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Dev Diary, February 11th, 2022
🕑 Added 2022-02-11 13:10:13 +0000 UTCI've been working on story renders this week. In addition to that, I wanted to bring in a bit more fun into the chapter, so I've added some scenes which are more of a fun nature and built the locations/backdrop for them.
Numbers now stand at 338 story renders and 4,748 animation frames. It's a bit less than I'd hoped by now, but it's not a big worry. There are good weeks and less good weeks, and that's just the way it is.
One of the reasons for it is that I discovered an error in the Steam release which I had to fix. Nothing major, but I had to replay all of LoF for every route, which took all of yesterday. I also had to rebuild my whole Daz library, as somehow it was wiped clean. Not sure why, though it happened on the morning after a windows update. But hopefully, now I'm en route for the release later today, and that bug fixes should be minimal.
I'll also be giving away Steam keys to some Patreon supporters later today. That means every current "Leap of Faith" top-tier in addition to everyone who at some point had it will get a key. You know who you are, there's no need to buy it on Steam if you're one of those.
I've also received a lot of repeated questions concerning the Steam release, and I'll try to answer them here.
Will there be trading cards on Steam?
Hopefully. I believe the threshold for being awarded trading cards is exceeding 50,000 wishlists, sales, or a combination of those. If LoF reaches that number, I will add them.
Does LoF support Steam cloud saves?
I've chosen not to activate it now, due to I'm not sure how it handles persistent variables (choices/unlocks, etc. that go across all saves.). It will be added soon.
When is the release, exactly?
2 PM PST today, 11th of February.
Can I play the 8th and final chapter of LoF on Steam the same day as the Patreon release?
Patreons will be able to activate the "beta" for the last chapter in the Steam client on the same day as their tiers Patreon release date. The reason I'm doing this is, so you can download it directly on Steam and not have to go by the normal sites such as Mega or Gdrive. Passwords will be given in a separate post when we're getting closer.
When is the official walkthrough being released?
The walkthrough will be released a few weeks after LoF is complete. It is an in-game walkthrough, in addition to a dev commentary where I will be explaining some scenes and events, and adding some renders and animations you haven't seen, which I made but ultimately found not to be good enough. It will be released on Steam as a low-priced DLC.
Happy weekend to you all. Stay safe out there. Oh, and say hello to another one of the girls from my next game up there. She looks forward to meeting you all.
// Drifty
Comments
Jon
Just started playing this on Steam a few days ago, Finished C7 with the Lexi path, Then I chose the Cece path, Which I finished today, Wow, I've never got so emotional before, It hit me both times, I guess that stems from being in a similar situation to the MC, Well done Drifty, you have created something special, You are due an award.
Agastya Chowdhry
yes damn i felt that too, it has many choices which determine the path you follow eventually, much like life is strange.
Agastya Chowdhry
Dude I just started playing yesterday and I CANT LEAVE IT ALONE!. Everything is great attention to detail is so so so much better than other games like being a dik, college kings, Where the heart is, VYM. I love this and love your craft @Drifty . You are a Visual Novel God, someone give this guy an award please.
Linear Burn
I'm here from Steam and I don't normally go for these games but wow this game is awesome such a good story very life is strange isk feel
Kuke
Very excited for the commentary.
Johnni Schrøder
yea, not a big fan of how she pose, but she looks very cute
Marcase
Looking fwd to the next chapter - LoF is all about quality story telling so take your time. Also, is it March yet? 😂
6pak2go
Love the new girls hair. I know long hair is a pain to pose, but always a fan of it. She's gorgeous!
Cate
Hello unknown Girl from next Game ;) Looking Forward to the new Game, and off shure to the last update from LoF Chapter 8 !!!
Bob Fink
Can't wait for this release!
Johnni Schrøder
Cant wait buddy, not played chap7 yet, so i have something in store for me, a lovly evening with Lof :D
The Exception
I'm just so f***in' hyped)
