Beginning Sleeping Part 1 (Patreon)

First of all, I'm very impressed that this project went up in popularity. Analytics says it all started from a simple tweet. It spread like wildfire with 12k+ likes on Facebook, Discords, and even Funnyjunk. I am very grateful. Thank you for finding this place. I can't believe I gained almost 500 twitter followers in such a short amount of time!

And now for today's devpost. I spent 2 days pushing out another big bugfix v0.5.0.3 which is now live on here and itch for download. It addresses numerous bugs and includes some improvements such as the revised cloud shader rewrite mentioned in the previous devpost. Additionally it includes the new day and night system. Except it's turned off because it's not ready. It's constantly daylight for now. It will be turned on as v0.5.5 progresses.

I also included a new button in the wardrobe to reset Shinobu's clothing. This resets her clothing to a shirt and panties.

That should make it easier for people who want to reset her look.

The Day and Night cycle system has been complete outside one tiny bug. It features very beautiful morning sunsets and dawns.

They are extremely immersive in VR.

As I said before sleeping was supposed to be in v0.5 but did not make the deadline. Therefore v0.5.5 will be released in under 1 month (exact date TBA). This update will be live for Supporters first as soon as it's ready. Then it will be released for the public.

Sleeping will be part of a larger system that will tie together with other behaviors such as cooking (v0.6) and bathing. Essentially, Shinobu will have a set routine that you need to help her complete. Wake her up, bathe her, feed her, and then do whatever outside. I think it will be fun.

I barely started animating assets but I am currently working on a WIP yawn animation that will telegraph the player that she is very tired and needs to go to sleep:

The mechanics have not been worked out entirely but when Shinobu is tired, she will have a tired walking animation and will not run at all. She will have a droopy face. If you have any simple ideas for sleeping, leave a comment below.

Plenty more animations coming your way next devpost.

Stay tuned.