- May 19, 2017
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I hope everyone is having nice holidays. I haven't replied to any posts in a while so I've cherry-picked a few that tell me how great of a game creatologist I am and how everything is great. I do appreciate your interest in the game (or story or tits or green cock) because otherwise what would be the point of making this? And I'm very grateful to my supporters and I'm thankful for everyone who offers constructive criticism.
I know Healslut is a mess. It's got a little of everything and not enough of anything. The ship voyage is so out of pace with the rest of the story that it feels like a fever dream. And now I've gone and fucked the character sprites up by trying to unfuck them. Anyway, that's all I have to say.
Not really. None of this is set in stone. I've made fixes on fixes on fixes. I've spliced timelines and warped branches. I sound like a god. A pitiful god. I push pixels around and make them talk. I can't sit in the clouds because I'm afraid of heights so I sit in the dirt. But the point is that I'm still working on it. I know a lot of you are waiting for particular routes or kinks or just some fucking 'fucking' content and I'm sorry for the wait but I am working on it. Anyway, that's all I have to say.
Not really. I really do hope you're having nice holidays and if you like Healslut (even a little), then thank you. I honestly do need validation.
Okay so yes you are correct, most of the teases in the game are intended to be full sex scenes in the future. And I know the Underwell one sucks (hardy har). I was having a couple of bad writing days and thought "fuck it I'll update one of the teases" but my flow came back and I ended up just putting in what I had. It was a bad decision because I know how weirdly hot that scene could be. I'm waiting until the story is complete so that I can focus on things like this instead of half-assing them -- and I will get that scene fixed so that it's weirdly hot.
I'm all for that and it won't take much to implement so I've put this on my short list.
The gallery/replay feature has been neglected because it takes a long time to set it up with all the various variations. I will get this fixed eventually -- not that I expect that eases the wait. You can go directly into the /gallery/ folder and view whatever images you like for now though, if that helps.
Thanks for saying this. I put a lot into the story and characters.
Also, there's still hope for a brighter ending depending on Sparkle's choices.
In short, yes. And I'm sorry for that. Roopah's character arc has a pivotal moment on the ship voyage but I haven't addressed it, so the content going forward from there is missing a trick. I really do have to fix this because it has been waiting and deserves some attention.
I know. I'm behind on a lot and it really sucks.
Sparkle can fail to get Leigh back into the group and he will still end up in the slaver's hands as long as Sparkle doesn't sign the (let's be honest ridiculous) contract that he offers.
I can probably move it to earlier without making a huge mess. I've put it in my notes to check. And I wouldn't mind making some transformations available near or even at the start of the game but that has to go on the long list.
I know. And I know I keep talking about my lists but this is on my list. The furry stuff was only a request at first but I've gotten plenty of messages. I didn't mean for it to be a tease and I do plan to build that out to at least a few scenes in the story.
Man, I'm really trying. I let myself take too many requests in the middle of development and that's no one's blame but my own. I'm not doing requests now so hopefully things will pick up pace from your perspective.
Thankfully we're near endgame. The story will be complete soon!
Then I'll pick one route and fix it. Then another one. And one day, I'll be done.
That's what I tell myself to stay sane.
Well there's a scene where Sparkle is put on one of those bondage X things but yes, that's about it for actual/hardcore BDSM content for now.
Thanks.
I don't post much but your very human post seeking validation for your art spoke to me. I have enjoyed every iteration of your game that I have played to date. I have started over countless times and enjoyed every aspect of your creation. Sparkle is fantastic! There aren't any characters that I dislike; I have a great time everytime I check in to see where it's going. Even if you stop now, you made something unique and outstanding.
I used to get paid to do something artistic that I loved. As I progressed it was challenging for me to balance what I wanted to do with my art and what people expected from my art. In the end, I gave up my art and was miserable for 20 years. I found something that makes me happy now, but were I to do it again.....I would tell everyone to get fucked and make my art.
I hope you find a balance that brings you joy and money.