Games by JimD Newsletter – Project Updates

Hello, everyone! I hope you are healthy and safe. Here in New Jersey in the United States, businesses are reopening slowly after the shutdown, though facemasks are becoming commonplace. As someone who writes about viral infections and has worked in an infectious lab, it’s so real to see the current landscape of life. No matter where you are, I hope you are well both in health and financially.

Lots of progress has been made on my projects this month, so let’s dive into it, so I can give you an update on each game.

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 3

Development of Part 3 is up to 275,000 words with my next milestone coming June 25th which should push the game to 280,000 words.

I am working on the lengthy end to the regional history museum mission, adding the much awaited Rachel RO interaction in chapter 8, and adding a way for leaders of the group to select a second in command, new group cook, and new quartermaster. Each of these positions within the group will have an effect on morale and allegiance as well as other subtle changes. The style of group will also be important here. For example, if you choose to have Sean (one of the returning characters from chapter 1) as second-in-command, he will work best in a raiding group, while Jamie works best with democratic or community groups.

Players are always asking about Rachel as an RO, especially as relates to teen MCs. I will finally reveal more about this relationship, so you only have to wait a few more days for those in the beta test. This storyline will be explored, and you will be able to see the effects of that relationship immediately.

In other RO news, I am adding two new romantic options for teenage MCs. This month, I am running a poll to select the traits of the male romantic option. In July, I will run a poll for the new teen female romantic option. Adults will also have romantic options. I am already including Rosie who is eligible to romance for gay women.

I’m hoping to start the Safe Haven Lancelot storyline this month, but it’s running close to the time when I need to start testing the beta two release on the 25th.

Zombie Exodus: Dead Zone 

Dead Zone is in development by Ethan Underhill. Last month I reported that the game is up to 50,000 words. In reality, it is close to 100,000 words already. Once I am done with Out for Blood, I will work with Ethan more closely and begin coding the story. My hope is to offer this in a beta test to my patrons at some point next year.

If you would like more information, feel free to visit Ethan’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EthanDavidUnderhill/.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood

This game is progressing at a fast pace. I completed chapter 8 which came in at a whopping 46,000 words, bringing the game up to 210,000 words already. The story will easily eclipse 300,000 words by the time I’m done. I’ve written the first mortal romance scenes (there are storylines for romantic encounters with three different vampires) and have introduced quite a few vampires in this chapter. I also redesigned some of the stats that are used throughout the game.  I am using stats from the official Vampire: the Masquerade fifth edition rulebook, such as Wits, Dexterity, Composure (Attributes) and Stealth, Awareness, Intimidation (Skills). I am also using Willpower and Health as well as several Backgrounds. Below is a sneak peek at the way the new character sheet looks.

I am also writing a new article for Patreon that will go up by the end of the month which discusses the role of the hunter, one of the major paths you can explore in the game. The other paths include knowledge and immortality, but the hunter seeks to destroy all vampires. I’m excited to share the details of this path later this month.

Until next time, stay safe and thank you for all of your support!