Update!

Dear Patrons,

First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support. It’s thanks to you that "Nina's Leap" has progressed as far as it has, exploring all forms of expansion. Your enthusiasm fuels this project!

However, I need to share some important updates about my availability and the game’s development. While I am committed to this game, I must clarify that it is a passion project created in my spare time. As much as I love working on "Nina's Leap," my full-time job must remain my priority, as the Patreon income isn't yet substantial enough to consider reducing my working hours without financial risk.

This weekend, I had to attend to an emergency, which took away from the time I had planned to dedicate to our game. Such unforeseen events remind me that life can be unpredictable. I want to be transparent about this because I respect your investment in this game and in me.

Despite these challenges, I have exciting news! Last weekend, I managed to generate over 100 high-quality images, which I will be releasing all at once exclusively for you, including some fun bloopers. I’ve also been experimenting with the new Llama 3 model, enhancing our game assets and narratives. This has included some hurdles, such as a temporary suspension on social media, but ultimately it was a success and a big step forward for our project.

I'm still figuring out the best way to share the extensive stories I've developed, and I welcome any suggestions you might have.

Here’s the important part: I’m still fully committed to making "Nina's Leap." I must balance this project with a demanding software job that often requires 12-hour days. Your support not only makes the development possible but also motivates me every step of the way. If we reach a certain financial threshold, I am prepared to dedicate even more time to the game—potentially full-time.

Your pledges during this development phase are crucial. While the average support is about $80, fluctuations in pledges make planning and scaling our efforts challenging. Every bit of support ensures the continuity and growth of "Nina's Leap."

Please remember that while I may need to occasionally pause development to manage my professional and personal responsibilities, I am not stopping. I deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these times together. Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to me.

Thank you for everything. Let’s keep making "Nina's Leap" a reality together!

Warm regards,

Deep V.