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October 23, 2018 Stream Archive [DLC Spoiler]

It became work delivery for the first time in 4 months. Honestly speaking, I was only doing VRChat for the past 4 months. I made avatars and made worlds (level editing) to VRChat by Unity and 3dsmax.

For the last 4 months I've been devoted to new technology for the first time in a while.That's not enough chance to ride a bike I bought in May.

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For those who are not interested in VRChat, you may think that it is just play.However, VRChat, which can freely make Avatar and World and receive response in real time became very stimulating for me.

If it says easy to understand, it seemed like existence like Pixiv for 2D illustrator, SoundCloud for DTM creators.

I have been doing 3DCG since my school days about 20 years ago. However, 3DCG as a hobby was not common at that time, and the only place to present was my home page. There was no place for interaction between 3DCG creators.

Because it is an era that InternetExplorer takes several seconds to display images, naturally there was no way to upload videos on the Internet.

When a big wave called MMD came in Japan, I belonged to a 3DCG company and was very busy. I think that in Japan it was the first sign that the hobby 3DCG got a spotlight. However, to be honest, the system that publishes pictures of pose-to-pose made with animation tools of MMD was like a cheat for those familiar with business software.

However, VRChat, which makes it possible to publish productions to people around the world using Unity and dedicated SDK, was clearly a platform that felt a new era.

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Most of the people who are supporting me with this Patreon, I think that the work for adults such as "Wolf girl with you" triggered. Some people were disappointed that I was spending time on VRChat and delaying the production of DLC.

That's why I did not want to put the activity for the past 4 months here.

Initially I thought that VRChat might become a new business opportunity. I thought that a flow of selling avatars and objects via Steam would be formed. Although it does not exist at present, the trend is being developed between Japanese users in Individual online stores (Booth, DLsite, Unity Asset Store). However, all of these approaches require Unity's knowledge including VRChat 's introduction of SDK, which can not be said to be pleasant. Also the headset for VR is still expensive.

I am always thinking about being a creator and connecting my skills to business.

Currently, I stopped the content creation of VRChat and thought that it was appropriate to turn 100% to DLC production again.

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However, I can not deny that Work Stream is a burden to me. 3dsmax used while capturing the screen with OBS is significantly slow response. So I want to let you know that the time to do the work without Stream will increase. If DLC gets good sales, I would like to buy a more powerful PC for Stream.


実に4ヶ月ぶりの作業配信となった。正直な話をすると、私はこの4ヶ月の間VRChatだけしていた。Unityと3dsmaxによって、私はアバターやワールドを作り続けていた。
この4ヶ月間、私は久しぶりに新しい技術に打ち込んだし。それは5月に買ったバイクを乗る機会があまり無かったほどだ。
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VRChatに興味の無い人にとってはただの遊びだと思うかもしれない。しかし、自由にAvatarやWorldを作り、リアルタイムにレスポンスを貰うことが出来るVRChatは私にとって非常に刺激になった。
わかりやすく言うなら、2次元イラストレーターにとってのPixiv、DTMクリエイターにとってのSoundCloudのような存在に思えた。
私は約20年前の学生時代から3DCGを行ってきた。しかし当時は趣味としての3DCGは一般的ではなかったし、発表するための場所は自分のホームページだけだった。3DCGクリエイター同士の交流の場は存在しなかった。
InternetExplorerが画像を表示するのに数秒かかる時代なので、当然のことながらインターネット上に動画をアップロードする手段すら無かった。
日本でMMDという大きな波が来た頃は、自分は3DCGの会社に所属して多忙を極めていた。それは日本でホビー3DCGがスポットライトが当たる最初の兆候だったと思う。しかし正直なところ、MMDの拙いアニメーションツールで作ったポーズトゥポーズの動画を公開するシステムは、業務用ソフトウェアを使い慣れた者にとっては興味深いプラットフォームとは思えなかった。
しかしUnityと専用SDKを使って世界中の人に制作物を公開できるVRChatは、明らかに新しい時代を感じるプラットフォームだった。
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このPatreonで私に支援してくれている人達のほとんどは、『Wolf girl with you』などのアダルト向け作品がきっかけだと思う。私がVRChatに時間を費やし、DLCの制作を滞らせていることにがっかりした人も居ます。
だから私はこの4ヶ月間の活動をここに経過として載せようとは思わなかった。
当初私はVRChatは新たなビジネスチャンスになるかもしれないと思った。Steamを介してアバターやオブジェクトを販売する流れが形成されると考えた。それは現状でも存在しないが、日本のユーザー間ではインディビジュアルなオンラインストア(Booth、DLsite、Unity Asset Store)でその流れができあがりつつある。しかしそれらのアプローチはいずれもVRChatのSDK導入を含めたUnityの知識を必要とするものであり、勘弁なものとはいえない。またVR用ヘッドセットも依然として高価なものだ。
私はクリエイターでありながら自分の身を立てるため、スキルをいかように商売に繋げるかを常に考えている。現在、私はVRChatのコンテンツ制作を止め、再びDLCの制作へ100%舵を切る事が適切だと考えた。
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ただ、Work Streamが私にとって負担である事も否めない。OBSで画面をキャプチャしながら使う3dsmaxはレスポンスが著しく遅くなる。だから私はStreamをせずに作業を行う時間が増えることを伝えておきたい。DLCが好調な売れ行きとなった場合、StreamのためにもっとパワフルなPCを手に入れたい。

October 23, 2018 Stream Archive [DLC Spoiler]

Comments

that's right

myuRanRan a.k.a. seismic

It has been a long time. Don't forget us, we have been supporting you for years and we are still here supporting you.

Freeeed

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myuRanRan a.k.a. seismic

That's good to hear! I hope it can be released this year although it's nearly over.

Comrade Utka

Thank you. I currently have the necessary equipment and funds to produce my work. There are no new equipment or large plans that need employment. So, I am glad enough with just a little support.

myuRanRan a.k.a. seismic

If the problem is money for a better PC and a VR headset, you could always introduce higher donation tiers. I've loved your work ever since I saw Cat Attacks! years ago and I would be very happy to be able to support you so that your work becomes more streamlined.

Inosenso

yay looking forward to more Liru

monte91

Thank you ⁽ ´ ᵕ` ⁾ !!!

myuRanRan a.k.a. seismic

Thank you for the update Seismic! Personally I don't feel like the work stream is necessary, especially if it slows down progress... Just take it at your own pace man, and hopefully you'll be able to release it this year, and if not maybe next year! I will say that I'm very much looking forward to see what kind of content will be in the DLC, especially the H scenes ;) Keep up the good work man!

Comrade Utka

I like the vrchat posts because it allows for a new way to enjoy your 3D content in a more physical way. Don't worry too much about lack of streaming. I know many streaming applications make intensive applications act strangely.. maybe a HDMI splitter to capture source on an external system might be better?

Even if I really liked watching streams, if it's better without streaming you should not stream then, maybe you could post some pics about the updates though. Sorry if I might have been annoying recently, I was a bit frustrated yes, but you do what you want and I am glad you are enjoying VRchat. Good luck on completing the DLC!

Freeeed

Also I agree with funky, if streaming is bogging down your PC, maybe only stream SOME of your work sessions rather than all of them?

Sleepnir

I don't use VRChat and haven't watched any VRChat streamers since... about March, maybe April. I'm not even sure if it's very popular still. I'm glad it stimulated you, but I'm more glad that you're back continuing with the DLC that you've been working on for such a long time. It would be a real waste to never finish it, I think.

Sleepnir

I am happy to support you, even on days off. This is important to every creator, so please do not feel too bad. I hope you continue to both develop and have fun at your own pace.

Hey glad to get some news after a while. I haven’t been following you anywhere besides patreon. The VR stuff isn’t relevant to me since i don’t own any so I haven’t seen any of your news regarding it unless it was here. And following you around social media just to bother you about liru would be extremely rude so I let it be. I honestly had no idea what you have been up to. I was beginning to think you gave up on the DLC to pursue VR or just enjoy yourself on that motorcycle. Yeah, I’m disappointed the dlc isn’t here yet. But I’m not throwing a tantrum over it. I knew the day I started supporting that you could just decide to ditch the liru dlc to pursue something you enjoy more. But I’m glad to see you haven’t given up on it. Regarding the streams, if it’s less stressful and benefits you by not doing them then go ahead. I was never able to catch one live and I rarely had the time or privacy to watch an entire archived stream anyway. But a tiny update once in a while would be nice. Maybe take a screenshot of the in progress shot then make a short description on what you did. Just so we stay informed is all. And considering how popular “wolf girl with you” has been. I think the news of the dlc being completed would get a lot of attention. People would be storming DLsite to buy it. It’s surprising how popular it still is here in the west. Even people who make memes of it are really just advertising it already. So I bet sales will be pretty good! I’ve said a lot... I’m glad we’re back and running and I wish you luck my dude!


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