My Bully is My Lover - (Ch.1 - Ep.3 [p.2]) - [Final Status Report + Preview #4]

Hey everyone!

I'm here with an exciting final status report for this update and, yes, the 4th and last preview, too.

There's a lot to share this time! I've been working non-stop for the past two weeks since our last preview, and I've lost track of how many images I've prepared. But hey, more content means more hype, right? 😅

Let's dive into our current progress:

• Lines of code: 4862
• Renders: 853
• Animations: 14
• Music & SFX: 61

We're almost at the finish line! Just one more push, and we'll be diving into part 2.

I'm already working on the episode ending, but I've decided to postpone one of the last scenes of this update. Yep, it's a major lewd scene. It's not just about its size though. I've been really focused on improving my animation quality lately. 

I know I can make them better, but it's a trade-off between speed and quality. I do everything except proofreading and writing the lewd scenes, so pushing for higher-quality animations will slow down our development.

I thought about hiring an animator, but everyone I found is booked up. So, I'm tackling this challenge solo. I'm experimenting with a new animation technique. It's a bit of a gamble – if it works out, I'll grow as an artist, but I still have to balance quality with speed. 

If it doesn't pan out, I'll revert to my usual animation methods. And remember, even if I do hire someone in the future, it'll be more about content improvement rather than speeding up updates. I'll then focus more on renders and smaller animations, like fighting and showcasing animations.

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Now, the big question: How big is this update?

It's practically an episode in itself!
We're looking at around 5500-6000 lines of code and roughly 1000 images.
Chapter 1 - Episode 3 is a huge step, setting the stage for what's to come.
I'm super excited about Episode 4 and can't wait to roll out this update. But I won't compromise on quality, so I'm taking my time to get it right. If all goes well, we're aiming for a Beta release by mid-January!

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Wish me luck with the animations, and that's all for now!

The next time you hear from me will be at the Beta release.

Until then, take care and have a fantastic day!

- NiiChan