Solomon's Link
Added 2023-12-06 09:22:00 +0000 UTCHi everyone!
The release video for Solomon's Link is up on YouTube!
It won't be public for a few more days, but I figured I share it with you sooner than usual.
In the video, I mention some personal issues that impacted the development. I didn't want to go into the details publicly but I think I owe you some transparency. But please note that both Max and John were volunteers working on the game for free in their free time and I'm extremely grateful for the amount of work they did manage to put in.
John had to abruptly leave the team in late September. Since then all sound effects were added poorly by me. Fortunately, he returned a few days ago and is currently working on one last update. He managed to prepare some SFX while he was gone so that's hopeful.
The situation with Max is a bit similar as since September he has been plagued with personal issues and could barely work on the dialogue. I thought it was temporary but that wasn't the case. Last week I told him that I couldn't wait any longer and finished up the dialogue myself.
In hindsight, I don't think the format of this project is practical. I underestimated how much personal life can get in the way of normal people. If I were to organize Foundations all over again I'd go for a more open and communal form of development. This would require more effort in terms of management but it would prevent the absence of one person from stalling the entire process.
Regardless, I'm happy to have this project behind me. I know I said it many times already, but thank you so much one more time for being patient and sticking with me this whole time.
