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I am really baffled about the current poll, 2/3 of the patreons want to wait. Probably because the devs themselves want to keep the exhibition in one update. I cannot really understand it, from my point of view splitting the update has more advantages than disadvantages. Taking longer as a whole is a weak argument, since we are talking probably about 10 days longer for double proofreading and so one, which is insignificant looking at a development time which will be longer than 400 days. Also I do not believe the update will be finished in 3-4 months. We are looking at a release window in February or March 2026.What are the counterarguments against the idea that supporters of the full update can simply wait until the second part comes out and play the update in full? Besides the fact that they might encounter spoilers, which is a weak counterargument, because if you're willing to wait, you can distance yourself from the forums, discord, etc. during that time.
I want to know your point of view, because nothing comes to mind on this matter.
Entitled muchI am really baffled about the current poll, 2/3 of the patreons want to wait. Probably because the devs themselves want to keep the exhibition in one update. I cannot really understand it, from my point of view splitting the update has more advantages than disadvantages. Taking longer as a whole is a weak argument, since we are talking probably about 10 days longer for double proofreading and so one, which is insignificant looking at a development time which will be longer than 400 days. Also I do not believe the update will be finished in 3-4 months. We are looking at a release window in February or March 2026.
In short, give us the update now, everybody who cares about the build-up and cliffhangers, can just skip the update and wait until next year.
I do wonder what the consequences for the first two will be. I told Ian since he's my bro, and kept the videos because I, as the player, am interested in Victoria's past and figured deleting the videos would be counterintuitive.
1. I love long meaty updates, nothing to do with Devs desires. They are going to do what they are going to doI am really baffled about the current poll, 2/3 of the patreons want to wait. Probably because the devs themselves want to keep the exhibition in one update. I cannot really understand it, from my point of view splitting the update has more advantages than disadvantages.
I'm also very interested in the consequences of these two choices. I did exactly the same as you in both cases and consider not deleting the tapes as "Face your demons" and I don't see the logic in the fact that Edwin after this will not be able to forgive Vicky, whatever the truth is. It can only make him stronger than just turning a blind eye to all this. IMHO.I do wonder what the consequences for the first two will be. I told Ian since he's my bro, and kept the videos because I, as the player, am interested in Victoria's past and figured deleting the videos would be counterintuitive.
...do we? Because it's more financially lucrative for us to update more. It would also reset our morale, get us more engagement, and in the long run the narrative impact of splitting it up is just a temporary issue. New readers or people revisiting the project post chapter 4 will never even know that part of the game was released across two updates.Probably because the devs themselves want to keep the exhibition in one update.
I am not entitled to anything, and the devs are not entitled to get my money until the update drops.Entitled much
What stops you from just skipping the update? Not a single one of your points is relevant to my statement. The votes must come from someone, I guess.1. I love long meaty updates, nothing to do with Devs desires. They are going to do what they are going to do
2. GTA4 to GTA5 to GTA6 has built up my patience for game development cycles. A few extra months is nothing to me.
3. Gives me more more time to replay the game and refresh my memory on all the story points.
Signed… someone who voted not to split in Patreon.![]()
You made your preference clear on more than one occasion. Maybe Gil sees it differently....do we? Because it's more financially lucrative for us to update more. It would also reset our morale, get us more engagement, and in the long run the narrative impact of splitting it up is just a temporary issue. New readers or people revisiting the project post chapter 4 will never even know that part of the game was released across two updates.
But besides "muh artistic vision" (which no one cares about), the reality of serialized releases IS that they're packaged experiences, temporary as that may be, for our immediate and most important fans. There is both a fear that the first part of the exhibition will not be as satisfying for them without the night's climax and that the climax will lose impact from the gap in time between releases. The people concerned about that could wait, but that would mean divesting themselves from the community (which if you're yapping about it here, is part of the fun of AVNs). It also doesn't account for the "oh, hey, new update!" folks having the context to make that decision.
Time renders everything moot, but we live in the moment. Having people wait too long for an update OR potentially leaving a bad taste in their mouths both work against that. We wouldn't have made a poll if we were so sure what we wanted.
What stops you from just skipping the update? Not a single one of your points is relevant to my statement. The votes must come from someone, I guess.
I mean, that's kinda my point, from the perspective of someone who wouldn't want to split OR skip. The burst in conversation is so brief and far between between that someone bowing out of an update cycle may feel like they're missing out. You asked for reasons.And please, the conversion in between updates here and on the discord is sparse and mostly focused on everything instead of PC (at least on the discord). So you prefer silence for another 5-6 months?
Would be interesting to how many players this thought process applies?I mean, that's kinda my point, from the perspective of someone who wouldn't want to split OR skip. The burst in conversation is so brief and far between between that someone bowing out of an update cycle may feel like they're missing out. You asked for reasons.
From my perspective, the extra engagement is obviously a good thing. I listed losing relevance as a concern.
You also need to consider that when you express your point of view (your personal opinion is present on Patreon), many simply follow it unquestioningly. I think your and GIL's opinions should have been held back for a while so that people could make their own decision. But, unfortunately, it's too late.I mean, that's kinda my point, from the perspective of someone who wouldn't want to split OR skip. The burst in conversation is so brief and far between between that someone bowing out of an update cycle may feel like they're missing out. You asked for reasons.
From my perspective, the extra engagement is obviously a good thing. I listed losing relevance as a concern.
Unbiased silence would anger the let-them-cook crowd who don't want to form an opinion nor do they need one.You also need to consider that when you express your point of view (your personal opinion is present on Patreon), many simply follow it unquestioningly. I think your and GIL's opinions should have been held back for a while so that people could make their own decision. But, unfortunately, it's too late.
It's no surprise some people are willing to wait more for a product if they trust the developers and/or think some of it's quality will be compromised if the deveolopers would choose to split the current update before they had initially planned.I am really baffled about the current poll, 2/3 of the patreons want to wait. Probably because the devs themselves want to keep the exhibition in one update. I cannot really understand it, from my point of view splitting the update has more advantages than disadvantages. Taking longer as a whole is a weak argument, since we are talking probably about 10 days longer for double proofreading and so one, which is insignificant looking at a development time which will be longer than 400 days. Also I do not believe the update will be finished in 3-4 months. We are looking at a release window in February or March 2026.
In short, give us the update now, everybody who cares about the build-up and cliffhangers, can just skip the update and wait until next year.
That kind of mindset seems kind of entitled, IMO.You also need to consider that when you express your point of view (your personal opinion is present on Patreon), many simply follow it unquestioningly. I think your and GIL's opinions should have been held back for a while so that people could make their own decision. But, unfortunately, it's too late.
Just talking out of my ass here since I'm not knowledgable on the topic but whichever choice you guys end up picking, hopefully you can commit to it and explain your reasons to your supporters either via patreon or discord and may they uderstand it accordingly.I mean, that's kinda my point, from the perspective of someone who wouldn't want to split OR skip. The burst in conversation is so brief and far between between that someone bowing out of an update cycle may feel like they're missing out. You asked for reasons.
From my perspective, the extra engagement is obviously a good thing. I listed losing relevance as a concern.
Yeeah, I'm more a fan of split. I feel like people that wouldn't mind waiting are ride or die, and I really appreciate them. The problem is growth and relevance, and also keeping the more transactional-minded part of our fanbase happy. I'm very surprised by the results, truth be told. We'll see what we decide.Maybe Gil sees it differently.