Release 1.0 (SFW) of Knuffles is missing!

Reginald Ursington's Stalking Kittens - Knuffles is missing! 1.0 version available for download over on itch!

What is still missing?

NSFW content. Sorry, I'm going to get to it... I'll also be straightening out any issues with text, animation etc. that show up along the way.

Versions for Linux, MacOS and Android. To be honest, I won't be able to test versions for non-Win OSes any time soon. My Mac is too old now, my dedicated Linux box is no more and I do not own any Android devices. I'll continue to provide non-tested versions, compiled with the settings that worked good some time ago, so be sure to shoot me a message if there's serious issues. Getting some mid-tier Android tablet will likely be my next step here.

Yes, and now the journey to sexy DAZ renders begins in earnest. That road might be bumpy and long but I'll post the more ... interesting steps here ;)

I for one am excited to finally get to the juicy parts!

Cheers /Dagget

All character assets SFW done

Have a looksee over on https://www.deviantart.com/wackymelange/gallery/82762497/knuffles-is-missing

A new beta will be available soon on https://wackymelange.itch.io/reginald-ursingtons-stalking-kittens-knuffles-is-missing

New beta of "Knuffles is missing!" - reworked and new graphics for Actors

Get it over on itch! https://wackymelange.itch.io/reginald-ursingtons-stalking-kittens-knuffles-is-missing/devlog/408753/new-beta-of-knuffles-is-missing-reworked-and-new-graphics-for-actors

While learning more about DAZ I decided to re-do the actors assets that were already in before I did a bunch more.

I switched to using HDRI for lighting and I like the renders much better now. Also rendered more poses to cover the basics, I'll switch them around a bit more later to make the actors more lively.

Before I do that I'll go through the scripts to find the more exceptional poses, like cheering, and pose and render those.

You'll see one or two more releases with new assets before I get to the more .. involved .. renders.

Why did this release take so long? I found me a new workplace and position which takes effort in job training.

Once that's done it'll fit much better with my current life plan which includes having regular time for working on this project.

Plus, I got myself a regular grant from a private sponsor that's taking care of the small technical bills and buying some assets every now and then!

Cheers! /Dagget

Supporting cast of "Knuffles is missing!"

Another first view and progress report! Matthew and Jenifer are supporting characters in "Knuffles is missing!", providing conversations, backgrounds and clues.

I started creating and rendering a load of body poses and expressions for Matthew and am getting considerably better and faster in the process. Why start with Matthew? I won't be too sad if I completely botch something and have to scrap hours of work. Plus, I want to know what I'm doing when I start with Sara, Rory and Preston.

Right now I'm pondering how much of characters expressions to include and how. Move the actor closer to the camera during convos? Show an additional portrait? Only singular expressions only on certain stances? Develop an automated system for expressions from script to representation? I tend to automate things but I also know that this usually restricts...

I'll keep you in the loop! Cheers! /Dagget

Revealing the main cast of "Knuffles is missing!"

Hey there,

the first visuals of the main cast starring in "Knuffles is missing!" for you!

I will surely fiddle with details during further development and they will get access to more wardrobe, clothing and such but they already embody my ideas of the characters almost perfectly. Two more supporting actors are following soon and after that I am ready to get into poses and expressions for the story. I hope you like what you see, there will be a lot more in the future.

I wish everyone peace, prosperity and a calm and safe spring!

Cheers! /Dagget