MC術師の野望　進捗報告 / MC Quest Progress Report

anonlv000

I've been in talks with xenon recently. The gist is: he will no longer be working on the game. While this is a friendly parting, since this is his pixiv FANBOX, the game will now be hosted at one that I run: https://slv-quest.fanbox.cc/ Also, while xenon did graciously offer to help with Yuri's Self-Conditioning, he was unable to complete it. I will be finding another who can write it. Lastly, there's a minor update out! There's no new stages, but there is an improved English translation by yours truly.

anonlv000

To you all in general: thank you for your patience. I will try to do better.

anonlv000

Yes. I know. We've had a lot of time. Too much time, frankly. I understand if everyone has grown impatient. Your frustration is reasonable. I understand if many of you wish to stop supporting this project, and I am sorry that I can't do more. Many times I have been assured by my teammates that things would be done quickly, and many times I have assured myself that I would complete things quickly. Too often I've found delays or failure, on all of our accounts. I don't want to delve into team dynamics too much, but I can't force the writers (or xenon!) to do anything, especially when their own circumstances demand otherwise. Sometimes, I myself find it difficult to continue working on this. I am trying my best to support this project, but I can only do so much. All I can ask for is you to understand my position, and to trust that I love this project, and that I will stick by it. I do not wish for it to die like so many others.

The price is still pretty inexpensive. I just hope people can remain patient, these guys CLEARLY want to deliver a good product, it just takes a while to do due to circumstances

to be fair i had been paying 200 yen a month for over year in support of the development of the project, and there had been like 2 non-playable updates in between. i'm personally not in any rush for the new content, but i can see why some people would be upset about how everything sorta played out over the last year

I'm not working on this, but I can't imagine that rude and unhelpful comments like this are worthwhile. They're making a game for us, basically for free. It'll get done when its done, they are under no obligation to work efficiently or at all.

waiting

anonlv000

Update: Still behind schedule. I had to take care of some sudden IRL things for a week or so. xenon also appears to have been busy: they haven't completed Yuri's Self-Conditioning yet. Programming in the fighting is done, and next I'd like to flesh out the battlefield dialogue. Our writer is currently working on their own story, and the next time they will be available to help out is next weekend. Plot writing still needs to be put into the game though, so I'll be doing that in the meantime.

Still waiting :D

anonlv000

see my update above!

anonlv000

Status update: We are effectively behind schedule. The plot writing was largely completed a few days ago. It still has to be put into the actual game, and timed with music/art, but the hardest part is behind us. I estimate adding it to the game will take a week. xenon is working on completing the script for Yuri's Self-Conditioning, which will (hopefully) be done by the end of the week. I've finished learning how to use our art asset tools, and finished making/commissioning our art for this release. Programming in the actual fighting will be done shortly. The twitter account will tweeting things as we near completion.

Still a bit behind schedule or is this releasing very soon? It's fine if you are, take as long as you need. Just wondering if there was a firm release date at this point coming up in the next few days given your responses to these other messages.

Sounds good! Cant wait

happy new year

anonlv000

Sorry it took so long to reply. I wanted to wait until I was sure of the status of the keystone to this update: the writing. More specifically, now that the direction of the plot has been finalized, I've been waiting for our writers to complete its dialogue. However, they've asked for another week to finish that up, and so release is going to have to be pushed back another week. Frankly, I wouldn't mind adding another week myself. I've taken on a lot more responsibilities since I've become manager, so a little extra cushion would be nice. tl;dr We're going to be a little late, but nothing like the months-long delays we've been having.

anonlv000

see my comment above in the comments!

Can't wait for the update

The projection of releasing before the end of the year still ringing true? Game is phenomenal and am eagerly awaiting more haha

How's the update going?

anonlv000

This is your English localizer, & now manager, speaking. I know. I wish we could have released sooner. This time, I am aiming to release by the end of the year.

anonlv000

This is your English localizer, & now manager, speaking. To be frank, we have been very short staffed for a very long time due to IRL and internal team circumstances - but fortunately, I've managed to recruit an English writer and editor and bring them up to speed. I aim to release the 3rd stage in English before the new year. (The Japanese version will be trickier - I will need to find a suitable translator/localizer, since all of our Japanese contributors have been unavailable.) Until then, I will be working on wrapping up the rest of the items on the docket.

anonlv000

This is the English localizer & now manager speaking. Maybe? I aim to release by the end of the 2021.

anonlv000

This is the English localizer & now manager speaking. xenon is responsible for for the character designs (& therefore the art) with the help of some software by T.O.P. Don't worry - we haven't been burned out, just extremely short staffed for a very long time.

Slowly update……

Any update?

Who made the art? it's quite nice. Also really like the work I've seen so far can't wait to see it finished. don't burn out and keep up the good work.

Can I play this year？😂

anonlv000

Sorry I didn't reply sooner! I've been busy, away on a trip! Speaking of which, I think most of the other project members have also been busy. In particular, I'm still waiting up on the writers to complete their scenarios. For me personally though, I can say that I've: - added in some more scenarios for Misha and Gina (the scenarios and art were done by another team member) - polished up the UI with a stat bonus plugin - polished (most of) the English translations some more There are still plenty of things left on the docket like: - improved tutorial, a little more interactivity, and other QoL updates - programming in the fights for the next release - scenarios for future releases Hope that clarifies things a bit!

How is progress coming along?

namedyus

niceo

they're still alive! :D

Ah, imeant the future releases. Thank you for the reply. I'll tell my friends about it. and I'll be happily be supportive of this game. most specially my friends.

anonlv000

The team's English localizer here. What do you mean by "will the game have also a public release?" The 0.2.x betas are already open to the public to download, and all future releases will also be freely available. Of course, if you want to support us and get exclusive previews and possibly other goodies, we'd of course appreciate that too!

thank the heavens. i check your page here in pixiv almost everyday. and tomorrow is my b-day. this is the best news i heard so far... but some of my friends ask me. will the game have also a public release?

Tythanin

Thank you for the update! Hopefully things progress smoothly!