Devlog #2- Overcoming Writer’s Block (Patreon)

Hello, I’m back again with a devlog and I’ve got a mix of things since last time for ya'll. Despite some personal things, I managed to keep working on this unhinged first draft of Day 3 and dabble in some silly side projects. Let’s get into it!

WritingI feel like I’ve just stopped resisting a lot of writing insecurity and just- wrote. And kept writing and not worrying about it for now. Anticlimactic writer’s block advice, I know, but it is what it is. I’m cringe, but I’m FREE! I’ve been making good progress and gathering lots of research I will need for the next day (winter survival related things). I’m quite rusty and it’s been a while since I’ve lived out in the snowy cabin…The branching choices and/or accounting for different MC’s slows down the writing process a lot, adding a lot of possibly unseen content, but it’ll be so satisfying in the end in terms of roleplaying. So, I press on.

(This is how I feel constantly about writing. Apprehensive. Scared lol.)ArtOther than that, whenever I need a break from writing, I do little art side quests. I’ve been messing around with my new printer, specifically with vinyl sticker and glossy paper. Here is some of my bounty!

Here’s a lil head turn from Jim’s character sheet! (Which I desperately need to add to and update with things…His winter outfit for sure)

Annnnd I made some banners for the patreon tiers! I’m really enjoying this etching and cross hatching styling. The knight turned out to be my favorite and the 3rd tier turned out scarier than I intended. Oops.

Then, here’s my lovely partner being a good sport about wearing heavy winter gear and a hunting rifle in the middle of the house in hot, muggy Florida for reference pictures. Just a lil sneak peak of potential Jim poses haha.

PersonalI’ve been a bit depressed, which isn’t unusual lol, but mostly in a low, dark mood. My partner just left for work for a few months and my pup, the husky, just got spayed. So, the house has been turned into somewhat of an anxious, lonesome shack. Perfect for getting into Jim’s lonely headspace! I had a couple social calls to make, which always saps away a lot of my energy. Luckily, I still manage to stay “productive” even when my mood is low. I just do things with the sad face in my comic lol. But I’m mostly over it and well rested! I’m thankful my dogs give me a reason to go outside haha.

-Remina