Chapter 14.1 Status Report (4)
Added 2025-06-15 11:27:32 +0000 UTCHey everyone!
Adapting to the new environment has been interesting, lots to get used to and take care of, but my motivation for work remains strong. This past week, I’ve stayed focused on the script, and I’ve nearly completed the first of the two days that will make up the narrative arc of the next update.
I’ve been working on the spicier scenes, and that’s where the smooth writing rhythm I had got a bit interrupted. These parts require more careful structuring: deciding exactly which illustrations and narrative beats to include to keep the development clear and cohesive. I'm being very deliberate about what gets included and what gets cut, and I’m trying to design the scenes to be as modular as possible, interconnecting parts across different storylines to maximize content and payoffs without needing to create a ton of completely separate scenes.
Still, it's challenging to limit the scope and the number of art assets needed for each. The process is a bit messy, but I have a strong feeling that once everything is woven together and polished, it’ll make for a very rewarding experience.
I’m aiming to finish the storyboards and reference images this coming week so I can send them off to my collaborators, all while continuing to write and work on other illustrations and animations myself.
Comments
I always considered myself “above” games like this until I played yours. I love what you’re doing with this format. It’s like if my favorite parts of Mass Effect were a heightened The WB drama from 2003. I mean that in the best way possible.
Graham
2025-06-29 10:00:36 +0000 UTCI'm so excited to see where you take this story next. You're the best in this space. I hope my version of Lena gets real dang dirty on this trip, but I'm sure I'll love it whatever happens.
Tim Madigan
2025-06-20 23:47:43 +0000 UTChave a good time there,eva.
as_fuck
2025-06-17 15:35:17 +0000 UTCI disagree. :) This is a good chance to get to know some new faces. Lena has had tons of content with Jeremy and Ivy already.
Ethereal Twist
2025-06-15 18:58:31 +0000 UTCBest of luck with adapting to the new environment and crafting the update. If you're talking about cutting, at this point, I'd cut new characters and focus on delivering more for the existing characters that will feature in the update.
VHO
2025-06-15 18:24:22 +0000 UTCThank you for the good news. I wish you the new place be better than you'd ever hoped.
Brother Bethor
2025-06-15 15:28:02 +0000 UTC
