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MC Relapse variable and ending, explained.

Ok guys, I've been doing a lot of thinking about this, and I was going to have the MC (if you have enough relapses points) relapse, and kind of split off the paths for a day during one of the later updates.

The problem with this though, is I don't think I could realistically bring him back around to where I'd want him to be, in enough time to do the things he's going to be doing towards the end of the game (sponsoring people, telling his story, etc...).

So, I've kind of t...

Dev Update #52 (Progress)

Looks like Brenda is happy...

Ok guys, I was gonna do this tomorrow on the normal day, but I'm rendering animations today, so I kinda have the time now.

We are at 4405 lines of code, 1453 renders, and later tonight (when the last animation I'm rendering finishes) 10 animations. However, wait for it... I'm still on the last scene of the first day! So, as I said in one of the messages I posted (can't remember which ...

Quick Announcement, we're moving to Renpy 8.0.3...

That's right, Ch. 15 of One Day at a Time will be released on Renpy SDK 8.0.3. I've been using a 4 year old version of the engine for too long now, and 8.0.3 brings a much smoother gameplay process for you, and more advance coding options for me.

How does this affect you other than what I said about gameplay? It shouldn't at all, we've even written a migration script that will transfer Android saves to the new 8.0.3 default location. 

Are there any exceptio...

Had to do another one of Maeve...

I stayed up far too late last night setting this up, but the render queue was finally small enough I could have a little fun with a custom. Hope you guys like it. It was inspired by one of my favorite games Depraved Awakening. 

If you haven't played that, go run and do it now! You won't be disappointed!

I'll have a dev update on the 26th for everybody. Let's just say for now, I'm failing miserable at keeping the render count down. But, it is what is it. I req...

ODAAT The Production, announcement.

Just wanted to let everyone know my next game ODAAT The Production, will not be a "buddy/landlady" game. There's been speculation that it was going to be, and I wanted to squash that. So, I just wanted it to be clear to everyone, it's not gonna be that kind of game.

Maria will be a romancable love interest however, but it will stop there. I know this won't matter to people who are already playing my current game, since it is not one, and you're here. S...

Since I wrote all day yesterday...

Isobel was my reward to myself, when I was done. So, I thought why not share her with all of you!

Audrey wasn't pleased with the last image to did of her...

...and neither was I. She's much happier with this one!

Dev Update #51 (Progress)

What the hell is that thing Lydia's sitting on, guess we'll find out...

Ok guys, some good progress to report, but the rendering has been pretty easy up until now. Lots of assets that don't take a long time to render in. That will change as the update progresses, and that's why we're this far along at this point.

At roughly two and a half weeks development, we are at 2527 lines of code rendered, I've stil...

Been holding this one back, but...

I'd like to introduce you to Maeve! She's pleased to meet you.

Maeve with be part of the cast when the new game kicks off (whenever that is).

Audrey wanted in on the action...

I had a little time in the render queue tonight so I threw this in first! Enjoy!

Note: I'll explain why I've had more time in the render queue so far in this update, in short the scenes have mostly been in assets that render quickly. That will change for most of the rest of Ch. 15. I'll explain this again on Wednesday.

Aparently Sam likes Ballet...

Actually it was just a fantasy of hers. I had some renders that weren't going to take the whole night, so I put this in after I was done yesterday. Just for Patrons. Enjoy!

Note: Making some good progress on Ch. 15, will share on the 12th as promised.

Trying Something New with Renders in this Update!

Ok, I'll make this as brief as possible. The render count in this update will likely be less, and that's a good thing. Here's why. I went back and analyzed a few of the 1 character scenes I had in the last update and some of them where hitting over 120 renders. That's just crazy town!

What I figured out, is in a long conversation I'll reuse the same expression on a character 3 or sometimes 4 times. So, what I'm doing is trying to cap single character scenes to around 60-70 renders max. ...

Another Bonus Image for Patrons

I rendered animations all day yesterday, and by the time they were done I didn't really have enough time to go on to the next scene. So, Angie decided she was going to pose rather provocatively for me. Cheers!

One Day at a Time Endings (We're not close yet, but I just want to explain some things)

This will be a long post, just warning you!

I'm sort of starting to drop hints about the endings with the girls. At least the solo ones anyway (like I said, we're pretty far out, I just want to let you guys know how it will work so there's no confusion). I'll reference two games that kinda did them like I'm going to do them. But it will be more of a mixture of the two, or a hybrid if you will, and we'll have a haremish sort of ending as well, for those who just can't p...

Another GUI Image, this is Isobel...

She's happy to meet you, and before someone says her name is spelled wrong. It's the Scottish spelling, used on purpose! Because I've always liked it that way.

Back to setting up scenes for Ch. 15!

...and we've got a Main Menu!

I worked on One Day at a Time all day today. BUT, I thought I'd put a little overtime in and get some coding and back end stuff done on this one! Gonna render out the rest of the GUI images tonight.

I was DEAD SET on changing the image buttons (New Game, Preferences, Etc...), but when I fired them up on here as placeholders, I just thought they looked too good to change, so I'm keeping them!

Maria is very happy I put some extra time in today, to d...

One Day at a Time Ch. 14c General Release ZF $3 and UP!

One Day at a Time Ch. 14c is now in General Release, ZF tier's and up, link to game post below!  

https://www.patreon.com/posts/78662050

Bonus 4K Render for All Patrons

Shelly wanted some love, so I obliged. Enjoy, Cheers!

NOTE: One Day at a Time Ch. 14 will be available tomorrow on General Release $3 and up!

One Day at a Time Ch. 14c for ZBF $5 and UP!

One Day at a Time Ch. 14c has been released to ZBF tier's and up, link to game post below!

Note: I messed up, and it went to this tier a day early this update. So, enjoy!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/78662050

One Day at a Time Ch. 14c for ZBFF $10 and UP!

That's right, One Day at a Time Ch. 14c has been released to ZBFF tier's and up, link to game post below!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/78662050

One Day at a Time Season 2 Ch. 14c (General Release ZF and Up)

Overview: In One Day at a Time you will take the role of an active heroin addict. You live with your girlfriend Lydia who is also an addict. Along the way you will meet several other women and have the chance to romance, or in some cases corrupt them. There will be many important decisions to make on your journey towards recovery. How will you choose to embrace your new way of life? This is entirely up to you...

Although the game contains heavy subject matter there is p...

Concept Render and Overview for ODAAT: The Production

I am proud to bring you the concept and overview of:

ODAAT: The Production

Overview:

You are a director of moderate acclaim, who's been given the task by your mentor of putting on the first modern theatrical production in one of the oldest and most storied venues in the world. What kind of show runner will you be, and how will you go about achieving this monumental undertaking? How will you nurture your cast and crew along the way? Can yo...

Just a feeler poll about a new game.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the poll. It was overwhelmingly in favor of going ahead with the two projects at some time in the future! I am however a little dejected at the comments claiming I'm going to forget what's going on in the other game, or not be able to focus on one thing or the other. Because, I set up events and do a considerable amount of outlining for the next Chapter while I'm creating the current one. 

However, I absolutely 2023-03-11 15:38:51 +0000 UTC View Post