Saturday Update!
Added 2024-10-12 13:57:53 +0000 UTCHello team! The weekend is here and it's time for a Saturday Update!
Last week went fairly well in terms of productivity. I got the last image in the 'sprites' folder done, finalized a set of cgs, went back and edited the welding helmet sprites a bit [ just added some orange highlights ] and I took a bit of time on Friday to update my website.
Current Image Finalization - 561/745 - 75%
I'll go over the website update first since it's the most boring part- it's a practically invisible change because it was mostly back-end. I finally got it connected with a database so that I can store the news updates in it. This allows me to serve them to the front end with code in flexible ways. The main reason I needed to do this was because the page kept getting longer with old hard-coded news updates and eventually that would cause loading problems LMAO Now the news updates have pagination [ the buttons at the bottom that say [Prev] [1] [2] [3] [Next] ].
I used to be able to do that stuff effortlessly but I haven't done any significant web developing for like a decade so I was exceptionally rusty [ and needed to learn updated versions of the code LMAO ] Managed to get it done eventually at least!
I originally planned to store my art in a database as well, but seeing as how I've already hard coded all of it.... meh. Seems like a lateral move for a lot of effort. I'll spend my time on more important stuff.
Oh! Before I get into the YKMET stuff, I also added a couple old images to my Teepublic account:
I had to upscale and retouch the art a bit since the original .pngs were too small to print but hopefully they're good enough now!
The scorpion one prints on the back of tshirts by the way! I figured that would be the more appropriate option [ it prints on the front of everything else, teepublic only offers back printing on the tshirts ]
Now let's get into the art!
This was the last pic in the sprites folder!
And this was part of a set of cgs!
You might be wondering why the full screen art with background was in the sprites folder and why the image of Strade with no background is in the CG folder. That's a very good question!
So this preview is the same as the one I showed you last week, but I updated the background [ it's really not changed much from the regular background ] and I also went and added some orange highlights coming from under Strade to add a little razzle dazzle to the scene :)
And I think that's about all I'll show you for this week!
Stay safe and take care guys! I'll have more art for ya next week!
Comments
Ngl, i love that you still kept it. It's such a good scene and I remember how much I loved it. I also just found some cash and decided to buy a phone case from ya! I needed to get a new one and decided to settle on the Ren Murder Weapons design- I was genuinely torn between Farz's shirt design, Derek's Scorpion, and this one. But I needed to and had to (also it's the best one that looks best with my phone's type)! <3
Ellie
2024-10-18 14:44:19 +0000 UTCAww so sweet of him to stitch us up ❤️🩹
chiral
2024-10-18 00:10:17 +0000 UTCI cant believe the amount of effort being put into this!!! I love his redesign so much🫶
DerpKing
2024-10-17 09:22:49 +0000 UTCOhhh, thank you!
Gracious Piety
2024-10-17 03:45:28 +0000 UTCFinally 🙏 I'm able to see the sillies and afford the patreon, I'm so happy
gurogoth
2024-10-17 03:43:50 +0000 UTCSorry, but that’s for you to decide! My jurisdiction ends with the games themselves
Gatobob
2024-10-17 02:55:51 +0000 UTCHow would Strade react if the MC expressed a fear of needles?
Gracious Piety
2024-10-17 01:10:04 +0000 UTCEEEEKKK IVE BEEN WAITING TO GET MY PAYCHECK TO SUB TO THIS, IT LOOKS SOOO AWESOME GATOBOBBB <33 (i got the. tism...)
Akane
2024-10-16 20:55:24 +0000 UTCThat picture was actually SUPER close to being cut 😂 I was worried it was too boring and I was just tired and didn't want to draw it- but I looked at the script and it stays up for quite a few lines so I got through it LMAO
Gatobob
2024-10-16 12:46:40 +0000 UTCChewing my arm, I had a horrible day so coming to finally see the updates makes me happy! I'm so glad to see a cg for Strade's med-kit!! I'm so excited, I'm so excited that this scene is gonna be expanded on. I adore that this scene is also getting extended bc I love when I get scenes from creators letting me see more of their character's complex personalities. (Also hopefully when I get money I'll be paying for derek merch <3)
Ellie
2024-10-16 10:34:29 +0000 UTCEverything looks amazing!! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving ❤️
Bebby
2024-10-15 20:44:04 +0000 UTCI can’t wait until this is finished! Keep on keepin’ on Gato! (*´∀`)♪
Alice
2024-10-15 16:07:03 +0000 UTCDon't say sorry! It's fine I was asking a question and got my answer your fine :D
Obsessedbunny
2024-10-15 12:55:14 +0000 UTCNo, sorry 😅
Gatobob
2024-10-15 12:53:27 +0000 UTCWill the game have like reactions to different names like in your previous games?
Obsessedbunny
2024-10-15 12:10:19 +0000 UTCThe detail was in 7 Sep Saturday update
Villain_Simp
2024-10-15 11:03:06 +0000 UTCIt’s 10 dollar tier. Only around 100 (or 300 i can’t remember) people can join. And only these people will be allowed to do beta test
Villain_Simp
2024-10-15 11:00:28 +0000 UTCWait Is there going to be a new patreon tier? Will it change anything
ecco🎀
2024-10-15 10:35:17 +0000 UTCi'm going to fold him over that workbench and peg him (nice workbench by the way, your artworks are always so clean and detailed, i like to zoom in and stare at the details)
V0w0ga
2024-10-15 08:35:16 +0000 UTCmy tumtum's flipping with excitement!! I'm so excited to play this damn game man. Your work is so admirable, and so clean, and inspiring. I adore your work <33
K1SMET115
2024-10-14 19:33:47 +0000 UTCAm a little sad to hear it, but if your games dose do well.. Would we be seeing any maybe future plans for any, I apologise for the ask but we just know so little on them. But if you do decide to add or expand on their lore it'd be really interesting, but still appreciate the work you do and thanks for answering again!
Leah Amderson
2024-10-13 22:59:37 +0000 UTCI don’t have any plan for that, sorry 😅
Gatobob
2024-10-13 21:08:13 +0000 UTCOhhh this looks so good so far gato! Though I do have a question actually, will we get to see any other Beastkins than ren at any point?? Apologies for the question, but still lovely art as ever mate!!
Leah Amderson
2024-10-13 19:44:46 +0000 UTCLoving the art! ❤️
mmajee
2024-10-13 18:26:53 +0000 UTCNOOO I MISSED SATURDAY UPDATE YESTERDAYYY (╥ω╥) ANYWAY I LOVE THE SPRITESSSSS and i LOVE strade !!!!! take careee<3
mimi
2024-10-13 15:02:20 +0000 UTCThis is amazing and so cool! You're art is so unique and gorgeous tbh, I love it so much. Thank you sm for your updates =w= love hearing about you too, I hope you're doing well!
Phoenix Astra
2024-10-13 07:02:56 +0000 UTClooks like its coming together well!
Sunny The fox
2024-10-13 01:41:53 +0000 UTCGato I will never question your organizational methods, I simply trust Also genuinely shocked that it’s a sanitized needle, thanks for looking out,big guy
Rebeccah
2024-10-12 21:35:21 +0000 UTCThe bg art looks amazing!!!! 🤩🎊💗❗️I hope you are doing well!!
6RobotMonster6
2024-10-12 18:57:19 +0000 UTCwould he kiss our wound after stitching it to make the pain go away ? 🙈🙈🙈
iridian （＾Ｏ＾☆♪
2024-10-12 18:51:07 +0000 UTCi bought my first fortnite skin a couple years ago cause it reminded me of strade cause of the mask n color palette but now the welders mask makes it perfect 😭😭😭 its grit from fortnite pls tell me me u see the resemblance kinda ….
iridian （＾Ｏ＾☆♪
2024-10-12 18:50:01 +0000 UTChe’s looking at me w his freaky yandere look ahhhh !!!
iridian （＾Ｏ＾☆♪
2024-10-12 18:46:47 +0000 UTCEvery time Strade looks down at us my feminist side abandons me istg 🥵😩
Loretti
2024-10-12 18:06:23 +0000 UTCThey look amazing! Also I’m so happy to see a design with Dragon’s tattoo on it!!
Boneberry
2024-10-12 17:27:26 +0000 UTCLOOKING AMAZING SO FAR ❤️❤️ I’m beyond excited for this!
NOVA
2024-10-12 17:00:22 +0000 UTCThat’s what I’m sayinggggg, and ughhhh how dare but I hope you have some good food pookie!! 🩷🩷 (totally didn’t freak out when u replied omg 😭)
Gory.goodboy
2024-10-12 16:46:36 +0000 UTCTrust me, I don't mind. That's what I do every saturday after my chores are done 😂 except for today because I have to go to family thanksgiving UGHHHH
Gatobob
2024-10-12 16:44:43 +0000 UTCNo, I don't think the symbols are meant to be a hammer and drill. I honestly can't fully remember but I was looking up symbols and common meanings and I picked the fire and axe for their meanings [ probably something about violence and passion, not sure though LMAO ]
Gatobob
2024-10-12 16:42:14 +0000 UTCMy learning is very much task-based LMAO I have a job I want to complete, and I just google through forums posts, W3C articles, and even pages of my own old code from a decade ago 😂 This method does require existing knowledge of enough syntax to use good search terms though, so when it comes to new things I genuinely know nothing about [ like making music ] I opt for more structured classes There's definitely bad things ahead behind the smirk. My Alpha testers informed me that the ending that image is for is the most upsetting one 😂
Gatobob
2024-10-12 16:37:23 +0000 UTCI think I would say that I actually do not stay motivated. In terms of that burning excitement that drives people to work on art, I experience very little or none at all during these long projects. It's just not a sustainable thing in my experience Instead, I make it simply routine, and a duty. It's quite literally my job and I do treat it that way- meaning that even if I really don't feel like working on some days, I do anyway [ unless it's sickness or something bad enough to warrant time off, like a regular job ] That's not to say that I don't enjoy making the art- I do. But it's more of a mellow satisfaction of a repetitive trade
Gatobob
2024-10-12 16:32:14 +0000 UTCAwesome update as always gato! rahhh I love this man jckskfmslxlxk so pretty RAAHHHHH and new shirts? Yuhhhh! The second photo eeeee he’s so skfjskdkskfklf STRADE ILY, also the highlights and stuff u added on the third pic?! SO COOOOLLLL Amazing work gato and have a lovely weekend! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 (Don’t mind my stoned comment on the last post ok let me admire this man 😭)
Gory.goodboy
2024-10-12 16:13:46 +0000 UTC(2nd pic) staring up at him with heart shaped eyes
comic
2024-10-12 16:12:06 +0000 UTCooh i was wondering this too, though, i would imagine the helmet would be too clunky realistically lol
jules
2024-10-12 16:08:13 +0000 UTCI am an enjoyer of Strade looking at me with his crazy eyes
plapx3
2024-10-12 15:51:04 +0000 UTCI just noticed last night, is the design in the middle of the Strade Cult Tattoo a stylized version of him holding the hammer and drill? With his rank tattoo making up the head and arms? I love that, "That's a very good question!" 😂 Love Strade's camera setup. Such barebones "yeah, this works" compared to Fox. Really highlights the difference between them. I'm imagining sitting there asking Strade why the needle was curved, talking as a way to distract myself from the pain, and Strade being delighted to explain every bit of what he's doing to a captive audience. And while he probably doesn't normally prefer for people to distract themselves from the pain, he's still interested in learning about MC and figuring out how they work, and also I imagine he enjoys explaining things. 💛 (I did look up the answer myself, but I suspect that I wouldn't have easy access to Google it myself if Strade were stitching me up lol)
Taheca
2024-10-12 15:50:40 +0000 UTCI'm so normal about Strade
Krystal
2024-10-12 15:38:00 +0000 UTCIt's cool that how you update/teach yourself coding even as the years go by. If you don't mind me asking, what specific sources do you use to teach/update yourself? 👀 For me, I have been enjoying the free self-paced classes on Udemy (taking one on existential philosophers right now along with more skill-related ones 😆). There's classes on other types of skills/fields too, and the occasional good sale if you wanna trawl around the site. Anyhow, I am LOVING all of the background work you've been doing. 😁 While I imagine they're sometimes a b*tch to flesh out, just looking at Strade's workshop really makes me wanna poke around and open all his (probably well-organized) drawers. If protag/Ren could act petty and spiteful, I guess they could just rearrange all of his tools just to mess with his head. 😆 Lastly, I just love the angle/expression of the second image. 🤭 Yes, there's probably bad things ahead behind that smirk, but damn if it ain't a sight to see... 🤤
Leo ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
2024-10-12 15:37:53 +0000 UTCIts so amazing to me how you can produce such high quality art (and so many pictures too) in a week. how do you stay motivated? Really love the highlights on his helmet xo
Yuki Flausch
2024-10-12 15:12:40 +0000 UTCI wanted to try to do it too but I didn't have time :( maybe I'll try this week
Vyneah
2024-10-12 15:09:56 +0000 UTCI don't have much to say today besides that you're doing amazing! I love paying attention at how people draw hands, so I LOOOVED that first sprite :D Please have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Vyneah
2024-10-12 15:08:06 +0000 UTCUnrelated but I made that pie from last weeks update and it is amazing. I'm no baker, so it's a LITTLE limp in the middle, but still tasty lmaoo
hotsauce molotov
2024-10-12 15:07:20 +0000 UTCOuuuuu he’s gonna gimme his pipe (likely put it through my head) he loves me so much 🥺 (I am goig to die) On a real I’m so excited for this project!! Every update has me bouncin off the w a l l s >_<
sugar!
2024-10-12 15:02:00 +0000 UTCIs he branding us ? Gosh i wanna play this so bad aghh🥴✨️ Have a great new week gato~❤️✨️🙏🏼
Moon
2024-10-12 15:01:01 +0000 UTCfull replacement, the bandana had some unfortunate implications she wasnt aware of back then
Amb3r
2024-10-12 14:59:00 +0000 UTCI'm new to patreon, yesterday I was finally able to buy the membership to see ykmet's updates, I really admire your work Gato! You are an inspiration to me! 🐇✨‼️
kitxhan047
2024-10-12 14:58:43 +0000 UTCi can't figure out, our gato decided to completely replace strades signature bandana with a helmet or just doesn't show us the sprites in it?🤨🤔
lapin radioactif
2024-10-12 14:49:43 +0000 UTCIT'S REALLY COOL🙏🙏 You making a good job!
KEFY
2024-10-12 14:42:09 +0000 UTCI do plan to come up with new merch for YKMET for sure! I'd like to make some things that have the new art style
Gatobob
2024-10-12 14:41:40 +0000 UTCIt's a welding helmet for protecting his eyes actually :D
Gatobob
2024-10-12 14:40:49 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see the full game!!o((>ω< ))o
Shears11
2024-10-12 14:37:51 +0000 UTCMMM WE'RE ALMOST THERE FOLKS Loving the new background for the snuff stream ending! And Strade with dat smile,,,wanna smooch him so bad. Then hit him with a truck lol
celestialVocalist
2024-10-12 14:23:52 +0000 UTComg so exciting!! just wondering but are you planning to make more merch once ykmet: strade is out? thinking about making a merch order but i’ll wait if new merch are coming out soon :> (i live in a foreign country so shipping is pretty exp :”) )
pikameru
2024-10-12 14:23:08 +0000 UTCIn the home stretch now!! Woohoo!!
Minabena
2024-10-12 14:18:24 +0000 UTCno clue if this is a plan u have for da future, but have u thought abt makin tpof (apart from fox) dakis? id snatch a celia one real quick 😭
jules
2024-10-12 14:16:53 +0000 UTCGorgeous as always
spongeunction
2024-10-12 14:12:11 +0000 UTCI love the orange highlights!! 😺
ruinerznlm
2024-10-12 14:09:58 +0000 UTCIf Strade has a helmet, it means he has a motorcycle. THAT'S AWESOME 🔥🔥 Every Saturday gives me another satisfaction that the game will be released in nine whole months 🔥🔥 I wish you a peaceful weekend, Gato, rest 🌹
SillyBoy
2024-10-12 14:06:47 +0000 UTCGod that second image, woofff I need him
tr4v3rs3-t0wn
2024-10-12 14:06:26 +0000 UTCCan't get enough STRADE
Gracious Piety
2024-10-12 14:06:19 +0000 UTCOhhh okay! Thank you for your hardworking! Please don’t forget to take some rest too :3
Villain_Simp
2024-10-12 14:05:55 +0000 UTCI'm new to Patreon, but I love how throughout you are with your updates. I love every detail, even the things you call boring. :) Thank youuu
Kjer
2024-10-12 14:05:48 +0000 UTCI don't know what to tell you Gato, I am blown away each time by the new updates and results of your hard work and effort! You're doing amazing!! ❤️❤️
DreamingAna
2024-10-12 14:05:21 +0000 UTCaaaa 75%!!!! almost there to the finish line!!! ❤️ These sprites look absolutely amazing with all the hard work you put into this!!! im so excited, i really am!! keep up with this awesome work Gato, it's truly beautiful. Strade is also very hot. 🔥 Have a safe and warm weekend Gato!!! ❤️
lawrence
2024-10-12 14:04:39 +0000 UTCGato grinding to feed us once again 🙏 Keep up the good work! Make sure to take breaks!
chicopodrido
2024-10-12 14:04:12 +0000 UTCNope, no solid dates yet because I can't estimate how long the remainder of the art will take with enough accuracy. I also need to compose all the music and build a couple game menus still [ things like a concept art gallery, a page for the music, and even warnings/splash logos for when the game starts up ]
Gatobob
2024-10-12 14:03:52 +0000 UTC3/4s!!!!! this is amazing :00 this is so so much and these images are beautiful!!!!! i hope youre proud of yourself
aniel
2024-10-12 14:03:05 +0000 UTCTHIS IS SO GOOD!!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
ttraeng
2024-10-12 14:01:55 +0000 UTCSO CLOSEE!! I CANT WAIT OMG!! Btw did you set the actual date for new patreon tier yet? I’d like be there in beta test too :3
Villain_Simp
2024-10-12 14:01:01 +0000 UTCEver time you post an update i get even more excited for whenever you finish
RosenrotMoth
2024-10-12 14:00:50 +0000 UTCWAKE UP PEOPLE GATORDAY HAS ARRIVED 🔥🔥🕺🕺
lili
2024-10-12 13:59:03 +0000 UTC
