Home
Creators
Search Recent Random
Posts
Search DMs Popular Hash Lookup Tags Random
Importer
Import FAQ
Register Favorites Keys Review DMs Logout
Community
Telegram ThePornDude
Home Creators Posts Import Register Favorites Logout

Still Alive, Still Working (Patreon)

Published:
2019-06-26 20:06:05
Imported:
2026-06
Tags:

Content

Greetings,

I said you probably wouldn't hear from me until it was out, but I really didn't think it would take this long - I've honestly thought it was only a couple of days away for the past month now. I haven't started doing any playtesting yet, but this should be by far the longest release I've done (in terms of playtime), though most of the content is optional.

I'm finishing up the final cutscenes for a rather long quest right now, then I have one smaller quest left to do and that's it. I'm pretty certain it will be out before the end of the month, but obviously my track record for estimating this sort of thing isn't very good.

Just in case it isn't, I want you to know that everyone who was a $5+ patron in either May or June will get the full release, as well as any bugfixes. (The links will be sent via a private message in Patreon's message system). I want to make sure everyone who supported the project during this time will get the full release, regardless of whether or not they continue support in subsequent months.

I haven't read any of the comments or messages (or the Discord), and I probably won't until it's out. I'm sure most of you are supportive - and I really appreciate that. I'm also guessing there's a bit of negativity out there, and I find that very demotivating (even if it may be well-deserved at this point). I feel pretty bad about not interacting with you guys - that's the whole point of this platform, after all - but I got a bit sidetracked with the negative stuff toward the end of last month, and I wanted to make sure it didn't bog me down again. And, well, I didn't think development would go on quite this long!

I won't be doing a testing phase for this release - I'm just going to release it when it's done. I think I'll manage to catch all the serious bugs in my testing/refinement playthroughs, but owing to this release's size and complexity, it will probably take a while for all the bugs to get identified and I don't want to delay it that long. As I said above, though, anyone who was a supporter for May/June will also get the bugfixes for this release.

I'm amazed and very grateful that so many of you have stuck with me through this. Thank you, and I hope you will enjoy the release!

Comments

proxxie

I'm sorry, I should have handled this differently. Avoiding interacting with folks who are kind enough to support this project simply because a minority are (understandably) upset isn't the proper way to handle it. Dealing with the negative stuff really does tank my creativity/productivity, but it still isn't very mature to hide in that way.

Brad

Take all the time you need. I love your game and I would hate to see it abandoned because of health concerns.

PaddyOFurniture

Sometimes we all have these moments where it's "It's not that I don't want to talk to YOU it's that I don't want to talk to ANYBODY". Glad to hear that you are in good health. Take care of yourself. I'll still be here when you're ready.

David Williams

Hey Proxxie. I am sorry to hear that you got bogged down with negativity. I also struggle with maintaining motivation and productivity when presented with a lot of negativity. Sometimes it is important to shut out all the feedback and just focus on yourself in order to get going. I wouldn't be so hard on yourself and call it immature. Sure, it might not have been the best solution, but you are in the process of figuring out how to manage your work, your health, and your relationship with your supporters.

Jeffrey

I wouldn't worry about not making it in time. At this point it's a tradition and kinda part of this game really. I was like your third patron and if steady releases were so important to me, I would have dropped out long ago, but here we are. However I can imagine this starts to wear you down over time. I suggest going somewhere quiet with little to no people around and just stay there for like a half hour. After some time your brain will stop thinking and you'll feel a lot better. Don't let deadlines be the end of you dude.

Jacob A

We are supporting you for a reason. Though being out of the loop is frustrating, this situation seems to also carry a larger lesson regarding you and handling/interacting your patrons. I hope you figure out what works for you going forward, so you can actually keep going forward, and we can keep supporting you.

Willow Simmons

Keep up the good work, Proxxie. Thanks for pushing forward!

Kazuma Skultum

Just glad to hear you are okay. Updates are nice but I think most of us can be patient about them. Good tidings to you!!!

Auril

Thank you Proxxie, really do appreciate the update. I cannot stress how important communicating is for Patrons. Building a following usually takes time, and a whole lot of effort. :( Losing supporters, is unfortunately a whole lot easier You have put -so- much effort into this project. We -love- the art, the characters, the dialogue, the story. It only takes a couple of weeks without lifesigns for people to worry, or move on. Posts like your last one, are -so- important to the community, and to your followers (me among them) . Whether the project is moving along or not, communication is still key. I'm looking forward to the next update, and can't wait to delve back into Proteus Effect :)

Danielle

While the long wait is kinda annoying I can hold out mainly because I believe what we are going to get soon will be amazing work so I will sit calmly in my recliner with the comic section and wait

OhioOkie

Can you give us some teasers?