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The return of the prodigal dev

Hey guys, I'm so glad I can communicate with you again, without feeling guilty of abandoning my project, because I never did. I can list a series of events that held me back all this time, including family crisis, work changes and burnout, but I don't think they matter much now. The main reason was really, lack of inspiration to write something worthy. Because, among the various endings, every time I had a decent idea, I worked non stop like the old days. Every time though, I hit a mental bl...

Pausing Billing Cycle (Again...)

Hey guys,
Summer so far was brutal for me. Although I managed to create about 7 different animated sx scenes, I can't say I found the inspiration and the inner peace to do some real work for my project. I was buried with work all the time (and I really need the $$$) and finding that little energy to work on TTBS was a miracle. In August probably things will be better but I can't promise anything. So the least I can do is pausing all financial support. Thank you all for your patience but I...

TTBS v0.94 News Update

Hey guys, it's been a while now since v0.92 and I can't say I'm satisfied with my progress so far. Based on my workplan, I should have at least a complete story by now, but I messed up. I tried to change some mechanics of the game and it all came crashing down, making me lose valuable time. Basically I had an idea to give a better control of the diceroll: Let me explain.

I guess by now you all know about MJ asking before visiting.
2025-06-01 20:29:11 +0000 UTC View Post

v0.92: 4 heads down, many to go (LINKS Fixed)

Hey guys,
For those of you who missed it, the title refers to a previous metaphor of mine, about the twelve endings, looking like the 12 heads of Hydra, the mythical creature that Hercules fought. According to the legend, that creature had the power of double regeneration. For each head cut, two more took its place. Strangely, the same is happening here. For each ending I finished, two more appeared in my head. Crazy talk? You have no idea.
First of all, I was surprised to see so many ...

Back in the saddle

Hey guys, the worst has passed and finally every 'distraction' has been taken care of, so after all this time, I've returned to my drawing board.

First of all, I've changed my logo. I hope you like it. Fresh logo, fresh start.

So, moving on to dev news: In every videogame which respects itself, there's a final boss waiting to be dealt with. In TTBS case, I'm the one who has to fight...

Pausing Billing Cycle

Hey guys, how are you?
Myself not so good. Mainly because my whole work plan these last months went belly up. The reasons are linked with my day job and an upcoming Congress where I'm expected to do an important-ish presentation. I have to admit that in the last two months I couldn't work as much and fast as I wanted in my beloved project and the worst part is that I don't see that changing for at least another two weeks, since I have people counting on me.
So, the least I can do is p...

Best Wishes for Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year

Hey guys, I really hope you're doing well and maybe even enjoying yourselves a little. 2024 has been mostly productive for me but there's always room for improvement. Between my dayjob and my game development hobby, I could hardly find a little bit of fun time for myself. My steam library of videogames is growing and I never seem to find time to play - But I know that if I start playing Witcher 3, Baldur's Gate 3 and all those games I've been dreaming to start, my visual novels will suffer. ...

Working on the various endings

Hey guys, for the past two weeks I've been trying to put together the various loose ends, and depending on dozen variables, to find the various endings for MJ.
First of all, I think it's a good idea for an update or two, to have an options menu as I did in 0.8, in order to allow you to see all the outcomes without having to replay everything again and again.

Minor Spoilers ahead:

First of all, I'll have to make some minor changes.

1. After the Theatrical Play, if the M...

Arabella 1890 Chapter 3 (Links)

Wow! Guys, I'm so happy to be back! What it might looked as a month of radio silence to you, was really a time travel for me, back to the 19th Century! I worked hard and fast to make it on time. Actually, I needed a change and although I love 1999 and MJ, I had to give some life to Arabella too, before the end of the year.

So here it is: The entire third chapter of Arabella 1890.

2024-11-18 21:06:55 +0000 UTC View Post

TTBS v0.9 is ready (LINKS)

Hey guys,

I haven't written a single word in a month, since the release of v0.85 but I was working full speed to make it on time for v0.9. And modestly writing, I believe all this work was worth it after all.
Now, before you play, just a heads up: This release picks up the story from where we left it in v0.8 so you don't have to replay an older save and hopefully, you'll never have to again until the end.

But

95% of the new content depends on Stephanie (The fashion biatc...

TTBS v0.85 is ready (LINKS)

Hey people, I'd like to welcome the new supporters and thank you old ones for your patience.
It's been a whole summer and two weeks since the v0.8 but as the title says the new update is finally ready.
It was more demanding than I've thought but at the end I'm happy with the result.

As you might already know, this update still ends where the previous one had ended. But it has enough material to fill the last 10 rounds. Unfortunately, this means that you need to replay a previous...

A Guide for TTBS Pop Culture Refs and News Update for v0.85

Hey guys,
It's been a difficult summer for me so far because of the prolonged heat wave and increased work load. The update's progress is going well I think. I've done most of the work I was planning to do and then some more. You'll check it out in a couple of weeks as promised.

In the mean time, I want to share with you something: It's a small guide about a big part of the 90s pop culture references and trivia that inspired me to write the TTBS script. It's not complete yet and the...

Monthly (!!!) news update for TTBS 0.85

Hey guys,

It's already been a month since my last post so I guess it's time to give you a news flash.
The reason this update is taking longer than usual is because, since its purpose is to fill the empty rounds till the end of the tabletop part, I wanted to spare you the grief of replaying two times the previous saves. Also, this update is much more technical than the average since I take in consideration many many stats to determine if MJ will have success in her various fields ...

Biweekly News Update - v0.85

Hey folks,

It's been a while since I last wrote a new post but I swear I was mostly working (dayjob and project). The main reason I write these update post is to reassure you that basically I'm still alive (lol).

The other reason is to prepare you for some small changes. For example, do you remember Taylor's visit? Well, I've moved it to round 98 and added some visual aids as you can see from the image. These visits will help me decide based on previous choices, stats and luck, MJ...

Creating v0.85 - Biweekly News Update

Hey people,
As I've already mentioned in a previous post, the next update is dedicated to the conclusion of the storylines before MC's return to the 'Big House'.
Basically, one by one each storyline will finish and in the end, after MC's release, he (you) will see the results of his (your) efforts in the 0.9x updates.

So far, I've finished the art and animation of Madison's story, 'touched' Drew's story

2024-06-22 13:00:25 +0000 UTC View Post

New Ending Titles Song

Alright, we already established that AI is incredible. I've accepted that and I'm eagerly awaiting for what the future will hold for us next. Because whatever flaws AI might have now, they ll probably be resolved soon. For now the majority of the AI creations varies from good to mediocre. And only the human input can make it a masterpiece.

But never would I ve expected that there are platforms like Suno AI that I d write my lyrics and in seconds a really good song would come out. So g...

Feedback for v0.8

Guys, c'mon. This radio silence is killing me here. For those of you who played v0.8 did you at least like it or no? Because I liked it a lot but as a parent who can't be a good judge for his child, I can't be impartial for my own creation.

So I'm starting to think maybe it wasn't as good as I thought. Or maybe, you didn't like the serious turn it took all of a sudden. Or maybe I don't know....

TTBS v0.8 is ready (LINKS)

Hey guys,

Every once in a while, major events come into play that turn the protagonist's life upside down. 

This happened for example in Friends when Ross and Rachel were on a break (?) or when Monica and Chandler hook up in London.

Well, v0.8 update is like this.

I absolutely want to talk about it but I can't. I don't want to spoil a thing. My only pointer for you is that you absolutely have to check it out and give your...

Biweekly News Update for v0.8

Writer's Block and How to Overcome it

Hey guys.
as some of you might already know (I think I've mentioned it in the past), my work makes me spend a lot of time driving between hospitals and medical offices, distant around 90 minutes each , 2-3 times a week. During that time, I used to listen to music and thinking about the script of my current VN. And it worked. Most of the plot points and...

Finally v0.75 is ready (LINKS)

Hey people, thank you for being so patient this time. After 2+ months v0.75 is here. Not a big update, 5 new stories, mainly progressing Miko's story, enough animations and lewd content plus 3 new gallery images.

PC/LINUX (548MB)

MAC (519MB)

2024-05-07 11:29:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Any day now...

Hey guys,

Thank you so much for your patience.

I 'm not used to delays and this delay made me stress beyond imagination.

A lot of things came up that sure didn't help the completion of the current release. But between job problems, family emergencies and Orthodox Easter preparations, I finally found my way out of the shameful tunnel I was lost for the last two weeks. 2024-05-03 11:15:51 +0000 UTC View Post

What about AI? Biweekly news update for v075

Title: Exploring the Advantages of AI Graphics: A Look into Leonardo AI and Midjourney

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital design and creativity, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, revolutionizing various industries, including graphic design. Platforms like Leonardo AI and Midjourney have garnered attention for their innovative approaches to creating stunning visuals. Let's delve into the advantages they bring to the table.

• Efficienc...

  2024-04-14 09:01:53 +0000 UTC View Post