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It is my absolute pleasure to announce the Patreon release dates for:

Being a DIK - Episode 9: Vixens (v0.9.0)

Huge DIK ($25+) tiers: Friday, December 16th

DIK ($10+) tiers: Monday, December 19th

Mini DIK ($5) tier: Friday, December 30th (Patch only, needs Season 3 base game to play)

Beta testers are currently testing the new version and are working hard to ensure that the release is a smooth experience for every player. And my proofreader is combatting typos in the episode.

There will be a patch with a file size of ~4.95 GB.

And there will be a full version, including the Interlude, with a file size of ~7.26 GB.

If you don't know how to patch your game, I recommend downloading the full version.

There will be clear instructions in the .zip file telling you how to patch your game.

Due to this highly anticipated release, my time to aid with installations and issues will be extremely limited.

Please, join my Discord server to get faster help with any problems during the release.

Make sure you treat Season 3 as a stand-alone game and don't merge it with Season 1 or Season 2 data.

Merging the game with Seasons 1 and 2 will corrupt both games.

I will not assist with errors and re-downloads due to faulty patching.

So, please make backup copies of your games before you attempt to patch them.

This is the preliminary changelog for v0.9.0.

Changelog v0.9.0

Added Episode 9, which includes:

5036 renders

303 animations

12 2D-art pieces

5 2D-art animations

30 songs

13 sound effects

Fixed an issue where the setting to only show the close button in the rewards app when hovering caused a traceback error.

Corrected typos

Added Rollback Side option to Dialogue tab in Preferences.

Removed 6 songs due to a band's wishes. Favorite lists are reset as a result.

Overhauled the main menu music player

Let the countdown begin.

Love

Dr PinkCake

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Comments

ZaR

So.. it takes about a year to release one episode? 🥺

Schaduw

Where is the download for this?

BDJimmy

DID YOU FIND IT?

Shadowphantom

Im just as confused as you guys. New dik fan here, just finished szn 1 and 2. Wondering how the hell i download ep 9 -11

Yamzz

Same

mando

same....

UltimateAce

If I have the steam version of the game am I able to transfer my save fild to the patreon version?

Nay774

Legend

GH0STD3LTA

Huge dik upgrade incoming, cannot fucking wait!

MrAug360

I'm calling sick next Friday and so should everyone else

Jake Flynn

I know I'm gonna get this chapter days later because of all of us downloading at the same time 💀

RP

🤘

NeverEnoughHats

I wonder what will replace Punk Rock Flu

Taylor Forbes

So close yet so far, the wait is gonna be worth it though! 🎉

James

Best Xmas Present Ever :D

NME Artworks

11 days and counting. Thanks for everything DPC. I can't wait to dive in.

Gingerbroski

Anyone have any solutions to get the discord invite to work for them? I still can't get any for some reason?

Ted

🤌 exquisite

Solrane

Fantastic

Aneurysm

What’s the new default song to be played on main screen?

ZackNero03

A Halloween special in December? So, does that make this episode The Nightmare Before Christmas?

Yang

The time has come 😌

Nickatron

Have you connected your Patreon account with Discord in settings?

Nickatron

Man, I'm extremely excited :)

BenniOcean

Thats my birthday!! Holy, thank you!!

Gingerbroski

I have tried that but patreon doesn't show up in the list to do that on discord.

Jamison

thank you, thank you, thank you!

Andres Reyes

😆😆😆😭😭😭😆😆😆🎆🎉🎉🎉

Nickatron

Try adding Discord to connected apps in Patreon settings

JosephH151

Time to take that Friday off 🤗

Thomas Rogers

So will any of our decisions in Season 1 and 2 matter?

Gingerbroski

Do I need to be on the desktop version for that? I don't see an option for that on mobile.

Blue

Is this release (episode 9) the beginning of season 3?

Leon Shawn

I have the same doubt

Tim Arnold

Of course - he just changed the way the saved games are managed. If you played the Interlude, then those saves will work in Season 3 and beyond.

DrPinkCake

The interlude was the beginning of Season 3, but this episode continues with your main character from Episode 8, yes.

Kurmblog

Let's gooooooo!!!

Thomas Rogers

Ahh. Haven't done the Interlude yet. I ask because I have the Steam copy of Season 1 and 2.

DrPinkCake

@Thomas, You can download the interlude and continue playing using your Steam saves. In the Import screen, you can change the save file source between Patreon/GOG/Steam. All those saves work.

Gabriel

I know I’m gonna get confused on the patch lol but I can’t wait to play

Chiss

YESSSS!!!

Giant Dad

There it is boiss!!

DrPinkCake

If you're confused, download the full version, your tier (DIK tier) will get it.

Gabriel

Oh wow you responded lol ur like celebrity status to us and thanks for ur game and all ur hard work.

Chillhelm

Best way to end the year, isn't it? Just fifteen straight days of playing my bazillion saves. Let's go!

Mangetsu

Much excite and totally hyped. But PLEASE let that HILARIOUS pink cake costume be canon 🤣 Jokes aside, much fun in store!

Jonathan Hang

Nice!.... Lovely. Christmas started early this year!

Leon Shawn

All 2 B Maya🥰🥰🥰

Rocky

Sweet

Jon Brosseau

So excited for this one! One of my favorite games to date!

ShoOty

Best st. Nicholas day ever. 👹

Selyek

Can't say anything...what to say? When I download and play I'll be nervous and excited playing through the story.

AfterLife

Day off submited

J

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Turbinho07

Yaaay!!!!!! Christmas is coming earlier this year!!!

Castiel

yeeesssssssss

RG

Another step towards the full season release! You are awesome DPC!, I do wonder DPC are you taking a small refresh break, or are you starting to work on Episode 10 right away? not pushing, just really curious to know :D

Joshua Dershem

Hell Yeah! 🤘🖤🤘Been looking forward to this. Got a new PC and have to download and start from scratch. I'm OK with this.....😏

Tanish

If I have the interlude, will $5 patch work, or will I need to upgrade to $10?

DrPinkCake

It will work, yes. On December 30th, you can patch your Interlude to v0.9.0

Gingerbroski

Are you going to be releasing the guide at launch as well or is that going to be later? Cause not gonna lie the math quizzes kicked my ass in the later episodes.

Dasati

Guide always comes after all tiers have released. So likely January sometime.

Tallbuilding

Thanks DPC, haven't been this excited about a release since Return of the Jedi!

Robbie Abalos

If we play primarily on Steam will we be able to transfer save files or do we need to restart using this new client?

Lectiuss

You can import your saves to Patreon Season 3 from Steam at the end of Season 2 (transfer occurs at save import for Interlude)

Jamie Yohn

first day of my vacation lol and this update came as I was finishing my interlude playthroughs

Nickatron

Don't know about mobile, but I did it from desktop, so it works.

M.M.

And there it is. Can not stop smiling DPC. Can only imagine how you must be feeling after all this hard work and finally being able to announce it. Probably proud :D Thank you and take care. You rock!

Gingerbroski

Yeah I got it working from desktop. I appreciate the help.

Rexifier941

Dumb question that I'm sure you've answered before regarding the Steam release: will you wait until Chapter 12 is complete (assuming you plan to go that high) or are you going to release each chapter individually on that platform from here on out?

Maxyoo28

On Steam, it's only a full season release, so not before episode 12 is released

DaBigGreek

So played through and did massive chick… couldn’t do it before, but in prep for this i did. Man you get so many MG that way. Hail to the king of VNs. Too good!

PickerPatron

Great! we have to continue from the save at the end of the interlude right? And what about the pc requirements? The images are far superior to the first episodes.

Gray

If i download the full game will my saves carry over from last season and interlude? Because I did transfer the saves.

Serial Crush

Could you let us know which music was removed?

Pyrforos

Holy cow, my prediction comment in the last preview post was spot on lol Thank you DPC, cant wait to see whats in store for us. May it run smooth and bug free so you can enjoy a well deserved rest before starting the next epi. BTW based on the thigh size of the girl in the pic thats Melanie.

Gingerbroski

I was assuming Quinn since she's lighter skinned then Mel. Plus she's the one spear heading the Halloween party with MC.

Pyrforos

Yeah could be, skin complexion does point to her as well. Plus i guess Tommy is wearing the diablo mask in the previous post so.....yeah you're probably right.

RG

Dude...Dude... It can't be Melanie, she is FULL with tattoos all over her chest and sholders, plus Melanie is a bit darker in skin XD, this is queen :D

Pyrforos

You know what, thats a detail i completely forgot lol Ok i was wrong, i deserve a wedgie or 2.

Nordwolf

Oh no, I just realized that we have our Christmas party at work that day. What to do now, what to do?

Littleletterman

DPC mentioned it in a post some months back. The Friday Prophets wanted their songs removed

roseopium

I think it might be The Friday Prophets' (The Massive Dawes) songs. They asked DPC to remove their tracks from the game. Some very Tybalt-style move :D It's a pity though, since these were pretty nice tunes

Husker

do what any sane person would do... call in sick

Nordwolf

And have a private party at home :-)

Flover

It won't be this bad this time.

Flover

Lucky, congrats :)

Flover

After 9 months of development I'm okay with the dev taking a month off.

Flover

Should work, you already saved at the end of the interlude, right?

smunch

there is no animations like a big AAA games, its not the same kind of graphics, so you can probably run the game on a toaster

C3NTUR10N

Is that like 12:01 midnight available? cause i'm pretty much gonna be camping the dl site all night otherwise my dude...

Jamison

Damn, I was looking forward to waterboarding you. :) ;)

Dru Franklin

Just confirming here, potentially, from reading on the discord. Steam saves are not compatible with the Patreon version? So, for those of us that found the best VN around via Steam, we either have to wait for a full episode release on steam, or up our membership level here to get the Patreon release and then play through all our varied branches if we want to experience each update as they come?

Nordwolf

No, you can import any Steam/GoG/Patreon save at the start of the interlude (which is the start of season 3) as long as you saved it at the very end of season 2 within the special "transfer" save slots. Try to start the interlude and check if you can import your saves.

Tony Warren

Halloween party time fuck yeah can't wait is the 16'th here yet lol

Cherry Bomb

If I am reading this correctly we can not continue from episodes 1 and 2 and to treat it at this its own standalone game. Reading from the comments it sounds like it is continuing from the interlude. Will we be merging episodes 1 and 2 in the future? What is the point of having those saves and then his first love coming back throwing a wrench in everything. Don't get me wrong I think this is going to be a fun episode but when are they going to merge?

Delachaire

The saves you made at the end of Season 2 are the start of the Interlude and therefore will be carried on in episode 9

Jason

Lily as Harley Quinn? Thank u!

1145141919810

Will the steam edition be released in the future as dlc

Bethany Kepley

i've been sick with the flu for 10 days, so i haven't been able to do anything fun :( i should be recovered on the 16th so you bet i'm going to be smoking so much weed and taking 5 shots at noon when i start playing this. gonna be a party type of day. so excited, thank you dpc!!

BigWill85

Yessir can't wait.

Stephen S

Never doubt the power of positive vibes brothers!

Finekity

I'm almost embarassed by how excited I am for a bunch of static images and words on a screen

Milk

Going to be a long 2 weeks to wait!

Blacklabyrinth

Awesome, Xmas is coming early. Can't wait.

Pyrforos

Ι made a prediction for Epi 10 being out at 21 July 2023, you may yet have your chance xD

Pyrforos

Amen brother

Pyrforos

Never doubt indeed.

Nay774

Now just have to find a day where I can be clear to play this without my partner walking in 🤣🤣

Darrin Soo

What about steam? Is the Steam release with the $5 Tier or will it be released next month?

SirBlack

Steam release will be when season 3 is finished. :)

John

Just confirming, if I have the interlude version I can update it with this version right?

GentleGiant

is it sad that I'm more excited for this then Christmas?

Grant

I booked the 16th off for this

Brandon

best Christmas present for myself lol

Brandon

imma just play it at work lmao

Exorikk

You're the best, Doc. Hope you can enjoy a break for the holidays.

GentleGiant

was going to but thankfully already have 4 days off at that time pretty sure not ggonna be leaving my room for a few days

DarkShadows

Thankfully it’s less than 2 weeks away!

Wesker Burkin

This is the greatest Xmas gift we could get. You're the best Doc

Ge3

YES! great news for christmas. Thanks for this and all the beta testers/proofreaders!

Demiseri

Can't wait !!!!

Mick

Lectiuss

Welcome! Yes, you should be fine, you can even transition your Steam save files from the end of Season 2 into Interlude at the Import screen

Nordwolf

You can also download the Interlude just now and play it already... :-) Episode 9 will be an update to it.

Gingerbroski

Anyone know what time of day he usually drops at? Like is at midnight on the date specified or just randomly some time that day?

Lectiuss

randomly, when everything's ready

Lord_maxx

Wait is this continuing from the interlude or v0.8.2?

Lectiuss

Interlude (story-wise both as their timelines intersect at the end of Interlude). Season 3 will contain Interlude and Episodes 9-12.

DarkShadows

When Episode 8 was released I remember it being released a few hours after Midnight in Eastern Time. But we don’t have a set time. It’s usually random

Gingerbroski

Ok gotcha. Thanks for the info.

Marshall Iblis

I forget if you said anything about how the game works on the Steam Deck. Would love to be able to play it on it though.

Morten Albertsen

So excited to hear this news :D Though I can't decide whether to upgrade my membership or wait for the entire season.

zc nounou

wow finally!!!

IronGiant97

If I own on steam, do I have purchase full game on Patreon to play new update ?

Ardor

I'm so excited! Going to be a long week getting to the 16th LOL

Flover

No, just import your steam saves in the interlude. You can continue your story from there.

Nordwolf

Yeah, it's Friday! ... ah crap, one week to early :-P

vickrs

sir, u got me by the throat with this one. so fuckin excited

Toro

The only bad thing about this news is thinking about the following year we'll have to wait to get ep 10. So fucking happy about episode 9 !!! Thank you

Jdog

ugh 7 more days!!!!!!! CMON HURRY UP!!!! LOL

Dracon Bustian

If I was going to be home next weekend I'd totally grow a Huge DiK for this, but I guess I'll have to settle for average dik

Nordwolf

A bit off-topic... maybe DPC reads it: I found the game due to the GoG release and I wondered why there are no achievements for S1/2 although Steam has them as I get it (I am not on Steam). Not a big deal at all... just wondering why and if it is likely, achievements are added in GoG version any time?!

DrPinkCake

RenPy doesn't have native support for it, as it does for Steam. Coding RenPy engine stuff myself isn't something I have the time for. I've asked RenPy Tom (creator of RenPy) to add it, but it's not something he has planned.

Gallion

That's perfect, just like last year for Ep8 I'm gonna be able to play during my winter paid vacation.

Nordwolf

Thanks for answering. This explains it. With or without achievements, I am going to buy the whole season on GoG again when it comes out. Looking forward to Friday now :-) Thanks for your hard work, DPC!

Lectiuss

damn I almost forgot today... 5!

Fishyphish

I won't be home when it dropsss I only have home time till the 12th! I guess when the 16th hits ill download it onto my phone then transfer it over to my computer so I don't have to wait for the download time when I finally get home again!

Jdog

Ugh 5 more days.. C'MON!! HURRY UP!!!!!!! LOL

C3NTUR10N

tic tic tic ... grinding out some more runs so its all fresh boyz!!

RyanTM

What songs did we lose? Some of them were bangers

DarkShadows

All The Friday Prophets songs

Nordwolf

Same here :-) Also lost the mansion game on purpose once now... I am curious how this will be taken into effect in Ep9...

PickerPatron

This chapter is going to be great and full of surprises. The bad thing is that at the end of episode 8 our karma was blocked and we lost the possibility to continue making great decisions.

Gingerbroski

What do you mean karma was blocked? Can't make great decisions?

Jdog

Praying for a 3 day surprise early release!!! lol

PickerPatron

What I mean is that you are now dik, neutral or chick and decisions are related to that chosen path. Before having the karma defined for example you could accept a fight if you felt dik or run away if you were chick.

DrPinkCake

Rest up for Friday, instead. ;) Some smart stuff you can do before Friday. 1. Talk to people/friends/family, so you don't have to during the weekend. 2. Buy stuff you need. 3. Do chores you have to do.

Mike

2 more sleeps!

Jdog

the funny thing is that Friday is the only day I have to check the latest episode out. as of saturday my family starts arriving for the holidays. Its cool though at least it'll be downloaded and ready to go LOL. hmmm maybe i'll turn my cousin on to it and get you a new patreon subscriber LOL.

Nordwolf

Haha, how are the odds this is what Derek tells MC a few days before the Halloween party :-D

Mick

since this is my first go through patreon of anything, what time does this drop on Friday? Do I need a mega account to get the download bc of how big the file will be? Also where will the link to download be? Will DPC put it as a post on the feed here?

DrPinkCake

No release time, sometime during 16th. MEGA is the fastest alternative, but there are free alternatives that don't need a paid subscription (Mediafire/GOFILE/GDRIVE) You will get a mail when a post with the release is made, or alternatively join my Discord server and get pinged when it's released.

Mick

all hail the glorious DPC, thank you sir I'm really excited to play your latest episode!

C3NTUR10N

Gotta love that even with 20+ endseason saves, I'm still encountering dialog and stills I haven't seen before. It's hard not to just love the hell out of this game as it just keeps on giving...walkthroughs are great, but man the joy of accidental discovery is pretty cool too...

Sir Vladimeer

Interesting question: are we going to find out that Jill and the MC are related to each other?? Look at the houses in the background of Jill's and MC's mom's photos.

GentleGiant

Is this being released on the American 16th? I live in Australia so a day behind

DrPinkCake

When it's ready. No specified time.

Doctor Pancake

What does 'merge data' mean? Is that like messing with the file location and putting it with the Season 1 and 2 files?

Nordwolf

I would rather guess this is the house MC's grandfather sold as they moved to the old hotel where MC's mom and dad met. And Jill's family bought it.

Flover

NO, don't do that. Ever.

C3NTUR10N

Doubtful they are related, i believe the family had to move down to the hotel as Lynette was upset she had to leave her friends behind so mansion may not have anything to do with MCs family. There's some resemblance between Lynette's girlfriends and Jills girlfriends but maybe just coincidental also. They are all older than MC so math doesn't work out if Lynette died giving birth as early as indicated- Vivian is already wearing a wedding ring in the last journal entry though so who knows...

Gingerbroski

I'm sure that your choices are still going to very much be impactful. It might not be a personality/karma, but I have a feeling that our choices are going to shape the story alot especially if you chose a MG.

PickerPatron

I hope you are right. Also the "others" branch has several possible candidates if you didn't like any MG (¬‿¬) .

PickerPatron

I wondered the same thing, I even paid attention to the mother's friends in case there were any clues but I don't give a damn, even if Jill turns out to be a long lost sister of the MC I'm moving forward with the relationship just like the royalty in Europe 😎.

db

Interlude was the start of Season 3. Episode 9 patch will merge into that (by copying files into place). Season 1&2 is a separate app -- set that aside and don't put any Season 3 stuff in there. Always make backups before changing anything, so you can try again if it goes wrong. As DPC says, there will be clear instuctions in the .zip file when the patch is released, so read that and ignore me if I said anything wrong here.

Valcali

Need my Riona fix.

DrPinkCake

Yes. Don't put Season 3 in the same location as Season 1 and 2 files. If your .exe can read files from both games it won't know what to do and your save files will be ruined + you can't play any game properly and need to re-install. It's easy to avoid, but having separate folders for separate game installs, much like any other install you have on your PC.

M.M.

New Year's countdown has nothing on this one :D

Scott

After much thought and consideration. I had to take tomorrow off of work. I will be stocking up today after work for the wait, the download and the long awaited resumption of college life. 1 day left! I am so stoked!

Bormaley

Hey, DPC! Are planning to add path builder at some point of the development of the game?

Mike

1 More sleep!! Let's GOOO!!

Selyek

Well, Huge DIKs' have fun this weekend - I'll have to wait till Monday. (I thought I'll have to share this, but I believe Lynette's diary will reveal a shocking truth that will really rock MC's world - I think I know what it is, but it could be just pure speculation.)

Oliver Segelhorst

so do we have a release time? I mean in Germany it is Friday in like 6 hours XD

Lectiuss

1! Woooooooooo!

Jdog

Discord... check, Patreon page refreshing every half hour check... CMON HURRY UP!!!! LOL

Nordwolf

As he stated above release time is, when everything is ready. I think DPC is about 6 hours after our time zone, so I think it will be sometime in the afternoon for Germany. Unless DPC has everything ready and pushes it out past midnight local time... that would be in the morning for us. We'll see.

Mike

1 more sleep!!! Let's GO!

Kyrel

We're Almost there boys

Martyn Thomson

My wife just told me I'm on a guarantee tomorrow night, she wasnt impressed when I told her I'd be to busy playing this game!

Jdog

LOL

Flover

The last 6 times an episode was released it was always in the evening in germany (as far as i can remember). No midnight releases.

Nordwolf

Makes sense as there may be ad hoc support needed. EDIT: There is always a first time :-D

Flover

No. Still takes time.

BlasLow

Maybe a stupid question but if it will be a stand alone game all the relationships we built through it before dont matter? Because I played through steam and justr now switched over? also will it be out on steam?

Valcali

After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to chug-a-lug and shout We're going to stimulate some action We're going to get some satisfaction We're going to find out what it is all about After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to shake your tambourine After midnight, it's all going to be peaches and cream We're going to cause talk and suspicion We're going to give an exhibition We're going to find out what it is all about After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to shake your tambourine After midnight, it's all going to be peaches and cream We're going to because talk and suspicion We're going to give an exhibition We're going to find out what it is all about After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight, we're going to let it all hang down After midnight

jer'me whert

1. You import your save file when you start this version of the game from where you left off in episode 8. 2. It'll be on steam when Season 3 concludes (episodes 9-12), which is years away.

GentleGiant

I think as long as its on the same drive you should be able to transfer like you could with Interlude. I'm personally hoping they have you can choose what your relationship with each girl is

Flover

No, no steam release. And all your points and decisions form season 1 and 2 will carried over to season 3 (switching in the interlude should have done that). That stand alone thing is because of the size, so we do not have to download 20 Gig every single time.

jacopo tabarrini

Sorry, do you know the time when it will be published?

Bethany Kepley

I’m so excited!! Tomorrow is going to be the best day. Halloween in December bitches!!

Richard Bruce

Do we know what time it will go live?

Flover

....like 16 hours or so?

bill

Wonder how long this episode will be to 100%

Art Vandelay

when do you think we can expect it to drop? hopefully like 12am?? hehe I want to play before work

DarkShadows

Just finished my final shift before Ep9. Bought myself some beer, prepared myself some food, made plenty of saves for Ep9. Now just patiently waiting for the release. CANT WAIT!!!

rannhuehue

from recent releases, what time does it usually drop for HUGE DIK tiers+ ? Is there a particular time when it is released? tia

zc nounou

Dec 16th is on PST or EST

Jani Ekberg

Query, any timetable for Steam Version ?

Tanish

Maybe late 2024 to mid 2025 if everything goes smoothly. Steam version won't be released until episode 12 is complete.

Jani Ekberg

Txh for reply, I quess Will be using patreon version until then.

Flover

Holy shit, we were both so wrong about that X)

jack doe

replaying the game in prep for Episode 9. I have found a possible grammar error in episode 4. during the party that Cathy's nude is leaked, if you call sage and tell her you miss her her dialogue says "I Guess I see you at the car wash" correct me if i'm wrong but I think it should be "I guess I'll* see you at the car wash". very minor and no inconvenience but I love this game and i'm sure it's an easy fix for future versions :)

corvid26

the base game is the interlude right?

Kaleb

Yep

corvid26

Awesome thanks

Joel

Was it going to come out today or not?

Oziboi

Waiting...

luke

sorry if this is a double post but does anyone know if the game guide is updated to 9.1 thanks in advance

C3NTUR10N

no, won't be available until later after all tiers have had a chance to play...maybe 1st quarter 2023?

Clanker0059

I'm gonna go to a Friday Prophets concert wearing a DIK t-shirt