Q&A: Project Enso departure, AphroDesia, Deadlines and more.
Added 2023-10-28 23:51:37 +0000 UTCWhy is SnaccPop parting ways with Project Enso?
As of now, Project Enso is preparing its statement on the situation. We will also be posting one when the time is adequate, but for now we can say that we have our three-man-lead with people experienced in their areas and in VN production!
We also want to say thank you to Project Enso for all the great work they did for us, however, we believe this decision is the best next step forward to make Sunny Day Jack as best of a game as it can be.
Is the Himbo Engine still going to be used?
Yes. The himbo engine was fully developed within SnaccPop studios thanks for the most part to two of our Unity programmers. Who, without them, we would not even be close to reaching our goals as we are today. The Himbo Engine is here to stay!
What will the Patreon rewards look like going forward?
The Patreon rewards will remain entirely the same. Sauce, as it has been said before, will keep working with us all the way! So if you want to get more wonderful art from the studio that you know and love then stay around for more of that >:))
How much content would be contained in a chapter, how many chapters will be released, and release frequency be?
As of right now, we are estimating that the game will be fully divided into three different acts. Act one, as it stands, is 170+ pages with multiple decisions and one ending that you can achieve within the same act! Chapters will be lengthy and will have multiple CGs, custom music, and much more, so you all can absolutely expect lots and lots of content within every act of the game. We will also be very happy to take any and all criticism after the release of every act so we can fully implement it into the next ones! <3
What’s going to happen with DachaBo?
At the moment we find ourselves discussing possible extra content for DachaBo, we'll send out more news on this as soon as we get it!
What’s going to happen with AphroDesia?
While we find ourselves focused entirely on SDJ I can tell you all that if you are a fan of AphroDesia then something very exciting is just around the corner. Standby~!
What's the new expected release date if it's no longer November 2024?
There is no longer a deadline for the FULL game, but there will be deadlines for every Act that we release. We expect to release a deadline by the end of this November for Act 1!
That would be all for this Q&A. I encourage all of you to leave more questions that you may have here, on Discord or wherever! Thanks to all of you for your support~!
Comments
Is the update about the deadline for Act 1 is coming out today still?
mudamuda
2023-11-30 20:12:43 +0000 UTCI didn’t read this up until now but I do have a concern. You said that the games will be released in episodic releases. I’ve played a visual novel game with a similar concept( Oathbreaker by Rinmaru Games) and it was a good game but ultimately with each episode that was released, I would forget the entire game’s story and premise. Months would go by and when I finally got the new content, I would have to replay the entire game just to remember what happened up to the current point. That is why, for a game that is heavily based off our choices, I think episodic releases would greatly impact the player experince. And I agree with some other concerns Alexandria R brought up about spoilers.
Redkitty120
2023-11-29 05:14:26 +0000 UTCYo, yo. Chill out. Please. I understand you're not happy with the choice of the game being divied up into acts, but that choice was made for the health and well-being of the team. The deadline for October 2024 simply isn't attainable anymore and it was stressing everyone out. They'll announce this in time to the public. The reason we even pay into the patreon is so we can get the updates first along with other perks.
strawberryshortcake
2023-11-05 03:44:32 +0000 UTCJust wait, and give us the full game after it’s completed. When we paid into the Kickstarter Campaign, we did not expect all of these changes to impact the game later on. These are crucial changes that can impact how the fans enjoy SDJ, and how SDJ is completed. It was stated, In the KS campaign, that the game will release in late 2024. That’s why we paid, because we got a game key for when the game releases. Full game! Not act by act! If this deadline was no longer possible, then extend it and give us info of what you have done. That way fans are aware of the progress, and will be excited for its release. Then we don’t have to worry about spoilers popping up on social media ruining the fun to most of us who want to enjoy the full game. The anticipation and excitement is what keeps us interested. Our choices should matter in the game. That was one of the main talking points when this was announced, and it’s important. It’s the reason there are multiple endings, because of the choices. It won’t matter if you’re not focusing on releasing the full game. When you post it act by act, you’re taking all that away You’ll be spoiling the whole game even before it’s finished. People will post about each act online spoiling things, it happens to all games. Not sure how you’re gonna stop that from happening. One main factor, you won’t know is if acts will be finished on time, things happen. This will cause even more problems, because it’s unknown how long the acts, and entire story will last for, and how choices of previous acts will affect new acts. When you make it per act, you have to keep it consistent, because if not then the story will not connect smoothly, and can easily feel all over the place. Mistakes happen, and that’s why taking the time to make the full game will keep those issues from getting out of hand. Then the team won’t feel rushed to complete each act on time. We want a finished game, not rushed acts. Implementing the acts, will cause fans to feel like their choices don’t matter anymore. A full game will give the fans the opportunity to see their changes take affect. If this is for fans by fans, now. Give fans the option to decide. Instead of just posting a link on your public pages, post the discussion in it’s entirety. Talk specifically about the changes to SDJ, make people aware and have them vote in polls on what they want to happen. Posting only on paid platforms you will only be catering to a very small crowd. If you want majority fans opinions, that isn’t just an echo chamber then post it to the public too. What good does it do to the majority, when only a select few are able to make decisions. Many of the fan that paid into the KS campaign should know, and give their opinions too. Not everyone who paid into the kickstarter campaign uses Patreon or discord. Be aware of your fans and let them all have a say. Don’t get defensive if they all don’t agree with you. They aren’t being rude. If they didn’t care, then they wouldn’t respond. When you do that and try to silence those that don’t agree to everything, you create an echo chamber of people who only agree. Those who disagree won’t say anything, because to them their opinion doesn’t matter, and they should act accordingly to the echo chamber. If they don’t then they’re the problem. If you want a discussion. You have to hear from both sides. Then come to an agreement by the majority, not only here but on all your social medias. Let fans talk!
Alexandria R
2023-10-31 07:14:31 +0000 UTCI'd also like to clarify my concerns also extend to those on the team. I care both for you all and the state of the final game. I understand episodic format may relieve some of the crunch time pressure, but I *personally* (as I cannot speak for the fanbase as a whole) would rather wait patiently for the final game in one go, even SERIOUSLY delayed, rather than a limited version of the project.
lovelyfirebouquet
2023-10-29 20:49:09 +0000 UTCThank you for the update! I still have some concerns about the episodic format for the game though. A big goal with SDJ was the impact of choice, with many choices leading to different places and revealing different aspects of the beloved character cast. How will this be limited by an episodic format? Not to be disrespectful by using comparison, but a lot of episodic games only have a very small set of choices that matter. This is true even of wildly popular games, like The Walking Dead by Telltale. Will SDJ be limited by this new chosen format? How so?
lovelyfirebouquet
2023-10-29 20:32:29 +0000 UTCAppreciate the timely update! I think this did a good job of answering most burning questions myself and other fans had. As always, eagerly awaiting the news in November!
miss-ellaneouss
2023-10-29 03:33:28 +0000 UTCI'm frothing at the mouth, more SDJ is so close 💖💖💖
Bonnie Callahan
2023-10-29 02:44:43 +0000 UTC*cue excited fan girl squealing*
DreamCatcher 5
2023-10-29 02:00:19 +0000 UTCHOLY CROW ITS HAPPENING PEOPLE. AM HAPP.
strawberryshortcake
2023-10-29 01:31:23 +0000 UTCThanks for the enlightened post! Very informative and awesome to read, I’m happy for the entire team with these changes going forward! ⭐️
Saturn - Stari ☆
2023-10-29 00:07:12 +0000 UTCI’m excited and anxious to see next month. I need to prepare my heart and soul for this. I think this way is much better for the team that way they can focus on their health and well being
Waffle Milk
2023-10-29 00:00:43 +0000 UTCThank you for taking the time to update everyone in regards to SDJ! I understand that these new changes are different, but I appreciate Snaccpop as a whole taking the time to assuage any worries we might have. Thank you!
Lacrimothsa
2023-10-28 23:55:08 +0000 UTCI'm very excited for what's to come! It seems like this new restructuring is what's best for everyone's health and happiness, which is the most important thing in the end! Keep doing good work yall!
ChickieDee
2023-10-28 23:53:48 +0000 UTC
