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My status & Serenity 1.3 devlog

Hello my friends...

Here we are at the end of 2021. Serenity is now about a year and a half old. I announced in my last update that version 1.3 would be the last for this build of Serenity, and that I would be taking a break from that project to focus on Last Human. The last few months have been a mess of setbacks in my personal life which has set everything back. And now a new setback has presented itself. I have covid again.

Yep, AGAIN. My wife and I both have covid again, and w...

Serenity and Last Human

I'm getting antsy. I am ready to depart from Serenity for a little while and get Last Human kicked off. I've had more messages asking about Last Human than I thought I would get. I recently announced my revamped website with new content and updated info about LH. I just posted a new update last night regarding my plans for the release of Serenity 1.3 and what happens after that. Check it out here:
2021-12-21 16:21:23 +0000 UTC View Post

My new website

Outside of Patreon, itch, and all the other sites, I wanted my own place to setup as I please and display anything I want. So, I've finally gotten around to changing my website and updating it.

You should check it out and keep it in your favorites. The Last Human project page is now up with images I haven't shared anywhere else, and a nice long article detailing what it's all about.

For 2022, I'll be ramping up development of Last Human and will be using my website to post more re...

Devlog and status update

Hello everyone,

What can I say... It has been a trying couple of months for me. And that is putting it mildly. Aside from dealing with loss, it's the holidays and I have a very 'holiday-busy' family. And of course, due to the losses we've suffered, some family members need more attention. If that wasn't enough, my regular job is a real pain in the ass at the end of the year.

Over the last week or so, I managed to get back to writing 1.3. And with all the back and forth between try...

Desktop Backgrounds (Public)

Shown is the November background. Due to Patreon's strict policies where skin is showing, I couldn't post the other, so I've attached a zip file containing both of them (or check my Discord channel in the announcements section).

Happy Christmas, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or whatever you celebrate at this time of year! I love and appreciate you all.

...Fire

Serenity Devlog / My status (Public)

Good morning/afternoon/evening wherever you are in the world!

I hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving Day holiday (for those who celebrate it). Down my way, things have been pretty rough. I've been less active than usual this month due to numerous things I've been dealing with outside of Serenity. I've lost a few patrons due to this inactivity and I apologize for that. This is not how I usually work and those who've been with me a long time know.

In the interest of transparenc...

Introducing Shade!

Imagine two naughty magical goddesses wanting your "GC". But is Shade evil? Are you forced to choose dark side or light side? Maybe it's nothing like that.

Shade hasn't been around up until now because she's been a little busy with... something you'll find out in 1.3 of course. As we already know, the fade is for good dreams. It stands to reason that shade must be for bad dreams? Would Shade be an ally or enemy? Either way, you're going to have your fun with Shade eventually. This could...

Serenity 1.3 public Devlog (18th November 2021)

Hello fellow dream writers!

I've been down for a few days then had to deal with some major activities for my regular job, so I've fallen behind where I would have liked to be at this point. Not to mention, dealing with a classic case of writer's block. I know what I want to have happen but actually applying that to Serenity is always different than what I expect. Then I end up rewriting things,...

Serenity 1.2 APK Compressed

Alright... So, I've already said that I am not much good supporting Android. I had to do a lot of confusing crap to make this work but hopefully for those who were having issues with the first upload, maybe this one will work better. I cannot get it below 1gb, but I did manage to shrink it to well below 2gb.

If this doesn't work, then I am at a loss, and I may just stop trying to build for android anymore. There are other, much smarter guys than me out there who will compress and make a...

The $2 (Fade Visitor) tier update

I have updated the Fade Visitor ($2) tier to include the monthly desktop backgrounds (which I only started doing last month). Also, I am adding that you receive the latest updates to Serenity 3 to 4 days before it goes public.

As I intended the monthly backgrounds to be for all patrons (all tiers), here is the link to the October background:
Serenity Desktop Background for October | N2TheFire on Patreon 2021-11-08 20:44:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Serenity 1.3 Devlog and Last Human news (Patrons)

Happy Monday everyone (yes, try to be happy even though its Monday!)

So, I have a few things to cover in this log. From the first and only choice you'll ever see in Serenity to new characters and the future of Serenity. Let's get started...

Choices: Serenity should actually be classified as an adult KVN (Kinetic Visual Novel) because it really isn't like the usual "visual novel". I always enjoy those VN's that were just entertaining me with a good story and graphi...

Serenity 1.2 now Public!

This is a new build (no longer beta). Gallery has been fixed... However, You'll have to replay from day 11 so that you will pass through the new labels (so the scenes will show up). I didn't know a quicker way to do this. I am including a save file (for the PC version). Just copy it to your game/saves folder. I put it on the 9th page, in the last slot (hopefully most of you don't have a save there). If you have a save in that slot, you may want to go resave it in another before you put this f...

Serenity Devlog (25 October 2021) (PUBLIC)

Hey everyone!

I am close to completing the Serenity 1.2 update. The Emperor is personally overseeing the final stages... LOL sorry. Watched Star Wars last night hehe... yeah, shutting up... moving on...

Serenity 1.2 beta for patrons should be ready sometime between Wednesday and Friday this week! I've released enough teasers and spoilers over this update period, so I won't talk about it too much. Now public, I am sharing preview images from patron-only posts over ...

Serenity Devlog (17 October 2021) (Public)

Hello Neko Lovers!

Well, we're just a few days shy of 2 weeks from beta release for version 1.2! I am excited and very happy with how things are progressing. I am shooting for this release to happen on Friday 29th, just in time for the Halloween weekend. This release will bring us closer to the confrontation we've been waiting for. Also Trixy will get to show off her abilities a bit, we learn more about dragon script, and MC is beginning to gain more confidence and more aware that he ca...

Serenity Devlog (14, October 2021) (Patrons)

Hello everyone...

Here again with 5 more preview images from Serenity version 1.2. These can be considered spoilers.

Tonight, I have crossed over the 70% mark on renders. About 30% left to finish them. As you know, once I finish rendering all images/animations for a release, the next step is carefully choosing and placing music in just the right places. I can usually finish that in one to two days. Then on to proofreading/correcting... Then release day ;)

So as for the beta ...

Serenity Devlog (8, October 2021)

Hello my friends!

I've been quiet lately but that's only because I've been busy working on the next release for Serenity. I also had to take a few days off from both jobs to rest my brain and take some time for myself (something I am bad about). I just love doing this so much that I tend to keep going late into the night sometimes. I know some of my dev friends do the same thing... I've seen Cryoxxx work until he had to be at his other job in just a few hours. I have done that a few tim...

New Patron only Post with 8 preview images

Just 2 bucks gets you access to these posts. I am ramping up development of Serenity and putting aside Last Human. I will be posting a lot more patron-only content in the weeks to come. Also I am going to be doing monthly desktop background images in 4k for patrons. Serenity will go on much further than originally planned. I have a lot of different things cooking, and coming soon in Serenity, the first actual choice that will change at least one thing about the story. Yes, I prefer a kinetic ...

Serenity Devlog (Big Preview Post) (Patrons)

Hello all you Neko lovers! I want to thank each and every one of you for your support. It helps me to pay for music licensing and so many other resources I couldn't normally handle without your support. So, thank you for that! As a small reward, I am offering 8 preview images directly out of the version 1.2 development. Yes, you'll guess what is happening, but I won't divulge any details because I really hate spoiling the story.

As of today, I have 208 images completed (out of approx. 1...

Just a bonus render for patrons (NSFW)

Testing new skin with wetness in a rainy scene. Came out pretty nice so thought I would share. :)

Android Users

If you only play on Android, and have seen chopping/lagging in my animations, I would like to hear from you. I haven't heard from many of you about this but a few did mention issues with video playback only in my game and not other AVN's. I want to try re-converting my animations and re-release the android build here soon. I'll do some testing over the weekend and post again once I have an updated version for you to try. I want you guys to be able to see the animations properly like the PC an...

Serenity Desktop Background for October

Starting a bit early with this Patron feature for the $5 and up tiers... Going to start doing monthly desktop backgrounds. For October, we have the Angelic Kathryn in full battle mode, casting her light of judgement. She will be featured with this appearance in the next update.

Serenity Devlog (21 Sept. 2021) Public

Hello everyone! By now, most have had a chance to catch up on Serenity with the recent 1.1b update. I've received some great feedback and some helpful ideas. Creating Serenity has taught me a lot about how to build a satisfying and entertaining story through a visual novel. I've had to learn things the hard way, but that's the best way to get through my hard head. Over the last week, I've been asked a lot of questions about Serenity and also my next project, Last Human. So in this devlog, we ...

Serenity Version 1.1b (Public Release)

Hello everyone,

Well it's been a longer wait for this than I would have wanted for you guys. And I don't want to push it any further so here is Serenity version 1.1b for you. Between putting out unexpected fires for my full time job, sickness, and a damn hurricane... everything kept me from getting this update out sooner. Anyway I hope you enjoy it. I am just about finished with the writing/coding for the next update and will start working on images for that within the next few days. 2021-09-13 13:21:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Serenity 1.1b - $5 and $2 patrons!

Decided since it's the weekend, I know a lot of you are looking for new content to play (including myself) so figured I would go ahead and drop this for you guys. It was a much longer wait than I would have wanted for you anyway. I really hope you enjoy it! Happy weekend :)

For those of you in the upper tiers, this is a new download with typos and issues that were present in the beta all cleaned up.

Windows:
2021-09-11 21:55:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Last Human

As my focus right now is still 98% on Serenity, I do take some time every once in a while to do something in preparation for my next project, Last Human. I created the next character and finished her tonight. Her name is Alaina. She'll be more of a 'nympho' personality (sex always on the brain), but she will also be a Doctor. Might be fun to play 'doctor' with her, huh? lol. And for those who don't know, Natalie has a sweet personality, Lexi is tsundere. She's quick-tempered but can quickly f...

Serenity Dev Log (6 September 2021) (Public)

Alright everyone, that time has finally come. Sometime tomorrow (Tuesday the 7th), I will be releasing Serenity version 1.1 to $10 and up patrons. One week later to $5 patrons. $2 patrons will get the game a few days before it goes public.

This update took a long time. A lot longer than all of my previous releases. Mostly due to random bullshit. However, version 1.1 has 1042 images with 11 animations. It covers a bit over 1 and a half 'in-game' days. It contains a bit more than double t...

The storm has passed

Hello again my friends!

Well, I made it through the hurricane with no damage. We had one hell of a mess to clean up once things settled down enough to get outside... a mixture of big and small tree limbs covering everything (yards, roof, driveways, cars...). I still have a bit more cleanup to do and on my street, we help each other out so I'll be helping cleanup the elderly folks that live around us also. We did lose power but got it back less than 24 hours later; we were extremely luck...

Serenity Dev Log (28 August 2021) (Public)

Happy weekend everyone!

Alright, I have good news and bad news. Good news first... I am 100 renders away from the finish. The only things left after that is the music and test playthrough (proofread).

Bad news... I have a hurricane headed right for me and it is predicted to be a category 4 when it makes landfall. That is sustained winds of up to 140mph. And that my friends SUCKS big time. Without this storm coming, I am confident I would release by Tuesday (August 31st) to patrons...

Annual Membership is now enabled

Hey guys,
A few have asked about this so I have enabled it. From the way I read it, you can change to annual anytime (some of you may be more familiar with Patreon's annual stuff than me).

Serenity V1.1 Preview Images!

Alright guys, I'm ready to reveal the new appearance for one of our girls. I'll let the rest be a surprise. This one though might get some attention because so many people want me to make her a love interest. I have ideas written for something I may do later which would only be available on my SS page. But that may be a long way off as I have so much going on with Serenity and the upcoming Last Human project.

So anyway, we have Camilla. SPOILERS AHEAD! Camilla gets her powers back but s...