with episode 1 releasing nearly 1 year after the prologue, it's hard to believe that episode 3 will release in 2024. 
Hofstadter's law hits real hard with this one.
Hofstadter's law hits real hard with this one.
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If Episode 1 gets released in June, that leaves 6 months left for the year. Ain't no way Episodes 2-4 are being released this year. Unless they are super short and don't take 3-4+ months to make.with episode 1 releasing nearly 1 year after the prologue, it's hard to believe that episode 3 will release in 2024.
Just false hope again. I think I shouldn't have bought this game so quickly and waited for it to actually have Episodes to play.
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So true, it's unlikely that more than one chapter will come out before this year's ends.
House Preview: Part 1
Get a sneak peek into MC's home.
Get a sneak peek into MC's home.
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Dev Log #11 | Episode 1
It's almost June!
This means summer, sun, bikinis, and the long-awaited home-alone party in Hardenville Episode 1. It is set to release in week 26, which is June 24 - June 30.
Feedback is welcome regarding what is desired from the development going forward after the release of Episode 1. Currently, Dev Logs are done 1-2 times each month on all platforms (Steam, Itch.io, Discord, Patreon, and Subscriberstar), and monthly special renders are available for Patreon and Subscriberstar members.
Any suggestions on what you would like to see?
Here are a few ideas inspired by other AVN devs:
Feedback on these ideas and any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
It's almost June!
This means summer, sun, bikinis, and the long-awaited home-alone party in Hardenville Episode 1. It is set to release in week 26, which is June 24 - June 30.
Feedback is welcome regarding what is desired from the development going forward after the release of Episode 1. Currently, Dev Logs are done 1-2 times each month on all platforms (Steam, Itch.io, Discord, Patreon, and Subscriberstar), and monthly special renders are available for Patreon and Subscriberstar members.
Any suggestions on what you would like to see?
Here are a few ideas inspired by other AVN devs:
- Streams while creating renders, but pre-recorded while airing, allowing questions to be answered along the way without needing to stream the render times (30-90 minutes each render). (Open for all)
- An estimated progress bar. Though not 100% accurate, it will closely indicate the work completed and what remains for the current chapter. Updated every week? (Open for all)
- Polls with 2-3 different clothing or bikini options for some characters in the current chapter. (Only for members)
Feedback on these ideas and any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey JoyFI Games, A question, what do you mean by avoidable incest? Do we get to select the relationship with that particular LI as in family member or not....OR that LI will be a family member by default we just get an option to not romance her?
Hey jingyuchua,
In the currently available version (The Prologue), you can customize relationships with your household members and others in the Menu under More --> Residents. The default relationships are roommate, landlord, landlady, etc., and you can choose your preferred relationship in-game.
Additionally, you earn points in interactions, actions, and dialogues, which contribute to specific romance and friendship points with potential love interests. Before each sex scene, there is an option to get "cold feet" and leave.
It's also important to note that there is a significant amount of bonding and interaction with household members since you share the house and live together.
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thanks for the info, the game looks pretty good. As per your posted schedule you specified season 1 could get finished by 2026. So how many seasons are planned???
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I would take any kind of schedule with a grain of salt. Game has been delayed significantly, multiple times, just for the first real content release. Dev is busy with RL stuff I gather. While it's visually stunning, unless something changes, it's looking like one of those in Dev forever games. I still bought it on Steam, cause it's gorgeous and cheap, but have no real expectations of timely or consistent updates.
Thanks a lot! Right now, I'm committed to this first season. What happens after I complete Season 1 will, of course, depend on the audience. If a lot of people want it to continue right away, I'll consider it. However, I don't want to drag out multiple seasons just for the sake of it. I also need to ensure that it's worthwhile for the experience and the story.
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True. Unfortunately, I already have a lot to prove to gain trust in more consistent releases. But please bear in mind that this is my first game release, and a lot is still new to me. I'm working alone, like many AVN developers. I may make a lot of mistakes in the first releases, including misjudging how long each release will take to make. After a few episodes, we'll all have a better understanding of whether new releases will come out every 3-4 months or longer.I would take any kind of schedule with a grain of salt. Game has been delayed significantly, multiple times, just for the first real content release. Dev is busy with RL stuff I gather. While it's visually stunning, unless something changes, it's looking like one of those in Dev forever games. I still bought it on Steam, cause it's gorgeous and cheap, but have no real expectations of timely or consistent updates.
Thanks for purchasing Hardenville on Steam; it means a lot.
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I see, though what i meant was....do you have a story mapping as in, could you see yourself tell the story you want through this game in the first season itself? OR You have some plans as to how you can divide that story over multiple seasons?
I have planned the main events storywise for this season. I hope that I can fit all of that into the 9 episodes. But there is a chance that it can feel a bit too fast-paced when we're nearing mid-season, which is not something that I want. At that time, the renders and puzzle pieces should start to come together better. In that case, it might be better to continue into a second season. But yeah, I think it's better to bring this conversation up again after releasing a couple of episodes instead.
Dev Log #12 | Episode 1
The Final Dev Log for This Episode
We're so close to the release of the long-awaited continuation of Hardenville. As many of you know, I aimed for the end of June as the release date for Episode 1. But to cut it short, I need one additional week to properly test everything and polish it so it's delivered in the best shape possible. There are a lot of changes in Episode 1. There has been plenty of trial and error over the last few months with renders. However, I personally feel that Episode 1 is done more professionally and also has a more professional feel than The Prologue.
As much as I hate to announce a one-week delay, I promise with all my heart that it will release in two weeks, during the week of July 1-7. I'm aiming for a Friday release, but in the worst-case scenario, I might need Saturday and/or Sunday as well. However, it will be released that weekend for sure. I had originally planned a short week off that week, but that is, of course, postponed to after the Episode 1 release that weekend. It will be good for my heart to take a break from three energy drinks every day.
Other than that, this will be the last Dev Log for Episode 1. The next Dev Log will be for Episode 2.
The Final Dev Log for This Episode
We're so close to the release of the long-awaited continuation of Hardenville. As many of you know, I aimed for the end of June as the release date for Episode 1. But to cut it short, I need one additional week to properly test everything and polish it so it's delivered in the best shape possible. There are a lot of changes in Episode 1. There has been plenty of trial and error over the last few months with renders. However, I personally feel that Episode 1 is done more professionally and also has a more professional feel than The Prologue.
As much as I hate to announce a one-week delay, I promise with all my heart that it will release in two weeks, during the week of July 1-7. I'm aiming for a Friday release, but in the worst-case scenario, I might need Saturday and/or Sunday as well. However, it will be released that weekend for sure. I had originally planned a short week off that week, but that is, of course, postponed to after the Episode 1 release that weekend. It will be good for my heart to take a break from three energy drinks every day.
Other than that, this will be the last Dev Log for Episode 1. The next Dev Log will be for Episode 2.
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