Dev Log 10/05/2023 - Crimson High v0.24
Added 2023-05-10 20:28:13 +0000 UTCHo! How's it going, fellow fellows and felines (yes, I know)?
Since I haven't made a dev log thingiemablob for this update cycle, I figured now is as good a time as any, so.. here we are!
This time I wanted to try something new, by adding some of my CH-related thoughts, as well as adding preview images for the upcoming update. While you could argue that this completely voids the "preview channel" benefit of most of the tiers on here, I think the delay, between when I posted them there and making this post here now, should be fine.
Let me know if you think otherwise and/or what you think about any of the contents of this log, either under this post, or on Discord!
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Isn't she cute in her little denim jacket?! I love her!
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Now, for the update itself: It's coming along really nicely and I hope to be able to finish it within a week from now - maybe even around the weekend already. Once I know for sure, I'll make a release schedule post as usual.
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Do you guys know what's really upsetting, though? The internet!
I know, right? That's not news at all. We all know that the internet is a weird place where you can find all sorts of characters. Even people who think Crimson High is "a standard Koikatsu VN with standard images and no redeeming qualities whatsoever". Weird, isn't it?! It's like they've mixed up their games and confused CH with something else!
Luckily it's just a single voice among all of you guys' astonishingly positive reviews and feedback! Which is kind of the point of this tangent - I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your feedback! Be it by actually voicing your thoughts about CH, or by the simple act of becoming a patron (which all of you have in common, because you're able to read this (excluding you, Mr. Pirate - yes, I see you there)).
For those of you who have told me before that they would love to join a higher tier but can't do so for whatever reason: your feedback is worth a lot on its own! Don't worry about not being able to become a SECSI. If you've ever left a comment or even a review/rating on one of the sites where CH can be found, you've done a lot in supporting me in my endeavor to create this piece of bundled joy! A positive review/comment helps other people to decide whether they want to give CH a chance!
And if you haven't.. well, there's still time to do so. Itch and [other sites] (hello again, Mr. Pirate) are ripe for plucking! Don't let the Negative Nancys out there be the only ones who voice their opinion! Get out there and spread the word! Let everyone know how weird slash fun slash comfortable CH is!
Or don't. Honestly, you being here, reading my rambling is already worth a lot, like I said up there. Thank you for being here and supporting CH. :)
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Anyhow, now that that's been talked about, let's talk about, uh.. boobs? No wait, that's no good. How about..

.. slightly upset Jun? I'm not sure why that would be better than boobs, but here you go. Now start fretting about why she'd be upset and why Suzu has such a hard time deciding whether she wants to console her or not.
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Meanwhile I'll conclude this train wreck of a dev log and go back to playing Far Cry 5 and/or petting my cat's belly.
As I said before and will say every dang time I'm making any kind of post on here: Thank you! For supporting me, for believing in me, for trusting me to pull through despite lots of others vanishing/dropping out before me, and for being an awesome person in general! Thank you! You are appreciated!
(Still gonna cocktease you with cliffhangers, though.)
Cheers!
Comments
I don't know either, Hiryuu. People can be weird. I appreciate your kind words, though! Thanks a ton! :) As for the little kitten.. well, that's something Ren, Mana, and Claws need to hash out during their talk, isn't it? :P
Vertigo
2023-05-11 10:58:24 +0000 UTCThis is exactly what I was talking about, right here! Comments like yours go such a long way! Thank you so much! :) Also good to know that the preview images aren't an issue. Thanks, bud. :)
Vertigo
2023-05-11 10:56:26 +0000 UTCHow can anyone call CH "a standard Koikatsu"? I'm yet to find other VN (and I've played a lot in all those years) with a complex and engaging story, not to mention the great cast of characters with so many personalities and the pace of game, not rushing anything but still progressing steadly. I've mentioned at some point, but even if CH was a non-hentai or a book I still would love it because of the story. Anyway, ignore such "complaints" of people who must have just overlooked the screenshots (and your graphic style is way beyond the average VNs we see around, too) and started spouting such things. EDIT: as you posted the cute Mana outfit, I must ask.... When we gonna save the little kitten???
Hiryuu
2023-05-11 04:41:53 +0000 UTCPersonally, I don't mind the posting of the preview images either way, it doesn't take away from the story for me. However, anyone who feels this is just a standard VN, while they are entitled to their opinion, probably only wanted a typical sex only harem game and were mad it wasn't. The story is great so far (as are the H related activities), I have chuckled and gotten chills more in this VN than any other I have played, the characters actually have unique personalities and are often very adorable and endearing. I am tired of the standard 3/4 time slots - Go to school - Go home - Sleep click fest sandbox just to get some story content after grinding for affection points for an hour, so I appreciate that this VN deviates from that cookie cutter game type. Please keep up the good work, I look forward to the release every time ^^.
raindownforever
2023-05-10 23:12:48 +0000 UTCYes! I think you're going to like the Mana stuff in 0.24. :P
Vertigo
2023-05-10 20:46:38 +0000 UTCHaha, that's a good selection! Lucky, too, since you're getting a ton of content for them lately. :D
Vertigo
2023-05-10 20:45:22 +0000 UTCThey absolutely do! Both for my motivation and for convincing new people to play! Thanks, Tridon! You too! And thanks for the feedback. :)
Vertigo
2023-05-10 20:44:47 +0000 UTCDenim Mana is adorable. She's trying so hard to be hard and capable, and it just makes me want to give her headpats xD
Darklordiablo
2023-05-10 20:41:49 +0000 UTCI do think the preview images are good, they help break up the text, it is also nice to know that the reviews do make a difference. Keep up the good work!
Tridon Terrafold
2023-05-10 20:37:13 +0000 UTCI'll find and hurt whoever made Jun sad!!!! Hug her Suzuuuuuuuu!!!!! (yeah those are probably my two fave characters incase that isn't obvs <333)
Stuart Gannon
2023-05-10 20:32:45 +0000 UTC