Expense report: tablet upgraded + texture project status
Added 2021-06-02 02:00:10 +0000 UTCThe Huion tablet I've been using started giving me driver trouble with BSOD issues over the past year. It's no exaggeration to say that I use a tablet all day every day, for both video work and texture art, and thanks to your funding I was able to make the much needed jump to better hardware.
I'm about three days away from finishing the last character in the game and at that point I'll have completed a first pass on nearly everything. From there I'll have to finish a few stragglers, revise some of clock town, and then do a 100% run to test everything. I don't know how long that's going to take, but I've been aiming for the end of June and that's still possible.
I've said before that I don't like going long without a video upload but I'd also like the finish the project without breaking focus again. Let me know in the comments if late June/early July is too long to wait for the next video; I've been wanting to do one on the major progress leaps being made by various emulators right now and I could set the textures aside to edit that together first (and I'll for sure do a review of Skyward Sword HD in July).
Thanks again for your support, and for now here are some comparisons from the hundreds of textures that have been painted since last time (some of which have already been ported to the 3D version as well):
Comments
I also agree with everyone else who has been commenting. The Majora's Mask retexture project has been a huge part of your life for years now and finishing it would be a huge weight off your shoulders as well as a tremendous accomplishment. It's exceedingly rare to see retexture projects completed, especially when they're buy a single person. Whatever plans you have for YouTube content can wait.
The Grandmaster
2021-06-03 20:18:12 +0000 UTCDo what you do best, it's your time. Keep being awesome, and congratulations on the upgrade!!!
Anthony M. Adorno
2021-06-03 18:02:59 +0000 UTCI'm with everyone else here. Put your time into the re-texture project, especially if what's what's important to you now. I personally find constant derailment to be frustrating, so I can empathize if that's been happening. Also, congrats on the new tablet!! That thing looks awesome. I hope it serves you well!
Jake Adams
2021-06-02 20:24:38 +0000 UTCThe bag and the jar are like straight from the instructions booklet.
2021-06-02 18:08:42 +0000 UTCIts ok if the next video takes longer, Finish this project! That jar texture is on point! Hope your new tablet works great for you!
2021-06-02 18:02:57 +0000 UTCUgh, I had a Huion Tablet for a while. The drivers would break all the time, and the official releases on the website were straight up broken, I had to track down some older versions that just barely worked.
2021-06-02 15:04:16 +0000 UTCFinish your project! Your next video can wait, and will likely benefit from the psyche boost of completing your goal first.
2021-06-02 14:03:05 +0000 UTCKeep cracking on with the texture project! It isn’t that long to wait for a new video.
2021-06-02 11:04:41 +0000 UTCNothing like being knee-deep into a passion project then getting derailed by something else and losing focus. Take all the time you need!
2021-06-02 10:20:34 +0000 UTCWhenever you upload a video, I drop everything to take a surprise 20 minute holiday. Even if you take time off, I'm literally always going to make sure I catch that video because i know it's quality. If taking more time to finish this massive project means not compromising the quality of anything, then I'm all for it.
Samuel Figueroa
2021-06-02 04:51:45 +0000 UTCI imagine everyone would get it once it's done. I doubt he would delay the release for non-patrons.
JohnTheSlider
2021-06-02 03:47:00 +0000 UTCI'm not sure how I would feel later, but I would honestly be fine with waiting until at least mid July. Basically, take as long as you need.
JohnTheSlider
2021-06-02 03:44:54 +0000 UTCGlad to see there is already a list of people showing support because I couldn't agree more: take the time you need, your work will totally benefit from the focus (and that goes for both the texture pack and the video). Great work on the textures btw! Especially the gem on the rupee purse *Italian chef finger kiss
Jonathan Stagnaro
2021-06-02 03:39:00 +0000 UTCWhile i would love a new emulator video, you should absolutely focus on finishing the textures since that last minute crunch rush is always the best feeling of any project and robbing someone of it would just be cruel. (also, nice tablet)
Bruce Michael
2021-06-02 03:31:20 +0000 UTCDefinitely take the time you need to apply greater focus to this holy quest in texture finalization. The videos you have planned sound great and also sound like they wouldn't tax you too much, but still better to narrow your scope and close in on this project first. Hope you're taking care as well!
Dylan Robinson
2021-06-02 03:05:23 +0000 UTCAny chance of releasing the texture pack early for patrons?
LukeL
2021-06-02 03:04:09 +0000 UTCMost impressive. Especially that bag, almost looks like a 3d model.
LukeL
2021-06-02 03:03:25 +0000 UTCI'm always for creators taking the time they need to get their art done. I would be totally down to wait for the next video so that the texture project can see completion. Besides, that'll make the wait for the next video that much more worth it.
Shane Kaiser
2021-06-02 02:35:31 +0000 UTCI know how much it can derail a project if you break stride while in the right mind state, so I can definitely wait longer for the next video.
2021-06-02 02:34:10 +0000 UTCIf waiting for the next video upload means the texture pack is that much closer to completion... take all the time you need, I'm PSYCHED to do a full playthrough of MM with it!
Zakki Blakk
2021-06-02 02:14:12 +0000 UTC
