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Mind Drop #14 (03/08/2021)
🕑 Added 2021-03-08 20:25:30 +0000 UTC
Not a whole lot to talk about and today is a busy day so I can't ramble too much but there's some necessary info still š
Game related stuff:
- 400 render update will be sliding to the 17th-20th
Still unpacking everything from the move, and on top of that I've spent a lot of time organizing files and working on some smaller things in the script while also planning out what I wanted to do for my update cycle.
But the main reason for the slide is I want to spread out the next two releases a little bit so there's not a large gap in the updates when I move to the full update plan.
- I will be pausing pledges this month in anticipation for the changes to the update schedule so everyone has time to update their support / tiers accordingly.
(As an aside if you're someone who will be dropping their support because of the new schedule, I just want you to know I don't blame you at all and there's no hard feelings, this new plan isn't what was promised when you pledged and I know it can be frustrating. But I do thank you for the support you have given me thus far š) and of course thank you to all the homies that plan on sticking around <3
Renders made this prior week:
New - 136 renders and 2 animations
Week 1 redo - 57 renders 1 animation
Personal related stuff:
- Unpacking is harder than moving
- I've had a large increase in questions about WVM and myself. And it's been a long time since the last Q&A/FAQ so I'll be doing one of those this week. So feel free to comment or send me any questions you have about the game or week 1 redo (no spoilerish questions)
or questions you have about myself.
- I've been speedrunning SM64 16 star again. Only for like an hour a day but it's been nice to get back into. I'm re-learning on an emulator so maybe I'll stream some runs sometimes.
- Speaking of games and stuff. I stopped reporting my WPM progress a few weeks ago because I got a new keyboard and was trying to get used to it. Turns out I just didn't like the new keyboard and I ordered a different one. So those should return next week š
The plan so far:
The plan is pretty much what I've been discussing in these last few posts.
I'll be moving to an "update when it's ready" schedule after day 9. But I'm not going to lock myself into it. There may be times when I want to release a weekly or a monthly. I'm not going to only have full releases but it will be the norm and expectation moving forward. Any other early releases will just be bonuses.
And as a reminder, this isn't a locked in permanent thing. If I try it and don't like it or it doesn't work for me then we'll swap to something that does. This is all about finding what works best for me and the game and trying things out to find out exactly what is best.
I'm just a dude who is trying to do the right thing, and I think we're going down the right path. š
(If you want a more in-depth view into why this is happening, read the past few mind drops)
The schedule for the next few releases:
400 render update March 17th-20th, rest of day 9 mid April, and days 10-14 full update will follow those, then week 3 full update after that.
(Reminder the pacing picks up after day 9. So longer timespan =/= longer updates/longer dev time)
I expect full updates to average 2-3 months to make, some shorter.
Exact tier rewards are still being decided but outside of access to updates and stuff there will be custom render sets each month and polls for those as well as a few other things like singular renders and stuff that'll likely make it into the game at later stages. Maybe renders for girls on their birthdays as they fall in real life.
I'll save most of what I want to talk about for the FAQ that'll be up sometime this week. That way most of the info is in one spot and is easy to find. š
As always thank you guys so much for everything, and I'll talk to you soon.
Love you guys. <3
POLL: In your main playthrough, are you pursuing a relationship with Penelope?
(These are fun polls but I'll mix it up next week, these are simple and easy for these more serious mind drops though)
Comments
sethw409
Honestly, I bought my house over a year ago, and I still haven't finished unpacking.
cykel
There will always be those who cant wait, who demands a update like yesterday...but the truth is there are few games that are worth both support and waiting and this one is sure one of them
nicholas ferraro
where can i find the latest update , i miss playing
Advent Anunna
Your transparency and openness about the reasons things were changing made it feel to me like explanations, rather than excuses. That's the reason I stuck around (aside from the great game, obviously). I'm confident that you are trying to deal as fairly with your patrons as you can, and I appreciate and admire that.
Braindrop
Regarding the actual tiers (tiers 0-4): The actual tiers and amounts for the tiers won't be changed. Regarding the content tiers receive: I have a general idea of the content I plan for each tier but nothing is set in stone Tier 0: Access to all patron only posts, discord, and game changing polls. Tier 1: All previous benefits as well as access to monthly render sets. And access to all releases 6 days after they are released. Tier 2: All previous benefits as well as access to the polls for the monthly render sets, and access to any singular render sets (Like pinups and bday renders), and access to all releases 4 days after they are released Tier 3: All previous benefits as well as access to the polls for the singular render sets, something else I haven't thought of yet š, and access to all releases 2 days after they're released Tier 4: All previous benefits, access to extended monthly render sets (discord only), and access to all releases the moment they're released. And I'm not sure what you mean by "What about the people that hung in?" There's not anything specifically planned (not really sure how I would) but every single one of them has my deepest thanks. It's one thing to be supported but it's an entirely different thing to be supported through mistakes. I'll never be able to thank them enough. š
xxTHESTYGIANxx
On the pledges front, I know they are still in limbo...but how drastic will the change be and what about the people that hung in there despite the changes in schedule and IRL stuff?
Lockwood
Admire your dedication BD and love your workš That said, yess! update soon weeeeee!! *does a happy dance* Oh also: Good gods man! warn a man before showing Rachael in that bikini from behind! š(The wife was quite happy mind youššš )
Braindrop
It's a sad day to see a man pass on an opportunity to find his one true love š¢
Braindrop
Penelope has no planned changes, I'm happy with her model š
Braindrop
That's the plan! I really enjoy these weekly updates and I have all the intentions to keep it going every single week. š
Braindrop
Not yet, it has a long way to go still but I'll have more info on a potential timeframe for it soon!
Braindrop
I'm as committed as ever. š Just in a process of figuring out the best plan for myself going forward. I've grown past the bugging voice to get an update out just to say I got an update out while letting other things slide into a bad spot. And I do understand the frustration but in these past few weeks I've moved and took on the challenge of figuring out all the details of a new plan while also getting some of those things that slid into a bad spot (like details in the script and organization) into a better place. I'm just trying to do the right thing for myself and I've tried to do right by my patrons by pausing pledges. But once again I do understand the frustration but I can promise my commitment hasn't wavered. š
CamFam
delaying for the 4th time on a 400 render update, it's shocking to see how much you're commitment has declined
Rudy M Long
It's nice that the bikinis are a little small, lol
SkinnGames
Wow! What a bunch of fabulous BUTTS! Delicious!
Jeramy Carlson
I enjoy your work and don't plane on stopping support
werejo
You can check out the Character Sheets here on Patreon
Nonninn
Do we have a release date for the week 1 rework?
Boa45
I appreciate what you do. And yes, It's much harder to unpack. Because of my job, It took me almost three years to unpack!
SkyIT#7086
Who is penelope?šš My bad probably ve to play againš
Jeff Sandau
Penny is adorable. As soon as MC sees her the first time, I was like "Yeah, I wanna' bang that nerdy, big-eyed girl..."
TwistedLemonz
Nah Penelope aint my style. Harper and Nat...ARE.
Need_some
oh man...Harper in a swimsuit got me sprung.
Jimmy Waterman
Might just be me but in my main play through I'm trying relationships with everyone.
Brandon Schall
I'm excited to see what you have planned for the future and intend to continue to support you with what I can spare for as long as I can I love your writing and the characters you have created both visually and through their dialogue are top notch. And it seems like everyone here that I have had limited interactions will is just really happy to hear you are doing well. Best Wishes, Brandon
Harps
I love you cheese
Derp McDerp
Haterade
Braindrop
What Englen said š Although pauses will still be used if I don't feel I accomplished what I should have in the month. I plan to be as transparent as I can be about that.
Simran Ghotra
What this game and the other great games have in common is that that they all have great writing and man do you have really good writing. Keep it up bro.
Englen
No, pledges will not be paused in the months without releases, there will however be other content on the patron page to hold you over between releases like custom render sets, singular renders and the client polls etc.
Top2001
so i am wondering.. if there are updates only every two or three months will the pledges stop for the months there is no update? I love the game but loose track of what is going on in the story if there is that big of a break in updates
Richard salas
Oh ok thanks that works for me with the release
DeadMan
I went after everyone but the gilf, just couldn't do the old nurse
TheBigOne
I'm happy to continue to support you, on one small condition: at least one "Mind Drop'" a week to inform us. If it's a bad week, simply write it in a single sentence, but please keep us informed, maybe our word's can help a bit
Bardukite
I mean I usually prefer to wait for full releases and pass on the small ones myself, so not a problem for me, so long as you don't go dark and abandon the game I ain't got no problem supporting (even though I'm new). Also, absolutely, Penelope all the way.
Koshea Waters
Penelope yes, and would go through the whole thing again with her if she get's a look update like Ruby is getting
Englen
You'll be getting 1 update this month and 1 in april, after that BD will be moving to releasing full updates every 2-3 months instead of doing the updates in smaller parts as he has done until now.
Richard salas
I canāt wait for the next update I hope in the next update thereās that talk with the Mc and two other characters which I donāt want to say just in case thereās people who havenāt gotten that far,
Richard salas
Iām confused by the update release dates how much updates will we be getting a month sorry I read it but was instantly confused
Ken P.
Penelope's sweet, so she's definitely included (not that I think I've rejected anyone...). Also, that post picture. It's like the best PTA meeting ever.
Firinity
Thanks for the uodate. Looking forward to all the upcoming content.
