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[0.3] - Progress Update #1

Hey all you lovely folks - coming in with the first progress update for [0.3] 😉

As always, the start of the update comes with storyboarding and writing the script for the update. You can see the story map has grown a fair bit since the last time I posted it!

I try to keep things planned out at least 2-3 updates in advance before starting on scriptwriting for the next update. I find it's a great way to stay on top of all of the different characters and plot events, and avoid wri...

[0.3] - PROGRESS BAR

This will be a public progress tracker for each update. I've pinned it to the top of my profile for members, and I'll update it as I work on each release ✅

Devlogs and Patron-exclusive updates/sneak peeks will, of course, still be posted regularly.

Shoutout to Synth (on my Discord), who created the lovely template!

Thanks everyone for your support 💖

Who is your favourite girl? [0.2] - public poll

Hey everyone! Hope you've enjoyed update 0.2. Dropping in to do a bit of research... who is your favourite girl so far?

I'll be releasing this poll after each update - will be very interested to see if things change over time 👀

DreamLink [0.2] - Public Release

The day is here! Expect more mystery, more girls, and more fun in update 0.2...

• 1000+ new renders

• 21 new music tracks

• Bug fixes to 0.1

• Zip compressed for a more manageable file size

• Added dialogue box opacity slider

• Typo and bug fixes from early-subscriber release

To everyone downloading, thank you for playing and I hope you enjoy it! I hope to continue developing DreamLink for m...

DreamLink [0.2] - Patron Release

The day is here! Expect more mystery, more girls, and more fun in update 0.2...

• 1000+ new renders

• 21 new music tracks

• Bug fixes to 0.1

• Zip compressed for a more manageable file size

• Added dialogue box opacity slider

To you lovely patrons downloading the game early, thank you so, so much for your support. A lot of work goes into DreamLink and you are a huge reason I continue to develop this game.  2024-04-15 12:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post

[0.2] Changelog and Release Dates

Hi everyone! Some good news to start your weekend...

Update 0.2 of DreamLink is officially complete! 🥳 The mystery of DreamLink deepens...

For this release I wanted to thank my current Patrons, who showed faith in this project so early - so I will be releasing 0.2 to all paid tiers one week ahead of the public release.

Ok, enough waffling... you want to know when the game drops. I'll oblige:

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Release dates

• PATRON RE...

  2024-04-14 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[0.2] Progress Update - 95% 👁️

Friends, we're entering the home stretch for 0.2! All renders, music, and SFX have been completed - all that's left to do is proofread, bugfix and compile. I don't see there being too many complications at this stage, though I will need some time to play through the update and make sure that things flow, dialogue is smooth, and I haven't left too many sneaky typos in there.

Once I'm finished with proofreading and bugfixes, I'll drop the official release dates. Get keen for 0.2!

[0.2] Progress Update - 80%

Hi everyone! Hope you're having a lovely weekend so far.

Good news... we've hit the big 80! 0.2 is closer than ever. All renders have been completed - we're at more than 1000, so expect another big update!

Currently finishing up some animations (while learning how to improve them). Bear with me, it takes a while for each one to finish - but while that happens, I've moved on to SFX and music.

Once that's finished, it'll be proofreading and editing time, plus a few bug fixe...

[0.2] Progress Update - 60%

Hi everyone! 

I'm back with another progress update. The good news - 0.2 is looking good! The update is sitting at ~650 renders now, and I'd estimate another 200 to go (not including animations). I'm excited to show you all the progress I've made soon! 

There'll be another preview post coming for Voyager tier members, and expect the March wallpaper soon as well. 

As always, thank you for your support - it's the reason I develop DreamLink 💖

Much love,<...

[0.2] Progress Update - 33% 🥳

Hi everyone!

I'm back with another progress update for 0.2 😍

By my estimates, about one third of the work for 0.2 is complete so far.  I've finished the script and started rendering - we're sitting at over 300 renders so far! Expect it to be another big one, with important character and plot developments (and of course a select few "fun" scenes 😌). 

I'm excited to share it with you all when it's ready! Voyager tier subscriber...

[0.2] Progress Update - Story Map and Script

Hi everyone! 

I'm posting another update publicly because I know I'm still a new dev on the block, and as a dev, building credibility and trust from you all of you lovely readers takes time. I hope this insight into my work process will help with that!

Immediately after releasing 0.1, I started building out the story map for the following updates. DreamLink is a complex story with a lot of moving parts. You can see this in the image of my story map (which I've kept suitably l...

My dev process and update frequency

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for checking out DreamLink. I'm sharing this post publicly as I know a lot of people will be playing DreamLink for free, so I want to be transparent about my development process!

My process of development for 0.1 followed this general trend (% indicates how much time I spent):

• Scriptwriting the update ~20%
• Rendering images ~30%
• Rendering animations ~20%
• Proofreading and editing ~15%
• Adding music and sound eff...
  2024-01-23 00:45:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Dreamlink [0.1] - Release

The first release of DreamLink is here, available to download for free!

0.1 contains over 1000 renders, with animations, soundtracks and SFX. Plenty of fun, suspenseful (and steamy) moments await!

That being said, 0.1 is just the start. Expect MUCH more in future updates, as we delve into the stories of each character and begin to unravel the mysteries of Belcrest. More action, adventure, and sexy...