Development Blog #49
Added 2020-03-17 19:32:33 +0000 UTCHi, all.
I had some issues waking Jessica up, seems like she's been partying while we weren't watching :) But I made it, she's up and in working conditions.
Paola Chapter 1 is almost ready to share with you. There are a few small edits Dantes needs to do and we'll publish it. Preparing the graphic pages was a tad more difficult then I expected, and I had to re-renders several images, and add a few more. But that part of the job is done and I learned a lot from the project. This time it will be available only in a PDF book format, there is just no time to build it in a Ren'Py package. But in the future I will make one of those as well, probably with an animation or two inside, just to make it a little more juicy. Keep in mind that the chapter will be available for higher tier patrons only (probably $10 and above). Dantes will be selling it on his website, so I can't just undercut him here.
I hope you and your families are all safe and healthy during this corona madness. Have fun (at home), and thanks for the support.
Comments
Morning, i thing, thats pics is one of best of...pleas e more thanks...
Max Stone
2020-07-29 06:43:00 +0000 UTCShould be ready sometime next week.
stoperArt
2020-04-03 21:23:28 +0000 UTCHow is the update going?
Arturopvp
2020-04-03 20:51:20 +0000 UTCme too
NATALE
2020-03-27 11:14:21 +0000 UTCI confide in you
Sinnemmx
2020-03-26 15:30:08 +0000 UTCI can't say for sure. There are still quite a few renders to do, and at least one animation.
stoperArt
2020-03-26 07:19:48 +0000 UTCconfirmed the small update for the end of the month?
Sinnemmx
2020-03-25 22:54:15 +0000 UTCJessica and the mayor like foot-jobs or doggy-style in the office cause he is definitely into jess legs. Or Mr. Parker scenes with Jessica with or without Rosa. Hands down favorite characters in the story still looking forward to the principal scene and Jessica in schoolgirl outfit.
Jonathan Heard
2020-03-22 14:09:53 +0000 UTCCan't wait til the release date of jessica's new patch
StangSmith
2020-03-18 14:04:06 +0000 UTCMaybe I should've clarified everything from the beginning, but I thought the situation is obvious. All those side projects, just like AC and Bella, are bonus content. Both The Apocalypse and Bella are exclusive for higher tiers, there's simply no reason for this to be any different.
stoperArt
2020-03-18 08:46:55 +0000 UTCLike I mentioned above, I have no choice in the matter.
stoperArt
2020-03-18 08:41:38 +0000 UTCI think personally that is one of the best games around and I would gladly increase my contribution if we get monthly updates, I think it would be great to poll your patreons and see if you do deliver monthly updates (would anyone increase their pledge). as for you the other I commented, I didn't attack you or anything, I think as a creative, you should take feedback, this is one most important things there is, user feedback, this is what makes your breaks any project! again, great work and let's see if the patreons would pledge more for more frequent updates, you will be suprised!
gicashut
2020-03-18 07:04:22 +0000 UTC🤔
Quinfax
2020-03-18 02:45:21 +0000 UTCStoper, how about a timed release? There was absolutely no indication that Paola was "bonus artwork" when you started this. With a tiered release from high-to-low, it won't feel as much of a gip to all your loyal patrons. Because the way I see it, it's now better to contribute a lot during the releases than to remain a loyal supporter thru the quiet months. I've always been the latter because I thought (and still do) that you needed to feel supported month-to-month. You do the most incredibly detailed erotica I know, so I don't care what format it comes in. But your business sense needs to improve, IMO.
Dashole
2020-03-18 01:51:15 +0000 UTCAt least understand why sponsors are upset you spent all this time on something they'll likely never see, and for those who will it's only a PDF, while the main game wasn't updated. I patron some that update like every 2 weeks. And longtime successful like Eva Kiss. Someone would have to be pretty dumb to pay even $5 for just a PDF.
Matt Gorman
2020-03-18 01:31:40 +0000 UTChonestly I don't care much about paola, being only a pdf. but the job is yours and do as you want. it would have been better to specify the target to which paola was destined so that for those who paid, they could also cancel their patreon for the months of work on paola. I'm just sorry that jessica is still too far behind, we should wait a long time. but basically we have nothing else to do.
Sinnemmx
2020-03-17 22:47:25 +0000 UTCWell put. Again, this is why I will remain at $1 tier for the foreseeable future as well, since this way I just expect to be kept in the loop and not much else.
Bluntobject
2020-03-17 22:41:26 +0000 UTCWhoa, talk about an aftermath. That open condom wrapper adds a whole new level of spice to her pose. I hope she'll have at least a few flashback memories to share with us, at least ;) Looking forward to the next update!
Robert Arctor
2020-03-17 22:17:11 +0000 UTCThere's no automated system for such rewards. I would have to go through the patrons list manually, that would require way too much time and effort.
stoperArt
2020-03-17 21:56:59 +0000 UTCMaybe if there'd be a way to see someone's total contribution? It's not about me, I've been a $10 for some time, but if someone was say a $5 for many months they already contributed more than he's selling it for.
Matt Gorman
2020-03-17 21:53:13 +0000 UTCThat is true, Matt. And I understand that you guys deserve something for all the support, especially in the last couple of months. But like I said, if I make it available for all patrons, nothing stops someone from just dropping $1 on the day of release and getting the chapter (along with all the other patron only art) for just that $1. Which will completely undercut Dantes.
stoperArt
2020-03-17 21:03:38 +0000 UTCExcept it's not just $1 it's $(whatever the patron's monthly donation is) X however many months you were involved in working with it. So if someone was a $5 patron and you were doing it 6 months that's $30.
Matt Gorman
2020-03-17 20:51:51 +0000 UTCGood job! I'm really looking forward to Paola and Jess. :) 10 bucks is totally OK. But still, I'm here mainly for Jess. :) Great render btw!
Karel Lopata
2020-03-17 20:41:12 +0000 UTCFirst of all that render looks absolutly incredible, but i gotta say i agree with dashole here.
Peter Pan
2020-03-17 20:39:12 +0000 UTC$10 is the tier for the bonus artwork. How is it a surprise that this bonus artwork will be released for that tier? Our arrangement with Dantes was that he gives the writing, I give the art, and we both share it on our sites. If I share it here for $1, who would buy it from his for say $9?
stoperArt
2020-03-17 20:32:16 +0000 UTCAgreed. I'm a $10 but WTF? Been a while since a Jess update.
Matt Gorman
2020-03-17 20:20:29 +0000 UTCHey stoper. First off, I'm probably one of your biggest fans. I revisit your work on a monthly basis, and pour over the quality with a fine tooth comb. It even inspires some of my own works. But this has got to be one of the worst announcements on your post. There was no indication before that this was a high tier release only. And now it seems Paola was bankrolled for months by all your patrons for the benefit of a few. And you can absolutely "undercut" Dantes on your own Patreon - why does he get to benefit off the funds your other supporters gave you on a project we had absolutely no input on? How many more of these seed-capital projects are there while we loyal fans wait for Jess updates? Again, I'm totally for you and your works, but it seems you're being a bit oblivious to the unethical nature of this move.
Dashole
2020-03-17 19:43:17 +0000 UTC
