Weekly Update 36/2026


Hi, guys!
On Monday, I was still working on post-processing because I hadn't quite finished everything. But on Tuesday, I finally entered the coding phase of Chapter 3, which I expect to take about three to four weeks.
By Wednesday, I had already realised it would probably be closer to four.
Inertia.
Every time, it seems to get a little harder to overcome. I honestly don't even know why. Maybe it's age. I'm not exactly a young man anymore.

Anyway, here's the thing.
As a solo developer, my work is divided into two major blocks: visual production and coding. Each takes weeks or months, and I tend to immerse myself completely in whatever I'm doing.
I settle into a rhythm. My brain adjusts. Everything starts flowing. Eventually, it's time to switch to the other block.
The problem is that my brain doesn't seem particularly keen to switch. It's still thinking about renders, lighting, poses, and animations while I'm sitting there staring at Ren'Py code.
This transition is getting harder. Years ago, it took me about a day to settle into the new rhythm. Now it takes several days.
The start of every new phase now feels slow, difficult, and exhausting. It's almost as if my brain is physically resisting the change.
Until, suddenly, something clicks. I'm completely immersed in the new task, working at full speed again.
Don't get me wrong. I genuinely enjoy coding and creating images and animations. It's just that damn inertia.
I've tried mixing the two types of work rather than separating them into large blocks, but I don't like that approach either. Once I've overcome the initial resistance and found my rhythm, I want to stay in it. Switching back would mean fighting the same battle all over again.
So here we are.
The coding phase has officially begun, and I expect to finish it in the last few days of November. After that, it's time to test, fix, and polish.
But that's enough development talk for today. I have to go and teach my youngest son how to drive.
Hopefully, inertia won't be a problem there. And hopefully, while sitting in the passenger seat, my brain won't keep writing Ren'Py code instead of paying attention to the road.
That would be unfortunate. 😄
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
And thank you, as always, for your support!

Nemiegs