Project News + Health Update

Hello folks,

It's been some time since I posted here, and I will go ahead and apologize for that now. I appreciate your support, given everything that's going on lately. I want to update you about my health and project news.

The Health Stuff

First and foremost the health-related stuff. I visited a doctor for the symptoms I've been dealing with lately. Overall things are positive and looking up. As it turns out, I have had a "silent infection" for quite some time, one that doesn't really show any signs of pain. These are a few teeth that became brittle long, long ago. Because they didn't hurt, I foolishly thought it would be ok to let it ride. As it turns out, those teeth are infected and causing sepsis.

For those that don't know sepsis is blood poisoning and it ultimately leads to death if left untreated, or in some cases - even if treated. Luckily, there's good news.

All this time, my kidney was working to remove this sepsis, but that's been slowly getting worse. This explains the constant fatigue, confusion and lack of focus I've dealt with for the better part of 6 months now.

But, this also means my kidney is most likely working properly and is fine - just stressed from the "silent infection" and a recent salt cleanse I did. The high concentration of salt pushed my kidney over the edge and, as a result, this was revealed.

 The kidney issues was a blessing in disguise, without that I would never have known about this infection. I would have continued to ride things out until I had enough money, in one lump sum, to get dental work done (that was my intention for some foolish reason). Don't worry, I'm going to the dentist ASAP, even if I have to get them pulled out one at a time.

There's a good chance that I may recover fully after those teeth are removed. It's a wait-and-see situation, but typically problems like this clear up once you find the source of infection and remove it. For now, my main priorities have been to change my diet (no salts, no sugars), pray a lot, eat lots of antioxidants, and drink LOTS of tea/water. This , coupled with medicines, helps cleanse my blood , it has done wonders. I'm also on an order to get into better shape - something I planned to do anyway.

I feel much better than I did 2 or 3 weeks ago, and that's saying a lot since I've had some of these symptoms for months at this point. I'd say I'm at 70% of my normal on any given day.

TL DR, I'm feeling fine and the outlook is positive. Now about the project!

Game Stuff

First, I'm releasing TGD come hell or high water, but it will have to be next month. With everything going on the past 2 weeks I haven't had time to do anything serious.

However, it truly aggravates me , I'd like to keep up my end of the bargain. You often hear stories about game developers who make thousands of dollars every month and go for months, sometimes years without a release.

While I do realize game development takes time and energy, I've always strived to be different.

That being said, I'm a little sad. My "streak" of monthly releases has been broken. It was a good run. Nearly 2.5 years of releasing something each month. This month is the first time I've failed to do so.

For that, I will apologize.

It also makes me incredibly antsy, as a self-proclaimed former workaholic. So, my goals are:

1) TGD versions 8 and 9, combined into one release.

2) I'd like to make it worth the wait, so I will do everything in my power to add extra content as well.

3) Releasing that next month, no later than 3rd week of the month.

Three goals that I will work towards.

That's it! If you've read this far, thanks for taking the time on this wall of text.

I'll make sure to do right by your expectations.

~ My Big Little Brother