2023, The Plan

Before entering into the details, I would like first to thank you again for your support all this time. Without it, I don't know if I would have continued past the first episode, because it's a significative investment of my remaining free time, having a job for living that already takes me 45 hours per week. Eventhough I love making AVNs, it means I have almost no time for other hobbies. However, knowing that many people enjoy my games makes me forget about that. So, yes I don't really play much videogames anymore, yes, I don't watch many series anymore, yes, I don't go out so often... but... I work with sexy girls^^ and some people enjoy my creations. That's pretty cool too ! ^^ 

I thought that with time and experience, I would be faster and more productive, but it's not really the case. Instead, I have become more picky and exigent on the quality of my work, which necessarily requires more time. At the end of the day, I believe the quality of my productions (especially the graphical side) has improved during these 2 years, but on the speed, not that much. That's the choice I made and I hope you are fine with that :).

Now, time to have a glimpse into the future to see what's planned for 2023. 

• Episode 1 : SandStorm : 

For sure : There will be a complete Bonus v1.1 version including all the different bonus and extra galleries that existed during the lifetime of the game, but this time they will be playable in-game. There will be some little reworks here and there, maybe a few exclusive new content. When? Ideally, I would need 1 week of holidays to do that properly. I wish I could have done it during Xmas Holidays, but it's impossible to have quiet time during Xmas so I delayed this for next break (likely easter)

Maybe : If I have time, I will think about a Steam version of the game, I never did that so I will probably need a few days to understand how it works, but if it's too much of a pain, I will delay that for when i'm really bored (which I doubt will ever happen)

• Episode 2 : SnowStorm :

For sure : SnowStorm will be my routine work this year again. My objective is one full update for each quarter of year.  (v0.4 before end of winter, v0.5 before end of spring, v0.6 before end of summer, v0.7 before end of fall). There will be intermediate versions in between from times to times. 

• Episode 3 : ???Storm :

For sure : As I will reach the decisive parts of episode 2 during v0.6/v0.7 (where the routes gets defined and lead towards the end), I have to start to think on how to connect them to the other games. Therefore I also need to have a clear idea on what would be the 3rd episode, the theme, the gameplay, the story etc. So, I will probably start to invest a little bit of time (not more than 10%) on defining and structuring episode 3. During the course of the year, I'll put some polls to get your opinion on what you liked so far, what you would like to see. I'll present you some new characters, that might or might not be used. Some new themes, that might or might not be linked etc.

Maybe : Honestly, unless there is a covid lockdown or something, I doubt I would have the time to make it for 2023, but if I have some free time, I might build a trailer, or even a demo by the end of 2023. Otherwise in 2024 for sure.

I know that's a lot of news all at once, but at least, you have some clearer ideas on what to expect in the future. So far, I believe I always delivered what I said. I don't expect this to change, and the motivation is still 100% ;)

I wish all of you a wonderful and healthy year, full of joy. 

Take care.

GleenX