All right, we are hitting the point in the build where we're doing play-testing, code cleanup and script revisions. For the most part, we have a playable build, sans music code. So, the next week or so will be spent polishing everything up and getting it ready to go.
While not a part of this update, we are working on several items for future releases, including continuity fixes for scenes where characters who are no longer in the Interim turn up in other stories. Case in point: With Kaitlin's story ending soon, we need to address her appearances in Saaya's, Tina's, and Anita's stories. This requires a little bit of rewrites, code variables to drop scenes, or, in the case of Saaya, reshooting an entire sequence to remove her.
Also on the plate is a Story Replay option, where you can play through the entirety of a character's tale without playing the main game. There are some logistics (like how best to integrate Other People and Combo scenes) and UI issues to hammer out with this mode, so it'll probably be introduced towards the end.
The combination scene for this update is the long-promised night out with Marisa and Kara, and if you saw the one between Kara and Anita, you know what kind of trouble she can get into. Sure, there's going to be some craziness going on, but there's also going to be a moment to address Kara's "fangirl" creepiness.
Thanks for your patronage and interest, -Kinderfeld
The Interim Domain 0.24.0 update 3 and release schedule
And, here we are. Had to take a break from doing my taxes to get this written up and ready. As with many of the releases over the previous 6-8 months, 0.24.0 is packed with content as many storylines start to angle towards their looming ends.
With that in mind, we sat down this week and plotted out all the scenes that still needed to be done before the end. Right now, we have an extensive map of what it's going to take to wrap The Interim Domain up. We'll get more into details on that in future updates. From right now, a few quick points:
How many updates are left? I figure everything will be done and wrapped up by the end of the year, if not sooner. We're looking at most main girls getting 25 chapters + side girl stuff and then everyone's endings.
Are you working on something new? Yes. We've been throwing out some ambiguous hints for a while that we're in the pre-production stage. Doing plotting and testing out the new rendering software to see if it'll work for us.
Here's the release schedule for 0.23.0 (all scheduled for 11:59 am EDT release):
Tier 3 - April 16, 2023 Tier 2 - April 18, 2023 Tier 1 - April 20, 2023 Public - April 21, 2023
Change Log 0.24.0
Added new main story scenes
New story for Kaitlin (23), Anita (21), Marisa (21), Robin (21), Allison (15), Kara (8), Natalie (21)
Here we are, right in the heart of the latest update's build. Structurally, we have everything up and running and are just doing script cleanups, re-writes, and re-shoots. And a few hours spent coding in all the audio and music. Story moments of note involve a heart-to-heart with Tina, meeting Marisa's mother, and a night visit from a certain Entede who may be living downstairs.
TID 0.24.0's combination scene features a three-day weekend getaway to an unexpected location with two women who badly need to get away: Roe and Sammy. As with many of the recent combo scenes, these ladies are going to have to figure out how they feel about Michael dating both of them.
In terms of other, future work, now that we've got N&T 1.00.0 out of the way, we can focus more time and effort on Game #3. Right now, we've got the plot outline for the first half forming and we've been testing out the software to make sure we can do just about everything we were doing in HS1. For those who are curious, this one'll be a return to the more story-driven linear narrative (of course with the option to chose how certain scenes play out and unlocking other content).
All right, with cramming the Now & Then 1.00.0 patch in, this month's been super packed. But, we had to get that in before we split our focus on the ending content for the Interim Domain and work on Game #3. And, the checklist of things that have to be done to get TID done is so massive that I kind of get a panic attack until I remind myself it doesn't have to be done in a month.
But for the upcoming month, we've got portions of 0.24.0 in a playable state. In it, you'll get to see Kaitlin finally "cross the finish line". And Tina comes to a realization of her role that doesn't require wearing herself out. Also, we get another three-day event, this time Roe and Sammy.
For Game #3 (not formally announced and the name isn't locked in), we're mostly in a testing phase with Honey Select 2's Studio to see if we can do a lot of the same things we were able to do before. A good bit of the character creation is already done and we're still sorting out the conversation mechanics.
Thanks for your patronage and interest, -Kinderfeld
The Interim Domain 0.23.0 update 3 and release schedule
Okay, here we are, ready to get the latest build into your hands. We already have the build uploaded ahead of time (I think. Let me double-check). Even with having to replace a fried power brick, we were able to get this one together and ready to release (better to replace the brick than the whole computer, am I right?).
On the matter of future content (or other projects):
Now & Then 1.0.0 patch is still being finalized. We just had one item added from a Discord user. Unless something else comes up, we'd like to get that done and live soon. The Android version will be a new app, but the PC/Mac versions will just be patches with minor updates.
The main story for The Interim Domain will be coming to a close soon-ish, but we'll still have updates to end everyone's stories, and add in the endgame and endings content. Plus, any bonus features that we want to implement (like the unlock all gallery option).
Game Number 3 is roughly in a pre-development state. We have characters in testing (which means they'll be tweaked as we play around with them). Also, since we're planning on using Honey Select 2 as the render engine, we need to see what sets/mods we need to get to realize the story.
Here's the release schedule for 0.23.0 (all scheduled for 11:59 am EDT release):
Tier 3 - March 16, 2023 Tier 2 - March 18, 2023 Tier 1 - March 20, 2023 Public - March 21, 2023
Change Log 0.23.0
Added new main story scenes
New story for Anita (20), Marisa (21), Robin (20), Roe (21), Sammy (18), Allison (14), Kara (7), Natalie (1)
Fixed missing code that deducts Qi from saving Remnant (if you did it before this release, congrats you get to keep that 40 Qi)
Added code to bring back girls who've gone Remnant
Fixed audio issue with Sammy's Hot Tub scene in gallery
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