- May 6, 2020
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Just be open about the fact that you're a dev, and ignore the haters. It seems to me the shitstorms only happen when someone is spamming a game over and over again, and gets called a shill for it.
I think one way to help bring more people in it by stating how far it is in development, just so they know what to expect when purchasing your H-game. I was brought to it by the MITY team working on Four Elements Trainer, and when I saw your game I thought it looked the best out of the bunch they presented. I was kinda disappointed when I played the version on on this site because when it said V0.4 I thought there'd be more content then a few images. Not saying it's bad, your artwork is very appealing, but the version number was a bit misleading. I would buy the Patreon version, but not without the knowledge that there was significantly more content. A changelog on each version would help too so people know what's in the latest version. I hope this helps I genuinely liked what it had, but I've been spoiled by creators like MITY, Bonergames, and DarkCookie. I've been so pampered by established creators that I forget what new ones can bring. One last this, try uploading this version to multporn and newgrounds, places that get a lot of traffic. I Wish you well on this project and will drop by when the next version drops.
- Jan 18, 2021
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I understand completely to explain why it’s 0.4 and has very little content is because I tried labeling things like 0.1a so that each substantial build aka new scene would be a numbered release but subsequent a,b,c release would be ways to show that we are expanding current content rather then adding new scenes. I had an issue with that however so every release became a numbered release. I found out what I fucked up and now I am playing catch-up the build coming out this Sunday is 0.7e it really should be 0.4b, I will try to be more in depth with what content will be in each update. As I think I wrote in the post mity made me and my partner work for a living so we only have so much time a month to work on the game, and we understand some people want to wait till we get more content before joining but we also do have things for people who do support mostly that we do want to add scenes players suggest we want player feedback. I also really appreciate that you like the art the artist always feels like he could do better and tries to improve with every build. I will try to upload the build more places like you suggested as well.
there is no shame in you being used to devs like mity they bang out a lot of quality content every month we just can’t do that at the moment. One day we will hopefully I hope you at least keep an eye out for us when future builds are posted here.
Addams' Family game?!?! Awesome!
Best of luck, personally I prefer to wait a few months or so and get bigger updates, but we all have to work at a pace that makes us comfortable. What matters is that you are happy with the content that you are putting out.
Standard practice would be something like 0.4.2 or something like that, but every dev can do what they like, lol.
Best of luck, personally I prefer to wait a few months or so and get bigger updates, but we all have to work at a pace that makes us comfortable. What matters is that you are happy with the content that you are putting out.
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I like the a b c system only cause I feel comfortable remembering it as “if there is a new scene it’s a new number, if we are adding variants and pin ups it’s a letter” that’s the way I think of it at least.
the reason I do monthly even if the builds are small is because I want to hear what players think I know that can be a bad thing as well, trying to please everyone but I rather know that somethings not working a month in rather then find out 3 months in are hard work was not received well. If that makes sense.
That is how I number my renders too. But, also why I plan to number each update as Chapter X. ...Slightly less confusing, and leans more toward the 'novel' part of the Visual Novel. lol
Yeah, when you are just starting out, the faster updates help raise interest.
I suppose you could make a discord server, you can get live feedback on some things, if you need opinions. I am not overly fond of the place, but it is handy when making a game, chatting with the team, the fans, and more. If you are on there, let me know, can get you invited to one web-zine server where many devs and others gather, you can get a lot of help and feedback there as well.
I saw Purity Sin playing/streaming this game the other day, that is how I found it, that should also help raise awareness.
- Jan 18, 2021
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Ah so we are doing it in slightly similar yet different ways lol. I just like mine slightly better in my head but I 100 percent understand where your coming from.
I think so and as I learn how to code people are not stuck with a poorly coded game for to long.
I would make one I never made one before it shouldn’t be to hard to do, if you think it will help. I am on there though I just need to make an account now that can be used for patreon.
Can you link the stream good or bad I do like to see players responses it helps us improve.
Yes, you can even stream directly inside of the app, though there are sometimes issues trying to do that in the browser version. When you join, click on my sig for Bonds of Blood and join my server there, and I can help you get started. Can even help you set up the server if you want. Right now, I have some free time between renders.
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This is the demo from the patreon.
There is more updated versions on the patreon, and seeing as it is still a small one I would suggest supporting it if you can.
- Jan 18, 2021
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Yeah we are working on a new location and 2 new scenes for this months build, plus what ever else the artist can squeeze between work and sleep. We are also are doing a pin up poll next week based on patreon suggestions, whoever wins is added to this months build.
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Thsi is probably the best site for advertising your work.
There are a couple of others that are similar (Fap Nation) and is also Discord for some users here. As you already stated Patreon has become pretty stringent and will take down your work quickly if they think it breaks their rules.
Good Luck.
- Jan 18, 2021
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Thanks! I just hope people enjoy it and if they don’t I would like them to tell me why. I really do enjoy talking to people especially with me never seeing people due to my job
Is the game complete or is it still updating? How often does it update?
- Jan 18, 2021
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the game is still being worked on, we have a new build out every month on patreon plus progress updates every Saturday to see what we are doing
chickenscratchgames It appears that your writing tends to have run-on sentences, with some missing punctuation and capitalization. Replying here in a forum is one thing, but having it in your game is not good. I personally find that annoying and oftentimes only a step up from Engrish. However, I use Grammarly which I find helps a lot, even the free version is good. You would most definitely benefit from it.
- Jan 18, 2021
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Thanks I actually have fixed it up in newer builds, but grammarly looks like it will be a life saver. I use google docs and it really doesn’t help as much as I hoped. And I gave up trying to do it on my phone during lunch break due to how many spelling errors and auto correction I get.
you should add some characters from the Ghoul School
Have played a bit and love the art style.
Only recommendation would to maybe add some background music for atmosphere.
Only recommendation would to maybe add some background music for atmosphere.