Send messages to girls and status update (0.3.0 preview)
Added 2021-02-07 11:02:18 +0000 UTCHello everyone!
I know it has been a while since the last update (and since my last post).
So I think the least I could do is to let you know why and what's going on with the game.
Creating the lab area, introducing two new important characters and advancing the story takes a lot more time than I had anticipated.
On top of that, you will get a lot of cool new features with 0.3.0 as well. You might ask yourself if they were really necessary and if I couldn't have just concentrated on the lab.
My answer to that is well, yes and no.
None of the new functions is strictly necessary. If you run a project for several years, one of the most important things is to stay motivated. To make sure it stays that way, I need options and different things to work on.
Sometimes I really want to program new code and functions. Sometimes creating renders is themain thing I do for weeks.
The lab introduction will be mostly in VN mode. So the writing is a very important part too. Without creativity writing doesn't work or at least it's painfully slow going and the results are not as good as they could be.
Almost all of the lab renders are fully enclosed indoor renders with a ton of artificial lights. Even with my new hardware, one render can take 30 minutes or even longer.
This is also something that slows down render count compared to outdoor scenes.
That's the first collection of reasons why there is still no release date for 0.3.0.
The other reason is more or less related to the corona crisis.
Life since corona is a bit crazy for all of us, and unfortunately it's not going to change any time soon.
For some of you the corona crisis has probably led to financial problems or unemployment. And for some of you, that are working in certain areas, the workload has gone through the roof.
I'm not working in medical, so it's probably not the worst it could be for me. But with each crisis, there comes change within the organizations. The company I work for is no exception in that matter. Working in the IT department, the workload is quite high since months and that's not going to change for months.
As a result, I cannot spend as much time on game development as I'd like to and progress is a little slower than you're used to. Right now, the update to 0.3.0 has more than 500 new renders, animations and sound files.
I'm keepig the development news up to date, which you can find here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/version-0-3-0-07-42584941
Now about some of the new features
- You can send messages of different types to the girls and they will reply in a positive or negative manner, depending on their stats
- Girls will drop hints about their former life which you can use to search the web for sexy pictures. Righ now there are "Car Calendar" images for Amy and "Busty Escorts" images for Renée.
- New gifts and presents have been added, together with additional functionality. Meaning, not every girl likes every gift now. There are some that work for everyone and some that don't work for certain girls (or at least doesn't make them happy when they get it),
What to expect in the coming weeks (and months)
- More updates on my patreon page compared to the really quiet last two months
- More and better information on what to expect and better game update status
- Game development will still be slower than some months ago
- Some teasters about the lab and the new characters
I can understand if you are not happy with how things are progressing. What I wrote is not meant as an excuse. I simply wanted you to know how things are right now and what to expect in the next months.
As always,
take care of yourself!
Darkhound
Comments
I was lazy, right now there are only 2 slots for the web search. Finish Amy or Aly and you will see Renée. I will change that for the next release. EDIT: Added a third and fourth slot for the next release.
Darkhound
2021-06-22 14:53:43 +0000 UTCI had the drink and the bar with Renée and she told me about her "secret", but I don't see the "Busty Escorts" images when surfing the net. (I see the 2 others for Aly and Amy..) Tried to re-drink with her at the bar but I got only the footjob scene again ... any hint ?
2021-06-22 08:27:08 +0000 UTCAs others have indicated, you need to work on this project in whatever way keeps it engaging and fun for you. Whenever it comes, it comes. Of course I'm sure that we'd all prefer not to wait, but we understand that life happens. Your commitment to quality makes it well worth the wait when the next update does arrive. P.S. I loooooooove the bench photo xx
J R
2021-02-17 00:53:32 +0000 UTCMany thanks.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:30:56 +0000 UTCMany thanks for your kind words and support :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:30:39 +0000 UTCThat's a nice compliment. Thanks a lot.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:30:20 +0000 UTCThanks buddy for your support and teh kind words. I'm beyond help already :D Just kidding. It's fine.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:30:03 +0000 UTCHaha, yes a bit similar :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:28:52 +0000 UTCMany thanks for the kind words :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:28:36 +0000 UTCThank you so much for your support and your understanding.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:28:07 +0000 UTCThank you for teh kind words :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:27:37 +0000 UTCStay safe and thank you for your support :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:27:14 +0000 UTCThank you very much!
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:26:46 +0000 UTCI'm really really sure you'll like her :) And yeah, hers definitely qualify as huge.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:26:30 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome. And I thank you too for the kind words.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:24:20 +0000 UTCThank you for your support!
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:23:51 +0000 UTCMany thanks :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:23:38 +0000 UTCHaha, yeah, what migh tthey be? :D
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:23:27 +0000 UTCI'll try my best. Thank you!
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:23:06 +0000 UTCThanks for your understanding.
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:22:55 +0000 UTCThanks :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:22:45 +0000 UTCThank you so much buddy :)
Darkhound
2021-02-13 16:22:40 +0000 UTCThis game is well worth the wait take your time and good luck with to you
Jeremy Stohl
2021-02-10 17:51:34 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! We're all going through things and I'm amazed you've managed to keep things going as well as you have. Take care of yourself as you need to, we'll be here and eager to see your creations when you're able!
Bill Sherman
2021-02-08 20:27:01 +0000 UTCStay the course man. Best game I've played yet
Jacob Fessler
2021-02-08 17:25:53 +0000 UTCIm really looking forward to new content and to this update. But don't blame yourself for the delay. This whole situation is shitty. Your game is still awesome and something different than the other VN. So keep up the good work and take your time. I will support you anyway. (As long as there is an anal scene with Jessica in the next 20 years ;) )Just tell if there is anything that would help you with your project. Greetings buddy and stay safe to everyone
Dispeace
2021-02-08 15:05:40 +0000 UTCOoooh ... sexy pic search. Nice! It's just like what we all do on your deviantart page :)
Brianiac
2021-02-08 14:13:40 +0000 UTCDon't worry, i agree with the other's, we can wait. I love the new content. Stay safe and keep the good working.
Rickarno
2021-02-08 10:37:33 +0000 UTCHaha hang in there, buddy. Things are definitely crazy. I have 69 (niicceeee) meetings on my calendar this week. How the hell is anyone supposed to get any work done with that many meetings? Never in my career before this pandemic has work been this insane for such a sustained period of time. It's like everyone figured out you can work even more when you work from home. Yikes. However long it takes for the next version to come out is fine by me. You do excellent work and I don't you won't just phone it in, however long it takes.
EscapeEvade
2021-02-08 01:50:49 +0000 UTCCovid has hit us all really hard ... I just consider myself lucky that I haven't been hit any harder than I have. I hope you are doing well and staying safe DH. I am looking forward to the next update and I hope everyone is faring well.
UncleVud
2021-02-07 23:08:16 +0000 UTCIt´s cool buddy. : I would be even more cool when Aly gets dick in her pussy the first time.. ;) Personally I´m totally okay it is ups and downs.. I mean not always as much as I would want. Such is life. Hope all goes well (I AM in the medical field and bang in the middle of this shite so.. Stuff like this is what I relax with!)
Tobias
2021-02-07 22:45:48 +0000 UTCevery single time i see that you are going to be releasing a new Update i literally get so psyced absolutely love the game and cant wait for the next update :D keep it up
Professor Morde
2021-02-07 22:16:27 +0000 UTCNow, about those new characters, one of which is rumored to have my namesake. She better have huge titties!! ; )
2021-02-07 21:24:53 +0000 UTCI've played a lot of adult games over the years and most have left me wanting. Yours is the exception Darkhound. I appreciate the priority of quality over quantity. We're mostly all struggling through this bullshit and you provide a much needed respite. For that, I thank you.
2021-02-07 21:23:49 +0000 UTCVery impressed you are always pushing the envelope. Anxious to see the new features. Keep up the good work!
CUTESPUP
2021-02-07 17:42:24 +0000 UTCYour content, game features and artwork are always of top quality. It takes time to do it and long time supporters understand it. You are the man!
ledferrelin
2021-02-07 16:05:08 +0000 UTCOoooo what goodies does my dear Faye have in her past. This looks like a really awesome update Dark. Can't wait.
YankeeinKy
2021-02-07 16:05:07 +0000 UTCI think you have put out enough content and features over the years to keep us busy for a while. We can wait. Stay healthy and be safe.
hisstoryman
2021-02-07 13:39:00 +0000 UTCThis sounds good to me! Take your time
Quady
2021-02-07 13:07:01 +0000 UTCoh cant wait to try that out
Ted Cogley
2021-02-07 12:24:07 +0000 UTCIt is indeed crazy times and v3.0 is looking like a huge creative effort of creating, writing and code both a new area, story and characters. But with ~500 renders, animations and video files already ready, we seem to be in you usual good hands :) And nice to see the game enhancement teasers, QoL and improvements are always welcome Much to look forward to, take the time you need and thanks for the update :)
nissebrygger
2021-02-07 11:51:13 +0000 UTCThanks buddy :) Yes, 0.3.0 will be huge in new features and content.
Darkhound
2021-02-07 11:45:54 +0000 UTCA calendar for Amy... wow so looking forward to that. Also, like the new features. Great things take time.
SiJa
2021-02-07 11:44:46 +0000 UTCThanks for the kind word, your support and understanding :)
Darkhound
2021-02-07 11:44:38 +0000 UTCIn other words, the game gets also a nice quality & tech update next to new content... good things take time, stay tuned!
Tutenchamun23
2021-02-07 11:13:51 +0000 UTC
