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Episode 2 Release Timeline...more information

Hi all,

I've just released the test version of 0.2 to the testing tier so I am hoping they all download it and give me some great feedback to help make it even better!  I am going to REST a little today because I realized I did over 250+ renders in literally only about two weeks or so and went pretty hard!  My poor computer hates me.  My tan too.  (none left)

Expect me to work very hard and fast on any little changes they might find so I can get it out to you A...

Corporate Development Memo (6/28/2020)

TO:  Everyone :)

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Development Update (6/28/2020)

Hi all,

Making this a public post this time.  I have good and bad news.  The bad news is that based on what I left to do, I think I need to move back everything about 3-4 days or so from my goal of tomorrow.  I am on the very last scene, but it's quite a lot of work and I still want to do some final edits and checks.  I think I could be finished by tom...

Mini-Update, Message for Testing Tier

Hi everyone,

Just typing quick because I want to get back to everything!

First draft of script is finished, the total word count will likely change after some more editing, but a guesstimate is the script will be between 22 to 23 thousand total words or so.

I had a bad setback with losing 8 renders with a very stupid mistake I missed (a small thing on a character's hair) so I am redoing those 8 right now, but still making good progress overall.  Still aiming ...

Corporate Development Memo (6/21/2020)

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Corporate Development Memo (6/21/2020)

Ok, another update.  I know the basic question likely on everyone's mind is how it is looking for June 27-28?  Honestly, I'm going to move my goal back one day to June 28-29, but I think I have a good chance to make that date because I am hoping for two full days to just edit and add music, tweak etc.!

What did I learn from a week with more full-time type...

Mini Update

Just writing quick, stayed up late last night and waking up too late today!  Just sharing that I'm plugging away and last night got exactly to 455 renders so I kind of was happy that I matched 0.1!  It's a little tougher just physically sitting that long going hard with hours, so I am tweaking very slightly with slightly longer than one hour breaks (to exercise and move around as I'm a very active person generally!) from my original work plan, but overall I feel like I am making goo...

Public Post on Development

Since this is likely my final public post before an actual release, posting what I have told my Patrons but without pics because Patreon is a little strict on showing adult images on a public post.  :)

 Development Update (6/14/2020)

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Development Update 6/14/2020

I am going to post this same message on the public side but without images since Patreon is pretty strict abo...

Quick Minor Update

Ok, I have to report that I am having SEVERE trouble making the Veronica model look close to the picture from the voting poll.  I have tried about five different haircuts (including the one in pic) and messed around with her makeup, and I'm just not happy with her.  I am going try some more later today, but if this doesn't go well, I might just buy about four models or so, and try them all at once in a real render (not model pics from sites) to see how they look and maybe let all of...

Dominique 4k picture poll

Short and sweet, as I am still a bit sluggish recovering this week.  (of course, with COVID out there you wonder anytime you get sick, but I'm good to go on that one)

So I tried to think of some scene ideas for Dominique and Kane, just vote for your favorites and you can comment with "other" if you have specific ideas.  Now I kind of imagine Dominique differently than say Juliette so that might be impacted the choices I came up with, but I hope you all like a few options! &nbs...

$5 Solo 4k Image

Ok, I'm still a little sick but managing to do some good music and edits right now.  I have play tested three sub tracks from start to a specific point, and they tested 28,29, and 31 minutes with I think average reading speed so the final 0.2 for subs might be between 45-75 minutes for an average player? I am guessing about an hour plus of play, a little more than 0.1 which I timed under an hour.

The dom option is a little shorter and I will always tend to have slightly simpler and...

Public Dev Update (6/4/2020)

This post is quickly for the public that do not see my Patron updates.  As of 5/31/2020, I have hit 290 renders and a little over 10,000 words.  I would say that is over 50% overall of the entire update, but not sure the exact percentage.  For reference, Episode 1 was 18,500 words and 455 renders.  Based on where I am and what is going on I gave some possible release windows, but please keep in mind these are goals, not promises!  Nothing is 100%, but I feel confident...

Quick Post

Hi all,

EDIT: I have successfully resolved this issue pending minor tweaks and will be tweaking the page further tomorrow, but all is well.  You may have noticed a few already and I'm working on making sure it's not an issue in the future.  It was a little stressful and adding to feeling like crap the last two days, and I still have a fever!!! (ugh)  I honestly will not likely really get to pure dev work until Friday morning, so I apologize in advance tha...

Founders Tier and Up 4k Voting

Hi all, I see my inbox is a little full, and I promise to get on them later today or tomorrow as I actually have caught a fever (first time in like two years!) and don't feel so great.  :(  

I'm going to rest up a bit and see if I feel better, ugh.  I'm also seeing the strange world of Patreon at the start of the month when I see some declined cards, fluctuating stats and numbers, and everything seems haywire I hear until the 5th or so from what another dev told me.  ...

Minor Updates on Poll Art and Dev Blog

So just a few housekeeping updates, and sharing a little more about some design philosophies behind how I am doing things.  So with punishments, I like the idea of trying to allow some variation where possible for three main reasons: 1) it allows players to tailor their punishment to some extent (I can't do every fetish in the world with each choice of course!) 2) it allows players to AVOID some punishments they might not like as much, and 3) it allows players to go back and try them all...

$750 Goal Poll

Hi all!

I just realized I hit a pretty big goal on the page!  I really, really, really appreciate the support for a very new and inexperienced developer!  Thank you cannot really express well enough the joy I feel just knowing people out there are enjoying something I created!  No words can capture that feeling adequately but I say thank you anyway!  I even cherish the numerous followers of my page that are not Patrons yet as I hope to someday earn their trust too! 2020-05-21 21:14:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Veronica Karlsson Final Poll/Thread for Design!

2020-05-19 17:18:18 +0000 UTC View Post

Corporate Development Memo (5/17/2020)

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Development Memo

It's time for a development update!  I am including today's work plan with this update so although I am not technically done with it, I am very close and will easily wrap up the last few  renders for the particular scene I am working on right now.  I may write a little more too, but won't put anything down I am not 100% sure is done today.

I was a little busy this week, ...

Juliette Karlsson Image Poll 2

Ok!  I know it's a day away, but I have a little spare time right now and it's clear domme option will win her poll!  So I am including some ideas for a picture below as poll options, but go ahead and share if you have specific thoughts on this too!  (maybe select other and put something)  Included a picture of her above but more neutral expression.  Maybe it helps with imag...

New Poll tomorrow and thank these two slaves!

Tomorrow I will put up a poll for Founders and up selecting the female to "work" with Kane for a nice picture for this month!  I am torn about including Juliette since she already won another poll, but let me know here if you have strong thoughts on that issue!  After we select the girl, I will ask for ideas and then propose maybe five or six situations for a nice picture both asking for the poses and also the facial expressions (sorry I am big on facial expressions personally!). 2020-05-13 18:23:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Male Protagonist needs a haircut!

So I think in Version 0.2, the male protagonist is bound to get a haircut!  I thought I would throw this out there for fun and get feedback really quickly before Saturday!  (when I project I will get to this scene)  Here are some basic samples I just did while testing.  A few things to keep in mind: this is just pure default hair with no editing, so I haven't tweaked hairlines or glossiness, etc.  Male hair generally has way less ability to change poses and style vers...

Development Corporate Memo # 4 (May 3, 2020)

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: 5/3/2020 Development Update

Ok, I am getting a little more used to Patreon, and I think I am going to try and be doing development updates on Sundays because it kind of makes sense wrapping up the weekend.  I may delay it to Monday if I am in a groove Sunday night and just feel like finishing what I am working on instead, but expect a Sunday/Monday type of schedule pretty consistently.

Ok, workload!  As I have...

How I will update development (Public Post)

I wanted to put this down real quickly while I have my thoughts.  I will try and update at least once a week and/or more often if important to do so.  I'm not sure how a lot of people that make games like this update this kind of thing, but I will be very precise if I can with specifics.  For example, if I am updated up to 40 renders and say 1,000 words, I will say exactly that so one can really have a rough idea where I am overall.  Now, not every week will be as producti...

Development Corporate Memo # 3

TO: The best Patrons in the world

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Update (04/26/2020)

Hi everyone!  I'm doing some last minute tweaking of 0.1 with a few hot fixes and slight improvements, and then I am ready to tackle 0.2!  I will always try and be upfront and transparent about my goals and desires and what I hope to accomplish and for this update, I hope to work really hard and take about I hope two months.  I expect to really be able to go 100...

Development Corporate Memo # 2

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Update (4/19/2020)

Sorry for the slightly long time between updates (I try and do once a week versus nine days), but I have been busy cranking away at it!  I just finished everything literally right now, so I'm excited!  My last thing to learn is how to just compile it together under the Renpy program and make a master game zip file, etc!  (LOL, I'm so tech deficient)

I am sending a draf...

Development Corporate Memo # 1

TO: My lovely Patrons

FROM: Grym Gudinna

SUBJECT: Karlsson's Gambit Game Update # 1 (4/11/2020)

Just a quick update!  I finished the script today, hooray!  I have two more scenes to render (one short, one longer) and then that's it!  I'm adding a little music to a few scenes, then I will try and run a hard edit/test for I hope about 5-6 days.   I don't think I can quite make my April 18th two month goal I had set on February 18th, but now I'm not too...

My first post and game release goal!

It's my first post!  I'm still learning SO much both about the program(s) I am using to make the game, and even Patreon itself as I've never had my own site before!  I think I am donating to right now eight different adult visual novel games on this site under my personal account, so I understand the value of trying to help other developers.

My goal to release a full version 0.1 is April 20th!  I think I will end up with about 350ish renders and I believe the game will en...