Questions Thread

Got a question about Trials, but don't think you'll be able to make it to the webcast? Leave a comment here, and I'll answer it tomorrow (note: anonymous commenting is now allowed).

Planned Changes

I'm pretty sure it's sad that, when another game maker expresses interest in what I do, I get all happy like "Ee! I have credibility!"

But, anyway.

I planned to change a few things today, but sadly, they did not get finalized due to corruption. So, while I work on making a changelog, here's what I'll be adding to Cursed over the next few days.

- Normal Traits system: You can see this in the video (assuming it ever posted, I don't know if it did), but basically, normal traits are non-sexual traits, though they can assist with getting you sexed. They include Drinker (alters how alcohol works), Heels Expert (bonus for wearing high heels, the higher the better), a few animal-like traits (the ability to tell when someone is aroused, the inability to see other humans as something other than breeding stock), and so on. Quite easy to implement, the only problem is execution (adding ways to get the traits, as well as implementing their effects).
- Clothing Grid: set up the clothing method. I'm going to actually see if the video posted and use those descriptions. Otherwise, I'll just make up some more. Setting up the clothing grid includes setting up the clothes available in the game. Good news is that adding more clothes with this system is easy as pie.
- The Mall: a place where you can buy almost anything you need.
- Buyable Objects: Things that you can buy, including new furniture (with new benefits and actions!) and items that you can carry around. Possibly also jewelry.

If I'm super-fortunate, I can get all that done this week. Otherwise, it'll probably be two.

Grrr...

The livestream today was going pretty well, until my computer decided to have thinking problems. Figuring it was just a hiccup, I shut down and started again. Only to find that my Cursed Rebuild file was terminally corrupted somehow. And had not saved a backup. Fifteen minutes of anger and furious vengeance was followed by five minutes of relief when I realized I'd be able to get the file I'd uploaded on 7/1, thus only losing the work I had done today. Still incredibly annoying, but somewhat less so.


So, because I lack the proper frame of mind in which I would be able to work on the game (anger + frustration + doing things again = bad game), I've shut down the stream for today. I'll resume Cursed on Thursday, while the Trials livestream is still planned for tomorrow. Hell, I might work on Cursed while answering questions about Trials, who knows.

That was my day.

The Schedule

On the right, you'll see the livestream status. This will be updated as things happen and I figure out what (if anything) I'm going to work on when I'm broadcasting, so, you know, keep an eye on that.

The first Trials stream will be a question and answer session. I'm sure people have all kinds of questions, and this will be your (first) opportunity to ask them. I'll do some work as well, but for the most part, it will hopefully be answering the myriad questions I've avoided.

Cursed tomorrow will be me catching up after a weekend of brainstorming. New traits, a new job, and possibly getting the mall set up. I hate the mall. It's so complicated.

I'm also planning to put up a changelog tomorrow, so that people can keep track of what's been added.

One other thing to note: although Trials and Cursed are the games I'm spending most of my time on, don't be afraid to ask questions about any other game I've made.

Edit: Yes, the donation button is back, despite promises that it would disappear forever. Sadly, that's not the case, and I'm not at all happy about it. Your continued support of my game-making is appreciated.

You People ROCK!

I'll admit, I was a little worried that donations would stall out and I wouldn't get the chance to do a Trials livestream.

But that's not the case.

Trials livestream is currently scheduled for Wednesday. Cursed will be Tuesday. And after that? Who knows. Only thing I know is that I love livestreaming, so they aren't going away any time soon.

Thank you again for all your support. This has gone from a week with the potential to be horrible, to a week that turned out pretty f'ing awesome.

The Weekend

So, after a flurry of livestreams, and a lot of work getting done, we're on to the weekend. Problem with the weekend is that I work at my actual job all weekend, then, spend the remaining time with my wife. So, really, it's not a problem for me, but rather a problem for anyone that wants to see more livestreaming.

Originally, there was a plan to stream on Sunday evening, but sadly, that is no longer possible. And with the 4th being a (very rare) day off for me, the next stream won't be until Tuesday at the earliest.

That doesn't mean I'm not going to work on my games, though. Cursed in particular is something I can work on at work, simply because I have a notebook and a pencil. So hopefully I won't get too far behind...er...the non-existent timeline in my head.

Anyway, I know that there are quite a few people at TFGamesSite that would love to see a Trials livestream, and the truth is I would love to do one, show people all the tricks and such that I employed in making the game. Unfortunately, donations are currently about $20 short of that particular threshold, and there's only two days left before the donation button disappears (it'll disappear before then if I make the goal). Once again, if I don't make the donation threshold, that doesn't mean Trials will be unfinished, just that it will not be broadcast. Big difference.

Thank you once again to everyone that has donated and helped me out in this particularly difficult time. Your generosity has made my heart swell up three sizes too big, and the least I can do is repay you with the ever-fun livestreaming. I really do appreciate your help, and I will not forget it.

Stream Later

There will be a livestream later today. I have some things to do this morning, but I'm hoping to start by 1pm (EST) at the latest. It won't be as long as my other streams, simply because I have to work, but I figure I can still get some stuff done, maybe answer some questions, and perhaps put up an honest-to-god playable version by the end, even.


Edit: Sorry folks. Stream will begin around 3:15, and go to about 4:15 or 4:30. So, short, but it'll definitely happen.

Also, now a mere $20 from a Trials livestream.

Edit 2: Stream over. New version (hopefully significantly more playable) on the right. I'll start putting up a changelog...eventually.