You can't cheat on that without breaking the game, so there isn't one. To get stars, you have to advance the story.
Hey guys, just to clarify the release date a bit:
My first intention was a release 2-3 weeks after my break. I hated having to break my 2-weekly cycle, as I have done 33 updates in a row and never skipped a single one or missed a release date.
But that's also why I felt I could take a break and ask for some more time, as my patrons know I always try to commit to my promises and am not taking advantage of their patience (hopefully). I just really needed it, because honestly I felt a bit "overworked", as I have been doing 90-100 hours week, for a year straight (working only on MotH btw...yes it's that much work).
After my break, when I started doing the changes, I found so much more room for improvement and also came to the conclusion that the game was just so much bigger than I thought. I know this may sound weird, coming from the developer, but I am so focused on those smaller 2-weekly updates, that I never even played the whole game through myself. I don't have a lot of leeway in those 2 weeks, as it's always very tight and I usually finish the update thursday evening/friday morning (just before the release).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I like the time limit, it keeps me sharp, but over the last year a lot of stuff just didn't get fixed or got pushed ahead. And I really want to keep myself motivated by cleaning that kind of stuff up, otherwise I know I'll lose interest and start working towards a "quick" finish, so I can start a new project and that would be a shame, as MotH still has so much potential (in my opinion).
So yeah, I'm working hard to do a lot of stuff and a large part of that stuff might not even be noticed by the players.
But I'm doing this to ensure a stable engine/game for the future of MotH and the future of new projects that will run on the same engine. Some patrons/players will not agree with this or might even think I'm milking it, but for most I (thankfully) have earned enough credits, to get the benifit of the doubt. And I'm 100% sure that after this update, not only the game as a whole, but also future content updates will be that much better.
/End rant
Good night guys!
My first intention was a release 2-3 weeks after my break. I hated having to break my 2-weekly cycle, as I have done 33 updates in a row and never skipped a single one or missed a release date.
But that's also why I felt I could take a break and ask for some more time, as my patrons know I always try to commit to my promises and am not taking advantage of their patience (hopefully). I just really needed it, because honestly I felt a bit "overworked", as I have been doing 90-100 hours week, for a year straight (working only on MotH btw...yes it's that much work).
After my break, when I started doing the changes, I found so much more room for improvement and also came to the conclusion that the game was just so much bigger than I thought. I know this may sound weird, coming from the developer, but I am so focused on those smaller 2-weekly updates, that I never even played the whole game through myself. I don't have a lot of leeway in those 2 weeks, as it's always very tight and I usually finish the update thursday evening/friday morning (just before the release).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I like the time limit, it keeps me sharp, but over the last year a lot of stuff just didn't get fixed or got pushed ahead. And I really want to keep myself motivated by cleaning that kind of stuff up, otherwise I know I'll lose interest and start working towards a "quick" finish, so I can start a new project and that would be a shame, as MotH still has so much potential (in my opinion).
So yeah, I'm working hard to do a lot of stuff and a large part of that stuff might not even be noticed by the players.
But I'm doing this to ensure a stable engine/game for the future of MotH and the future of new projects that will run on the same engine. Some patrons/players will not agree with this or might even think I'm milking it, but for most I (thankfully) have earned enough credits, to get the benifit of the doubt. And I'm 100% sure that after this update, not only the game as a whole, but also future content updates will be that much better.
/End rant
Good night guys!
- Jul 2, 2017
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You're right @Faerin. You have shown reliability and work for months, people who understand that won't lose confidence easily. And I think a better product is really worth the wait.
Guys get this through your head....
I AM NOT COMPLAINING!!!!
I AM NOT INSISTING HE RELEASE!!!!
I AM NOT CONCERNED FOR MYSELF!
But you can be damn sure someone (not here who don't pay for it), Someone on Patreon will:
Just goes to show you how that release schedule affects it's popularity!
User don't care about his release date because the truth is they really don't care about that game!
It certainly hasn't made the popular games list here!
Probably because it hasn't released anything since March!
This is a very popular game...Don't think a lack of release for two or three months will actually go unnoticed.
I could wait a year for Faering to release...Cause I know it's worth the wait.
But I also expect that this forum will become very tiresome once the folks who want new releases come here and asking every 5 and a half minutes when the next one is.
And don't tell me that won't happen because it happens in every game thread but this one....Because of the previous release schedule.
I'm just telling you what is going to happen if he takes another two months and breaks saves while doing it.
I don't care myself but if you think no none else will then you must get out and about on F95 more often!
I AM NOT COMPLAINING!!!!
I AM NOT INSISTING HE RELEASE!!!!
I AM NOT CONCERNED FOR MYSELF!
But you can be damn sure someone (not here who don't pay for it), Someone on Patreon will:
- Complain
- Stop patronizing
- Come here bitching about how long the time between releases is
Just goes to show you how that release schedule affects it's popularity!
User don't care about his release date because the truth is they really don't care about that game!
It certainly hasn't made the popular games list here!
Probably because it hasn't released anything since March!
This is a very popular game...Don't think a lack of release for two or three months will actually go unnoticed.
I could wait a year for Faering to release...Cause I know it's worth the wait.
But I also expect that this forum will become very tiresome once the folks who want new releases come here and asking every 5 and a half minutes when the next one is.
And don't tell me that won't happen because it happens in every game thread but this one....Because of the previous release schedule.
I'm just telling you what is going to happen if he takes another two months and breaks saves while doing it.
I don't care myself but if you think no none else will then you must get out and about on F95 more often!
@Faerin I don't mind a bit of a wait since you do such a GREAT job. I do suggest that, if possible, you create a couple of renders that are NOT part of the game (or maybe as a bonus gallery). You could release a couple every few days so we get our BOOBIES. This would hopefully quiet some of the restless masses, we get BOOBIES, and you have a LITTLE peace.
I do NOT know how much extra time you would have for something like that. I have only played a little with rendering myself, but it might help with the crazed masses. Plus we get BOOBIES.
Just a thought.
I do NOT know how much extra time you would have for something like that. I have only played a little with rendering myself, but it might help with the crazed masses. Plus we get BOOBIES.
Just a thought.
Just to clarify, my post was not directed at you @Asphyx, I just wanted to share my reasons for doing this.
I agree that this will have consequences (in fact it already has).
- Dec 17, 2017
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When in recent history has a dev clearly communicating something ever stopped someone from complaining about not getting a release for two months that they didn't pay for either?
My point EXACTLY!When in recent history has a dev cleary communicating something ever stopped someone from complaining about not getting a release for two months that they didn't pay for either?
This is one of the few projects here that has never had any complaints!
Oh Dude I know and My post was directed at the others not you! lol
I was just giving you my advice....
Others seemed to think I was complaining or pushing for a quick update when that was never my intention!
Just warning about what you can expect if you proceed the way you planned.
And you know I'll defend you to the end when that happens....
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Faerin, you give news about the game, what you want to do, its evolution, it's good for the players, but in no case you have to justify yourself, people trust you I'm sure they know that you are working hard on this project and you can take poses you deserve.
We are waiting for the next update which will be as usual very well, maybe better? lol!
Thanks for news, we can't wait to see your work.
We are waiting for the next update which will be as usual very well, maybe better?
lol!Thanks for news, we can't wait to see your work.
HELP!!!! Everytime I save and close, when i re-open the game my saves are not there. I have to restart a new game everytime. Any advice?