Proof of Life #182: Too much work for the remaining week + Update 6 goes public (links below)
Added 2023-06-19 20:53:38 +0000 UTCHeya folks, how are you doing in this fine morning/afternoon/evening? I hope everything's going well : ) Me, everything's fine. Well, for the most parts. I'm a bit in a rush, and I've got kind of a bad news to deliver.
So, once again, I might not make it to the initial deadline for the first release, planned for the 25th (this Sunday). I know, I know, "again?", you might say, and I'd look down in shame and answer: "Yes...".
The issue this time, as with the last Update, is that I'm trying to fit in more than I can possibly do in a month. I would usually do updates with 2-3 H scenes, but last update had 5, some short, and this one will have 4, mostly long ones. Besides, even if I managed to do it in time, I'm not sure the artists will have enough time to finish everything for the 25th, seeing that almost 90% of all animations for this update so far are custom.
So I'm asking you very kind and forgiving people to grant me 1-3 more days beyond the 25th to do what remains, meaning the extra scene, Rose's last scene, every little story bits in-between, the freeroam events, the mini-stories, add scenes to the reminiscence room, write the walthrough, add the saves, and replaying everything to make sure it's bug-free. I just want to insist on the fact that this delay isn't caused by technical setbacks or anything, simply that I miscalculated the time I would need to finish everything. Still, I'm sure you'll all like this update : )
By the way, I made this post public so I could fit the links to DL Update 6 which is now available to non-Patrons as well, so here they are:
Download: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hc3-peacekeepers-83242330
Changelog: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hc3-update-6-83241997
Once again, I apologize for this delay, and will work hard to keep it as short as possible.
Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful week!
N_Taii
Comments
In my opinion, the more scenes there are in the reminiscence room, the better
Snowman9712
2023-06-22 13:40:25 +0000 UTCIt's not exactly about them being walkable that's the issue, but the actual H scene being relatively short. I try to only add scenes that are certain length so as to not clutter the reminiscence room with too much stuff people might not be interested in. But I'll keep the two dream sequences in mind to add at a later date. I'm going to go on a break in September, so I'll have time to do it then : )
N_taii
2023-06-20 11:01:33 +0000 UTCSo long as youre making the final product better im not going to complain if its late
Bobby
2023-06-20 00:37:53 +0000 UTCWhat's important is that you are open and honest about it with your patreon supporters. The difference between failure and success in a situation like this is transparency and you have no problems there.
Iokua
2023-06-20 00:23:57 +0000 UTCNot a problem. Give yourself and the artists time to make sure the update comes out the way intended. I recently caught up with HC3 since update 4 and have been enjoying it. I am curious though on if dream sequences will be added to the reminiscence room. I remember the first one with Rose at the first chapter and then we have this great new one, but I was a bit bummed to see it not in the reminiscence room since HC2 had them. I figured it's because instead of cutscenes there are traversable areas so they'd be harder to add. But I was wondering if you plan on adding them at some point. Keep up the good work!
Bellam
2023-06-19 23:37:00 +0000 UTCIt is very difficult to achieve both things, from what I understand the delays occur because you have to wait for the artist to finish making the models of the characters, and I imagine that he will have things to do in his personal life or have other clients to attend and that's why many times he can't deliver the models on time. In a way he also deserves forgiveness because he does an excellent job.
SFukuro
2023-06-19 22:30:20 +0000 UTCI know I won't be disappointed, so please take your time.
SuperSus
2023-06-19 22:22:45 +0000 UTCGreat. I'm now looking forward to it even more now :)
MrAnon69
2023-06-19 21:54:30 +0000 UTCThere will definitely be progression, both in terms of storyline and corruption, with something new for every scene (new fetish, new situation, etc...).
N_taii
2023-06-19 21:52:27 +0000 UTCThank you ; )
N_taii
2023-06-19 21:49:05 +0000 UTCI know a few days might not sound like much to the average person, and in the grand scheme of things it isn't, but I always aim at building trust between me and my Patrons, and when I fail to meet my deadlines, it always feels like a personal failure, and it's disappointing.
N_taii
2023-06-19 21:48:56 +0000 UTCIt sure is, I always prioritize quality over punctuality. I just wish I could do both every time^^
N_taii
2023-06-19 21:46:05 +0000 UTCWouldn't want you to produce a rushed update! However, there is something I was thinking about with regard to the next update. The storyline I'm most interested in is the one with Rose. From what I've read though I'm not sure if we should expect "filler" or her relationship with the Duke progressing?
MrAnon69
2023-06-19 21:40:50 +0000 UTCTake your time man art doesn’t need to be rushed.
Iswipevcards
2023-06-19 21:37:59 +0000 UTCUnless you're going to tell us that the next update will be a month late, I don't think anyone is going to begrudge you a few days. Most of the time when an update is late with a patreon project it's either missing a lot of the promised content or its lateness is never explained. In some cases the developer gets pissy at anyone who questions the missing content. We're three games deep with consistent release schedules and worthwhile updates, we can wait a little longer because quality of updates will always trump quantity of updates. Now if you were releasing once a year I think we'd get cranky, but you've got a loooong way to fall before that happens. :P
Iokua
2023-06-19 21:14:47 +0000 UTCDon't worry dude :) take the time you need to finish the update, it is better to get a complete product that you are satisfied with than one that you are not convinced and you feel it is missing things.
SFukuro
2023-06-19 21:05:17 +0000 UTC
