Small V0.04 Delay, New Character Reveal (Patreon)

I'll get the bad news out of the way up front.  We need a few more days to finish up V0.04, so I'm projecting that around May 10 it will be ready.  I'll be sure to update you on our progress though, as it may be before or slightly after that.  We have to stick to Patreon's procedure of pledges being charged at the beginning of the month, so that means that pledges still have to be in by around April 29 (to be safe) when the paid post goes live.  Pledges will still be charged around May 1.

Progress is actually going great, it's just that there are more remaining art assets required than I can accomplish in the remaining days before May 1 (even working 18 hour days).  I'm down to having to finish a couple of sets of sprite animations, a few more maps and random graphics, and from then on out it's basically balancing / filling the maps with items and loot / adding dialog (the framework for the events is already laid out, and the story artwork scenes are already in and "animated") / and finally testing.  AltairPL is doing great on his end, as he's knocked out the coding for the (really big) puzzle area and has tackled pretty much every bug that he can until the map overhaul begins.  

All of that being said, I figured showing off a new major character would soften the blow a bit.  Her name is Ven, and I just finished up creating the final material presets and clothing fits for her 3D model earlier today.  She's been through a few various designs over the past few months, so I'm glad to finally have her ready for V0.04.  Just to be clear, Ven isn't a playable character, so you'll have to wait and see how she fits into the story!    

You can download the high res version of the image by clicking on the filename link at the top of the post.  

Lastly, there's a two part interview up on Affect3D.com where I talk a bit about inspiration for the game, the story, and future plans for battle mechanics.  You can check Part 1 out here, and Part 2 out here! 

Sorry again for the news about the delay on such short notice, but I wanted to have a ballpark date somewhat in focus before I put it out there.  Expect more news on the release when the paid post goes live at the end of the month!