Ren'Py -u4ia- [Ep3.01p] [DriftyGames]

[Old Man Al]

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2 weeks until release, and still much to do.
Don't worry, though. I'm still on schedule, and the release date of January 26th is well within reach.
A rough rundown of what's on my list:

• render and post-edit 1 medium-sized scene
• render and post-edit 2 smaller scenes
• implement and test the new relationship stats
• implement a replay gallery
• render and insert bonus gallery renders
• music and sound effects
• implement and scale MC's new stats
• variable tests
• prepare release art
• add phone UI elements for new characters (icons and such)
• add phone event elements (texting and such)
• add 'episode 2' elements to the main menu
• prepare a list of music for replay via the main menu
• prepare and test the end-of-chapter summary screen

plus my normal bullet list of minor things to add, retouch, or redo.
I was going to add a preview of Sea in one of her wholesome moments this week, but unfortunately, due to her name - and alphabetical sorting, she ended up quite low in the render queue and still hasn't rendered.
Well, that's just the way it goes sometimes. One less thing spoiled before the episode release.
I'll be back next week with the full release information and schedule.
Have yourself a nice weekend, and stay safe out there.
// Drifty

 

[Abhai]

thanks for sharing, though there seems to be some "typos" in this "diary".
the most notable is the first sentence....it should be "2 weeks until the first delay, and still a few delays more to go".
#change.my.mind

 

[Joshy92]

I'm surprised this thread isn't more popular.
Drifty's other game is a masterpiece and this one is going to be good too I feel.

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

I'm surprised this thread isn't more popular.
Drifty's other game is a masterpiece and this one is going to be good too I feel.

Maybe because it's had 1 release in almost 8-9 months?

 

[lipe2410]

I'm surprised this thread isn't more popular.

8 months of development right for the first update can explain that.
Bummer

 

[cxx]

Maybe because it's had 1 release in almost 8-9 months?

lof had longish release date between updates too.

 

[Joshy92]

Maybe because it's had 1 release in almost 8-9 months?

Your right.
Maybe its popularity will pick up once some more updates have released.

 

[SonsOfLiberty]

lof had longish release date between updates too.

Yes, but this is still the "initial release"

 

[lipe2410]

lof had longish release date between updates too.

Not right in the beginning of the game

 

[cumsumnida]

lof had longish release date between updates too.

Anyone know how big the next update will be?

Could be worth the wait if it’s an epic second chapter.

 

[cxx]

Anyone know how big the next update will be?

Could be worth the wait if it’s an epic second chapter.

not even dev, drifty can give estimation.

 

[ThorinKing]

#change.my.mind

Upon inspection, the item said to be in need of changing appears to not exist.

 

[Abhai]

Upon inspection, the item said to be in need of changing appears to not exist.

buthurted much, huh?
there, there...it wont hurt that much next time

 

[ThorinKing]

buthurted much, huh?
there, there...it wont hurt that much next time

Unlike you, I don't allow anal, so wouldn't know. Adios!

 

[John972]

Watching the trailer for u4ia as an epilogue to the Steam version of Leap of Faith...

The MC, Chris, and Kevin from LOF are fishing off the side of Lexi's yacht when they see a brilliant light in the nighttime sky. Then the trailer for u4ia begins. Part way through the trailer, Celeste, Synne, Lin, and Paige from u4ia - all in a moment of distress - suddenly look up to see the same brilliant light in the nighttime sky...

The trailer concludes with the words, "Alone... Against an enemy you can't hope to defeat. An enemy you can't smell touch, hear, or see. But what if you had help? Alone you will lose... Together you just might have a chance."

Does any one have theories on what lit up the nighttime sky and whether or not it's related to the "enemy"?

 

[VaderExMachina]

Does any one have theories on what lit up the nighttime sky and whether or not it's related to the "enemy"?

I think it's just a funny way to show Drifty's new logo (which is multicolored), so yeah. James, Kevin and Chris are just seeing a giant DriftyGames logo in the sky and wondering what the heck it is.

 

[John972]

I think it's just a funny way to show Drifty's new logo (which is multicolored), so yeah. James, Kevin and Chris are just seeing a giant DriftyGames logo in the sky and wondering what the heck it is.

Ha, OK! 'just Drifty breaking the forth wall...

I can image those distressed LIs in the u4ia trailer all looking up and thinking, "Oh, for fucks shake, Drifty! How about you just write me out of my predicament instead of splashing your glitzy logo across the sky!"

 

[cxx]

Does any one have theories on what lit up the nighttime sky and whether or not it's related to the "enemy"?

aliens kidnapped them for experiments.

 

[John972]

I think it's just a funny way to show Drifty's new logo (which is multicolored), so yeah. James, Kevin and Chris are just seeing a giant DriftyGames logo in the sky and wondering what the heck it is.

I forgot to mention that in Drifty's Developer Commentary DLC for LOF on Steam, he states:

"They [MC, Kevin, Chris] are looking at the same thing that causes the girls to look at the sky for the following trailer [1st u4ia trailer]"

This commentary appears as the guys look up to the sky and just before Drifty's new animated logo plays. Then the u4ia trailer begins. The trailer has the girls all looking up to the sky near the end but doesn't feature Drifty's animated logo.

 

[jhonatanw]

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Dev update is a little later than usual today, but I've been preparing the Beta for testing and am just about ready to compile and upload it for the testers.
Release information
The game will be available for the $10 and up tiers next Friday, the 26th, as part of your tier reward. As usual, long-term $5 and $1 tier supporters will get the download links 5-7 days after the release. This is due to the high number of downloads happening on release day and the following days to ensure those with the download as a tier reward don't have problems downloading, and I can keep up with re-uploading to replace broken links.
Your name in the credits
You can now add your name to the credits if you're a $20 or up supporter. Use

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to do so. Remember that this is a reward that lasts until U4iA season 1 completion.
Last-minute music addition
If you know 'Two Steps from Hell' and his epic music, you might enjoy one of the songs added, which is made (and sung) by the same people. In total, over 40 songs are added.
I had a lot of fun playing through this episode, and I know you will, too.
This update is public, due to the release.
See you all next Friday, and stay safe out there.
// Drifty