A Personal Update, Where I've Been, & What's Coming Next

Hey everyone,

I want to start by apologizing for my absence on Patreon this past month. I know I haven't been as active as I should be with updates, polls, sneak peeks, and just general communication with all of you. You all deserve better than radio silence, especially those of you who just recently joined as patrons (welcome, by the way - I promise this isn't how things normally go around here).

I want to be honest with you about where I've been and what's been going on. This past month has been really difficult for me mentally. It's been a combination of personal struggles, the mounting pressure of balancing school and work, and trying to keep up with development on My Fluffy Neighbor all at once. I've found myself spending most days locked away in my room, and that isolation has really taken a toll on my mental health in ways I didn't fully anticipate. It created this cycle where I felt unproductive, which made me feel worse, which made me even less productive, which kept me from having anything substantial to share with you all here on Patreon. It's been tough to work through, and I hate that it's affected my ability to deliver content and stay connected with this community.

I don't want to disappoint any of you, especially after the incredible support you've shown by subscribing and believing in this project. Your support means everything to me, and knowing that you're waiting for updates has been both motivating and, admittedly, a source of pressure that I've struggled to handle well this month. The good news is that I'm actively working on getting myself back on track. I'm taking steps to improve my situation and get back into a healthier routine and mindset.

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I'm happy to announce that the next major update, version 1.6.0, will be releasing in late October. I know September was the first month where you didn't receive an update as patrons, and I'm truly sorry that you'll have to wait a bit longer for the next one, but I promise I'm going to make it worth the wait.

Version 1.6.0 isn't just going to be new content - it's going to include all the planned improvements that were originally intended for version 1.5.2, which means updating all the old images and scenes from the launch build. This will essentially make it the definitive version of My Fluffy Neighbor so far, giving you both fresh content to explore and a reason to revisit the earlier parts of the game with vastly improved visuals and polish.

But that's not all. I'm also planning something special for Halloween - a short, completely free standalone update that everyone will be able to enjoy! It won't tie directly into the main storyline, but it will offer some fun, cute, and spicy Halloween-themed content featuring the characters we all love. I'll be putting out polls very soon so you can all vote on what costumes the characters will be wearing, so keep an eye out for that!

Moving forward, I want you to know that I'm committed to being much more active here on Patreon. You can expect regular content sneak peeks, development previews, polls to help shape the direction of the game, and just more communication in general. My mental health has been improving, and while I still have work to do, I don't want you to worry too much - I'm taking care of myself and getting the support I need.

Thank you all so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support. I truly couldn't have asked for a better community, and I'm grateful every single day that you've chosen to be part of this journey with me! Let's make the rest of this year amazing together.

Invisible Cactus