Dev Diary, October 11th, 2024
Added 2024-10-11 12:00:15 +0000 UTCAs mentioned in the last update, I decided to put in a bit of extra time and effort this week, and it paid off.
U4iA Episode 3 is now the largest release I've done regarding any numbers, whether it's script size, music, lewd scenes, or other visuals.
This is about the time in the development cycle when I stop posting numbers, but I've notified my testers of a potential date for testing. I don't want to put a definitive date out there, but a release within the next four weeks should definitely be possible. It all depends on my progress next week. I'll also get back to the estimated playtime when the testers have had their say.
If you've followed me for a while, you probably know that I've always done release date videos, and I've never missed a date I've put out there. Due to certain things that happened last time, I've decided to stop doing this. But I'll give you a date as soon as I feel I can lower my shoulders a bit.
For the preview... just scrolling through the pictures from the night before that you don't remember having taken.
Once again, have a lovely weekend, and stay safe out there. I'm very excited that we're getting closer to the point where I can show you the results of my efforts.
// Drifty
Comments
Without going into too much detail, having bigger updates means I'm faced with the endless need to defend why it takes the time it did to make it. Release date videos just became another place for those not following the development process to jump out and have a place to bash the update, or me. Things have changed a bit since the early days of LoF when you joined up. :)
Drifty
2024-10-13 08:16:43 +0000 UTCThanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Guess I'll stick to the old version for now. Perks were one of the best ideas in U4ia in my book, shame you decide to ditch this concept it made the game even more unique
Jacek Wiśniewski
2024-10-12 17:58:38 +0000 UTCWhat are certain things that happened last time? Some behind the scenes stuff or public things?
MasterSav
2024-10-12 11:31:37 +0000 UTCGotcha! That was forever ago so I just forgot lol thanks!
Michael Arias
2024-10-11 18:27:15 +0000 UTCThank you for the update. I always look forward to them and can't wait for more U4ia. :) Have a great weekend.
The Greggen
2024-10-11 16:56:42 +0000 UTCThen in that case, you have further cecemented your place as of of the top vn devs! After a certain someone made a guest appearance in Artemis (yes i know, I did a millionth at lol) I have now started a new pt of LoF. Everything you've done has solidified you as one of my top 5 favorite devs and can't wait to see what's coming!
Joshua Dershem
2024-10-11 16:16:31 +0000 UTCYou don't need to start over as long as your saves are from any Episode 2 version. The disclaimer is, that if your saves are from the first version of Episode 2, before the rework where I removed the 'time' and 'perks' aspect of the game, you will have an MC build (perception, strength, etc) that's not achievable anymore. This should not cause problems, but it's something to have in the back of your mind in the unlikely event something should come up down the line.
Drifty
2024-10-11 15:40:27 +0000 UTCLowering your shoulders... I understood that reference. Don't forget to tell Jan to F off! Cheers!
\m/ Gendrix \m/
2024-10-11 15:38:20 +0000 UTCGreat news, thanks Drifty. One question, do we have to start over due to changes you've mentioned a while ago (ditching some stats, mechanics I can't remember exactly) but I remember reading something about it and also that there's a possibility to keep playing with all of the mechanics that were there at the beginning it just won't have an impact beyond the choices I already made?
Jacek Wiśniewski
2024-10-11 15:27:44 +0000 UTCIt was one of the winning options during the poll. And Lin has one, too. Although only occasionally. :)
Drifty
2024-10-11 14:08:08 +0000 UTCAny release. Including LoF.
Drifty
2024-10-11 14:07:20 +0000 UTCGreat Stuff Drifty, fanks for the update Have a great weekend
Kurmblog
2024-10-11 13:54:18 +0000 UTCDrifty, random question but that blush in Roxy’s cheeks. Is that part of her natural character design or are you adding that feature to her? I’ve no issue with it I’m just curious since no other character has that lol
Michael Arias
2024-10-11 13:43:24 +0000 UTCQuestion: When you say this is your biggest release to date, is that just for U4ia or is that including all your oyster work?
Joshua Dershem
2024-10-11 12:48:50 +0000 UTCSounds great.
Tom W
2024-10-11 12:39:32 +0000 UTCAwesome, I can wait to Sea what you've been cooking. 😎 👍
Calhoun28
2024-10-11 12:29:48 +0000 UTCLETTTSSS GOOOO Thanks for the update Driftyyy! I'm glad you're making so much progress to where we're actually seeing the completion of episode 3. I hope you are able to meet your goals next week and beyond :) I wish you the best, have a great weekend and please stay safe ❤️ :)
Blood Of A Hero
2024-10-11 12:07:23 +0000 UTCI so can't wait for this! thanks for your hard work Drifty.
LeEclipse
2024-10-11 12:04:01 +0000 UTC
