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  • Yeah, that'd be fun. 1024
  • No, wait until next year. 108
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  • 2023-12-23
  • —2024-01-18
  • 1254 votes
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Hi everyone! Today I'm bringing up something that was mentioned in last month's Q&A. To start, some of you might know that I've acknowledged there already is a game I decided I'd be making after Our Life: Now & Forever. I call it "Project W" for the time being.

It's a game with Our Life levels of customization/choice freedom, plus no bad ends, but isn't in the Our Life series. It has nothing to do with growing from childhood to adulthood and such. That's about all I've said on it. However, it's something I've been workshopping since 2021 already. I put time into its planning frequently enough and players sometimes ask what will happen after OL2,  so that I namedrop it every now and then. I'm very excited about the project personally and at this point others are getting interested as well.

Now, it's not anywhere near being put into production, but I am certain about what it will be like when it does. So, I was thinking that starting in January 2024 I could do one post per month here on Patreon where I share a little bit of general info about Project W. That would last for all of 2024 and in 2025 maybe the posts could begin having even more detailed info releases. It might be fun to get hints on the super-behind-the-curtains planning at GB Patch Games. However, if being drip fed bits of info for something that far out feels unnecessary, I'll wait until it's begun backburner levels of development to make posts dedicated to Project W.

Feel free to let me know what you think and you're welcome to leave comments if there are specific basic elements you'd want to hear about whenever info posts do begin popping up.

EDIT-

I appreciate people who are worried about my workload in terms of adding a new type of post! I didn't realize people would consider that. It's really thoughtful. So, I'll add that this wouldn't impact me negatively. I already spend the time writing stuff down for Project W, it's over 200,000 words of brainstorming at this point, aha. And the Patreon would still update at the normal rate, it'd just be one less OL2 post per month. So, all that matters is if you want to be let in on my planning already or not. It's purely a for-fun thing that I'd have no stress or issues doing.

Comments

killjinx

my curiosity is peaked

Anonymous

Heck yeah, I'm super curious!

Anonymous

I'm curious but I'd also prefer N&F to have a year in the spotlight all to itself. So far it's been shared with the ending bits of B&A and I worry it could be overshadowed by Project W.

Anonymous

As long as you wont get overwhelmed with adding more to post about..

ItaLii

One per month sounds perfectly reasonable! You’ve been making games long enough that you probably know best where your limits are when it comes to pre-production! I look forward to hearing more <3

Anime Yay

I would personally like for the information to wait. Ol2 needs it own spotlight. Your so busy 😔 Honestly, I know you could do both, but, I'm more worried about people being mad/rude at you for not focusing on OL2. Many times I've seen indie gam devs hint to other works, and the hate they get for starting something new when they've haven't even finished their current? Disgusting. I just know someones gonna say: " why hint/start a new game? Why not make a nsfw dlc for ol2 instead? Why arent you giving us what we want" And I hate those people already.

Anonymous

Our Life brought me to the table, but I am excited to see what work you and your team bring out next to the already sublime feast you've given. Take your time and can't wait to see what's next!

Anonymous

honestly I'm much more interested in OL2 but that could just be because i don't know anything about W. but also i don't really wanna get excited for something that's soooo far into the future..

gbpatch

So far no one has been mean about me ending the OL series after OL2's wedding DLC but if it does pop up I'm not gonna be bothered by it because it's the truth no matter what. I talk about how I spend time brainstorming Project W either way. Sharing details on the brainstorming doesn't change that I'm already not only thinking about OL2. And it also won't change that I'm not planning on doing extra OL2 DLCs. I appreciate you worrying for me, though it's best not to feel bad about any of that. I've made my choice on how to take things at GB Patch Games and how players feel about that is how they're gonna feel.

Anonymous

I'm in the same boat as a lot of others here. Don't over work yourself. We care about you (and ol2 :p) but one simple post a month sounds fun. I'm curious what you've been working on for the far future

Keita Darkwolf

I'd be interested to know a bit more about Project W. It comes up often enough that it got me curious. I will say I'm reassured that it will retain the customisation/choice freedoms. If you feel you can do it, and want to share more, then sure!

idis91

yess

rory 𖤐

YES THAT WOULD BE REALLY INTERESTING!!

Anonymous

I'm personally interested in some more behind-the-scenes stuff think it would be cool! I don't really think anything would change from sharing more about Project W especially since you've already been working on it. And plus, this can also help with getting some outside input!

Anonymous

HELL YEAH!! im super curious about it, and i think itll be fun to really follow how this game will turn out, even at such an early stage of development. cant wait!! <3

Libra Frills

Yee i always like following game and idea development. Some ideas just sit in your head and demand to be made lol, even if it takes a while to get there

Anonymous

Oh I'm excited to see what you cook up 😁

Lonely_Mermaid

I'm glad you specified this not affecting your workload. In that case, I'd love that!! I've been so curious about Project W, it'll be awesome to see little hints about it! 🤍🤍🤍

Anonymous

i asked about project w in the last q&a!! so exciting to see we may be getting small bits of info!!! always so cool to hear about future endeavors people are clearly passionate about.

Anna Bia

Yeeees!!! I was waiting for this! And i remember how happy you were when i asked about project W (i was the first to do it) you were like "Wow thank you for wanting to know about it, i was waiting for someone to ask" 🤭 It's clear this project is very special to you and i am VERY curious about it