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Book 2: Chapter 18 Exclusive Release
🕑 Added 2022-11-18 15:10:37 +0000 UTC
Chapter 18 - My Time with Them
Too long, didn't read at the bottom
Hi, it's finally up; this took 34 days by my count, but this time it really did need that much time. I was free the whole time I was doing this, as I said.
Normally, I'd pour in 4–8 hours every day for a chapter; this chapter came in at 8–12 hours a day. I even worked on it for 14 hours last weekend. I didn't see this coming, that the process of developing would take this long. Even with that much time; I just did a quick run-through of the game and noticed a few things I want to change and flesh out.
If you want a smoother experience: wait until tomorrow(I need a clearer head to do this part), but only the transitions and sound editing will be different. Otherwise, just play it now.
This chapter has around 1300 renders and 11 animations. Note: (This is I, trying to save up as much render time as possible.)
As to why I spent so many hours on this chapter, I'd like to use pizza sizes as an example:
2x 12-inch pizza is smaller than a 1x 18-inch pizza
What I'm meaning to say is that:
2x chapters at around 700-800 render each takes less time(hour-based) than this chapter with 1300 renders.
The amount of rewriting, transitioning, and drawing parallels and connections between scenes past and present I had to do for this chapter is staggering.
Not to mention the precise details in the speech and the personality of each character. I'll post the more important ones on the behind-the-scenes content on the day of public release.
It was an absolute challenge but I did it, it's done. As I said; all heroines are in this chapter.; so look forward to that, but the fanservice is way less in this one compared to the previous, so if that is what you're after, then I suggest waiting for the next chapter. *Wink*
Also for a clearer view of why this chapter took so long to make:
Down below are our top 3 longest chapters for comparison:
Documentation - Font(Calibri, 11)
Chapter 15 = 72 pages
Chapter 16 = 83 pages
Chapter 18 = 111 pages
Lines of Code(Rounded off)
Chapter 15 = 4100
Chapter 16 = 4000
Chapter 18 = 4700
What's in this chapter?
Well, you're already paying for early access so I don't think I need to pitch this chapter to you. Other than all the heroines progressing their story; there's not much I want to say, just let my work speak for itself.
The walkthrough will be updated around 2-3 days from now but if there's someone who needs it right away, send me a message and I'll update it first thing tomorrow.
For the polls:
The title is right there, and it was a landslide victory.
For Kanehana's outfit, play the game.
The mobile wallpaper poll will be closed tomorrow.
Wooooh, I've been talking for quite a bit now, and yet there's still more I want to say but I'm winded out and actually forgetting some of it.. I'll save that for next time.
Updated 11/20/2022:
-Added Gallery
-Added missing sound effects
-Adjusted scene transitions
-Android port
TL;DR:
The chapter was a pain in the ass, less fanservice, more story, did the best I could, hope u enjoy!
PC: Mega || Gdrive || Mfire
Mac: Mega || Gdrive || Mfire
Android: Mega || Gdrive || Mfire
Comments
Michael Baker
I enjoyed it thoroughly. Ready for more lol
Eolo Studios
It's flattering to see the chapter being finished by people in less than 12 hours of uptime. Appreciate that a lot! It was a loooooongggg chapter even. P.S. I did make you guys wait for it so ngbgrnberggkgpef,lbem
Eolo Studios
Ah, nice to see that scene getting mentioned.. We're on ch18 and that scene was like an introduction of Chitose not to mention the long-winded explanation. I had to make sure that it was not mundane.
ActuallyArma
The cookie incident was far funnier than I was expecting it to be. Easily my favorite part of this chapter lol Also glad I was reading too much into things a while back since the reveal makes things make sense. I'm really curious to see how things are going to play out. Always looking forward to the next chapter but 19 and 20 are shaping up to be especially interesting
Eolo Studios
I sent you a message, kindly check your inbox. Trying to avoid spoiling others. Also, thank you! About Rion, a big part of the game is the color coding for their names but yeah I'll rethink that.. Black seems kind of strong anyway.
Really enjoyed the update, couple of notes: 1) line 1070 in chapter18.rpy reads to me as if you have the wrong speaker for it. I think its supposed to be Hana. (It may also be improved by adding a "have", so "I have got to" instead of "I got to") 2) If Rion sticks around for more updates you may want to change her text color, I couldn't read her name in several scenes due to furniture placement and the like. 3) Line 4399 in chapter18.rpy, you want to change claim to claims. 4) SPOILERY Not really directed at you guys, more the group at large, what did I miss at the end? I feel like I missed something very important in that last sequence, but I can't figure it out. Miho's comments told me the meaning but not what it was specifically.
Eolo Studios
Ah yeah, that's usually one day behind. EO processes that.
Ryan Thornton
No Android.....
