Weekly report (Patreon)

Looks like I will have to delay the release since some of the replacement art needs polishing and I don’t want to rush the artists. Usually it leads to all kind of problems… Don’t worry, just as I promised earlier - there will be a pause in payments until Ouroboros is released.

You don’t need to do anything yourself, I’m pausing the subscription from the creator’s account. This means there will be no payment charging in November even if the game will be available (which is the current plan). Pausing doesn’t work retroactively, so this is the best option to do it since October’s payments are already in.

On the brighter side of things, this will allow me to prepare more transition animations so the first scenes will look more lively and interesting, aside from other things. I’m waiting for the second scene to arrive already animated by the artist who drew it, ETA - next week. Then I’ll start adding transitional sequences just as I did with the first scene. Of course, you‘ll get a preview with one such animation akin to the first scene.

Unlike Yorna, Oro will introduce several important characters in the intro section and using default RPG Maker graphics for them just feels wrong. The delay will allow me to add the desired bits like dialogue sprites and other extras.

Aside from this, I decided to use more time on the interface and switch from classic menu tables where it’s possible. The idea is to tie interface and game’s world and the interface together - like Fallout series did with Pipboy devices. In Ouro, the main character, Kira, will have a tablet which will hold all her personal info. Speaking game-wise it will replace main menu’s graphics.

Plus, the first update will get some extra content which I planned to do later - like Kira’s apartment upgrades. You’ll be able to get a media center, crafting/upgrade table and some decorations after the intro section. The release won’t be twice as big though - there’s a delicate balance between honing elements and dumping too much and hoping it’ll work out.

Anyway, I’ll use the extra time to my best ability. Stay tuned for upcoming updates!