Reinblog 8/19/22 (Patreon)

Hey gang, time for a general status update as to what's been going on around here!

First and foremost, I wanted to share the image above to give you an idea as to what I've been working on in regards to the visual novel recently. After I finished all the major artwork for the ending a couple months ago, I've since been working to update all the character models that I felt needed updating...which was 90% of them. I've also been going through and smoothing out the rough edges on the comic panel scenes, though they won't be getting the same level of overhaul as the base models here in the interest of this game getting released before 2030.

Speaking of release, Kal and I are planning for just that occasion. The aim is to release a rough version of the finale this fall. It won't have the final layer of polish we want, such as revised dialog (mainly a pass to catch my many grammatical errors) and full musical placement, but it should be solid enough for anyone who just wants to see how this story ends already.

Once the full polished release is complete, the plan is to offer it here at the base tier for a limited time before bumping it up to the $10 tier, which is the price we plan to sell it for on digital storefronts. Basically, the idea is to keep it at $1 for long enough that you guys who supported it during its actual development don't have to pay extra for the full release.

As for the comic, not much to say outside of what you're already seeing. I'm excited to start the next scene, though a little anxious that I have to draw water for it. (How have I been drawing smutty comics for so long and never had to do a hot tub before now?)

I've just taken the last job on my 2021 commission list, which means it will be time to start a new one soon. I'll be making further announcements on the Discord server, as access to the new list will still be exclusive to that tier. If the gate keeping sounds obnoxious, please keep in mind that the last list I started was also Discord exclusive and it took me over a full year to get through it. I'll go into details on the server when the time comes, but if you were thinking of bumping up your pledge just for access, a quick disclaimer: a place on the list does not guarantee a commission. Time goes by, my life changes, I can't say for sure I'll get to every name before I find myself in a position where I simply can't make room for commissions anymore. Another thing to keep in mind is that my price for a single character is $120, plus $60 for every additional one, which some have found to be on the pricey side. That said, if you want to join the server for whatever reason, even non-commission-access related, we'd love to have you.

And that's the big stuff in regards to work! As for me personally, it's a hectic time. I have to move soon. Again. Been quite some time since I was able to stay in the same place for more than a year, hopefully I can settle somewhere more permanent this time. Somewhere with internet that doesn't totally suck would be ideal. I miss being able to play FF14 without fear of getting lagging out at a crucial moment. Trying to cut back on booze and junk food and waiting to get to the part where I feel amazing and not just kinda cranky all the time. Above all else I'm thankful for the support of anyone reading this right now. Hope you all had a good week, and if you have any questions here you know where to find me.