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An Update Release Poll
🕑 Added 2022-11-23 12:39:49 +0000 UTCHello.
I have a poll below that I'd appreciate some input on from you, my Patrons.
What's this about? Well, this update is fucking massive. There's so many scenes... there's so much content... I've started to get a handle on it! I've made incredible progress, but...
It's just not there yet. I demand a certain level of quality in my releases... and the writing just isn't finished yet.
So what is there to do?
Well, I've delayed this sumbitch already more times than I'm comfortable with. I hate delays. In a previous post I said I'm releasing something in November.
So here's what I can do: Day 14 can be released on it's own, November 30th. It's a pretty big day, especially if you have multiple saves for different paths/choices.
Day 15/16 would be released in December, probably together, maybe separate? I can't tell yet.
That's Option A.
Option B is... a delay. Not a huge delay, just enough of one to get all these days out together.
From a story cohesion/rewarding update perspective, this option is probably a little more preferable to option A, and also because I love polishing!
But I don't want to upset anyone by moving into December without a release.
So I want you to decide. Staggered, day by day release, or bulk?
Comments
M-RayMaker
Patience to all fans of the WildMan. He previously said his top goal was BEFORE Christmas but NO LATER than New Years. Good things come to those who wait!!! We are getting closer!
GravesRidge
There still a release scheduled this month?
BathWater42
How do I access the patreon-exclusive stuff?
Huw Gryffin
I vote B too...and a December 1st release! 😉 😁
Huw Gryffin
We all know it's critical for you to have the update exactly as you want it to be and it's always very well worth the wait and being your first time at it there's bound to be some inconsistency and delays. Far better in my opinion to be getting restless about the delivery time rather than being dissatisfied because, whether rushed out or not, it's not up to the standards of previous updates. You are writing for a very big and, I would say brilliantly ensemble cast of characters and the introduction of the flashbacks adds some not needed, but nevertheless always welcome, variety to our experience. In addition and perhaps for me the icing on the cake, is the whole laptop concept and execution which is not only extremely original, but, in my experience of this genre, highly innovative. It also provides a fantastic way for us to enjoy some great interaction with many of the characters who would normally be left kind of adrift (as one, of course, might expect being SIS lol) during days when the mc is interacting with only certain characters and that really adds flexibility and yet more variety to the story being told. My point in saying all this is to hopefully exemplify and therefore justify (if that should even be considered to be necessary) the nature of and opportunities for potential extended delays, whether anticipated or unexpected, and, in particular, will hopefully serve to remind us all of the many facets that there are to SIS which we are, somewhat uniquely perhaps, privileged to be able to support and enjoy here.
Wildman
I appreciate your thoughts, and you're absolutely right. Honestly, the issue has just been underestimating how much content is in the update. In my head, I compared the workflow/timing of release to Days 9-11, because that was a 3 day update like this one is. That estimation ended up being way, way off, mostly because there's so many more split path scenes in this coming update due to previously made choices. This being my first project, every update I walk away with lessons learned. Days 14-16 has been quite the lesson.
Ryan Jackson
Hmm.. lots of delays. I love your game and will continue to support it. Because it's amazing and you have put a ton of work into the game to make it the best VN out there, in my opinion. But, what happened? This update has been delayed since late August? I don't mind it taking time for a huge update. But, it seems like every month that you have said it will be out this month. It has been delayed. Maybe just wait to say it's coming out, when it actually is. That said, thank you for all of your work and dedication on SIS.
Wildman
Close, but before Christmas would be my top goal. If not, before the 31st.
Jonny
What date would you be looking at in December for the bulk release?
Stephan Cordes
If it will be December 22 i am happy! If it will be December 23 maybe not sooo happy about waiting. ;-)
Alessandro Moro
i vote B but first part of December
M-RayMaker
Just saying how eager you are to release the update tells the story. We can tell it’s gonna be dynamite through all your posts about it! We’ll stay ready WildMan!
Bob
My favorite unfinished game at the moment, don't change what is working
ShadowNinja64
Make it a good one and we’ll wait as long as we have to for one of the best adult games out there
Wildman
I wish I could describe how eager I am to release this update. Day 15 has FOURTEEN scenes in total, pending differing choice branches. Day 9 had (edit: seven, LOL). It's still a huge update!
M-RayMaker
December to Remember!
William Ricardo Strebe
I tend to prefer bigger releases so the game feels more 'impactful' to me as well.
Filip Oros
Agreed on a bulk release so you are happy with the package and we get the full experience.
ShadowNinja64
I say all on the same day that way we can get the full experience of the three days like you wanted and you can make sure it’s up to the standard that you want it to be at
