July 20 Update
Added 2024-07-20 17:05:28 +0000 UTCEarly update, because this week's is a weird hybrid blog/Patreon thing. To start off, read the blog I just posted here:
https://the-last-sovereign.blogspot.com/2024/07/official-statement-on-collaborations_20.html
Patrons will be getting more insight into these projects over time, but not quite yet. First I was delaying because I was so focused on the final battle for TLS, now I'm delaying because my attention is split between the optional dungeon and all the added combat stuff. However, over the coming months there will definitely be time to highlight some of the new things I plan to work on.
Generally speaking, as I said in the blog, I will be shifting to a transition period where my attention is split between polishing up TLS properly and working on shorter games. I hope that this will provide a stronger foundation, let me experiment with new tech/design, and generally do all the preparation necessary for making future long term decisions. And hey, maybe the blog will invite something interesting.
Honestly, though? I don't expect to get much substantial. Even setting aside the stigma around NSFW games, the games industry in general does not really value writing or have normal career paths. If I wanted to be a big time games writer, I should probably have put all my time into becoming a journalist or Twitter personality instead of writing games.
But I have found an audience of people that enjoys my work, and that's an incredible thing. You can definitely count on more projects from me, and hopefully this transition period will give me all the perspective I need to chart the right path onward and upward!
Comments
I don't know if you will eventually do custom maps for all locations, but what you're doing in Stineford looks amazing so far!
Rhinedog1963
2024-08-04 01:06:32 +0000 UTCAs fun as this would be, I think the ability to swap out party members would be a massive balance change, probably more than the game can bear.
Sierra Lee
2024-07-21 15:56:18 +0000 UTCActually one of the things that I would suggest is actually putting in a script that would allow you to change party members in the mist of battle. Maybe have it, that needs to happen after everyone else has taken a turn, so that change cancels if the person "dies". There have been many times where I have a specific party at the beginning of the battle to deal with many enemies, and remain alive, but cannot do great damage against the last one as the party members that are effective against that one are not in the battle. Also will give a reason when splitting the party to go over the 4 party members fighting besides putting you in there to get the exp.
Edward Culham
2024-07-21 14:55:45 +0000 UTCI am open to the former, but don't expect to get any offers, so I am also open to the latter. It is open-ended because I don't think I have any real leverage in this scenario and beggars can't be choosers, I just wanted to make clear that if anyone wanted to contact me, now is a good time.
Sierra Lee
2024-07-21 13:38:02 +0000 UTCLike Mycroft, and maybe likewise because I'm not from that industry, a bit confused about what you're looking for exactly. Some parts seem to suggest you're open for writing gigs on other games, other that you're tasting the water to recruit people for Sierra Lee Studio. Maybe some examples of what's on your mind would be helpful?
Rachnera
2024-07-21 09:30:15 +0000 UTC
