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Hello again! It's already the 19th... sheesh.

I'll link to the Beta Testing post in case anyone missed it until that starts:https://www.patreon.com/posts/beta-testing-126871293

In other news, I unfortunately don't have a lot I can show you guys this week ^^;

I took Monday off because I wasBut then after that I got to work on the Steam back end stuff, which is frankly- a total pain in the ass. But alas, it has to be done. This work consisted of writing descriptions, choosing a lot of categories, figuring out system requirements and filepaths, signing some forms about mature content, and creating like 30 different specifically sized advertising images with very specific requirements. Stuff like this:

I also had to record a video trailer for the game which is admittedly not very good [ not my forte ], but I think having a shitty video is okay. I'd rather have a shitty video and good game than a good video and shitty game LMAO

I was able to save a little time compared to doing this for TPOF since I'd done this once already and at least my tax forms are already signed.

Both my Store Page and Game Build are prepared and sent for review:

With TPOF, these reviews took several days. Shouldn't take too much longer than that hopefully. They may also be rejected [ both my game AND my store page were rejected for the first time with TPOF, due to one picture not having the game title in it and the game crashing on one part on celia's path ]. If they are rejected, that's okay and normal. I just fix whatever they say is the problem and resubmit for approval [ it went faster the second time ].

Aside from that, I did do a bit of other stuff but nothing I can actually show you guys, sorry 😂

I sent off a design and payment for a new kind of merch related to the game [ made in Canada! ] but that's a secret for now.

I also built a probably-too-elaborate memelord joke, but of course that's secret as well.

For the next little while you guys might be hearing that a lot ^^; I hope my previous record of doing what I say I'm doing can help make up for all of the 'just trust me bro' coming in the next few weeks LMAO

And I think that's about all I have for you guys! Next week I'll probably be building the Beta Testing discord server, generating access codes, and creating the in-game Steam Achievements that I sort of.... completely forgot until now 😂 Any extra time will be spent making more memelord bullshit. Or possibly researching plushies, because I still want to offer plushies and I still haven't found a good option for manufacturing them [ I was really ready about makeship for a while but then a bunch of people told me they don't like makeship plushies 😩 so I dunno ]

Ah and one last thing! If there's any fellow Canadians here please vote!!! Advance voting started yesterday! I already voted! Do your civic duty! 🇨🇦

And happy 420 weekend :)

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2026-09-05 23:00 GATORDAYY WAKE UP PEOPLE🕺
2025-04-19 15:01

Xetozok

NEW MERCH?!??

kk

FIRE

Sumi

OH YEAH WAKE UP YEAH

Adam

So exciting!!! It's getting so close to release i can't wait even if there's less you can show it will be worth it at the end hehe

Magical Liopleurodon

Woop Woop! I know this technical part sucks but your work and effort is loved and appreciated by everyone here Gato <3 you're awesome

kapibara chan

420 tomorrow you know what that means… Smoking it up with Lawrent and Komodo and Dragon tonite!😼😼

tr4v3rs3-t0wn

Makeship is cool but I hate how they're only available for a limited time, and I can't always buy things in the limited time frame they're offered for.

Miranda Rothermund

GATODAY ON 420 EASTER WEEKEND!!!! Can't wait to wishlist the game on Steam!

Spookycereals

I'm gonna buy all that new merch!! Amazing update!!

Milk water

GNAWING ON THE BARS OF MY CAGE!!!! IM SO EXCITED!!! I don't smoke or anything, so for 4/20 I'm gonna draw Lawrence, play his old route, and drink that River Water tea I talked about months ago... Also, I just had another silly question like last week, about the trio's music preferences (if any)? I mean, I know a few songs that I feel encapsulate their vibes a lot (specifically Nine Inch Nails, SPECIFICALLY their album The Downward Spiral..."Eraser" gives me Law vibes all the way through, so does "Dam" by System Of A Down) I think Ren would 100000% listen to vocaloid creators, Specifically Kikuo and Maretu, but I'm not sure about Strade...(perhaps just 5 hours of loud mechanical sounds lmao) It's OK if there's no answer ofc, I just like knowing these trivial things because it gives me more art ideas lol (...and if Strade were to indulge in sweets, what would he go to? God I hope he's not a pie dude, pie sucks...unless it's pumpkin...)

Ellie

Currently finishing my packing before I move but I'm so excited, will not hesitate to wishlist the game when the page is up so I can keep tabs on it and get it when it's ready :)

every1ne

new merch right after i bought the strade daki 🤤 life is good (happy 420 as well)

Gory.goodboy

Just got back from getting my tattoo of strades special heart on my thigh >w< can’t wait to add the game to my wishlist and also new merch?!? TAKE MY MONEY!! eeee im so so excited, happy 420 weekend to all my fellow stoners!! Have an awesome weekend gato as always we love your work!!(Also so excited to see what German lines you put in the game EEEEE! Deutschhhhh! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷)

ResidentReptile

new merch grrr BARK BARK WOOF WOOF [FROTHING AT THE MOUTH]

Cherrynat

Kinda crazy ykmet is coming out sooner then i thought?! But i can’t wait for when it’s released and yay new merch!!! :3 I do own some things from makeship and i really love them! It just depends on how the plushies is made and how well it is but would love to own some merch from your design :3 good day!!

Rebeccah

It’s wild how close to the finish line this is already! Strade better look out, I’m coming for that pilot light, his water will be Tepid At Best. Gonna rearrange all his labeled drawers and chew through the electrical wire like a mouse too You’re doing great Gato, it’s been cool to follow along with your process!

LeeEclispe

I can't wait to see the testing discord server, still a little sad it'll not be for android.. But other than that I'm so excited to see what plushies we get! Goodness I do hope we get ren at some point, also hope you're doing well to gato and happy 420 too! -😺☺️🍯

Mashyro

So much secrets... Anyway i'd kill to get those plushies 💔💔💔

Sm1l3-d3m0n

Gotta remember to hide my in-game activity on steam so my friends can't see me gooning to strade's bratwurst for a concerning amount of time. :'D

ThreeYrsLost

AAAAA I can't wait until the new merch drops!!! I also think Makeship should be fine! Idk I would still buy it, I don't see anything wrong with them LOLLL I'm glad you got so much done and we WILL be trusting the process‼️The game is so close to release now I'm so excitedddd ugh!! 😮‍💨 (Also do you have an idea on when you see the merch dropping? Like an amount of weeks from now?)

Luan Blew

There are very good makeship plushies 👹👹 I would love to have a mini Strade GRGEGGRRGRGRG

Gatobob

new game new style new merch! eventually!

Gatobob

yeah the limited time window really chaps my ass too 😩

Gatobob

I think your ideas for law and ren music are great! As for Strade, he likes really upbeat music and folk music too. For sweets I think strade would like salted caramel 🤔

Gatobob

Well, it'll be kind of a while unfortunately! One of the drawbacks of being a single dev. It might take me around a month just to draw all the art needed for the new merch [ Daki art especially takes a long time because it has to be SO BIG ], Then I would make the order and we need to wait for it be manufactured AND for it to be shipped to me. All in all, I would estimate it could be 2-3 months after release for the new merch to be available

vuk

giggling and kicking my feet im so excited for this!!

vuk

unfortunately wont be joining the beta testing since that isnt my forte but ill be patiently waiting in the sidelines 😲

anal

my friends birthday is on 4 20 you just reminded me to wish happy birthday LMAO

No No

Doing a makeship doesn't mean that you can never use anyone else to do plushies in the future. I do think it sucks that they're limited edition but you can always still find something more permanent in the future, you would probably want to do that anyway because makeships have almost their own style to them, like if you have youtuuz made of a character or a Funko Pop. But I think a makeship would be cool overall

Gatobob

I actually just spotted a canadian company with beautiful examples, and they manufacture in batches of 500 [ which is about how many I would want ], so I'll be asking them for a quote right away >:3cccc

No No

Epicsauce! I wish you luck 🤞 I'm obsessed with plushies so I'm pretty excited for the chance to get one from you heh =]

ThreeYrsLost

YAYYYYY I don't think that's very long at all! Can't wait until the merch drop, YKMET will keep me BUSYYYYYYYY until then LOL

ShinanaEvangelian

The day you start selling Ren plushies, I will want YKMET, BTD2, and TPOF Rens. *Slams creditcard on table* 💳💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

nagi_nats

I'll give u all my money for a mini-Strade✨ (so I can joke that my daki and I are having a baby lol) /j Jst reminder: You're doing great job. Thank u ♥️

Phoenix Astra's Art Patreon

AHHH New merch is so exciting! xD My Bday is 420 lolol I will def be getting those plushies down the road holy crap! So exciting. memelord jokes are absolutely fantastic! This is sooo freeaking excitinggg yesss

Allyson Kroon

I would pay extra if you could make the plushies have different pieces of clothing, accessories, etc., that you can put on them. Bonus points if they've got little magnets in their hands or straps for the items so they can hold them. Also, regarding the game, if you need anyone who can check for grammar errors besides glitches and such, I'm fine with doing that if nobody else will (I had a grammar queen for a teacher in high school lol) Overall, can't wait to see what you've got in store for us!

hotsauce molotov

Ahh so exciting!! I actually have a good chunk of may off(house/pet sitting) so ill be bored out of my mind, ill be WAITING, REFRESHING the page to snag a spot 😈 Cant wait for memelord mode mwhahaha

ResidentReptile

[shaking sweating frothing at the mouth] are there going to be news dakis

Gatobob

I'm going to do my best to lean towards higher quality crafting with the plushies. My entire customer base is adults, so I feel like leaning higher cost/higher quality is the move to make

Gatobob

Yes, I 100% plan to create new daki designs with the new art style for both Strade and Ren

ResidentReptile

so excited!! is Lawrence also going to be included in the new daki set upon the release of his game? he's my personal favorite and I'd love to have two of him in my bed, lol

Gatobob

That's the plan! You'll have to wait a fair while, but I plan do the same thing with him once YKMET:Lawrence is done

Boneberry

I will seriously cry if you make a Strade plush 😭🖤

Lolhopetch

Yippie! i WILL make sure I snag a top spot in the beta testing 😈😈🙏🙏🙏 a mini ren plush would be saur cutie!

Lolhopetch

Ugh and the period pain is so real hope you recover 💔💔💔🥀🥀🍤🍤

Asi Sansell + Moonlit Spires

I cant wait for the game! Also, unrelated question, but, is Dragon's tattoo based on anything in particular? Like alchemichal symbols/demon sigils? The main design at the certer im really curious about, but the overall design i'd love to know more about. (Sorry if you have already answered this before)

BuriedInTheForest

it's probably one of the last months of the support the game tier, but I'm glad I finally got enough to help even a little. Super excited d=(^o^)=b don't forget to give yourself breaks !!

Gatobob

I was definitely trying to go for a mix of various 'demon circle' styles I'd seen online and some alchemical ones. The symbol in the center is simply Strade's tattoo, but stylized to look more 'arcane', while the smaller symbols are fire and an axe, meant to sort of vaguely gesture at torture and pain.

skibidi

this is again so kewl

Oreon

I actually don't mind Makeship. Had no issues with them yet and that's where another Indy Dev company I follow have they're plushies made from. They’ve been great so far though they're usually limited edition, true. PS I so still plan to buy 1 of each piece of merch from your Etsy store too once I can!

Sel Hodgson

Is there any idea for the price of the game yet? :]

Gatobob

$14.99USD, same as TPOF!