TIMELINE COMPLETED: Beta Release in Q3, First playable on Q2

What you can expect and the plan so far for development. Week by Week, and month by month from now on.

Quarter 1: Continued Foundation and Initial Development (Weeks 1 to 12, up to March)

Context: Solo development focus is on stabilizing the project post-layoffs and laying down the groundwork for core game mechanics.

Weeks 1-4 (January):

• Recovering and recalibrating post-layoffs, reassessing the project timeline based on current bandwidth.
• Continuing research and development on core systems and architecture, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Finalizing the design document, focusing on key features that are feasible for solo development.

Weeks 5-8 (February):

• Developing the base UI, ensuring it's responsive and aligns with the game's design requirements.
• Initiating core game mechanics development: kitchen system, growth algorithms, and initial character interactions.
• Setting up a basic version control system to manage code effectively and planning for Trello integration.

Weeks 9-12 (March):

• Finalizing the setup of Trello for project management, outlining tasks, milestones, and priorities.
• Continuing development on core gameplay elements, focusing on establishing a playable loop.
• Starting to integrate basic sound elements and fleshing out the visual novel aspects with placeholder assets.
  

Quarter 2: Core Gameplay and Visual Content Development (Weeks 13 to 24)

Weeks 13-16:

• Base Apartment System: Develop the environment with a focus on interactivity and visual detail.
• Bar Work System & Bar CGs: Develop the system along with creating 2 CGs for bar scenarios.
• Nina's Sprites Development (Part 1): Begin creating the 31 different sprites for Nina, focusing on her basic expressions and states.
• "Fuck Around" System: Start developing the system to allow players to explore and discover new spots.

Weeks 17-20:

• Eating Mechanic System & Supermarket System: Integrate food choices affecting growth, with supermarket interactions for procurement.
• Inventory Management System: Develop a robust system for item tracking and usage, considering the dynamic nature of in-game items.
• Milestone CGs Development (Part 1): Start creating CGs for growth milestones, focusing first on breast and butt expansion.

Weeks 21-24:

• First Playable Version: Finalize a playable build incorporating the above elements for internal testing and refinement.
• Growth Checkup & Stat Menu Systems: Implement detailed feedback on growth progress.
• Nina's Sprites Development (Part 2): Continue and complete the sprite work for Nina, ensuring all 31 are ready for integration.
• Floating Expressions Art & Integration: Develop and integrate floating expression arts for enhanced character interaction.

Quarter 3: Engagement Mechanics and Content Expansion (Weeks 25 to 36)

Weeks 25-28:

• Patreon Integration & Credit System: Implement and refine Patreon-specific features.
• Routine Menu & Energy Consumption Systems: Develop systems for daily activity management and energy balancing.
• Milestone CGs Development (Part 2): Create remaining CGs for muscle, fat, and hourglass expansion milestones.
• Drug Store & Midnight Market Systems: Develop these systems along with creating 2 CGs for the drug store and initial CGs for the midnight market.

Weeks 29-32:

• Beta Version Preparation: Incorporate feedback from the first playable, refining features for the beta release.
• Save System & Loading Mechanic: Ensure robust save/load functionality, crucial for beta testing.
• Navigation & "Fuck Around" System Expansion: Enhance the exploration system to cover new areas and integrate the discovery of markets.
• Scripting Tech Integration (Part 1): Start integrating the scripting technology, focusing on core gameplay mechanics.

Weeks 33-36:

• Beta Release & Community Feedback: Launch the beta version and begin collecting and integrating player feedback.
• Post-Activity & Growth Notification Systems: Refine feedback mechanisms based on beta player interactions.
• Scripting Tech Integration (Part 2): Continue and complete the integration of the scripting tech, focusing on dynamic content and interactions.

Quarter 4: Finalization, Polish, and Launch (Weeks 37 to 48)

Weeks 37-40:

• Final Content Integration: Integrate all remaining CGs, ensuring every growth milestone is visually represented.
• Tip System & Financial Mechanics Refinement: Finalize the economic systems, incorporating player feedback and testing outcomes.
• Market Systems Finalization: Complete all features and content for the Mystic Store and Midnight Market, ensuring they are fully functional and integrated with the exploration system.
• Scripting Tech Integration (Completion): Finalize the scripting tech integration, ensuring all game content is dynamic and responsive.

Weeks 41-44:

• Final Game Polishing: Address any remaining bugs or feedback from the beta, focusing on stability and user experience.
• Launch Preparation: Finalize all marketing materials, press kits, and community communications for the launch.
• Nina's Expressions & Final Sprite Integrations: Ensure all of Nina's sprites and expressions are fully integrated and tested within the game.

Weeks 45-48:

• Official Game Launch: Deploy the game, monitor the launch for immediate issues, and engage with the community for feedback.
• Post-Launch Review: Collect data, player feedback, and performance metrics to assess the launch success and identify areas for future updates.
• V2.0 Planning: Based on launch feedback and remaining development ideas, begin planning for the next major update or content expansion.

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And please if I'm missing anything I'm one guy I'm setting this up as a game that starts development on January 2024.