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Dev Log - February 19, 2025

Hey everyone, it's time for another dev log!

This one should be short since I don’t have too much to report. The update is progressing steadily, though I know this chapter has taken longer than usual. I aim to release an update every three months, as I feel that’s a reasonable timeframe given the quantity and quality of content I produce. However, it's already been four months, and I’m still a ways out from release.

The Halloween special came out in December (three months ago), but I realize now that many of you don’t see that as a real update. At the time, I felt it was a meaningful amount of content, but I didn’t fully consider how it would impact the main chapter’s timeline. Then December was mostly taken up with travel and family time, which carried into the first week of January. So here we are now, and the update still isn’t finished.

I’ve received some messages from those of you frustrated with the delay, and I just want to say—I hear you, and I’m sorry. I didn’t properly account for how much December would slow things down, and the impact the Halloween special would have on my schedule. That was poor planning and time management on my part, and I’ll do better in the future, especially around that time of year.

I’ve also had messages from patrons concerned about spending money while waiting for the update and the possibility of being charged again before it’s released. If this is something you’re worried about, please reach out to me. I’m happy to work something out—I can email you the links once the update is available after your membership expires, or whatever works best. I don’t want anyone feeling like they’ve been cheated, so just message me, and we’ll figure it out.

That’s all for now. I’ll be sending a few more sets of sneak peeks over the next couple of weeks, and if all goes well, we should be looking at a release in the first week of March.

Hope you’re all having a great week, and as always, thank you so much for your support! I truly appreciate it.

Bobby

Dev Log - February 19, 2025

Comments

Hi, I'm new here and I absolutely love East Block. Just wanted to share the same sentiment as everyone else that we appreciate your hard work and we all have life to contend with.

Bo Otto

Thanks a lot! You guys are the best.

Bobbyboy Productions

Thanks man!

Bobbyboy Productions

Thank you for that!

Bobbyboy Productions

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the kind words.

Bobbyboy Productions

Don’t worry Bobby! No need to ever apologize for spending time with family and friends. Life happens and folks just need to be patient. I understand that many folks might have been burned by devs “milking it” in the past, but that definitely isn’t applicable to you. Keeping a good steady pace while allowing for real life is the best anyone can hope for. Thanks for your work and care in this project

NoTrainRex

Don't beat yourself up over not releasing the update it's important to balance your work life and your personal life. Regardless of when the update is released, we're all still going to play it. I'm sure you've gotten a lot of frustrated patrons in your DM's but look at it this way you have a game that everyone is anxiously waiting for. I'm sure this update will show that some things in life are worth the wait.

Spidey96

I concur with other posts : do not be too harsh on yourself ;-) As a dev myself for more than 10 years, I can say it : there is no dev that can claim to NEVER have made mistakes about his plan and his time management ;-) We see you are doing your best : you post relevant feedback about your progression... That is the only thing that matters ;-) Good luck !

HikBenAkk477

Yeah I get the people wanting updates quickly but quality is more important than speed and the creator keeping there motivation and not feeling unnecessarily rushed is the most important. I've seen too many great games dying in their crib, Bobby you're one of my favorite creators in the AVN space because of the fantastic quality of what you make and the fact that you talk to us about what's going on, keep up the good work and I look forward to the next and future updates.

Snusmumriken

Thanks Jonny! One of my earliest patrons!

Bobbyboy Productions

Sometimes, people don't understand creative works take longer than expected. With that said, you have my support as I prefer quality over some rush job. Never sacrifice quality when it comes to your creative works, my friend, no matter what anyone says. Keep up the good works! Happy to wait for the next hot chapter of The East Block! - Cheers! 🤩 🔥 👍

Jonny Boy NY

Thanks Mickey!

Bobbyboy Productions

Thanks so much!

Bobbyboy Productions

Hello. I am very pleased with your work . I think your work is really the best of the people I follow on Patreon . I hope the next update will be published soon . You have my trust because you are really good . A big hug dear Bobbyboy With esteem

Marco

Bobby, your work on the East Block is really appreciated. I have played alot of AVNs and yours is one that I can't put down, the style, the content and the tease, it's awesome. You take your time because the next chapter looks to be the biggest and best yet! I can't wait to play it! But I will and gladly stay subbed up because I know it's worth it!

MickeyTwoT

The goat! You’re awesome thanks George.

Bobbyboy Productions

thanks I appreciate it

Bobbyboy Productions

well, I hope it’s only two more weeks. I’m working my butt off.

Bobbyboy Productions

thanks a lot for the kind words. I appreciate it.

Bobbyboy Productions

well, I try to take it as a compliment to people like the game so much that it gets them passionate about it but thanks for always being great supporters both you guys

Bobbyboy Productions

Man, some of you guys are great for the old ego. Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

Bobbyboy Productions

ha ha thank you

Bobbyboy Productions

Thanks a lot. I love you guys too.

Bobbyboy Productions

thanks Josh I appreciate you.

Bobbyboy Productions

Thanks! Yeah I won’t make that mistake again.

Bobbyboy Productions

Merci beaucoup. Je pense que la plupart des gens sont d’accord et ressentent la même chose que toi. Merci encore pour ton commentaire et merci d’être un super soutien !

Bobbyboy Productions

Bonjour, rien à signaler sauf que le travail que vous faites est excellent e pour avoir une qualité du genre, on sait que cela prend du temps et donc je ne m'inquiète absolument pas et peut être que mettre deux ou trois photos chaque semaine pour vos abonnés seraient une façon de calmer les esprits de certains et des inquiets. En effet, si vous envoyer par exemple quelques photos de votre ouvrage le samedi ou un autre jour de la semaine on pourrait voir le travail effectué et l'avancement de vos réalisations. Bien à Vous et encore merci

Boel Roger

I believe that it will be worth waiting for. As you said, this was a delay that got away from you; next year you've got a plan.

A M

I never understood people who complain about dev times. I would rather wait for a polished product then a rushed update that ruins the whole game like I have seen happen. Take your time Bobby, the game is awesome and people should try and understand that avns take time and lots of work to get ready for release.

Joshy92

Yep I've said it many times, I'm good as long as I get a post saying what's up. Am I anxious to see the new one, absolutely, but I'm as long as I get an update about where it's at and maybe some screens here and there, I'm good. The screens are good for building that anticipation.

Sure, Not

I feel the same way.

Sure, Not

We love you Bobby! 🤍

PinkSpectre

Chill bro, stay together, we want the best from you and you never disappoint us. 🫰

Rafsan ermqult

I only got around to it a bit later...that's why I saw the Halloween special later. I thought it was really good, but I've already written about it :)!! For me it was a holiday special....just like you can see it for Christmas or Easter, for example :). If you say it's another chapter of the whole story, that's fine with me!! As I said, take your time, I really like this visual novel and won't cancel anything!! If people are unhappy that's not good, yes of course, but don't let it get you down, you're good at what you do.....The opinion of an amateur :D but you know what I mean, I hope. Have a nice day!!

Drayon

It's funny/frustrating the way people view events that don't take place in continuity with the main game as separate things, as though they don't (or shouldn't) eat into dev time of the main game. I feel like corruption themed games get this complaint more than most. If chapter 7 drifts into mid-march then I'm good to wait - though a steady diet of sneak previews would definitely help tide me over.

AppleJay

Sorry to hear that some are frustrated, but I think you've done a good job of keeping everyone updated on the status. Based on what you've shared this update should be epic!

arsenal70

2 more weeks ain’t bad for waiting. Do hope that they are walking into a nudist section of the beach tho.

Anon

Don't be too hard on yourself Bobby

Scoog

Bro worries too much. We still like you even if you’re slow 💟

George Costanza


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