My long silence had some reasons. This time, I have both not-so-good news and good news to share.
The not-so-good news is that I am putting Sherine's story on hold until at least 2026. Unfortunately, the voice AI technology is not yet ready. Without proper voice acting, the game isn't what I envisioned. Although AI has made significant advances in video compared to the end of 2024, voice technology still needs more time to catch up.
I could remove the voice acting entirely, but without it, the game just doesn’t feel the same — especially since it started with voice work. This likely biases perception, making it feel incomplete. I believe that during this year, AI will make another significant leap and offer the creative freedom I need for Sherine's story.
I can’t express how frustrating it has been to create some scenes under these limitations. I think I need to take a little time to see how the technology develops.