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Now that all bugs have been fixed in V0.3.14, I can move on to development of V0.4.0 part 1. To clear up any confusion, the V0.4.x updates focusing on reworking old content will be called V0.4.0 Part 1, V0.4.0 Part 2, etc. This is to better separate the updates reworking the art, combat, and a few parts of the writing from the updates progressing the story. Once the reworks are complete, V0.4.1 will resume the story where V0.3.14 left off.

V0.4.0 Part 1 will focus on reworking the art, combat, and improving the writing for the content from the start of the game, to the end of Misaki's route and just before Yukako and Rina's routes start. Today, I'll start drawing the new title screen, and getting a few things ready to start working on the combat rework. By Tuesday's development update, I should have the new title screen completed, along with some work on other new images for the update, and a few things to get everything ready for the new combat system to be developed.

For those who haven't yet completed the survey on Misaki's character, corruption route, and related story content but still intend to, now is the time to do so. I'll be closing the survey in ten days, and a few days after that, I'll open a survey for Yukako and Rina's characters, routes, and story content.

Also, since koikatsu will no longer be used in development, I'll be releasing another post in the near future detailing what that means for future tier 4 image packs.

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mrwoofwoof03

Dang ima miss the old modle as some of them realy got mr going so its gana be sad to see some of the models go away These new one look more cute than anything

slayerbet22

I don't know, I'm still not fully convinced about changing the art, but that was already decided so I'll try to get along with it.

Syrin

You know I was fine with the art rework. But I'm not a fan of the resulting art. Her eyes are so big they are actually extending beyond her face.

YukiNoKasai

My biggest problem is that the vote was initially against it; only after he provided additional information in the form of two further posts did the direction change. In my understanding, that's election manipulation. Or am I wrong?

LL

@yukinokasai not sure, especially as there was initially fairly little info, I was originally in a mostly "whatever you think fits" position but I am honestly not convinced on the showings of the art so far.

LL

similar here, I dont think I particularly like the artstyle yet, but maybe a matter of getting used to it or the creator plain getting better over time.

Aaicm shao

"I really like the current Koikatsu models, and I also feel nostalgic about the current 3D models. Can the Koikatsu version and the hand-drawn version be developed together?"

Umarius

I can understand concerns about the art changing. Koikatsu has been the game's art for well over 3 years by now. Any change at all would seem jarring to some, regardless of the quality or style of the art. That being said, the quality of the art will improve as I develop the game and make tier 4 content with it. Just comparing the quality of the art from the reveal posts around two months ago, and the most recent image in this post, you can tell there's been a noticeable improvement, especially around the facial shape and proportions, and that improvement will continue as I draw and get feedback on any errors I make. So for some people, it could just be a matter of getting used to the change or seeing the art improve over time.

Umarius

Unfortunately, it wouldn't be feasible for the game to be developed with both koikatsu and drawn art.

WaterMe1on

I think the eyes could use some adjustments. The new artwork has a much better body design overall, so if the face gets a bit more polishing, it’ll look really great.

Umarius

Do you notice any specific issues about the eyes (or the rest of the face) you can point out for me to improve on? I've seen several art styles use both bigger and smaller proportions and shapes for the eyes compared to what I use, so I'm not sure what exactly about the eyes could be fixed or refined that don't boil down to individual stylistic preferences without more specific feedback.

WaterMe1on

After taking a closer look, I think the face outline might be a bit too sharp, which makes the eyes look slightly unbalanced. Maybe adjusting the facial contour a little could help?

Columbina

Perhaps using AI tools to assist in painting? Make facial details more similar to 3D models and adjust body proportions to make her look more harmonious.

SuperNatrualProductions

The Poll wasn't against it, pretty much the whole poll was For the change, It was just the comment section that wasn't

Blue

Please keep the Koikatsu models

Mikael

I don't know about the new models art rework, but I trust you. Most people probably want Koikatsu 3D models in a newer paint program.