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Saturday Update!

Hello folks! It's time for another update! I'm sure you can see the embedded video up there [ I don't get to decide where that goes LMAO ] so I'll just explain that first. It's a set of short examples of how the sound coding is going, with background music inserted and some sound effects.

I've gotten roughly half the script done in terms of coding in the music and sound effects. I was hoping to get a bit further, but I had another tough week. One of the reasons I had insomnia before was because a family member I love very much had to get some medical tests done. This week they got the results back and the diagnosis isn't good. I needed some time to process that, as I was unable to concentrate on my work for a bit. I'm sorry for being intentionally vague, but I would prefer to keep this generally private and I honestly don't really want to read a bunch of comments about it [ sorry ]. I may need some time in the future to support my family through the medical treatments, but we'll get to that when we get to that.

In the meantime, I will continue to do my best to stay on schedule. It's looking like I might need just a bit of extra time to get the sound design where I want it to be. Most of what I created is working well, but there's a couple things I really want to change if I can be afforded the time:

I should hopefully be able to finish the basic audio coding through the script next week. There does also need to be some small tweaks to both audio and animations to make things fit better [ like the 'you died' animation and the song intro ] but I'm not sure if I'll be able to get to that next week.

Basically, the plan is to just keep marching forward and just get things done at whatever pace I can.

I am feeling a bit hopeful about the quality of the game. There's obviously a lot of parts and pieces that don't live up to my lofty ideals of a super professional perfect game, but overall I do think it feels fun. Seeing the finished visuals and hearing my gameplay loops over them actually sparked a tiny sensation of pride in me. If you lived in my brain you'd know that's a pretty rare occasion LMAO

I've been having pretty good luck with the Envato Elements library for finding sound effects I need as well. I've been able to get something for every specific want so far, stuff like a mini fridge opening and closing or an electric drill being used on something wet [ I apologize in advance for that one 😂 ]

In general, I'd say I think things are going pretty well. I might need to extend production time a bit, but nothing crazy.

I think that's about all I have for this week, so take care and stay safe! See you next week!

Saturday Update!

Comments

AHHHHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING 🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥!! I LITERALLY BECAME A PATREON MINUTES AGO AND OMG I'M FREAKING OUT GATO YOU'RE AMAZING YOUR JOB IS INCREDIBLE 💗💗

G.C.Any

listening to the music and looking at the art separately is one thing, but seeing it all combined just makes me so giddy with excitement. its even more fitting than i originally imagined and i just know this is going to be such a treat to play

limeshroom

This is so AWESOME!!🫶

Farz

tysm for your hard work !!! i love the trailer<3

Mashyro

канєшно, я тебе по айпі вичислила

nagi_nats

the video has literally me VIBRATING this looks so gorgeous im so excited ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Asia

Ooooh!! Gato this looks delicious! I'm so excited!!!! The style looks gorgeous as well as some of the backdrops. So excited to play!!!

Mahi★Gal

Ayyy, it looks good so far!

Nasa

wOOOOOO WE GET TO SEE SOME SCEEENES honestly Bob, im so proud of ya and just keep making it at whatever pace you can🫶🏻 we are here to support you and trust your creative direction

Avi D-link

hell yeah! more saturday updates!

Some Joker

брат обіймаю тебе, де б ми ще зустрілись 🫰

Charunia ❤️‍🔥🔨

філ ю, баді 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽✨🫀

nagi_nats

Oomph and IAMX!? you jst call two of my fav bands (kinda i always associate Lawrence with «Secret Friend» by IAMX)

nagi_nats

GATO THIS SHIT IS GOIN TO BE FIREEEE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

kittyaxe

I was totally watching hoping to see Ren, oh well. 😭 But that video of the gameplay looks sick! Can't wait for when it's released!👍🏻

ShinanaEvangelian

I can't wait for the game I'm looking forward to it!

HAMUL

need him in a way concerning to my wellbeing

Sky Kitsune

im always impressed by games made by one person however this game is 100% going to raise the bar that i judge games by lmao. im already at the point where i cant play a visual novel that isnt made by you but idk if i will ever even be able to play the original strade route after this is released

xdolljointsx

It's so cool seeing everything come together! Everything is beautiful! <3

Celty

it looks so good!! i'm constantly impressed by your work and im blown away at how well the camera movement with the cursor works!!

lyrium-ghost

💕💕💕AAAAAHHHHHH IM SO PUMPED 💕💕💕💕

DoomtheGloom

Really excited to see all the updates now that its inching closer to completion and everything starts to asseble into a full experience <3 I cannot imagine just how much love and hard work is flowing into the game. Its just mindblowing thinking about how all of this came from a single individual and how huge this project actually is (just scrolled through elder updates and checked the progression on the website and am baffeled) Rock on Gato but renember to take some time for yourself xo

Yuki Flausch

IT LOOKS/SOUNDS AMAZING AAAAAAAAAAAA HOLY SHIT I'm lowkey freaking out about how incredible it already looks, and its completely unfinished! I can't wait to see the finished product 😭 Take all the time you need for your personal stuff, we can always always wait. You're doing incredible and I'm just so impressed with the progress you're making 💖

Loretti

i hope u get rich off this shit

angel

NOOOO YOU KILLED ME WITH THIS AAAAAAAA I really love how it is combined together. I think the music really suits the atmosphere and doesn't really distract from the gameplay and text (it happened in some novels so I had to turn off music as it was too annoying and distrcutive) and here it sounds so good!!! It has its own personality and I wouldn't call it boring. I think it will be interesting to compare the final music and the music in this video later on xP ahhh I'm so excited with this game 😭😭😭😭

Kizy-Ko

Thanks pookie

Kota

IM SOOOO HYPED STOP ARGGG

Mashyro

Beg, cry and scream? I see you, I see you

druppy

MY HUSBAND RRHRHTGRHTHRAAAGH

strade's hausfrau

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! we will definitely be trying that out!! :3

Cockbite

OMG, I'M SO EXCITED I COULD FAINT! I love it, it all looks so good 💖 Also, I'm planning to cosplay Strade this August at a cosplay convention in my city. I'm not sure yet because Idk if I'll make it good and my friends don't know the game, but it's an option :D

Vyneah

I started off learning with my first game [ the original BTD ] by downloading Ren’Py and working through the built-in tutorial that comes with it. It is a bit of coding but nothing too crazy! Ren’Py has very functional defaults so you can start writing a story and putting in pictures right away. There are also other visual novel programs out there made for people who aren’t familiar with coding, but I don’t have any personal experience with those. I think the main thing to consider is learning how to use the basics, then you can look up each bit of customization as you think of it. Don’t be discouraged if it takes you hours to research something custom- that’s how it goes for me all the time! Every new little custom thing you figure out makes you a stronger developer ^o^

Gatobob

OH MY GOD

☆ Eri!

THE GAMEPLAY

☆ Eri!

LMFAOOO wait yes omg

Cockbite

i absolutely love the mechanism of being able to look around, i can’t wait to play this when it releases!! you totally don’t have to answer if the answer is too long/ complicated, but generally, how do you go about creating a visual novel? my friend and i really want to make one together but have zero experience with coding and all of that. is it relatively simple to learn/ get the basics of? and how would we go about the process of actually forming the physical game? sorry so many questions and, again, i know it’s a bunch so you totally do not have to answer lmao.

Cockbite

the music for the nighttime basement scene is so nice oughh, it's so eerie feeling in the best way. your music style clicks so nicely with the game, it's so cool to see it starting to come together more concretely take all the time you need!!

megan

I’m very flattered that I could remind you of a musician at all! For inspiration, I suppose I think of some of my own favourite artists like Oomph, IAMX, and Author & Punisher- but I don’t have the skill to approach those at all yet 😂

Gatobob

gosh this looks amazing!!!! it's legitimately ao impressive what you managed to accomplish here, everything looks insanely polished already! it's super evident the amount of hard work you've put into this, i can't wait to actually be able to play this gem! also! i was listening to some music recently and it clicked for me that your music reminds me a ton of Jesper Kyd's work for Warhammer! if you listen to it, i think you'd really enjoy it! but it made me wonder if there's any musicians/OSTs you draw inspiration from? or do you prefer to go into it with a clear mind?

NEBOU

Please make Ren mention skibidi toilet

JsonWF

OH MY GODDDD SEEING THE GAME W SOUND IS SOO AWESOME IM DROOLING !!!!! take all the time u need gato so long as you think it’s good, i don’t have a deadline for you at all and i appreciate all ur hard work, this is so cool!!!!

iridian (^O^☆♪

I’ll still try my best with memelord mode I promise 🙏 My aim with these is two somewhat different tones- the regular game stuff is for people who want to roleplay a character with more of a sense of humour, while memelord mode is more like me as the developer joking with the player

Gatobob

Tysm 🧡

JsonWF

I feel like you should keep the joking stuff out of the main mode and put that stuff in memelord mode. In TPOF I couldn’t help but feel like memelord mode was lacking at times especially in Fox’s route

JsonWF

You got it! 👍

Gatobob

Also when you put my name on the credits can you please put me as wflungs?

JsonWF

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG 👹👹👹👹👹

Luan Blew

Hnngh Strade *moans and blacks out*

gurogoth

I made the mistake of waiting to watch the video until after I'd read everything, so I apologize because my only comment now is just general screaming in excitement because OMG IT'S HAPPENING, IT FEELS SO MUCH REALER AND IT WAS TERRIFYING AND I LOVED THAT WE COULD ACTUALLY SEE THE MINIFRIDGE OPEN AND AAAAAAAAAAA

Taheca

* beg & cry*

Charunia ❤️‍🔥🔨

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Charunia ❤️‍🔥🔨

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Charunia ❤️‍🔥🔨

No problem! I've updated you on Patreon and on my spreadsheet so you'll appear with your updated name on the next credits update!

Gatobob

Oo 🐒 Thank you, and you're right. I'll try to maintain balance in my life and make sure to take care of my meat. I want to keep doing this as a career too, I'm so grateful to be able to do this.

Gatobob

Oh don't worry! That quiet sound was from how it was recorded 😅 I have no skills with video editing and kinda rushed to figure out how I can show people the sounds this morning. The real game has proper volume and clear sounds! [ and separate volume bars in-game for music and sound effects ]

Gatobob

it's actually worse than that too cuz I stitched together like a crunch in there and stuff 😂

Gatobob

Honestly, take as much time as you feel you need with the music, because unlike a single expression image or written sentence, that's something that's going to be playing throughout the whole game. Perhaps it may not be possible to have it be would you consider 'perfect', but at least it will give you a chance to get it to where you at least feel somewhat 'happy'/'happier' with it! That, factored in with personal-life complications, I think most people will agree that if more time is needed, then more time should be given to work on it. Good luck! Keep your strength up! T-T

Echooo

I'M FUCKING BARKING RN GATO YOU HAVE NO IDEAAAAAAA. my top and biggest thing in so happy with is being able to freely look around with mouse tracking. That automatically levels up the game SO MUCH and is something I always yearn for in games like this you have no idea. the sound effects for subtle things like the rain and duct tape also make it feel much more immersive too. Headphones with this is going to be such a joyride /pos 😭😭😭 this is a historical moment for this game and I couldn't be more proud of supporting you. Stay strong and caaaaarrryyyy oooooon carryyy oooon /lyr. (Also I used to be "Dakota locklear" in here, but for the credits could I just have "Kota" please? Thank you ^^)

Kota

Seeing that gameplay is actually making me a little emotional🥲 it’s so amazing to see how far this game has come!! I can’t wait to see the finished project!

Boneberry

GOTDAMN I AM EXCITED FOR THIS GAME And don't fret one bit, this game is your baby and you can spend as much time taking care of it and taking care of yourself as you need! You're doing great, and your progress is astounding. It's such a beautiful game too, seriously. I can't wait until next week, and I wish you luck throughout it! (Also the video is unbelievably hype oh my gooooooood, need to find myself a man as dreamy as Strade sigghhh)

ThreeYrsLost

Sorry for the long ass sentimental ass comment. I just want to help you not feel guilt for taking your own time if you need.

Mori Covington

AAA EVERYTHING LOOKS SO AMAZING TOGETHER!! i absolutely love hearing the soundtracks mix with the noises,like the stabbing sound!! IT ALL GOES TOGETHER SO WELL YOU ARE A GENIUS <33 but definitely my favourite part will always be the art, your style is so captivating!! I CANT WAIT TO BUY AND PLAY THISSS Please take your time with your personal stuff!! A stressed artist cant make what they are fully capable of, so take your time anndd like always stay safe :))

Tferret

You are a human with your own complex life outside of work that is invisible to your audience. You are singlehandedly creating a piece of art we all intend to eventually consume and enjoy. You are not a company or corporation, you are not a team of hundreds, or even dozens, or even a few. You're one beating heart and one thinking brain working hard to make something beautiful for all of us. You're just a monkey. Gato, I have happily waited seven years for a music video I was excited for to get released. It was also made by one person. Shit, the Mystery Skulls videos have YEARS to wait between those, and they are still among my favorite videos ever. You're a human. One human. One confused and trying and anxious and determined little ape. If you need to take time off to go do human being things, we will still be here. Your audience (I hope) understands and supports you and, I hope it never feels like we are asking too much of you. If you need to take a week, two weeks, a month off in the future, go do that. My favorite media in the world has long wait times. Some of my favorite media in the world is made by 1 person. I'm used to this, and frankly, the rest of your audience members who aren't, can GET used to it. I am patient. I will wait. I want you to make games as your career. I ALWAYS want to have a new Gato game to look forward to in the next few years. It makes me a safer driver, I'm not fucking kidding. I wanna keep myself more safe so I can have a bigger guarantee of experiencing this when it's released. Trust me, I am SO HYPED, but you're just a little meat computer at the end of the day. Tell us beforehand, and take time off as you need. You have integrity, you are trustworthy when it comes to working, and we will still support you. Go be human when you need it.

Mori Covington

"Like an electric drill being used on something wet" GROSS

Mori Covington

I love this! However I do think you could make the music and some sound effects a bit louder. Right now it's a little hard to hear even with my headphones turned all the way up.

ToothEar

Oh fuck YES! Visceral sound design 💖 that's what really makes a visual novel stand out and draw me in. ✨ a little sfx with the sudden throat grab would enhance the feel & scare imo. The menu animation is so pleasing and smooth too.

TenderLambkin

I joined your patreon not just to support the game (which I absolutely can’t wait for), but also to tell you how much I admire your work ethic and transparency with your supporters. I wish all devs were like you. Wishing you and your family some respite and relief as you navigate the shifting sands of illness. No stranger to that process and totally understandable if and when you need time to gather your strength for the next steps. Take care.

Ruxpin.exe

I'm sure there's some out there but I don't run one personally. I used to over a year ago but it eventually turned into a nightmare. I won't be running a community discord ever again

Gatobob

DAMN, HE'S SUCH A CUTIE 💔❤️

SproutMole

...I watched the video and oh my god. So many feelings about this. I’m LITERALLY CRYING AND MY HEART IS GOING DOKI DOKI SO HARD. This is so amazing… I have no words! I swear I’ll bite my own head off if I don’t buy this game within the first 5 seconds after release /hj Big hugs to you, and I hope next week will be better. You’ve done an incredible job no matter what, and I’m so happy to see that YOU’RE PROUD OF IT! Because honestly, you should be… the sheer amount of work you’ve done ON YOUR OWN is insane. Just wanted to remind you that you’re an amazing person and artist, Gato. Thank you~ I can’t wait to find out what exactly this “something wet” was that the drill was used on ♥️😘✨ Take your time and get enough rest, please 🫀

nagi_nats

OH MY GOODNESS!! the mechanics of this game look so amazing!! 🥹 THIS GAME LOOKS SO AWESOME. i love the fact that you can move around the scren with your mouse so you can view the whole room and interact with stuff! i find that super neat.. oh and the man himself..strade 😻 looking fine as hell. UGHH CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIM!!! i am so ready for this release very soon, still cannot believe that it's being done 🥹 thank you for this update Gato, SO GREATFUL FOR THE SNEAK PEAK 💗 HAVE AN AMAZING WEEKEND 💕

lawrence

AAAAA I'M SO EXCITED IT LOOKS SO GOOD❤❤❤❤

Espantalho

is there a btd / gatobob discord

aniel

Sending good vibes 💖💖💖 and you should feel proud of your work!! It's amazing you can get all this done, you're making a whole ass game and you're just one person! Thanks for sharing it with us 💖

starberrymilk

Ren knows what he's doing😼

Ren_LeijonX3

ren likes yuri as in he goons to lesbian porn . Lawrence has never heard of either terms (imo)

aniel

Its looking soooo freaking good oh my gosh. im super excited!!!

Elvira

Omg it's one thing to hear the music as just the files, but actually hearing them accompanied by gameplay and SFX makes me realize just how close we are to the BEST GAME OF 2025!!!!! Seriously, I can't stop screaming, this is so exciting!! Keep up the good work, but at your own pace please! I know it's been rough for you as of late, but you're strong, and I hope that you can get through it all. Have a better week next week, Gato!

FireballUwu

It's coming along amazing oh my god!!! Maybe in memelord mode you could have a bonk sound effect when the hammer comes down👀 Remember to take breaks and take care of yourself!

Moonkehy

God that video has me SO hyped, everything looks and sounds so good!!!! I love how everything moves too, if that makes sense, like the camera and even objects like the fridge when you hover over them. Its such a minor detail but it brings more life to the world, if that makes sense. I cannot wait to play this game I am bouncing off the walls.

tr4v3rs3-t0wn

This game is going to be absolutely phenomenal I seriously can’t wait, THIS IS SO FUCKING AWESOME RAHHHHH

JsonWF

I'm so excited omg i'm bouncing off the walls

kbug_girl

he wanted to leave because the people close to him could sense there was something wrong with him and they were afraid. That's painful to live with. He doesn't stay in contact with anyone

Gatobob

you know a developer is great when they listen to their players :-)

aniel

OMG this is perfect! 😩❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

SillyBoy

After talking with so many people who liked my other games in the past, I found that there's quite a lot of people who like the idea of joking in these horror scenarios, so I tried to keep that in mind with the development this time ^o^

Gatobob

can i ask a question about lawrence too.. why was he so eager to leave the house at 18? was it more parents or sisters? does he keep in contact with his sisters?

aniel

OMG OMG OMG OMG IM SMILING SM AND STIMMING SO HARD OMG THE WAY I KEEP SQUEALING EEEEE ENFMSKXBDJSJSSK OMG MEIN MANN STRADE ICH LIEBE IHNNNNNN (╥﹏╥) 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 So so hyped for this game gato! You are doing such a good job and I can’t wait to see the finished product! Take your time with anything personal you need, you and your family always com first! Just know we support you and regardless if it’s a tiny update or not we adore your work!! Have a lovely weekend gato! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Gory.goodboy

funny ass dialogue question.... "Aren't we going a little fast??" while getting kidnapped is crazy LMAO

aniel

so exciting to see, gato!!! I haven't been leaving comments just cause i feel like i got nothing to say but seeing everything in motion and everything come together was just too cool to keep silent about! Your music making skills are fantastic too for someone learning as they go hehe good job! Im proud of you!

Kuroguromii

That is looking so amazing so far, the music and general audio sounded great I thought, and I found myself so excited to see Strade almost feeling more animated than the original BTD game, you absolutely should be proud of this, it's fantastically done 😊 I absolutely can not wait to see the game finished, and if they are still on the table, I'm 100% certain Lawrence and Ren's games will turn out just as amazingly done, especially since you're learning more stuff with each game you make, I can't wait to see what you manage by the time you eventually get to Ren's game 😊

Sunny

CHEEEZ The ambient is sooo goood ♡ thnx so much 4 everything Gato ♡♡♡ stay safe bby and happy spring 🌼🌻🏵

Tasya Shinra

Darn it well thank you anyways

Ren_LeijonX3

Seeing the preview of how it'll be like is making me so excited 😭 it looks great so far!!

Nanyaneko

I'm sorry, I don't really have the heart or personality to answer meme questions like this

Gatobob

Yo, seeing how far you've come has been incredible. Ive never been more hyped for a game, and seeing it all come together i think has been a pinnacle for keeping that hype high. Sending you love! You got this 👍 💪

Sly

WOAHHHH seeing the gameplay in motion is amazing !!!! I’m so excited this looks so polished omg.

Stawrlite

The sound effects and the music are so well done! The sound effects make everything feel more alive. Stay safe, Gato, and happy spring!

celestialVocalist

The music makes my bones jiggle/ pos

Sleepy Tea

NEW WEEK NEW QUESTIONS does Lawrence like Yuri or yaoi or does ren like Yuri or yaoi specificly doomed/toxic

Ren_LeijonX3

LETS GOOO TRAILER🕺

lili


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