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Chapter Fourteen released...
🕑 Added 2024-02-29 15:33:35 +0000 UTCMany of you have waited years for this moment. The anticipation and the weight of expectation is something I'm very well aware of.
Somehow it seems appropriate to launch on a leap day.
It's been two years since I re-emerged with news of the continuation of the Academy series, and about five years have passed since the original story left off.
Much has changed since then. The remake process was a very important one for me because I wasn't ever completely happy with the quality and structure of the old versions of the game.
I now see them as obsolete and a poor comparison to what I have created over the last two years.
The basic story is the same, but I've learned so much, developed my style and added so much more to the expanded Academy series.
The story content has nearly doubled in size.
All of which is the build up to the final act in the story.
I've been in the creative industries for a long time now, so I'm used to the pressure that comes with releasing a new project out into the world.
I'm also well aware of the internet forum 'Karens' for whom things are never enough/too much/not exactly what they want etc...
Of course they think I'm a terrible coder/person for trying to create and protect a sustainable business model and that I'm just milking it.
Come on guys... Talk to me... Tell me what's wrong... :)
I also acknowledge that most people won't be aware of just how much time, money and energy goes into creating any project, especially one as big as this one has become.
My neurodivergent brain is well equipped for much of what is required, even if it also means my time perception is somewhat skewed.
That said, I'm reasonably happy to have put out a new chapter at an average of under two months between releases since setting up the dsp3000.games website.
I haven't had anything resembling a vacation in over two years and I'm well used to working seven days a week. Mostly because I enjoy it, at least for most of the time.
I sometimes wish that things would move more quickly, but I make really big chapters in a really big and complex game. It sometimes seems to take forever for renders to finish...
I've probably said all this before, but there is quite a bit of stress and anxiety and that's part of the territory. Especially when having to deal with some behind the scenes bullshit recently.
I've also been very open about my mental health issues in the past. Depression and anxiety are also part of what makes my brain work the way it does.
I understand that much more now than I ever have before.
Of course, I'm also incredibly grateful for the support I continue to recieve, without which this project would have died out long ago.
I very much enjoy communicating with many of you, sharing ideas and generally being part of a community. It's both humbling and affirming.
Anyway... I've been writing this while the website goes through a rebuild process.
By now, everything should be live and ready to play.
Have a look here > https://www.dsp3000.games/chapter14Details
I'll keep monitoring everything over the next few days.
Firstly though, remember to use Firefox and clear your cache.
Details here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/faq-which-should-90838636
and : https://www.patreon.com/posts/faq-why-arent-my-90839507
If you do find any issues, want to give any feedback, or have any questions, then please don't be a 'Karen'.
Contact me here via direct message.
As always, have fun playing!
dsp3000
Comments
hi5high5
how do you open the briefcase?
M
How do you get to the Lola bonus scene?
Adam Pawnee
Is there anything you need help with? Community can help you if you're stuck on a pathway.
Mark Rojers
Walkthrough?
dsp3000
No, that's good. :)
That Guy
Is it bad that I want chapter 15 already
Mr Scott Findlay
Really pleased with how it turned out. Lots of teases too.
CJ
We’ve come a long way friends.
Academy fan
Yeah for sure
BowWow
Really looking forward to the payoff with Annie and Ms. Goodhead.
Academy fan
congrats on the release of ch 14. Lots of new faces and potential storylines. I haven’t played through all paths but a few very well written and without saying any spoilers maybe there’s more to the story than I thought. I was a little said the Annie route stopped when it did but i suppose that’s for the next chapter. Damn the tease though haha. Will Friday be three or four parts like the date with bridgette ? Good luck on the future production. This was a great installment
dsp3000
Thank you. I know you know how difficult it can be. But that's always why it's worth the extra effort. But yeah, it has taken forever...
dsp3000
Thank you. Quitting is worse than losing. :)
dsp3000
It's nice and also a relief right?
dsp3000
Thanks. I don't take praise well and I'm not a legend. I still take a morning dump like everyone else. But yeah, thank you. :)
dsp3000
Thanks. I never gave up, I just disconnected and went quiet for a while. Glad to be able to fully commit to keeping you all entertained and on your toes for the forseeable future.
dsp3000
It's okay, I didn't sneeze.
dsp3000
No...Please don't cry...
dsp3000
Yes...?
dsp3000
Thank you :)
DREAM
It's been a VERY long time coming and I'm so glad I get to be part of this. It's never easy and speaking from experience it's never going to be easy but thank you sincerely for never forgetting and genuinely trying to push forward for us and for yourself as well. I'm so looking forward to the future here. 😁
qweasd0
Congratulations, dsp! I've been playing your games since the first Tara game back on Chaotic's vdategames website. There were a few times throughout the years where I thought you decided to quit and disappear so it's great to have you continuing your work. Thank you!
Jim ACEP
Nice to finally see what happens after the "Date with Bridgette" story line.
CrizzyCross94
You're a legend man. Im proud to be a supporter of you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. And here's to much more success for you,
DrewBoss155
All I can say is bravo to you dsp. You never gave up on your project and have come back and come through stronger than ever. Just about to start Ch. 14 now and already can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the last few chapters
dsp3000
Just through Patreon. A few things have held up implementing the credit payment facility on the website. Patreon will always have the best value offers though. Last day to get double credits today too.
adam
out of interest is there a non patreon credit top up available on the website yet or is it still all just through patreon?
Nicky
Can't wait to give it a go when I'm out of work, been a long time coming! Thank you for all the work you put into it, we appreciate it 😆
That Guy
Bless you dsp
That Guy
I’m gonna cry
That Guy
Yeeeeessssssssssw
