Dev Diary, September 16h, 2022
Added 2022-09-16 12:33:52 +0000 UTCI hope you all enjoyed the last chapter of Leap of Faith!
It was a very stressful release with the save game problems a lot experienced. We were a total of 9 people testing the game more heavily than ever in the week before the release, and none of us had a single problem with saves. So it came as a huge surprise when the release was out.
I'm really sorry about that, but there's really nothing I can do about it that won't ruin the newly created saves, made after the last update.
Other than the savegame problems, it was a good release with no game-breaking bugs, and I have to give a huge thanks to every one of the testers for doing a very solid job.
There were also some problems with stuttering animations on mid to low-end computers. This is a Ren'Py problem, and I'll upgrade to a new version of Ren'Py when a new stable version addressing it is out.
I also heard that some of you long-time supporters didn't get the download links. If you are one of those who didn't, and held a $5 tier for two months or more this year, or held a $1 tier for all of the year please message me and I'll send you the links.
I've not really been relaxing since the release, as I'm working on the in-game DLC. I'm trying to put as much as I can in there, from a normal walkthrough that displays menu choice outcomes, a developer commentary, and extras such as paths, renders, and animations that were scrapped along the way. I'll also include some behind-the-scenes shots and information, and some additions to the story.
The Steam DLC page is also open, click here to have a look or wishlist. The release date is next Friday, September 23rd.
Do note that the DLC is free for all $10 Patreons for the Patreon version of the game!
u4ia
I'm sure some of you also are wondering about the next game, u4ia. I'll finish up the LoF DLC and hopefully be able to open for community translations in the upcoming week. I need to get all of this done before I get properly started on u4ia. It is such a huge project, I'll need all available brain cells on deck.
Not much to add for now, but I wish you a pleasant weekend and stay safe out there. And thanks once again.
// Drifty
Comments
For everyone who has troubles with your saves not working to avoid issues just save at the screen at the end of the episode. Where it shows the summary and status of all the girls. Do this and there is no problems that I have had. I even use the older version before chapter 8 and just import the end of chapter 7 to the latest version and it works just fine. I'm a sucker for how it was originally designed and didn't want to give it up lol
Ladies Man
2022-09-21 02:05:57 +0000 UTCThe Walkthrough DLC will be released this Friday for the $10 and above tiers, and on Steam.
Drifty
2022-09-20 13:52:03 +0000 UTCHello! I just wanted to clarify, I see mentions of walkthrough in this new DLC, can we expect an "official walkthrough" with the new update and what will it contain? :) (if this has already been answered, please point me to that post, much appreciated!)
Ama Jo
2022-09-20 13:06:59 +0000 UTCSo i saved CeCe for last... and so glad I did... thank you for an amazing story.. for so many amazing stories!!! and thank you to the person who told you write one....
P1nkGobl1n
2022-09-20 02:41:51 +0000 UTCThe save file problem made me play the whole game again...What a shame that was...Not!, Love all the different endings, Looking forward to the DLC, As I still have about 600 renders to unlock, Thank you Drifty, For my 1st and favourite VN, I'm not thanking you for making me cry though!
Jon
2022-09-17 10:03:31 +0000 UTCI had no problems with saves but played from start to finish again to get the full experience of the finished game and to remember certain scenes I forgot about. The Lexi route is definitely also worth a playthrough.
Alduran
2022-09-17 07:08:19 +0000 UTCI love the different stories, so a walkthrough where I get to see how all of them turn out would really be great.
Matthew Paulus
2022-09-17 02:27:44 +0000 UTCDrifty, the finale of your game lived up to the high standards you had already set. While I got hammered by the save issue (lost all my paths), I'm just taking the opportunity to replay them all. Damn, the Cece stuff still hits like an emotional ton of bricks. Thank you for all your hard work. Looking forward to the next game.
Blacklabyrinth
2022-09-17 00:09:00 +0000 UTCSave troubles seem to be the price of doing business with RenPy. All in all, a solid rollout.
kellySHOUT
2022-09-16 23:07:41 +0000 UTCWe get commentary?!?! More awesomeness ^_^ This game is seriously making me consider PC upgrade though ...
Michael Oppenheimer
2022-09-16 17:44:52 +0000 UTCI had some issues, but it was easy to solve by just choosing another save (before OR after the failed one worked).
Eldon Freeman
2022-09-16 16:18:52 +0000 UTCYep. I was bit by the save game bug. Given that my only playthrough was Cece up to Chapter 7, I replayed it from the beginning and enjoyed doing so. I've since done a Linda playthrough. May come back and do Lexi in a while. Meanwhile, Deadwater Saloon is calling my name.
Stuart Dollar
2022-09-16 16:17:55 +0000 UTCYou did it Drifty!! Thank you so much for this unforgettable surprise! It'll always be there in my heart, for the rest of my life. ❤️
Rupam Kundu
2022-09-16 14:54:02 +0000 UTCFor the record, had not save game issues here either, and finished my first playthrough without any problems. Thanks for the awesome game sir!
vladeemer
2022-09-16 14:27:00 +0000 UTCWell done. It's always bitter sweet when something comes to an end. I'll be looking forward to your future projects.
Beautiful Bro
2022-09-16 14:09:28 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the commentary also. Such a great way to end LoF!
Shane Ducharme
2022-09-16 13:20:37 +0000 UTCReally looking forward to your commentary on different scenes.
Kuke
2022-09-16 13:17:09 +0000 UTCIt was an awesome final chapter. A lot of goosebumps leading up to the multiple endings. Love the sense of humor in this game too! Thank you for all the hard work! ❤️
Brandon Davis
2022-09-16 12:40:25 +0000 UTCDoes the new game have anything to do with "that" scene on the yacht? Regardless, loved the final chapter, you're a legend
ChuckNew52
2022-09-16 12:40:01 +0000 UTC
