CH05 Status Update #39 (Patreon)

Hello, everyone!

We are nearing the end of the development of CH05. If everything works out well, we are realistically looking at a September/early October release. We still don't have an exact release date due to all the different variables involved, but in the next few weeks these variables will get smaller and smaller. There are roughly 300 renders remaining before we can move onto the final part of development. This includes more playtesting, editing, fixing, polish, beta testing and final touches.

Renders

A couple hundred renders came out of the queue this week, and many were created to bring the queue back up to 100+. Early in the chapter we dipped our toes into the night content to get a feel for the darker scenes. It was a big learning process and also a challenge, but at this point we're pretty comfortable working in the dark. The monthly specials have also served as a testing ground for us, which has helped a lot in learning the dark secrets of rendering.

Only a couple of scenes remain to create renders for now, and we're looking to start the final scene by next week!

Coding and SFX

One of the simplest tasks, but also one of the most time-consuming... the SFX. Sourcing sound effects for specific moments is often a task in itself, but creating a detailed soundscape is something we thoroughly enjoy! Naturally, those who play the game on quiet mode with one hand won't get to hear it, but for everyone else, we hope the world feels much more alive as a result.

Aside from SFX, we also made some small edits to the Ember content and dialogue while coding this week.

Scripting 0.6

We've also finished a rough draft for the script of 0.6, based off our outline. This means after the launch of CH05, we'll be able to speedrun the screenwriting process, which is definitely something we're looking forward to a lot after this update cycle.

Cheers!

Robison & Npx