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This week I worked on static renders and animations. I have now posed 3253 renders for the episode, and about 180 are in the render queue.

I also posed the longest animation in the episode so far; a ~1 min 19 seconds animation consisting of 27 animations. The longest animation in the game so far has been 30 seconds. Episode 9 will breach that minute mark with three animations.

Making these long animations has felt more like working with cutscenes than standard animation work. It's new to me, and I believe this is the next level for Being a DIK in this area. I can't wait to show you everything!

I'm working on the final free roam event at the moment and I will keep pushing on with the art until I need to write some of the remaining scenes.

I have a scene coming up where I will have to pose more characters than I ever did in a scene before. I haven't counted how many characters there are for this scene yet, but probably somewhere between 50-70.

It's going to be exciting and very demanding work, and also feel like it's going super-slow at times to make a single render. But I know how similar renders in this episode already turned out great, so I know these will too, and that the work is worthwhile.

Have a nice weekend

Dr PinkCake

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Jdog

Effin Awesome!!! cant wait for this episode Doc! its worth the wait

Aeoyn

Yes! Let's gooo! Have a nice weekend as well!

VNYRD

Let’s go!!! Keep doing amazing work bro & take your time if need be. Def try to find some time to relax.

he__HATEme

The Halloween party is gonna be one hell of a thing. Can’t wait!

Brandon Davis

Thanks for the update DPC! Please enjoy your weekend!

Kurmblog

Awesome news! Have a great weekend Doc!

TootsieRoll

Take breaks, my guy! Burn out is very real in dev work even if you love it ;). And thanks again for you doing you.

Mr Rkoon

We all excited to see Episode 9. Thanks for the update Doc. U are the best. Have a nice weekend.

Mangetsu

All exciting stuff, and I'm doing my best to wait patiently! It's tough 🤣 Dunno if you read the comments, but I gotta ask: How long did it/will it take your rig(s) to render that complete animation?!? I think the most you mentioned in the last Q&A was 48 days, and this has to be longer!

BigDIKpappEEE

Dont forget to get that rest in, weekend just got better knowing that you're working hard in the lab.

ZackNero03

Cutscenes, wow. That'll be something.

Thomas J

Dude I can't wait for episode 9 sounds like a lot of content! I hope we can import out Interlude save into the Patreon release of EP9. I really appreciated we could import our steam save into the Interlude! Your work is top tier I don't think there is a AVN better than B.A.D!

Thomas J

Holy shit 48 days to render an animation!? Dude needs to invest in a PC on steroids to cut down those times lol

DrPinkCake

If I put all my rendering power into that 27-in-1 animation, I believe we're talking about anything between 12-24 days for it. Hardware is better than it was in the past for me, even though the quality is amped up too.

DrPinkCake

Save where the game tells you to save, at the end of the interlude, and you can click continue and play episode 9 immediately with those saves.

Mangetsu

That's amazing. Obviously your other technical answers on that BTS Q&A Mega Post were all intriguing, but that question and answer was the one that resonated with me the most! I think I got the answer wrong though, it may have been 28 days, not 48 days LOL. Thanks for the reply!

AfterLife

Thats why you are the best, Doc! At this rate, the last episode gonna be a movie with choices :D

Blaze Flame

This game became my favorite so quick I can't wait for this chapter to be released

Chaz Mannington

It’s great to see you pushing yourself. No one has ever grown when tucked inside their comfort zone.

David Stanley

Dude I'm so stoked for every single path in the next ep, genuinely can't wait! You're the best!

Joshua Dershem

This is why you are one of the best out there Dpc! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us! 🤘💖🤘

Brett Panick

I love to see an artist so excited in their work! Don't let that Halloween party scene kill you!!! ;-D

rogu31sh

Fi...Fi...fifty? to SEVENTY? You've inspired me to work on my own VN, and right now I struggle with scenes of three. I can't imagine how tedious posing 60 models must get at times. I can't wait to see the results of your hard work!

Lucas Santos

Thanks for the update Doc have a nice Weekend 💪

Article V

Well, this all sounds really cool. Keep it up!

El-tomato

Thanks for the update and all the really good work. Can’t wait to see the result! Have a nice weekend !

This or That

You're really crushing it with these updates. Far more frequent and detailed than anyone else I've ever subbed too.

Mikey Boy

Does anyone know the potential release date?

Jamison

@Thomas DPC is working with 4-5 (I forgot) RTX 3090's. I am curious about the CPUs, and if we are talking server motherboards (# of CPUs & core/thread count).

GAZZA

I'm a newcomer to Being a DIK and I just have to say - I really like the story that the good doctor has created. In most games of this genre, other male characters are at best an annoyance and at worse restricted to antagonist status, but BaD really gets you to care about your frat buddies, your Dad, and even the last minute (so far!) twist. It's a really solid game, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

Anonymous

Thanks a lot for info :)

Thomas J

4-5 PCs?! That is nuts, I had no idea the resources needed to craft this amazing VN! I bet those PC's are running 24/7, DPC's electricity bill must be huge haha! That is dedication and hard work man! My appreciation for DPC has always been high but it's just reached a new level!

Mangetsu

If really curious about the other details, look back for I believe his second of the two most recent mega Q&A posts here on Patreon! DPC goes into serious detail on technology and related topics.

axer007

Derek is absolutely hilarious

Or Something Podcast

I don't know why, but i'm thinking for some reason that each episode in this season is going to be a different holiday. not sure why, just a guess.

foxfire

I mean, it works well for that if so desired. 9 = Halloween, 10 = Thanksgiving, 11 = Christmas, 12 = New Years.

EticketJedi

It's possible but I doubt it. We're 8 episodes in now and we're maybe midway through October? That's about 6-7 weeks. Christmas is going to be a ways off unless there's a time jump.

Kane

Do most of you play per episode or per season?

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2026-09-30 06:00 I originally purchased through steam and played both seasons 1 & 2. From here on out, I'm going episode to episode now because the wait for an entire season would be too much for me lol..
2022-08-14 19:53 I originally purchased through steam and played both seasons 1 & 2. From here on out, I'm going episode to episode now because the wait for an entire season would be too much for me lol..

I originally purchased through steam and played both seasons 1 & 2. From here on out, I'm going episode to episode now because the wait for an entire season would be too much for me lol..

Thomas Kain

I play per episode. Most of the times I even replay from the start before the new patch arrives (with all the different paths). It's just too good :-D

RichHard

I hope everything goes swiftly with the development! This past week I've been addicted to this game! I played the two seasons back to back and they were amazing! The twist at the end of ep.8 was crazy! I just HAD to become a patron once I figured out that the Interlude for S3 was out. I'm glad I did, it was really fun and different and it's fair to say that it got me even more hyped for the next release. Thank you for making such a great storyline with fantastic characters!

Or Something Podcast

And for Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can choose what girl you get to have a family dinner with. In some cases thats going to be one awkard event. lol

Or Something Podcast

I'd also love a camping episode for some reason. could be like a fun DLC at the end of the season. lol

Waxy

I started going episode to episode but I might wait until the next season drops. but who knows if Ill be able to hold out when episode nine drops.

Jamison

Just like _ForgiveYourself_, I originally purchased (Season 1) on Steam, and I was damned if I was going to wait. BaD sucked me in, so that's when I became a patron. This was back when episode 5 just got released. Haven't regretted it once. But to answer your question, per episode. Multiple times. On release day, I'll stalk the patreon page, continuously refreshing the page waiting for the release post and click the download link as fast as I can (I do like gigabit fiber :) )

Kane

I agree. I did the same thing. Couple days went through season 1/2 and decided this guy deserves more contribution for this masterpiece.

Kane

I want to play per season but after trying a couple of VNs, I almost feel like I can't get the fix I want. I'm holding off on the interlude as a refresher when I start season 3

Daniel SF

Hopefully, Episode 9 will drop on the same day as Halloween . Can't wait to see it .

WGuardian

Thanks for your updates. Can't wait for the new release. Aside from main girls I really want to see where broccoli will lead us.

Dell

hopeful sooner then that

jerseybish (edited)

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2026-09-05 14:00 need more Lily in my life <3
2022-08-17 02:28 need more Lily in my life <3

need more Lily in my life <3

tezster

I love how you keep pushing the envelope and never rest on your already high standards.

Rich Maus

I must be honest. I love your creativity.. you honestly have the best game from what I have seen so far. I wish I had the $25 to actually play the entire game but You are a true visionary with what you are creating. Best of luck on your masterpiece. Have a great rest of your week and weekend.