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We're back! (for now?)

  • Option 1 118
  • Option 2 432
  • 2021-02-18
  • 550 votes
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Phew, those last few days were long!  First the car died (the cold claimed its battery), then the power died, then we lost water, then the car lived (thanks Geico!), then the water lived, and finally, 73 hours later, we have power again!  Hard to say how long it will last though.  I've heard Texas is doing rolling blackouts, so that means we might lose power again, and for how long, we don't know.  Hopefully it doesn't come to that, but who knows right now!

What I do know is that I have to decide what I need to do for EA right now.  On a normal , 30-31 day month, I spend about 14 days or so on each update.  I update, take a day off work 12, test, update, repeat.

February is a short month already, so I planned on skipping my usual day off to work and give myself enough time for the next Darius update.  Well, without power, without power for a few days, I could do quite literally nothing beyond clean around the house, build a lego set and read while trying not to freeze.  

That said, I'm only left about 8 days to work on Darius, with my one for testing and me using today to get my home back in order.   I do not like rushing things, so...  I'm not going to do Darius right now (cause I would end up delaying into Spencer's month, and I need all that month for art and just making that ending the best I can).

Instead of doing that, I had another idea and figured I'd give you guys the choice on what you'd rather me do.

Option 1:

I'll just rearrange my schedule a bit.  Housekeeping next, Darius after Spencer's finale  (as opposed to Darius now and Housekeeping after Spencer). The biggest reason I had housekeeping after Spencer was that I wanted to use that time for a breather from ending Spencer and Chester's routes and to start dipping my toes into the Richard update coming soon.  I just lose a little time to this.

Option 2:

I just skip this update completely and continue on with my normal schedule. 

Both options have their perks!  Option 2 might override regardless if I get sick (I'm feeling a bit under the weather, but that might pass with a normal meal and having heat again).

I couldn't decide what I should do, so I'm letting you folks choose for me.  After all, I only get to do what I'm doing because of you all, so it's only fair I keep you all in the loop.  Only running this poll for 24 hours while I use today to get things situated again.

Thanks for all the well-wishes too!  Me and Wolfstar and Daisy are all well.  Now to go dig all my food out of the snow (with no power, I had to keep it cold somehow!).

Comments

floofkekz

I'm happy everything is alright for now! Let's hope it doesn't get any worse. Stay safe!

badaimrac00n

I’m open to an all-out skip if you’re feeling too trashed from your recent troubles, but if it’s at all possible to even get some housekeeping done that would be awesome. Either way, don’t stress yourself.

Luchito's Den (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-06 00:00 I chose option 1 but only if you feel like you can manage it. I mean, waiting one more month for Richard or Spencer's finale will not really have an impact since EA is not all I do, so if you need to take a breather, please do so. Take care 💖
2021-02-18 18:14

Tore91

I say skip and get straight to take care about Spencer he deserves to be treated well and you need to charge your batteries. This mean we'll see Darius right in summer then? I can wait for my lion ~ but then I suggest a new swimsuit as a treat for him

Nickthulhu

I say skip. Take a breather. Make sure you’re 100%. Put the craziness in the past. I think it will be better for you and EA.

Carey Brown

Option 2 all the way for me. Quality over quantity/burn out is always better in the long run.

Patrick T Greene

Times sound pretty hard rn. Take a breather and let yourself off the hook for the world falling apart!

Travis Ouellette

The crazy part is that amount of snow is normal where I live in New England. Yet another part of the country is no where near ready for this type of storm.

Nocturnal X

I chose Option 2. I would hate for you to rush an update, good things take time. The story is just too good, and I think you deserve a bit more breathing room.

Borgora Stahl

Glad you're doing alright for now. Hang in there!

John M

What ever you end up doing, I hope you, Hyper and Daisy all stay safe!

Xeralex

Taking it easy won't hurt anyone, once in a while. Especially if you need time to rest, after the small adventure you guys had over there. Personally i do suggest to take it easy for a bit. Regardless what you choose, i wish you both you and Wolfstar be well, and stay warm guys ^^!!

Koit Nurme

option 2, i need you to take care of yourself first

ArcTheWolf

We've had your back for some time now, I'm pretty sure we'll be fine with you skipping this month and resuming next month especially with how crazy the weather has been in the Great American Blizzard of 2021, seriously this is a concerning start for the year after the insanity that was 2020.

Snacks

With how crazy things are over there you need to take care of yourself first. I'm sure the next update will be made even better by you getting a breather.

Dakari Ruth

Welcome back man. Glad to see you safe and sound

Bastion

Crazy times call for measures that WON'T drive you insane. Just skip the update and take a small break! Please continue to do your best mr Dyne

Christian Garcia

I say get your home and yourself taken care of first before you try to worry about anything else. You've put in so much time already to make this amazing work, and I'm sure everyone can handle being a little patient. Especially given the circumstances.

DocCarlito89

Focus on staying better! Recover and relax and as they say: “to await a pleasure, is itself a pleasure”

LLVPandaSevron

Honestly I'd say the first cuz 😍Spencer😍 but hearing you explain definitely changes that. I know ending Chester probably took a lot outta ya and that alone needs time. The rest just doubles that need so go for 2 my love for Spencer will not waver

Bigerbear

I see your power was out a long time to. I live in katy,texas an our power was out Monday night ( so worst time to go out was like 20 out side) then came back on Thursday night. An we still have no water to use. This storm was the worst. Even hurricanes where not this bad.

Peterwolf

Whatever you guys think is best, We trust you. and health and sanity come first.

Wuffings

Hahahahha look at all these people who care about your health and wellbeing! I SAY NAY AND CRACK THE WHIP MORE. MOAR EA NAO. Take a breather with option 2 really :) despite the hungry bird chirping of your fans, you gotta take care of yourself first!

Jay Paul Mayer

I'm all for option 2! Self care is essential!

Shiroe

Take care of your self dyne. I can relate I live in Texas too it’s been a hell of a week so we totally understand !!! Hope you get better !!!

Mestev

Picked option 2 cause not much will happen if you get sick plus your area still in state of chaos. Better to weather the storm and get your bearing first, then to push things too hard and find yourself in a worse spot.

spidercat29

Option 2 for sure. Best to take care of yourself.

Steev Heart

i prefer that you take care of yourself. we like the game but we dont want something bad happened to you.

MiguelDLx

As much as I would have enjoyed a Darius update to cheer me up after the chaos we've gone through here in Texas, I totally understand that there will be a lot of things to fix and restore to normal and it's simply not the time to put work first or even second haha. I for one have a burst pipe and the flooding was devastating. Under control now and all the steps forward are being put into motion. Take all the time you need Dyne!!