot to defend her.
OfficerBacon
I dunno man, that scene in the club where you protect Lily from Mr Douchebag is pretty relationship’y. There’s also that scene where she mentions she does her work for a means to an end and doesn’t appreciate the judgement sometimes. Opening up like that was pretty special too.
JeremySolo
But it’s all base-level sexy stuff. Where’s the backstory? The emotional connection? There’s no hook. I’m not saying that won’t change in the future, but as of now there’s no personal connection that would make her a viable love interest. She needs to develop past the point of just being hot. Otherwise it wouldn’t make for good story. We just don’t know anything about her. I’m not against DPC making that happen btw. We just aren’t there yet
NME
I found this late, but I just want to say that this game is quite literally the best damn game I have played across all genres. The animations are beautiful, the story is well written, and the comedy is hilarious as shit. Huge fan, thank you for all of your crazy good work and I can't wait for what is coming.
Cédrik Lavoie
Wait, what? She pretty much tells you that she'd like the MC and her to be a thing and that it would work well since she's a HOT and he's a DIK.
Sasanid
Lily got a boost in depth, though, in the last episodes, and she also claimed at least twice she wanted the MC and her to roll together. She has way more depth than Mona (who literally disappeard, albeit I suspect she'll come back to destroy Stephen Burke) and Camilla, who still got beautified in the last episode. But, granted, she doesn't have what Quinn has, far from it.
JeremySolo
Quinn is much more likely than Lily. Saying you want a Lilly solo route is like saying you want a Mona and Camille solo route. That’s just not what their character was designed for. They don’t have that kind of depth
being a rabbit
agree
Rome
I hope so, Quinn is the most interesting girl to me and I just like lily.
Cédrik Lavoie
I'd love a Nicole solo route. She tells you that she wants something serious pretty early on.
Facundo Gimenez
Maybe when you chose the "others" option in the episode 8 you could go with quinn or lily in the future
kevin
IDK if there will be any Quinn and Lily route. however Lily hinted about rolling together, and Quinn just shrug off the idea of being ''couple close'' as gross. so both are basically a hint of something. but Josy does have a solo route. even when not choosing Maya you still get to roll with her. even tho she still loves Maya. The right question should be, hope it won't end in a bad way due to her love for maya.
Rome
I just hope there will be a Quinn, Lily and solo Josy route.
DrPinkCake
I preferred gigabyte due to their 2 slot cards, but they also stopped manufacturing those.
This or That
"I'm not going to rush or leave out the content I've planned. I don't think anyone wants that." 100% FYI to whom it concerns. EVGA is no longer making graphics cards. So if that is you're preferred company. Now is the time! Just thinking about "no PC is idle".
Censord
Killing it! so excited
Jdog
can't wait to see all the surprises lol
Dominic Morse
I appreciate the dedication brother, thank you
Scott
I like the words, final, polish, remaining, all good words in my opinion. Just make sure you got a killer Lily path in there DPC.
Jorge C.
You are a machine, doc. Huge respect. Can't wait to try the episode
Trevor Madura
Thank you for the pure dedication and amazing updates, I look forward to the result!
Snickersnack
I am filled anticipation, but it's going to be so worth it.
Thomas J
Great update! I can't wait to delve into Season 3! Absolutely have loved it so far and have done 3 separate playthroughs! :D
Blacklabyrinth
The game is always worth the wait. This is going to be a huge update. Can't wait (but will, because it's going to kick ass).
Galaaz
Love your dedication! As much as I wish it was out for halloween I'm glad you're true to yourself and rather give us a complete and high quality product even if its a bit later. I wish you and your family a great week end and as always keep up the good work. Cheers DPC 🤘
JustNormalguy
You do you *assman* 😂
Mike
This is the kind of Dev I like to support. Weekly updates and produces quality products! I wish more people would follow your lead you should teach a class on being a Dev and how to be involved with your supporters
TheSkeptic
I wish more devs were as detail oriented and committed to completeness. In general, I refuse to support most using my wallet because they seem to find any excuse under the sun to delay, rush, or just put little effort into expanding. I feel like the bar is set so high here that it's become the gold standard for (me) whether it's worth pledging monthly.
Astrada
Thank you for putting your heart into this game! It shows every time I play, very happy to be along for the ride! Have a nice weekend Doc!❤️🔥
青冥与雷鸣
星期天好大家,大概还有多长时间这一集会渲染完成?
BoxerB
End line sounds like something from a Terminator movie.
Craig Watson
Thank for the amazing work, be sure to enjoy your weekend 😊
wulftattu
don't have a good day have a great day. been waiting for a while wantin to say that
Shane
❤️ have a great weekend, Dr.pinkcake and everyone else.
Qii Yukihira
Have a very nice day Dr. PC 🙂
Blackheart
If it was possible to be patron to only one person, I would easily pick you. Take as much time as you need.
fax machine
Do you think with how big the episode will be, you've considered adding it to steam as its own standalone DLC? "The halloween episode" or just "Halloween"?
Solrane
Thanks again, enjoy the weekend.
Lucas Santos
Thanks for the update DOC , have a nice Weekend
Chaz Mannington
Thank you for what you do. My only regret is that your game was the first AVN I experienced, and every other title has lived in its shadow.
James
So many other Dev's here on Patreon should use you as a case study for how to keep their communities updated and engaged. Love your work and really looking forward to the next release :D
Mr Rkoon
Thanks for the detailed update Doc. Have a nice weekend.
Tre
❤️❤️❤️
D1pstick
absolutely true that nobody wants content to be cut from the game, thanks for the update Pink!
Kurmblog
Great news Doc! Have an awesome weekend!
Warren Smith
I love how detailed your status updates are!
Aeoyn
Thanks Pink! Have a great weekend!