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The latest build of LLE has a word count of somewhere in the 150,000 - 170,000 range. Yet so much more needs to be done. I estimate that the final word count will be around 250,000 words.

Not that much, right?

"The average word count for a standard novel typically falls between 70,000 and 100,000 words. A minimum of 40,000 words is usually considered the threshold for a novel"

Oh.

It turns out when you give yourself a writing task that involves several novel's worth of words, and this part surprised me too, its quite difficult?

I've hit a little bit of a wall in terms of finding the energy to write. It'll come back to me as it always does, but I think the next test update might not include any extra written content - I'll just focus on the mechanical stuff for a bit.

There'll be a bit of a delay to the writing overhaul aspect of 1.9. Thank you for your patience.

Kind regards,

Ancestress

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angry crustacean

Your doing amazing work, just remember to give yourself time to rest and relax, great things are made out of passion not forcing yourself to get it done.

Sm0keyPanda

No worries, take your time. We're willing to be patient, especially for the quality you've continued to put out for so long now. Take care of yourself, okay?

Ace Demon (edited)

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2026-11-03 04:00 so safe to say that we should pick this up next year then?
2026-11-02 01:04 so safe to say that we should pick this up next year then? (I was generally asking)

so safe to say that we should pick this up next year then? (I was generally asking)

Tubbywubbs

Take your time, don't feel like you have to burn yourself out to meet a deadline. It's a passion project and one that will be loved by all whenever it ends up being finished

Mordona

I rather see it done than abandoned completely. Take all the time you need as that is a lot of work.

Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta

No one could ask more of you, what you've done is amazing and I believe that you've made the best choice for you and your project. Sometimes realizing you need to cut loose and do something else is really hard so I have nothing but respect for this🤙

Kernog

You have been doing a tremendous work, and it is only natural to feel tired after doing so much; anybody would. Especially considering that your work requires writing a lot of small texts rather than one continuous story, like a novel would. So worry not and take a well-deserved rest to recharge your batteries.

Parker (pizza boy)

If you need to let your wordsmithing anvil cool a bit that is ok

Garph

Does this word count refer to code or something else? Cuz that's insane either way

Delton Ran

I'm writing a novel now (which started as a "short story") so I get how draining consistent writing is. Take you time friend

I Think i need therapy

take your time mate i dont think us darkest gooners are going anywhere :3

Hagesto

Hey man love your work. Remember to Relax at times. Take all the time that you need.

Captainsniffls

You're pushing yourself too hard, man. Take a break if you need it, but never sacrifice your goal. Eyes on the prize!