VN RPGM Abandoned Erolon: Dungeon Bound [v0.15 Alpha] [Sex Curse Studio]

[YuuMoka]

It's a shame seeing the game change its updates from multiple per several months to maybe once a year if the artist manages, but looking at grapthtreon(if they are somewhat accurate) you'd sooner bleed out backers than finish the game. With the current speed I dont think many people would want to back this project.

The problem with switching artists, you'd either have to find someone with similar artstyle or just compromise and find a more productive one(I dont know the time it takes to draw the art but once per month aint it without it being a veeeeery side gig).

While IA2 and its graphics arent my thing I could be atleast happy you are doing well there.

it really is sad, i really like the current artstyle, but its not really abandoned at least, its just really slow, also they just posted an uptate on the progress 3 day ago on their patreon

 

[HydroHexxx]

it really is sad, i really like the current artstyle, but its not really abandoned at least, its just really slow, also they just posted an uptate on the progress 3 day ago on their patreon

Yes, I will admit I should have posted an update on the Patreon much, much sooner.

All I can say at this point is I am able to work on both Erolon and IA2 at the same time now more consistently. I wrote some more just tonight. Zoko the warrior is shaping up to be a fun character to mix in with the current party!

 

[HydroHexxx]

It's a shame seeing the game change its updates from multiple per several months to maybe once a year if the artist manages, but looking at grapthtreon(if they are somewhat accurate) you'd sooner bleed out backers than finish the game. With the current speed I dont think many people would want to back this project.

The problem with switching artists, you'd either have to find someone with similar artstyle or just compromise and find a more productive one(I dont know the time it takes to draw the art but once per month aint it without it being a veeeeery side gig).

While IA2 and its graphics arent my thing I could be atleast happy you are doing well there.

When Patreon originally threw down the ban hammer on us for Insexual Awakening 1, that forced us to switch over to working on Erolon, and we had to scramble to find an artist since Soapmonster did not want to continue after IA.

This led to a months long search for different artists, and it was a very difficult experience. Originally, were going to have Taboolicious do the art for the game, but he couldn't commit his time to it since he had his own game. He even completed bust art for a character, which we did pay for.



Then we moved onto Jiangshi, who is the one who did all of the bust art for the characters, a couple early scenes with the mage and paladin, some of the music, the menu art, and the overworld map. Initially it was going well, then the art was slowing down, and Jiangshi couldn't work on it anymore.

And so now we have Avante. So we already have switched artists multiple times, and yet still have the issue of slow production of artwork.

So finding another artist doesn't guarantee you will solve production speed issues. The biggest problem is that if you want a higher chance of the artist working efficiently, (and have high quality art) you basically have to be their sole provider of income, which costs a lot.

For example, DrX and myself have not been making any income at all from the Patreon for the past year. Any and all income has been paying for the art from Avante, because we know the art is the critically important part of an adult game.

 

[Konstantinus]

When Patreon originally threw down the ban hammer on us for Insexual Awakening 1, that forced us to switch over to working on Erolon, and we had to scramble to find an artist since Soapmonster did not want to continue after IA.

This led to a months long search for different artists, and it was a very difficult experience. Originally, were going to have Taboolicious do the art for the game, but he couldn't commit his time to it since he had his own game. He even completed bust art for a character, which we did pay for.

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Then we moved onto Jiangshi, who is the one who did all of the bust art for the characters, a couple early scenes with the mage and paladin, some of the music, the menu art, and the overworld map. Initially it was going well, then the art was slowing down, and Jiangshi couldn't work on it anymore.

And so now we have Avante. So we already have switched artists multiple times, and yet still have the issue of slow production of artwork.

So finding another artist doesn't guarantee you will solve production speed issues. The biggest problem is that if you want a higher chance of the artist working efficiently, (and have high quality art) you basically have to be their sole provider of income, which costs a lot.

For example, DrX and myself have not been making any income at all from the Patreon for the past year. Any and all income has been paying for the art from Avante, because we know the art is the critically important part of an adult game.

Though CoC show that theoretically you could do without but I agree. MGD got really more enjoyable with art and the reason I fell in love on first sight of this game is the art. In the end art and gameplay where so fun that I think of the sexual scenes only a nice extra.

 

[UnknownSubject1]

You know, before Hydro mentioned it, I was going to point out that an art change in this situation wouldn't make much of a difference.

The reason being is that the art style of the overworld and visual novel-style sprites and the art style of the actual key scenes are WILDLY different. It was to the point where I thought they were made by different people, and I got my answer just now.

This is why I would argue that if they changed artists once again to someone else, it wouldn't be that noticeable.


Life is unpredictable though. This is the second project in a row that you seemed to have had some type of issue with an artist. Bad luck, huh?

Again, I wish the whale-like Furries found out about this game and how well-written it was. There's a lot to like here and it should be making at least $2K a month in my honest opinion.


Again, I'm not complaining and I saw that you somehow found a way to consistently work on IA2 and this game at the same time. This is fantastic news. I'm happy for you.


Oh well. Good luck.

 

[HydroHexxx]

You know, before Hydro mentioned it, I was going to point out that an art change in this situation wouldn't make much of a difference.

The reason being is that the art style of the overworld and visual novel-style sprites and the art style of the actual key scenes are WILDLY different. It was to the point where I thought they were made by different people, and I got my answer just now.

This is why I would argue that if they changed artists once again to someone else, it wouldn't be that noticeable.


Life is unpredictable though. This is the second project in a row that you seemed to have had some type of issue with an artist. Bad luck, huh?

Again, I wish the whale-like Furries found out about this game and how well-written it was. There's a lot to like here and it should be making at least $2K a month in my honest opinion.


Again, I'm not complaining and I saw that you somehow found a way to consistently work on IA2 and this game at the same time. This is fantastic news. I'm happy for you.


Oh well. Good luck.

Thank you for your kind words! I have been really enjoying being able to work on both Erolon and IA2. I think this next update will be really fun with all of the interactions with Zoko!

 

[DskFlo]

So the game isn't abandoned?

 

[Porn_Jesus]

So the game isn't abandoned?

No, just slow in progress.

 

[HydroHexxx]

So the game isn't abandoned?

Correct, it is still being actively worked on! I was just writing some more tonight, in fact.

 

[Gmandingo]

Has it been fixed and optimized enough to play on android

 

[HydroHexxx]

Has it been fixed and optimized enough to play on android

We'll be working to fix issues on android for the next build. In previous builds we weren't using android studio to make the android versions, which could have been causing issues.

 

[BKvartS]

I have a question about the game. Will there be any more new romancable companions or side characters aside from Zoko? The same goes for locations. And sorry to say, but I have renamed tcompanions.

 

[HydroHexxx]

I have a question about the game. Will there be any more new romancable companions or side characters aside from Zoko? The same goes for locations. And sorry to say, but I have renamed tcompanions.

Zoko will be the last new companion/character that will be romanceable. However, there will be additional scenes for the current characters in future builds.

 

[BKvartS]

Zoko will be the last new companion/character that will be romanceable. However, there will be additional scenes for the current characters in future builds.

And locations? Also are the side characters considered romancable and will they have additional scenes? I am talking about Cyleen and Lylie.

 

[comaderikari]

It died? Why was it abandoned?

 

[Rutonat]

It died? Why was it abandoned?

It's abandonned as per the rules of the site.
But in reality, the artist is slow to deliver art, for reasons, so the updates get really spaced out. Which is why the devs have started other projects, as to not end up idle for months and see Patreon supporters leave.
That's the basic gist of it.

 

[Porn_Jesus]

It's abandonned as per the rules of the site.
But in reality, the artist is slow to deliver art, for reasons, so the updates get really spaced out. Which is why the devs have started other projects, as to not end up idle for months and see Patreon supporters leave.
That's the basic gist of it.

Could it be that the artist got hurt due to lots of work in a short time and the drawing hand had enough? Seems to happen quite often nowadays, understandable ofc. The human body might be a survival expert and can endure lots of pain and stress but each of them has its limits.^^

 

[HydroHexxx]

And locations? Also are the side characters considered romancable and will they have additional scenes? I am talking about Cyleen and Lylie.

There will be a new dungeon in the north, and Cyleen and Lylie are not planned to have additional scenes as they are considered NPCs.

 

[Rutonat]

Could it be that the artist got hurt due to lots of work in a short time and the drawing hand had enough? Seems to happen quite often nowadays, understandable ofc. The human body might be a survival expert and can endure lots of pain and stress but each of them has its limits.^^

I couldn't tell you, I'm not part of the dev team. Ask the account above this post if you want details.
Though, be carefull, some people could take your statment as you implying that the devs pushed the artist into overworking with no regards for their health.

 

[Porn_Jesus]

I couldn't tell you, I'm not part of the dev team. Ask the account above this post if you want details.
Though, be carefull, some people could take your statment as you implying that the devs pushed the artist into overworking with no regards for their health.

Haha, I would say that if this was my intention. No, there's an increase of hurt artists lately and it could be the case here too. Not that anyone would admit it when it happens.