VN Ren'Py Pale Carnations [Ch. 4 Up 4 Public] [Mutt & Jeff]

[fred9320]

Based on these numbers, TD and GIL have averaged ~72 static images, 1.0 animations and 1108 words per week since the previous dev diary two weeks ago. Overall, they are now averaging 92 statics, 2.6 animations, and 1693 words per week since work on Chapter 4 Update 5 began. Here are the charts for week 24:

Spoiler: No Flow Charts, Sadly

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As TD said, not much of a surge this week, but we'll see if things pick up now that the framework is sorted out.

If you saw my rampant speculation a little while ago, you may recall my guessing that the very nebulous potential release window stretched from the end of October to the beginning of February depending on just how big the event would be. We now know the devs are targeting a release by the end of the year, though again it's too soon to set any deadlines. Per my napkin math, that suggests the big event with the LIs will be somewhat more labor intensive than the art Expo from Felicia's date in Ch4Up4, but still less intensive than the complete date (which includes the various sex scenes that followed the expo).

Of course, these were just very rough guidelines, and it's always possible the devs are underestimating (or overestimating) the resources this new event will require. Personally, I think the end of the year seems like a decent estimate for now, but I would not be surprised if Update 5 winds up releasing a few weeks into early 2025. Whatever this event is, it sounds like it will be a significant milestone for the characters involved - to say nothing of the potential for a great deal of fun for us; I'm guessing the devs won't want to cut any corners here, and they'd probably be right not to.

i hope the update will come soon

 

[UmbralKnight]

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Dev Diary 82

Hello, all TD here.

Overall, the project currently sits at 2,234 static images, 63 animations, and 41,367 words.

That means over the past two weeks we've added 143 images, 2 animations, and 2,215 words.

Numbers are on a bit of a low side this report, but there was a lot of preliminary work that went ahead before we got properly started on the scene.

On GIL's side, it was the usual; settling on costumes for the cast, making extras, polishing a large map we haven't used since Week 1, and some exploratory animation work that we're not counting yet in the totals.

On my side, I was extra cautious with the planning. Normally I keep things straight in my head, but with the complexity of all five heroines interacting inside of their various relationship states with the player character, I thought making an actual flow chart was prudent. Like seriously, Mina alone can already know Veronica, she can know about Hana and Edwin, you can be in a relationship with her, you can keep it platonic, you could've broken up with her, plus there are various Ian variables that come into play... all sorts of stuff that inform group interactions. I had some dread at the start, but it has been a lot of fun puzzling out the details of the scene.

Anyway, like I said numbers are on the low side, but we're rolling now and very excited to finish the update with a bang. No estimate for the release date yet, but we're aiming to get it out within the year's end. A more concrete estimate will be forthcoming once we see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Please look forward to it and thank you for the support.

i am guessing the character in this image preview is veronica's mentor ?

 

[Birdnman993]

Mina alone can already know Veronica, she can know about Hana and Edwin, you can be in a relationship with her, you can keep it platonic, you could've broken up with her, plus there are various Ian variables that come into play... all sorts of stuff that inform group interactions. I had some dread at the start, but it has been a lot of fun puzzling out the details of the scene.

Finally we can have a relationship with Mina Oh yeah!!! Time to celebrate!

 

[Emeraald]

Haven’t played this game before because I only play completed games. Any estimate for the games completion or does it still got a long while?

 

[pinuz1]

Haven’t played this game before because I only play completed games. Any estimate for the games completion or does it still got a long while?

Definitely not ending in 1 year, not even in 2+ I'd say, updates have been taking more than 6 months lately and game still got a long way to go, it's absolutely top tier so I'm not complaining.

 

[RuthlessSlayer]

Great Game

 

[slightchance]

Numbers are on a bit of a low side this report, but there was a lot of preliminary work* that went ahead before we got properly started on the scene.

*may or may not have included head scratches, various levels of groaning, cursing, out-of-window staring, belly rubs.

 

[Biscardone]

*may or may not have included head scratches, various levels of groaning, cursing, out-of-window staring, belly rubs.

The joys of creative work, right? One day inspiration strikes and you feel unstoppable. The next day, your muse is on sick leave and you find yourself tiptoeing over previous work, with no direction and no results.
At least, that's how it is for me. Inspiration usually comes to me when I'm not focused on the task and I'm doing something else (whether it's driving home, cooking or even sitting on the porcelain throne thinking about the Chief World Systems). Speaking of, the creative masterpiece happens when you aren't able to jot down ideas in time, and they get lost - circumstances in which you regret not being able to kick yourself...

 

[ffive]

The joys of creative work, right? One day inspiration strikes and you feel unstoppable. The next day, your muse is on sick leave and you find yourself tiptoeing over previous work, with no direction and no results.

Don't forget re-reading your work after couple of weeks and coming to conclusion it's actually dog shit.

 

[PunkHooligan]

Finally we can have a relationship with Mina Oh yeah!!! Time to celebrate!
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Damn, I need to check this show sooner or later...

 

[Ozymandias037]

very excited to finish the update with a bang

TD, if this wasn't done deliberately....... it should have been.

 

[Ass prefer]

I don't remember, but did Edwin say that his mother was an ex-whore to Mina ?

 

[Takkatakka]

I don't remember, but did Edwin say that his mother was an ex-whore to Mina ?

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think so. I think Hana knows, but not Mina so far.

 

[Ass prefer]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think so. I think Hana knows, but not Mina so far.

I wonder how she'll react when she finds out.

 

[Takkatakka]

I wonder how she'll react when she finds out.

I think she'll understand. Edwin's, Hana's and Ian's work at the club might be a different thing, though.

Although...the way Mina is developing...she actually might become curious about it at this point.

 

[Ass prefer]

think she'll understand

It would be more interesting if not

 

[Ass prefer]

developing...she actually might become curious about it at this point.

Yes, and he will also go to the club to work with them. Like Bratva

 

[Idontplay]

I don't remember, but did Edwin say that his mother was an ex-whore to Mina ?

No, he confessed to Hana that he found out his mother was a pornactress, searching for some porn in the web, but Mina desn't know that.

 

[Magic Cloak]

非常好，非常棒的游戏。：凉爽的：

 

[Ass prefer]

No, he confessed to Hana that he found out his mother was a pornactress, searching for some porn in the web, but Mina desn't know that.

I obviously know about the goth biker that she and Edwin have a whore's mother. and by the way, that's why I think they're right for each other. Yes, maybe it's just one small detail of what people might have in common, but I think it's important.