Development update - Chapter 1 Part 4 (Patreon)

Hi everyone,

After much thought and consultation with others, I value their opinions and have decided to split part 4 into two release phases. The last scene of part 4 is getting big, big enough that it feels like it needs a separate update. I want to give it the care it deserves and not make it feel rushed. I really want to finish it ASAP, but not at the cost of quality or by making it feel like I just wanted to finish. This is not my goal. That means I will release an update soon. If you are not on Lauren's route, it's better to wait for the full release of Book 1, because it will probably feel short for you. I didn't want to release it like that because I wanted to give all the players a chance to enjoy their favorite characters. But sometimes life has a different plan. So here we are. I kinda regret not doing that two months ago. But it just means that the full release will be closer to this release. In the end, it makes sense to do it. It will give you, the supporters, more game content while removing pressure from me and letting me be fully focused on the last scene, which definitely needs it.

The release will include four scenes. Again, if you are not on Lauren's route, you'd better wait for the full release. But if you are, I think you don't want to miss this update. The update will include ~1800 renders and 14-17 animations.

I already started to work on it this week. And this is a magical part of the development. I started assembling the pieces. Others will call it coding. But it's so much more than that. It's taking those static renders and bringing them to life! Attach text to the renders and make the characters - humans! Searching hours for music and adding it at the right moment, fixing things here, fixing things there. This is the most satisfying part, because after so much hard work and dedication, I can see my vision come to life.

So two scenes are already coded and tested by me, and now I am starting work on the last two. Hopefully, I will be able to finish fast and get this version to beta testers and proofreaders so I can polish it and declare release dates.

Visual status
Static renders: 2288⬆️
Animations: 26

Renders

• One private custom.

• Moona's custom - Amira with alt hair - here.

• This is not his first custom (this is his 4th), but he is our newest Infinity President, Jonathan Hang's custom - Lauren and Corina Maiden Heavens - here.

Polls

New month, new poll. Choose your favorite lady. Join the Senior tier to participate - here. Remember, higher tiers have more votes and can shift the decision.

I also wanted to thank all of you for your support and patience. As you already know, I put a lot of thought and care into what I do. I know it may feel like it takes a lot of time to accomplish what I want. But I have no other way of doing that. I hate cutting corners. I hate when things feel rushed. This project is close to my heart. I am not going to give it less care cause I want to release it already.

Also, if you haven't wishlisted The Power of Truth on Steam yet, please help a sole dev out and do so, so I can get more exposure on day one of the release - here or click the image.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4120350/The_Power_of_Truth__Book_1/

Thank you, and have a great weekend.
DC