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Well, we made it another week! It was a bit of mixed week for me, still battling the depression demons, got another big dump of cold and snow up here. But I still got work done, we persist, we persist.

Lawrence is an interesting challenge though. I find drawing his sprites to be more different from working on Strade than I anticipated. He moves around and walks away from MC more, but often wears the same blank expression. I'm glad he wasn't the first in line, since getting practice with Strade is helping me now. The extra poses and more subtle expressions are harder to draw, but I do feel challenged in a fulfilling way. I'm always happiest when I'm being challenged creatively.

He can be kind of a bummer to work on though LMAO He was a bummer to write, and he's a bummer to draw. At least in this early part of the game for sure.

Anyway, let's get into the sneak peeks!

[ Please do not leak my pics/gifs to social media. I live off this Patreon and I want future players to be able to avoid any spoilers if they want to. Sorry in advance to you guys, but this warning is gonna go up every time, cuz new people join and all that ]

Oh my god, Patreon added an actual horizontal line. Years of spamming dashes is over

thank you patreon, thank you,,,

And now for the Willow zone

[ I've also attached a little video of her yelling for her dinner today ]

Thank you guys for your support. It does mean a lot to me.

If you're in the US going out for the protests today, please be safe.

See you all next week!

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Erm

So excited!

Mvrieth 🪽

HES SO FREAKING CUTE I LOVE HIM

michelle

EEEEK!! im so EXCITEDDDDD

Mvrieth 🪽

He looks so cute blushing 🥹🥹🥹🥹

cordyceps

Hes so handsome drool drool

haruramune

ohhhh yes sir waterboard me please!

Ume_22

Oh i love snow so much- i would pick up a bowl of if and put syrup or honey on it yummerz

Amanita 🍄

Gosh your art is so good I dont think I could get enough of it.. 😍

Cadaverdog

Happy Gaturday everyone! I'm always hyped to see new art even if it is that fuckass blonde. I hope everyone has a good week this week, maybe try having some tea :P

Narwhal Panini

Omgggg more Lawerence stuff love it love it love it. Ik you said Law is hard to do but maybe it’ll help get practice in for Ren’s game as well :0 ofc maybe you won’t find him as difficult— but then in that case he’d be a breeze! Anyways I hope the depression demons go fuck off to the airport and take a plane to hell; don’t push yourself ! Love the progress, love the willow screams, have fun and best wishes !

Liv

Ohh Lawrence is looking great so far🤤 Also, take breaks if you need them and don’t overwork yourself. We love and care about you!❤️ Have a great weekend!

Chance Hansen

Willow screes have made my day 💚

c4berk1ttyy

OMGGG I LITTERALLY CANT WAIT!! IT LOOKS SO GOOD!! WHAT A DAY DO BE ALIVE!!!!

Aura 🖤

OMG, YOU FINALLY ADD THE ANXIETY BAR, I’M IN LOVE HOW’S THE GAME IS GETTING, THANKS FOR THOSE PICS (finally, not more crumbs of) I LOVE YOUR WORK SO MUUUUUCH. And I hope that you can win this battle, depression is a bitch, but remember there’s a lot of people who loves you, you got this! Lol, and Willow yapping, I love it. Thanks for this week, see ya next week gato. 💗

Somniferumdecay

bro is gonna be so tired of the bs when MC tries to tell him that their name is Stinky Bojangles

Taheca

Oh my, that last screenshot is definitely doing something for me 💛

Mori Covington

NOOOO I THOUGHT WILLOW HAD A BLACK SPOT ON THE TIP OF HER TONGUE BUT ITS JUST HER TONGUE CURLING AAA god that's so cute though and now I have to make a character with that marking!!!

Zie

Oh myyyyy god, I'm in disbelief how fine he already seems. Thank you for the art, Gatito 🙏

fairybunni

I can't wait to see how you will write him, reading into and analysing complex characters like Lawrence is so fun (how he can go from timid nervous to quickly switch up to an unstable violent person in seconds) I'm sure you will do a great job portraying this new version of him, and thanks for sharing us your work! 💞

wamefu

Love the weekly Willow updates!! Also really excited to see more about Lawrence, love the scene sneak peak we got 👀

Hazel Knapik

Creaming my pants he looks so good so far (also willow just like me fr)

Gatobob

I don't know if she does have a black spot on her tongue? I think it might just be shadow cuz it's curled there? But I do love her marbled black and pink gums, they're so cute and unique

Mori Covington

I EDITED IT I GOT TOO EXCITED JDKSJS Yeah it's the back of her tongue but I am a HUGE FAN of pink/black in animals' mouths it is always so precious and Willow is so cute!! And patches on their their paws! Can you believe I was told at some point that if an animal has blotches in their mouth it means they're bad?!

Ginny

fdkghdlhgkd EXPLODING AAAAAAAAA I know it's crumbs but it's really so exciting seeing the little pieces and the sprites getting put into place!! It looking SO GOOD And Willow LMAO I absolutely adore when cats meow/scream with their whole face xD her meows are so crunchy!! Hope her tummy issues have continued to get better <3

-

Being that I am sick with a cold and potentially allergies, tea with Lawrence sounds lovely... 😭 Not joking. Edit: Willow has such a cute little raspy meow. ❤️

ResidentReptile

Lawrence is punishing you for making his game and forcing him to be perceived by siccing his depression demons upon you

words

i cant WAIT to play as stinky bonjangles 😁😁😁

JiangshiBi12

aaa!! i love him, i love that he's deadpan all the time but super expressive when he's embarrassed, side note willow's widdle teefs are so freaking cute lol

LykWolf

GATO.....THE WAY SOMETHING AWAKEN IN ME...THE ARTISTIC SIDE ENRAGING ....I LOVE IT...THANK YOU SO MUCH....*READ IT LIKE SCREAMING BUT NOT ACTUALLY SCREAMING*

Dima

Omggg This on my birthday? I love it!

Pineapplecasket

Do I open my mouth or spread my legs? Or both? Either way, I'll lap that drink like communion wine and he can cut me up like I'm a fine roast. WOOF THESE ARE GOOD I LOVE ALL THE MOVEMENT!! 🩷🩷 Willow is giving the same reaction as me right now pff

muffins

hooray for horizontal dashes and screamykittybabies!

Pixelgyu

Lawrence update fresh before my birthday. An absolute honor to see this beautifully crazy man. 💙

Mynthoo

The monkey receiving the orange is making me ascend into another plane. Thats so good! Hooray for breaks!

Achllys fo

The art with the (blush lines?) On the cheeks is so good. Lawrence seems so ashamed of saying that out loud.

Nickitten uwu

My gooooddd Law looks so good and so so pretty I love him. :3 and Gato I hope you can get better, remember not to pressure yourself too much, you know that we will wait the necessary time and the time you need to take to finish the game, we appreciate you so much. (˶ˆᗜˆ˵)

↜𝚁𝚒𝚜𝚊↝

Yall don’t know my wallet is readyyyy to purchase this game rn and become a law fan

Genesisdotfbx

THIS LOOKS GREATTT im so excited for this game dude omggg!!!! awesome work as always Gato :3

NottsFujisaki

QUE HERMOSOOOOOOOOOO ME ENCANTA PARA ESTO ME LEVANTO TEMPRANO, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TODOS GATOOOO un saludazo a Willow preciosa hermosa mwaaaaah 💖💖💖💖

Luminoxie

For a man all about internal suffering, he's really making your suffer for him xD Least when you move onto Ren, you'll have to deal with the opposite problem of doing too many sprites and pose changes.

Pastel

Take care, Gato 🫶

Maman

Thank you gato, my mental has been in shambles recently and while Lawrence is a bummer (he is, lol) he brings me a lot of joy. Thank you ❤️

angel

Law looks so yummy oh my god ☹️ i LOVE how you've drawn him and updated his design. I need him to take me away right now i swear I've seen the river too!! Im sorry depression has been a boot, I understand that completely. Its good youre still working though and I hope it gets easier 💞 Is there a part of the Lawrence game that is enjoyable for you? You said the game is kind of a bummer (I mean to Lawrence, man is struggling himself 😭) so I was curious if there was any scenes or development part that you've enjoyed and felt giddy about?

M0th.animates

I think this week has been a horrible week for everyone. But the wip of the game looks so amazing so far. We love you!

Car

Oh... he's all flustered and disgruntled and miserable and you capture that exact shrinking back sweaty expression so well. Makes my brain perk up like a curious dog.

Tferret

THE WAY HE MOVESSSS AND TALKS??? its so amazing, i can already remember how unsettling his character was to play with, good memories!! It wouldn’t surprise me if writing/drawing someone like him would bring your mood down tho, he’s a very “mold” type person.. if he’s miserable, he unintentionally makes everyone around him miserable too, even thru the screen!! Sadly i have seen one or two leaks already on tiktok, but there’s very little we can do except just to report and block them. Thankfully theres always comments about the fact that they shouldn’t spread paywalled content!! ( ̄^ ̄)ゞ so the fans are atleast trying!! As always, take care and stay safe Gato!! WE LOVE YOUUU 💗💗💗

Spookycereals

Mc is forever known as stinky Bojangles in my mind place for this game now

Emily Lemur

Memelord mode is gonna go so hard on that drink scene- “is that bong water?” “Maybe”

Lil Rafflesia

SB: Where's my clothes!?!? Lawrence: It's easier to cut you up like that ⁄⁠(⁠⁄⁠ ⁠⁄⁠•⁠⁄⁠-⁠⁄⁠•⁠⁄⁠ ⁠⁄⁠)⁠⁄

Smokey The Cat

I love that cat lol it reminds me of how my cat use to be

Yuki Flausch

Those Baby Teefers! Willow my Beloved <3 / So great seeing the Placeholders and already seeing how much his Design/ Your Style has changed over the years <3 Take care

Gatobob

Ren expressions are an extra pain in the ass because there's the extra added dimension of tail and ear position LMAO But none of it really matters, y'all know I'm here for this rain or shine, hard or easy

Gatobob

I'm still enjoying it even when he is a bummer, I just mean that his mood sort of influences me. It's hard not to get into the headspace of the character you're working on LMAO but I think there's plenty of parts I'm excited to work on. Probably things that won't be shown on the Patreon because I need to keep the real spoilers to myself

Barghest shadows

I hope you feel better soon and that the warmer, lighter day help (when they turns up, god's know I was excited when it was still light out after 4pm). And for your previews I get what you mean, Lawrence really is just pottering around his plants being a sad sack and not getting as close up as Strade does. Still I'm excited to see more and can't wait to play it when it's finished. *Waves to willow*

DAKIMAKIU

Aaww him so cutee

DAKIMAKIU

Ya recién me desperté causa

Luminoxie

Well yeah! Cause you're the goat and we know our Gato never shys away from any challenge 🫡 Those murder men better watch out cause they're about to get drawn the FUCK up!

Mari Zen

Despite everything, you're doing wonderfully well. Just take it easy, good things take time, hehe. Sending lots of good vibes and wishing you all the best. By the way, I love Lawrence's new design.

pine.circus

Every post you make, i get more excited about this game

witchilations

can't wait for this game!! also lovely picture of willow LOL

Pupu Humpsa

My goodness!!! I only joined the patreon a couple days ago and I love it here! Your progress in projects, all updates and added thoughts from your daily life +willow videos are so great to see and take part in! I found out about btd and tpof in 2023 and since then have actively "been around" playing the games, ordering merch, browsing your website etc... Safe to say I love your work and find inspiration from your characters, storytellng and how expressive and beautifully coloured your works are!!! EEK Sorry for rambling quite a bit (⌒_⌒;) I'm so excited to be able to comment XD! Keep up the good work and give yourself time <3 You're wonderful!

Taheca

Commenting again because I'm dying at that first screenshot, because Lawrence looks so embarrassed, like "I don't want them to think I undressed them because I'm a freak, better explain it's to slice them up" Also, went to one of the protests, so thanks for the well wishes! Everything was chill except the weather LMAO (89°F/32°C)

Gatobob

Jesus christ that’s hot

LykWolf

Can I say I have the same problem with my oc? I mean all the three-dimensionality make every draw I did with them pure hell sometimes. 😔( I get more used too when I did the sprites for them )

Woe's Refuge

Been looking into websites and I keep going back to yours as a reference bc I love your layout, I know it says you built it but did you perhaps use anything to host or build it? (I see a lot of people on carrd, neocities, wix, etc) no pressure to share of course, love your work as usual : ) stay well dear shoutout to the stinkybojangles x strange guy shippers

Gatobob

I use hostgator for hosting/domain names, and I use cyberduck for FTP. No shell design, I coded the front end PHP/HTML from scratch and the back end SQL database with hostgators MySQL thing

Clownthulhu

I found your ass again!!! Gato, help me embarrass my friend!!! Tell her to say hi to me she was too embarrassed to say it last time!!!

orphi

i love thisss im literally obsessed! your productivity is insane so inspiring, you do so much, omg. im wondering - do you ever start thinking about work at night or when you spend all day on it? bcause my mind is still planning stuff even when I im supposed to be resting this is so hard

Gatobob

I’ve definitely had that problem. I find the only reliable way to fight it is to notice the thoughts, cut yourself off [ I think to myself ‘no working in bed!’ ] and basically keep repeating until it works 😂

Nico

Stinky bojangles the best gato character!

Dorby

hi beautiful willlow❤️❤️i Hope she gets many treats

✰ kalia

IM SO HYPED BRAH

✰ kalia

also I hope you’re doing okay gato, take care ^^ we appreciate it

Poppy

PRETTY WILLOW LOOK AT ALL THEM WHISKERSS

Marie Stark

I’m so excited for his path! Lawrence is my second favorite BTD character next to Strade. I was super stoked when I heard you were making a remake for Lawrence. I love how he can go from super sweet and shy to nightmare fuel in 0.2 seconds. He’s very dynamic and unique to me. I think I love him for the complex uniqueness. Like a puzzle that changes the pieces constantly. Can’t see the whole picture. —- Gato, I am beyond proud of you though. You’ve come so damn far! You’re making amazing progress and I’m loving the new designs so far. Even through depression and life’s bullshit, you’re still moving forward and that takes a lot. It’s encouraging me to keep moving forward after my dad passed away last month. He was fine Christmas Day, until later he ends up admitted to the hospital Christmas Night, fights for his life for a month, and then have to die slowly in front of my eyes while they pull the plug because they can’t keep him alive anymore. I’ve been wanting to give up so many times lately. Just throw in the towel and say “fuck it.” Sleeping is my favorite thing because it stops the noise even if for a little while. — Though, seeing my favorite game creator keep pushing through life’s struggles and not giving up? Gives me the courage to stay strong. Thank you for being a part of my world. <3 I appreciate you immensely and all that you do and continue to do.

BlueChainFoxx

I am absolutely loving these Willow updates🥰 she’s just so cute!! Oh and Lawrence update too!

Chungus McSwag

I can definitely see how writing and drawing Lawrence stuff so much wouldn’t feel great mentally 🥲 pls take care

Sumi

Love the mold analogy !!

Tferret

He's a very moldy dude ( ´ ▽ ` ).。o♡

Tferret

Happy birthday!!!

Yukiyaorz

I imagine drawing that many perspective shots of the room can be quite a slog! But judging from the sketches, Lawrence is definitely worth it. I hope you’re getting some good rest as well. (I love the moon outside the window, it looks just like a fried egg!) <3<3<3

Gatobob

I’m glad you’re excited and looking forward to stuff! You don’t always have to be strong though. Grief is brutal

Marie Stark

Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate them lots. ♥️ I had a question. —— Sometime in the future, would it be possible for me to pay you to design a BTD tattoo? I was thinking something with Strade and Lawrence. I don’t have a general idea, but I wanted something unique that would be a badass tattoo. I didn’t want to commission someone else to do art of your characters.

Gatobob

I’m afraid I don’t offer commissions, I’m sorry! I need to use all my time to work on the games and keep my store running these days

Marie Stark

That’s alright. <3 Thank you for taking time to respond to me. I appreciate it.

Gatobob

I only have Bloodsport by them but I do like it 😄

R

Oooooh I freaking love Lawrence so I can't wait for his game! My demented mind wants him to fall into twisted love with the player haha. My fav ending was always the one where we startle him but get to smash. Can't wait to see the crazy stuff he gets up to!!!

Mae Mae

lawrence my first love…oh how have i missed you

Fraise

This looks astronomical, im so excited for this 🥹🥹.. Lawrence has always been my favorite im so freaking excited I love these updates smmsm

Genesisdotfbx

I was curious about what your process is for finding beta testers for your games? I would lovee to be one if possible! I have some experience with Ren'py and am well versed in proofreading for people!! I also just love your work and would love to support you!

Gatobob

beta testing wont be for a long time, but you'll definitely hear all about it and how to join here on the Patreon when the time comes!

ResidentReptile

why does Lawrence's sanity drop when he introduces himself?? bro takes psychic damage at the sound of his own name

Gatobob

the mortifying ordeal of being known

creepyredblue

I hope there is ren but i am so excited for exit of game

Gatobob

No Ren this time, but the next game after will be all about him

Azul

Every day we are getting closer to Rens route and I’m fiending for it

rue

I'm not sure if anyone asked this but, will there be a route where MC kidnaps Lawrence? like how ren did with law in BTD2, i would love for there to be a secret way to flip the roles, the abductor becomes the abductee 👀

Gatobob

No, sorry ^^; I don't usually write that stuff cuz it's not my passion

Sm1l3-d3m0n

mmmMMMM question, do you listen to Repulsive? He does a lot of dark ambient music, recently I was checking out the Wings album and one of the songs is called “Secret From The River”. Immediately made me think of Law for obvious reasons lol. You should check it out, maybe it can serve as creative inspo. :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83osS8kd_30

Gatobob

Havent heard of them but I’ll check it out 👍

MerryHoliday

Jokes on Lawrence, I'm no lightweight. it's gonna take a tranquilizer to take me out.

taki nijaki

aaaa im so excited for this game

Mashyro

im in love w willow

LykWolf

THANKY GATO FOR THE FOOD!!!

Mae Mae

very odd question- definitely for a friend… you made a drawing i’m not sure how long ago of all your boys schlongs next to eachother and I- I MEAN MY FRIEND needs it for a reference for a drawing but I can’t find it anywhere, any idea where that would be?

Gatobob

That pic is long gone LMAO I always hated it. I didnt like my drawings and I didn't like setting the designs in stone like that, on a whim, thoughtlessly

Mae Mae

emo girl to emo girl, i get it.

Peoni

I’m someone who never got disturbed by Laws old route and mistook him for being gentle, aka the gateway of becoming aware that my judgements are lacking lol So much so that if I was captive and that was the response, I’d genuinely feel relieved 😮‍💨 “thank god it’s not going to get weird-“ before it gets weird LOL

Taheca

OMG I didn't notice this that's amazing

Sooty

Lawrence really fulfills my pathetic man needs Lots of pets for Willow!