Dev Diary, May 20th, 2022
Added 2022-05-20 12:24:27 +0000 UTCI've been hit with a bit of extra inspiration lately, and am progressing nicely with the story renders and animation for LoF, chapter 8.
Story renders are now at 1,069, and the animation frame counter at 15,034.
I've finished Cece's path this week, and that means there's only one girl to go and that's Lexi. Of course, Lexi's path is a bit more detailed due to Lexi's red-haired friend, but I'm working myself through the original route for now.
Speaking of red-haired girls, the one in the image in this post is Jackie, from my next game. She's looking forward to meeting you all. This means you should have met 4 girls from that game by now. Jackie, Ani, Siwan, and Celeste which rounds up the previews for that game.
Going back to LoF, when I've completed Lexi's path(s), I'll start working on the main event of the chapter to bring LoF to a close with the worthy ending I feel it's deserved.
Once I've started the main event, I'll release a sneak peek video (or release date video), because I need some screens from that event and something special I've ordered for that video which is in the making.
I'd like to assure you all that I'm working hard on finishing LoF as I originally intended, even if there's no golden carrot at the end for me in form of further Steam sales.
Have a nice weekend. Enjoy the season, and stay safe out there.
// Drifty
Comments
Finally back on Steam. Congratz.
Michael Oppenheimer
2022-05-26 05:05:30 +0000 UTCBe aware that the name IS kinda misleading because its not a "PERFECT" route but i cant say more without it becoming a spoiler
2022-05-25 10:40:40 +0000 UTCCongrats on getting LOF back on Steam. Hopefully the poop storm is now behind you!
Blacklabyrinth
2022-05-25 01:59:03 +0000 UTCGuess I'll need to go try that path
Blacklabyrinth
2022-05-25 01:58:29 +0000 UTCYou know, I didn't think it could get more heart wrenching than Cece's story, until I finished the "Perfect Holly" path last night. That ending tore me a new one, @Drifty. I gotta hand it to ya, you are a master storyteller and artist.
2022-05-24 15:07:03 +0000 UTCI'm looking forward to seeing the end of the game. All the characters are really engaging. And if you decide not to put new games up on steam, I'll still purchase them however you decide to release them. You've proven yourself to be an excellent storyteller.
Matthew Paulus
2022-05-22 22:12:30 +0000 UTCSo hard to believe this story is going to end. But I can't wait to see the paths for the finale.\
Ragin Cajun
2022-05-21 13:13:18 +0000 UTCDamn lawyers always fucking things up for everyone.
2022-05-21 12:23:56 +0000 UTCThanks ma, I really enjoy your work and hope to continue!!\
Sewer Rat
2022-05-21 02:01:36 +0000 UTCFollowing your post about your run in the with DMCA, I saw the information spread like wildfire through patrons. Even when you ran into an unimaginable situation, you reached out and helped everyone else as well. Hats off to you Drifty for taking the initiative and caring about creators as a whole, you're one of a kind my friend. Best to you and yours!
Apex_Aphelion
2022-05-21 00:20:48 +0000 UTCWill your future games only come on patreon or will they also come on Steam?
Albert O
2022-05-20 20:44:47 +0000 UTCDamn, thats frustrating. Feel bad for you Drifty, literally none of it is your fault and yet you’re the one being punished. Just makes me frustrated for you that they’re messing with both your beautiful work and your livelihood. Really hope the legal department gets off their butts and reinstates the game. They allow money laundering on Steam, you’d think an already resolved DMCA take down request would be quick and easy for them…
Wesley
2022-05-20 17:18:08 +0000 UTCI warned a few other developers when I got the DMCA notice, which seemed to spread to several others afterward. I'm glad they are taking this seriously, as I would hate to see it happen to them too.
Drifty
2022-05-20 16:25:33 +0000 UTCMy Patreon page will always be my number one priority when it comes to releases, and you will always have access to anything I create here first. That means LoF and anything that comes after it.
Drifty
2022-05-20 16:21:27 +0000 UTCJust to clarify, Steam has been quick in replying every time I've contacted them, but they can't do anything due to the game being locked by Valve's legal department. So it's Valve that hasn't replied to me yet, for 4 weeks so far.
Drifty
2022-05-20 16:19:17 +0000 UTCGotta throw my two cents in on this, I wouldn't give up on the steam sales, maybe just focus on them when you are completed, could also be a way to boost visibility on your new game. Really sucks when Steam can just pull the plug like that, I think digi.B had something similar happen too.
Nyrixium
2022-05-20 15:02:46 +0000 UTCAre we going to get your new game throught here or you gonna make a new page?
Sewer Rat
2022-05-20 14:05:31 +0000 UTCSounds awesome, I can't wait!
Bob Fink
2022-05-20 14:05:21 +0000 UTCIf you haven’t heard back from Steam, just keep harassing them. As I said before, they’re notoriously slow as all hell. And I know they don’t have nearly the playerbase that Steam does but GOG started allowing AVN’s, another very popular AVN maker, whose work I am sure many of us are familiar with, has his games on there. Just a thought, might be a way to make a little bit of extra money while Steam continues to be their usual understaffed, slow, uncaring selves.
Wesley
2022-05-20 13:43:47 +0000 UTCYou really are one of the best in the business D.
J90
2022-05-20 13:38:27 +0000 UTCCant wait to see what happens with my LoF girls. I just hope whatever happens, they all find some kind of peace. Daily life in hell should never be all a person knows but it will continue until we as a species conquer our greed.
2022-05-20 12:41:30 +0000 UTCI really hope Steam/Valve come around, If not, They are missing out on one of the best VN's ever created, Great work Drifty, Looking forward to Chapter 8, And your next game.
Jon
2022-05-20 12:31:48 +0000 UTCSaving the best for last ;) I'm so excited for the conclusion and the big event. If you hear a middle aged guy squeal like a schoolgirl when that video hits dont worry I'm ok. We're behind you all the way Drifty and will be there for the next one too.
tonymack21
2022-05-20 12:29:30 +0000 UTC
