Luminoto

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Mar 13, 2019
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Not really. I'm honestly struggling right now. Like I had some stuff written at the time of the start of the month but didn't and still don't feel like there's enough of it or that there's enough associated gameplay to go along with it to make up an update. I announced a delay for the update but that was like a week ago and I still don't feel any better about it and haven't actually gotten much additional stuff done since then and I don't know what I should do or say. Saying nothing is obviously bad, like I probably shouldn't even reply to this right now because I can't think of anything particularly positive to say because my mental health isn't in a place where positivity/optimism is possible. In regards to both the game in specific and life in general, it just feels like I really need help that I'm not getting and also can't realistically expect TO get from anyone.
Your project is amazing, for sure.
I hope your still good out there. Recover step by step, at your own pace.
When you will feel better, come back here to let us know, I think all of us want the best for you.
 
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BeholdTheWizzard

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Not really. I'm honestly struggling right now. Like I had some stuff written at the time of the start of the month but didn't and still don't feel like there's enough of it or that there's enough associated gameplay to go along with it to make up an update. I announced a delay for the update but that was like a week ago and I still don't feel any better about it and haven't actually gotten much additional stuff done since then and I don't know what I should do or say. Saying nothing is obviously bad, like I probably shouldn't even reply to this right now because I can't think of anything particularly positive to say because my mental health isn't in a place where positivity/optimism is possible. In regards to both the game in specific and life in general, it just feels like I really need help that I'm not getting and also can't realistically expect TO get from anyone.
Aaahh... the dev pit.
The stage in which you cannot see how to move forward. Have no concerete finish line.
Try this for motivation:
 

NRFB

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Feb 14, 2020
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Been another month. Still thinking of you and hoping life is improving on your end.
It would probably be more correct to say that it got worse actually, given that all the pharmacies around me seem to have been hit by an adderall shortage so I've been going through withdrawal and my brain feels like sludge. Though it's not like stuff was getting done so well before this either so it's not like that good of an excuse it's just a thing added to the pile.
 
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Privitarium

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Oct 25, 2017
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It would probably be more correct to say that it got worse actually, given that all the pharmacies around me seem to have been hit by an adderall shortage so I've been going through withdrawal and my brain feels like sludge. Though it's not like stuff was getting done so well before this either so it's not like that good of an excuse it's just a thing added to the pile.
That sucks, to have yet another problem stacking up like that. I've never had to depend on drugs before, and what I've heard is mixed.

Also, you don't have any obligations here so quit thinking you need to give us excuses! Go read a book, write about your depressive thoughts and turn it into a character, walk the dog, something! Just don't get so fixated on this one project that it makes you think you can't be productive in other ways.
 

Emily2

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May 18, 2019
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I hope you get better. I would love to see this game finished asap but if it's going to ruin your mental health it's never worth it. Take your time, however long you need. The fact that you are conscientious enough to stop payments from patreon when you were going through an especially tough period is enough proof for me that you are not here for the money.
 

ChunkyPuffs

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Jan 16, 2019
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There's more important things in life than an H-game but this is one it would be really sad to not see developed further. Its one of a kind, a great start/foundation to build on, quite a bit of enjoyable and repayable content already, we just need to be able to... go deeper. This game would benefit greatly from an endless mode.
Wishing you the best NRFB, be well
 

NRFB

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Game Developer
Feb 14, 2020
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Feel like I don't want to say anything because every time I feel like "oh this thing that I'm trying is helping" it just kinda stops doing that. I'm just not getting much of any work done and it feels difficult to justify only releasing what I do have as an update. Still, I'm alive (with all the mixed feelings I have about that fact).
Related: Did you know that they're now treating severe treatment resistant depression with microdosing ketamine? What a time to be alive.
 

mrdomion

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Related: Did you know that they're now treating severe treatment resistant depression with microdosing ketamine? What a time to be alive.
Not to make light of what you're going through, but if that's true; I don't know if we're in the darkest timeline, or the weirdest that happens to be funny.
 

Privitarium

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Oct 25, 2017
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Feel like I don't want to say anything because every time I feel like "oh this thing that I'm trying is helping" it just kinda stops doing that. I'm just not getting much of any work done and it feels difficult to justify only releasing what I do have as an update. Still, I'm alive (with all the mixed feelings I have about that fact).
Related: Did you know that they're now treating severe treatment resistant depression with microdosing ketamine? What a time to be alive.
I'm not depressed and I think I kinda understand that feeling of not wanting to say anything. Anytime I'm struggling with something, I don't like to report the lack of progress because, personally, it just feels like excuses and complaining and pointlessness (despite the other person telling me the report is more important than the progress, I still have a hard time shaking that line of thinking).

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't mind hearing your rambling on things/ideas you'd like to do even if you can't get them coded or fleshed out. Maybe journalling that sort of thing could be therapeutic? Or I could do the rambling if you'd prefer listening. I'm just spitballing though, so I won't be offended if you tell me it's ridiculous/not at all helpful.
 

NRFB

Hi (。・ω・)ノ゙
Game Developer
Feb 14, 2020
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Not to make light of what you're going through, but if that's true; I don't know if we're in the darkest timeline, or the weirdest that happens to be funny.
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literally me when I'm going to do the doctor approved drugs

I don't like to report the lack of progress because, personally, it just feels like excuses and complaining and pointlessness (despite the other person telling me the report is more important than the progress, I still have a hard time shaking that line of thinking).
Yeah this.
 

Rosen King

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May 29, 2019
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Oh dang, for some reason I stopped getting notifications that any posts were being made in this thread. For like eight months. I was worried the dev's issues had reached "disappeared from society" levels, so it's good to see at least that's not the case.

Yeah, I can definitely vouch that hearing the dev just come in to say "bleargh" when asked how they're doing is better than the alternative.
 
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