An in-depth update status
Added 2025-01-26 22:06:32 +0000 UTCHey all, hope the new year has treated you all well.
First things first, the estimation I set a couple posts ago unfortunately also will not be met. Everything did not go as quickly as planned which , I know, is a very reoccurring issue of mine.
Nevertheless, the original promise still stands. If you've subscribed to me at any point from August last year up until the release of the update, it will be free for you—just send me a message once it's out.
Now, I've received multiple comments saying that I should be more clear about where I'm at, and I do agree, so here's my attempt at that. My promise is to update this every day as progress continues, until finalized. Note that the percentages are my own estimates and might not be fully accurate.
Hopefully, this makes things more clear. If you have any questions or anything that I can/should add to this, then please do let me know.
Thank you all so so much and stay safe!! ❤️
VISUAL & STORY PROGRESS
Rendered animations: 116 (~98% complete)
Rendered images: 1353 (~99% complete)
This includes image variations, which inflates the number
This only includes images for 0.3 specifically, excluding the intro
For comparison:
0.2 specifically (excluding intro) has 75 images
The entire intro chapter has 266 images
Renée & Jade (3/3 group scenes complete)
Their scenes are different from the ones in 0.2, in the sense that they are generally more drawn out and longer in comparison
Renée (5/5 scenes complete, under which 2 fetish specific)
Jade (5/5 scenes complete, under which 2 fetish specific)
Nylah
Initial plans were to do her Corruption path only, but both paths have been set in stone.
Romance path (complete)
Corruption path (complete)
Aphrodisiac scene
Side paths - 100% complete
Animations - 100% complete
Alternate realities - 2/2 complete
Artemis
4/4 scenes complete (complete)
The Orchid
3/3 scenes complete (100% complete)
100% features/code
The Sweet Spot
7/7 scenes complete (100% complete)
Two secret characters
One scene total (complete)
100% features/code
Take advantage path
One scene total (80% complete)
100% features/code
As much as this is in introductory scene, there are a lot of things involved.
The idea for this path varies from the other, introducing new menus & mechanics. Reason why this takes long, without giving anything away, is because it's difficult for me to commit to an idea, since it defines the entire path.
Victoria & Amelia
Unfortunately, due to complications, their story has been postponed.
This is mostly from being indecisive about how I want their story to go.
TECHNICAL/OTHER PROGRESS
Sprites (100% complete)
Character intro/update screen (100% complete)
Scene variation viewer (100% complete)
Easier to use developer menu (100% complete)
Features & Mechanics
This includes additional menus that go along with the story or add to it (e.g.: the control panel in the intro, Renée & Jade growth selection menu)
Major features completed: 6/6
Chapters menu (100% complete)
What this means is adding in all the chapters and story paths. Along with this, additional logic to switch between chapters & track active one.
Inserting content (100% complete)
Putting all scenes/events in the game, ensuring they run correctly and at their respective times/locations
Primitive language system (50% complete)
The system is mostly there, the writing just needs to be finished completely before translation
Comments
It's not accurate, no. When I first made this status update I essentially guessed the percentage. It's not far off but it's not meant to be an accurate percentage at this moment. There's quite some images left.
Mecha
2025-03-30 13:31:33 +0000 UTCis your percentage for rendered images accurate? im wondering as from 655 images to 790 is only a 2% increase, 135 images are a huge amount for 2%.
john bull
2025-03-30 13:27:44 +0000 UTCHeyhey, I've posted recently on my Discord that I was moving the entire game over to a new engine due to there being quite a lot of complications trying a test build on some platforms. Because of that I was pretty busy on the technical jargon for a little under two weeks. That's partially why there haven't been any changes on this status, but I'm right about done so I should be getting back into it soon! I do also suggest checking the status on my Discord server since I post a log of edits there as well, if you're not there already, that is! Also, I've been alright, hope life is treating you well too! Glad you're still excited ❤️
Mecha
2025-03-05 16:34:04 +0000 UTCHope you are doing well mecha! Was wondering if there might be any progress updates. Understand with the size of the update if there isn’t anything you want to note at the moment but any insight as to where the state of things might be with the update would be appreciated! Hope life is treating you well and am still very excited for the update!
Bkdf12
2025-03-05 16:30:09 +0000 UTCThanks for the motivating words, trying my best!! ❤️
Mecha
2025-02-10 22:09:10 +0000 UTCYou got this :)
Snowballguy
2025-02-10 21:34:33 +0000 UTCThanks so much, glad you're still excited! :)
Mecha
2025-01-30 20:55:33 +0000 UTCThanks for the update. Keep it up, super stoked to see it when you release!
Friskyavacado
2025-01-30 13:30:26 +0000 UTCYou're not wrong, it is definitely an issue that I can help if I just think differently about the writing that I'm doing. I'll try my best to work on it. Nevertheless, glad you enjoy the visuals. :)
Mecha
2025-01-28 14:40:50 +0000 UTCYou are not the only one who struggle with writing. I played many visual novel and most writing a far from perfect and some developer don't hesitate to rewrite some scene later on when it can be improve. I think you will struggle less when you just do some basic writing to express your global idea of the scene instead to perfected the writing right away. Personally, the quality of your render scene and animation hook me up into your game more than the writing.
AGO Linux
2025-01-28 04:09:12 +0000 UTCHopefully it does clear a lot of things up for most people, but I very much intend to keep everyone in the loop with this report and update it as much as I can. I really appreciate your comment, thanks so much. ❤️
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:45:48 +0000 UTCThanks for the kind words, appreciate it and even more so your patience. ❤️
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:44:23 +0000 UTCYou're totally in your right and I agree with you on basically everything you've said. I do, once again, apologize for the ambitious date, I did really think I could pull that off this time. But I don't really agree with the "20% or less finished" part. I mean, you're correct that there's quite a lot to still be done, but I really wouldn't say that little percentage. From my point of view I would say around 70%. I think it may be because I know what I struggled on the most, which is the content direction for each, that is basically all past me at this point so that clears a lot of what has to be done. I intend to show actual progress on this report, as much as I can. I hope that makes sense.
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:39:40 +0000 UTCI appreciate the kind words. I didn't mean for the two fetish oriented scenes to sound as if I'm working on new paths for them. Their original 4 growth factors remain the same, it's just that their weight gain path requires additional scenes. And also, this update will showcase a lot more of my intentions with all characters around the world so hopefully it should broaden people's view of the game. Especially those who are only into a couple of the included tastes. Hope that makes sense.
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:29:10 +0000 UTCI very much agree with what you're saying, a lot of it is due to back and forths on the content direction for many of these. As I've also mentioned a lot of times, out of all things listed on this, writing takes up the most of my time. When I have an off day and I cannot seem to write anything that I like, then that also stalls everything else.
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:17:40 +0000 UTCI appreciate the patience but you're totally in your right to complain, it's taken way too long and I completely understand the concerns.
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:08:32 +0000 UTCThose scenes will be for their weight gain path. They are also on the smaller end of things, but are, in my opinion, necessary.
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:04:27 +0000 UTCI have thought about it, yes, but I fully intend to uphold the original promise that I made that was shown on the final roadmap. I think it'll be much more worth it when everything is included. Also for implementing the content specifically, that will not take that long, it's more so just something on the back log that I haven't focused on yet. Hope that makes sense!
Mecha
2025-01-27 12:03:05 +0000 UTCOnly other question : I saw that there are some sections that are less than half done, including the 30% on the actual implementing them into the game. Have you at all considered putting out an update of the things that are fully done and implemented plus the things that are 80 or 90% done and then finishing the rest for the NEXT update? I know you had mentioned in the future it’s gonna be smaller updates, so maybe the rest of all of this that is much further from being done could be a smaller next update?
Garzey's Wing
2025-01-27 03:37:04 +0000 UTCSpecifying question : when you say that for Renee and jade you have 2 fetish routes done for this update - can you specify which ones?
Garzey's Wing
2025-01-27 03:33:53 +0000 UTCi try to be as patient as everyone on this one thing i agree with is to give an update when the game is close to finished. i understand there other recurring problems but other devs made thart mistake and its fine
DatGhostboi
2025-01-27 01:02:42 +0000 UTCI'm ngl, reading this was pretty disheartening. I'm shocked to see so much is still in planning/writing phase. I figured with the planned release dates that it was just a matter of implementation of art and coding. Still everything here sounds great and I wish you luck in finishing it. I can't wait to play it myself!
Daniel
2025-01-27 00:02:46 +0000 UTCSounds good. Since you were thoughtful enough to suspend payments until you get more of the game off the ground, it doesn't matter much how much time you need to provide a quality update. But I am curious to know what kinds of fetish content for Renée and Jade will be getting attention. It's great that you're making a game to suit a variety of tastes, but only a couple of paths you've told us about really interest me, personally. Since they appear to be the primary romance options, I'd appreciate knowing what paths you're working on currently. I'm sure I'll play the update when it's ready no matter what, and there are other characters to explore things with, but it would still be nice to know.
Josh K
2025-01-26 22:59:00 +0000 UTCIt seems like there's a lot of content, however it being near end of January and things being 20% or less finished is concerning when the planned release was December to January. I'm not gonna rage or anything as I'm all about quality, but with future updates maybe give a date when it's 90% or above complete, or once every 1 or 2 weeks, doesn't need to be in this much detail but a brief sentence saying the situation
john bull
2025-01-26 22:20:10 +0000 UTCThank you for the progress update, looks like there is still a lot to keep you busy in the coming weeks. We are all excited and glad that you are keeping us updated. Hopefully you can find a good workflow and have this update out when it's ready.
Tommas
2025-01-26 22:14:45 +0000 UTCThis all sounds great to me and it is good to see a breakdown of what is to come like this, really shows how much content you are working on. But don't worry too much about keeping us in the loop if it adds extra stress or work for you. Happy for occasional updates whenever you feel like posting them.
RogueP
2025-01-26 22:13:10 +0000 UTC
