Mid-month update

I cannot believe we're halfway through this month already! Progress tracker is below.

This last week I have spent the majority of my time working on completing the graphical update for Chapter Three. You will notice a new section added to the progress tracker, "clickables". This is something I introduced in the previous update which was clickable items dotted throughout the game that unlocked bonus scenes. In the next update this will be expanded further. There will be items that  will be highlighted when hovered over, and can be clicked to unlock a hidden image.

These hidden images will be in a new gallery (accessible from the main gallery screen). The unlocks will be persistent, as I intend (for those who like to collect things) to have some images only be available on specific paths.

I toyed with the idea of adding a hint system within the game, but after consulting with myself - I feel players will have more enjoyment discovering these for themselves.

This update will launch with 6 clickable items (that feed into the hidden gallery) and (time permitting) I will go back and update the clickable items that I used in the first part (the items themselves will have a visible 'edge' to them rather than a 'glow' effect).

This weekend will be spent rendering out the animations that are left (3 more to go!) It may not look like it, but this update's animations will be very front heavy, in that the second part of  part two is more action orientated and does not lend itself to be animated.

I am, however, experimenting with more idle animations, these are image loops that repeat. Up until now I have been using them for occasional eye blinks for the more intimate moments.

I will be expanding this out to other images, notably a shower scene the water itself will be animated. If I get this right, it should look quite effective.

There will be more images of Cindy, released to the higher support tiers, some of you will have seen an image that I actually rejected. I was not happy with the lighting (although it is not a poor image, it is too dark for a promotional render) Some may disagree.

I had intended for the re-lit image to form part of the latter renders for supporters on a higher tier. But instead, I have decided to include both of them here. Think of this as a little bonus.

The original image is far too dark. Not enough lighting on her face, and the white stool clashes with the white socks. additionally, Her skirt is practically hidden by shadow. Speaking of shadow, the one across her chest is far too sharp. We need to soften that out.

A much improved image. The stool (or Ottoman as it's actually called) has had an alternative texture applied and the sharp shadows have been softened immensely. My only issue is her left elbow, the contrast between her leg and arm textures gives it an almost 'fake' look.

It's for this reason that I will be including a different image for the supporter release than the one above.

That's all I have for this week, Next week will be a public post.

Take care,

Cenc