Another poll on the new game
Added 2022-08-05 16:18:05 +0000 UTCHey guys,
First of all, sorry for all the polls about the new game, I just really want to make sure my third game is going to be the best it can be. So I need your input one more time.
Last month polls have ended and the outcome was as follows:
Public: 61% fantasy kingdom, 39% bodyguard.
Patrons: 55% fantasy kingdom, 45% bodyguard.
I started prep-work for the fantasy game, and came to the conclusion that this is a huge project (even more so than I anticipated).
So I want to level with you guys, and make sure you are on-board for this:
Fantasy kingdom:
This will probably take 4-6 years to fully develop, as there is a ton of coding involved. With probably 6-12 months before the first playable demo, and 1.5-2 years before there is a decent amount of playable content. This could turn out as one of the best adult games with actual gameplay, or it could be a miss (as it's so gameplay-intensive). It's more of a gamble (at least to me).
Bodyguard:
This will take substantially less time, as I can focus practically all of my time on storytelling and rendering images and animations (much less coding involved).
I expect to have a demo version ready in 2-3 months, and start pumping out content shortly after that. I expect the full development to take around 3 years, and I believe I can "nail" this one, granted it won't be a very "new" concept.
Just something familiar, but (hopefully) done a better. ;)
In short:
I have to admit this makes me hesitant to go for the fantasy game.
I'm a bit worried I will lose patrons (and income) during the development, and it took such a long time to get to the point I am now.
Since it's a much bigger risk, and, it didn't win the poll by a huge margin, I am leaning more towards the bodyguard game. (And perhaps do the Fantasy game after, maybe once I have established a bigger team?)
Now I know, this feels a bit like a cop-out on my end, and I'm sorry about that, but I rather be upfront about it, than run into this halfway through development.
Unless, of course, you guys really want this game to happen, and don't mind waiting for it?
Now, since you are the ones that make this all possible, I want to leave the final say to you (so no public poll this time). I know this will piss off some people, whichever direction I take, but I really wanted to make clear what you, and myself, are "signing up" for, for the next few years.
Sorry for the rant! ;)
Thanks so much for your understanding and support!
Faerin
Comments
Thanks for the feedback, Red Claw. And your support!
Faerin
2022-08-15 07:32:52 +0000 UTCI don't mind a years long process of making a game. Belles Long Live the Princess is one, if not the best adult game out there. It's rich in story, character and gameplay. I supported her for years. Seeing a game like Fantasy Kingdom being made would be great. The only reason I would back off from that option is, if you would know yourself good enough to know you would get sick of working on that game after a few years.
Red Claw
2022-08-14 22:20:20 +0000 UTCLike you say, maybe when you have unlimited funds and time and a team, you can make the maxed out perfect game with game play + story and renders
2022-08-09 03:11:16 +0000 UTCSomething along the lines of bodyguard, with perhaps a fresher theme. I've seen several bodyguard games. But even with bodyguard, that's what I voted originally. And considering the real life practical demands, I think it makes sense. Come on be real who goes primarily for game play...?
2022-08-09 03:10:38 +0000 UTCThanks for the support, Pannekoek! I'll definitely do my best!
Faerin
2022-08-06 20:57:32 +0000 UTCI agree, John. Thanks for your feedback.
Faerin
2022-08-06 20:56:45 +0000 UTCThanks for the support, Medici!
Faerin
2022-08-06 20:56:21 +0000 UTCI was for Bodyguard from the beginning but Fantasy Kingdom does sound like something legendary in the making after your post. Guessing it's not possible to at least develop its framework in the background should Bodyguard win. At least if that's an option you won't be starting from 0 with it.
D Walsh
2022-08-06 19:35:32 +0000 UTCI'm sad to hear it. But i know nothing of the challenges of game development. If you feel that your current situation wil leave you vulnerable when you take a risk like that, I will support you no matter what. Personally I am willing to wait and keep supporting you, but i understand that not everybody is willing to do so, and keeping the momentum going is impotent to. I know that no matter wat game you are going to make it will be a game I enjoy because of the detail and care you put into them.
Pannekoek
2022-08-06 16:03:06 +0000 UTCI think it makes a lot more sense for you as the creator not to put yourself in a situation where you burn yourself out and run out of income. If you can expand your team, it'll be great to see this fantasy game come to frutition. But since it is only an idea at this point, I'd recommend against following through until you're comfortable with the amount of time it will take to develop.
John Johnson
2022-08-06 15:22:34 +0000 UTCYou are the artist. Go with what you think will be best!
Medici
2022-08-06 15:02:22 +0000 UTCThanks Li!
Faerin
2022-08-06 14:28:05 +0000 UTCUnderstanding and supporting! As always!
Li
2022-08-06 13:56:57 +0000 UTCI could, but it doesn't fit the story I have (partially) written as well in my opinion. But I might do a poll on some details like these at a later stage, I haven't decided yet.
Faerin
2022-08-06 06:45:15 +0000 UTCThanks, Aj!
Faerin
2022-08-06 06:44:35 +0000 UTCYo Faerin, bodyguard sounds great to me, let’s go!
Aj
2022-08-06 05:14:43 +0000 UTCCan you make the bodyguard a young guy because a middle aged guy sounds 'too old' imo. An idea to make this story work, maybe, MC's backstory could be he joined the Army when he was 17 Years old and left when he was 22 years old. He gained lots of experience which would serve him well when he left the Army to become a civilian and get a job as a bodyguard. He may be a young bodyguard but he has become very mature and disciplined all thanks to when he worked in the Army (this would give him the experience and maturity of a middle aged bodyguard).
Randall L
2022-08-06 03:50:55 +0000 UTC
