Update on the status of 0.5.1 2018-05-16 23:01
Hey folks,
Unless things really come together in the next 48 hours I don't think 0.5.1 will be out this Friday. The new save system is a big piece of work and it's still being bug-tested extensively. Depending on when it's ready I may wait until Friday the 25th to release it, or I may do it earlier in the week. I'll try to not make you guys wait too long, either way.
Progress on 0.5.3 has been slow on my end. My SO and I agreed that I shouldn't return to my job after our child was born, for a number of reasons. But things have been tough financially so I started a new job this week. It has a variable schedule, and takes me away from the computer, so working on The eWardrobe will be that much tougher. I'm already feeling a bit affected by having my sleep schedule all over the place; one of the things that helps depression is going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day. So I'm tired and my mood is lower.
The other reason progress is slow is just dealing with more drama from folks pirating the game. As much as kind words (and monetary support) encourage me and motivate me, negativity and gloating about getting the update for free do the opposite. Stuff like that kills much of my motivation to work, and the creativity just kind of vanishes. I don't think those folks realize that they're shooting themselves in the foot by doing these things, since it slows down them getting the content they want. But I guess if they don't pay and can troll someone for lulz then they're happy, regardless.
I'd hoped 0.5.3 would be 40k-60k words, but at my current pace it'll likely be right around 30k words, and may have to be a 0.5.25 instead.
All of that aside, I'll do my best to rally for those of you who do support The eWardrobe and our game making efforts.
In other news, another romantic character will have renders in 0.5.1, and the cosplay/streaming path shaped up fairly well. It's also much easier to avoid the restaurant TF, as I know that frustrated some of you.
I hope to update soon!
-brick