Dev Update
Added 2025-03-20 04:18:35 +0000 UTCSince we're coming up on the end of March I wanted to share an update! Just to maintain transparency and keep everyone involved.
This is probably the longest it's taken me to write a chapter so far if we start counting from the day chapter 3 was published. The length of time frustrates me but to share why:
Chapter 4 is well over 100,000 words.
The Challenge in Chapter 4 requires a choice that effectively branches the chapter in multiple different ways. The entire week changes based on MC's choice at the start so it's a lot of moving things around and making sure the /essentials/ are covered in every route. A lot of main story things can't be missed in any route so it's a lot of planning and outlining.
More meaningful development in the routes. Something pretty big happens in Chapter 5 so once again, more planning haha I have to make sure all my cards are stacked right for that upcoming chapter. That includes relationship stats and variables checks settled.
I've been chipping away at it to make sure it's not a coded mess and that the pacing makes sense. I was really hoping for March and hated delaying it again but my chapters are big for this reason. There's a lot that goes into them. It shouldn't be much longer. I hope, with my past track record, I haven't given anyone a reason to believe that this chapter will remain in development purgatory.
Thank you <3 I hope Chapter 4 is worth it!
Comments
My eyes got so big at the mention of diverging paths OHHH this is going to be so fun!!! Do take your time I cannot wait :D
Robbie
2025-03-24 03:47:42 +0000 UTCthe one from 21st January was made when she'd ported everything over to cog, the only one that still links to dd is O's Audition POV which she added into the description on Seven's special
willow143
2025-03-21 16:19:04 +0000 UTCI love you so much. Please know that.
Julie McCormack
2025-03-21 16:18:56 +0000 UTCthere are masterposts 6 posts down
willow143
2025-03-21 16:10:59 +0000 UTCI don't know if Amy reads these, but if so: is there a way to access the POVs that were on dashington? I just signed up for band tier and it looks like I missed out on some goodies! If not, no worries, I should've gotten into it sooner :)
Julie McCormack
2025-03-21 12:57:08 +0000 UTCTake your time and give us your wonderful, im-obsessed-with-it story when you can! There's no rush
Abena
2025-03-21 07:41:54 +0000 UTCI appreciate how much effort and time you put into your work. I’m sure we all don’t mind waiting so take your time and take care of your health. :))
Lazy Human
2025-03-20 16:15:01 +0000 UTCAHHHHHHHHH IM SO EXCITED AMY YOU HAVE NO IDEA also take care of yourself!!!! we'll happily wait <3
chimm
2025-03-20 12:30:33 +0000 UTCPlease take as much time as you need, both to tell the story you want to tell and, more importantly, to take care of yourself.
weretoad
2025-03-20 12:26:05 +0000 UTCI'm happy to wait patiently. I can't believe how nuanced your characters are already! You even have me enjoying G as an RO, and I normally hate affairs. You've honestly ruined 95% of other IFs because the quality of your writing blows everything else out of the water. I'll happily volunteer to help beta test or anything that can help you succeed.
Julie McCormack
2025-03-20 12:08:36 +0000 UTCAmy, you're so hard on yourself sometimes I hope you realise what an absolute powerhouse you are when it comes to writing. You've been writing a 100k Chapter, alongside releasing side content constantly on here, and with an injured hand plus poor puppo needing medical attention as well, and it was over the Holiday period too when people normally take time off. You're incredibly consistent to the point where I'm constantly baffled as to how you're releasing YET ANOTHER special/POV (not that I'm ever complaining obviously!). Please give yourself credit and don't worry too much about having to delay things if you're not 100%, it's much better for us and you if you're happy with what comes out rather than trying to rush and give us something you feel like you should have spent a little more time on. We're all here either way and excited to see whatever you share with us whenever you want to :)
willow143
2025-03-20 12:06:26 +0000 UTCNo rush, Amy! It takes as long as it takes and we’ll all be racing to read it when it’s ready
telephonerust
2025-03-20 09:20:02 +0000 UTCAlso you consistently publish 9k demos for each character on top of it which is insane!!! You take however long you need!!!
Alex T.
2025-03-20 08:37:38 +0000 UTCWhen I first introduced my friend to this game I listened to her play it live over discord. She was going on about how great the demo was when I heard her shout WAIT WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT WAS JUST THE PROLOGUE???? Literally made me jump lmao. All of that to say, these are well worth the wait, and it’s better to have it coded properly so that you don’t have to go back and fix it later. Taking your time means you save time in the long run!! And these chapters are well worth it. The replayability is already insane and we’re just 3 chapters in!!
Alex T.
2025-03-20 08:36:30 +0000 UTCIm so excited, this sounds amazing!
Dante
2025-03-20 06:36:56 +0000 UTCplease don’t be too hard on yourself, amy! i’m so grateful to even be reading this story in its development and the wait is always worth it. you’re incredible, thank you for your hard work!!
eve
2025-03-20 05:32:10 +0000 UTCThank you so much for your work 💕
Valentin
2025-03-20 05:26:52 +0000 UTCNah you don’t owe just anything. We’re the ones who should be grateful for your continuous hard work. Thank you for giving us something to look forward to. Take your time, we know you’re always putting in the work 🫡
monka
2025-03-20 04:59:59 +0000 UTCi have ample faith in u forever amy!!! if anything sometimes i worry about u burning out bc you post so frequently for how outstanding the quality of your work is o_o; remember to take ur time and enjoy urself!!! art takes time, choice based stories even more so, anyone rushing u is just being unrealistic ò_ó
mizukilikeer
2025-03-20 04:58:10 +0000 UTCYou're the Queen, Amy. We go at your pace. Thanks for all of your hard work.
Will Landrum
2025-03-20 04:30:21 +0000 UTCI trust in you and your process based on what your track record has proven. Don't stress too much.
chocolatezz
2025-03-20 04:28:34 +0000 UTCIt's always worth it, thank so much for the update Amy. You've achieved so much and it's going to be amazing!
Tweedle Dee
2025-03-20 04:28:02 +0000 UTCPls don’t rush yourself. Your update schedule is fine. Art takes time & at the end of the day it’s your work and under your name and what’s important is that you make something YOU are proud of at the end of the day!!!
sunday
2025-03-20 04:26:00 +0000 UTCTake your time to make something you're satisfied with! Appreciate your transparency, and looking forward to the update whenever it's ready🫶
Julia
2025-03-20 04:23:01 +0000 UTC
