Alright, let's make it official.
All renders have been produced and beta testers have received the beta version of Episode 4. Their deadline is Friday.
We're entering the final stretch now.
Cheers!
Dr PinkCake
2018-07-23 23:46:28 +0000 UTC View PostAs it roughly has been a month, I've unlocked the standard version of Episode 3 to all Patrons according to the +$1 tier reward.
You can download Episode 3 (v0.3.0) from here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE NEW EPISODE 4 (v0.4.0)
I've removed download links for Episode 2 (v0.2.0).
Cheers!
Dr PinkCake
Ps. We are still on schedule for a Saturday release of Episode...
2018-07-23 20:27:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I finished preparing the final renders for Episode 4, they will need 2-3 days of non-stop rendering to complete.
I have alerted my beta testers, giving them Wednesday-Friday to test the beta version.
Unless something out of my control happens:
I can definitely promise a July release.
I'm aiming to release Episode 4 on Saturday, but if a critical bug is found during beta testing I will push to have the update fixed by no later than 31/7. I will of course...
2018-07-22 18:22:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Liam:
Let's just say that she doesn't appreciate top tier comedy.
This is the final teaser before the release of Episode 4.
2018-07-20 18:08:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe progress bar will be kept a patron only feature as the result was below the needed 80% for a public feature.
At this moment, exactly 700 renders have been produced. I have about 100 more to go.
~5 animations remain to prepare and render.
I will soon alert my beta testers with a date for testing and be able to put a release date on Episode 4.
Cheers!
Hi!
Since the last status update I've mainly produced renders and animations, as the script is close to being completed.
This is the current status of Episode 4 development.
Completed:
- Script is 95% done. I'm waiting on animations to finish rendering in order to finalize it.
- 617 renders are completed (For comparison purposes, Episode 3 had 647 renders)
- 20 animations are completed (Among which, 8 are unique and 12 are speed variations.)
I need your input.
In addition to my weekly Status Update, I want to add a progress bar to my Patreon page to indicate how far along I've come with each update.
I want your input on whether this should stay a patron-only feature or a free-for-all feature.
Patron-only:
+ Exclusive feature for +$1 patrons.
- I can't update the progress bar as often as for Free-for-all.
- The progress bar must be posted in patron only posts.
Free-for-al...
2018-07-15 12:31:05 +0000 UTC View Post
"The number you get decides which team you're on."
2018-07-13 08:45:15 +0000 UTC View PostAmazing! Today I reached 200 Patrons!
To celebrate this milestone I have two preview renders from Episode 4 that I want to share with all of you, be it patron or non-patron.
Thanks a lot for your donations and the overall support!
It helps me tremendously with the game development!
2018-07-11 21:17:06 +0000 UTC
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Time for the weekly status update. I'll do it today instead of tomorrow, as I just sat down and planned what needs to be done in detail.
Since last week I've been focusing on preparing animations and finishing the script.
The current status of Episode 4 is:
- Script is 95% finished.
- Script consists of 5502 lines of code, Episode 3 had 5953. In other words, Episode 4 will be slightly shorter than Episode 3.
- I have completed 427 renders and 5 animatio...
2018-07-10 15:55:59 +0000 UTC View Post
That's what I wanted to hear! Just like the good old days, huh, buddy?
2018-07-05 22:41:52 +0000 UTC View PostA warm welcome to all new patrons! Your donations are extremely helpful during the game development!
The week after the release of Episode 3 has been very special. A lot of new fans have joined the friendly Acting Lessons Discord server and pledged here on Patreon.
I'm so happy reading the feedback on Episode 3! I never would have thought that my game would be this well received and my motivation level is curr...
2018-07-04 07:04:53 +0000 UTC View PostAs I notified you all earlier this week, to mitigate fraudulent activity, I'm switching to a pay up front setting starting today.
This won't affect existing patrons.
New patrons will be charged as they pledge.
According to Patreon's guidelines:
If a current patron increases their pledge, the difference between the current pledge and new pledge will be charged up front.
If a current patron decrease their pledge, the diff...
2018-07-01 11:00:41 +0000 UTC View Post
With 54% of the votes you managed to convince Rena of what to wear for the party.
Thanks a lot for your participation!
Similar polls will be held for +$5 patrons in the future.
2018-06-30 10:52:21 +0000 UTC View PostTo thank all of you for the immense support I've been receiving, I have rendered avatars of the cast of Acting Lessons for you.
Feel free to do whatever you please with them.
Best regards
Dr PinkCake
2018-06-29 12:51:15 +0000 UTC
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Quick!
Rena is going on a trip to her uncle's cabin but can't decide what to wear for the party.
She needs your help!
Vote for the option you'd like to see in Episode 4.
The poll will close June 30, 5:00 PM CEST due to rendering needs.
Edit: I have attached high res versions of each outfit if you need a closer look.
In the event of a tie, Legend patron votes will be the t...
2018-06-28 14:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a step by step guide how to install the Extra material on PC/Linux. Mac users follow the same process but search for the path "Contents\Resources\autorun\game" instead.
1. Download the PC version and the PC extras.
2. Extract the files. You will get a "game" folder and an "ActingLessons-0.3.0-pc" folder.
3. Copy the game folder.
4. Go into the "ActingLessons-0.3.0-pc" folder and paste (Ctrl+V) your copied game folder.
5. Go into the game folder. If you did...
2018-06-27 06:40:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt's Wednesday and time for a status update.
First of, a warm welcome to all new patrons! I'm super stoked to have you here! Don't forget to login to the Discord for access to extra patron exclusive chat rooms.
I'm hoping you're all enjoying Episode 3; I'm very pleased to read the feedback it's been getting.
Enough about that! Let's talk Episode 4. Episode 4 has been given the title:
Episode 4 - Cabin of Temptation
The progress on it is as fo...
2018-06-27 06:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostStarting July 1, I will change the monthly payment plan to an up front payment plan.
This only affects new patrons.
If you are a patron already, NOTHING unusual will happen.
I have decided to take this approach to limit fraudulent patron activity and to be fair to existing patrons.
Thank you for understanding!
2018-06-25 21:07:27 +0000 UTC View Post
As Episode 3 is just around the corner, I've unlocked the standard version of Episode 2 (without Extra material) to all Patrons according to the +$1 tier reward.
You can download Episode 2 from here.
FYI, I've removed the free version (v0.1.0) for non-patrons from my Patreon page.
Regarding Episode 3:
Beta testing is going well. 1/3 of my testers have given me feedback and I have f...
2018-06-23 11:42:51 +0000 UTC View PostI'm super happy to say that Episode 3 has been sent out to my three trusted beta testers. As soon as I get and have reflected on their feedback it will be released. Their deadline is 27/6.
I figured I could post the changelog for Episode 3 to tease you a bit (everybody reads the changelog right ;) ).
Now I'm going to grab a cold one and reproduce some Episode 1 and 2 renders. Cheers!
-- Changelog v0.3.0 --
Added Episode 3 that includes:
- 647 renders 2018-06-21 18:35:24 +0000 UTC View Post
As I did an update recently, this week's update will be quite small.
As you know, I'm still just waiting for renders to complete before being able to send out the game for beta testing. I have 4 still images and 3 animations left to render. We are on schedule.
Meanwhile, I've kept myself busy writing approximately 10% of the script for Episode 4, polished the script of Episode 3 and worked on a new Gallery feature.
The scene gallery (see image) will be included in Episode 3 ...
2018-06-19 22:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostSince I have some news to share I figured that I'll make an update now instead of waiting until Wednesday.
The current state of development for Episode 3 is excellent. All renders that are meant to be included have been prepared and are currently in the rendering queue.
Right now 45 renders and 4 animations are in the queue. I have estimated the time remaining for completion to be 4-4.5 days of active rendering.
This means that I will be sending out the game for beta testing by nex...
2018-06-17 21:10:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Same deal as the previous HC preview post (and all future posts that may spoil you I might add).
Here is a final HC teaser before the release of Episode 3.
SPOILER WARNING!
2018-06-17 20:53:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Your friend Peter can't wait to handle unfinished business in Episode 3.
2018-06-16 13:42:06 +0000 UTC View Post
