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Chapter 13.3 status report (11)
Apologies for the lack of updates last week. Right now, I'm in the middle of moving to another country, and between all the paperwork, finding a place to live, and countless other tasks, it's been a pretty chaotic time.As for the upcoming and final update for Chapter 13.3, I had hoped to release it this week, but the colorist has been delayed and I still haven’t received the finished artwork.I finished writing the additional scenes last...
Behind the Scenes (Chapter 13.3)
Today I’m sharing some behind-the-scenes content from the making of the scenes for the latest chapter. I’ve shown you the storyboards I use to visualize and structure the scenes before, and they keep getting more complex over time. At first, I didn’t really need to use this method, only for very specific situations, but as I’ve progressed in developing visual novels, it’s become an essential step in my creative process. One of the key t...
Chapter 13.3 status report (10)
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing the additional scenes I wanted to include in Chapter 13, and I’ll be wrapping those up in the coming days. The artwork is currently with the colorist, and as soon as I receive it, I’ll edit and prepare the release of version 13.3.5, which will be available to €10+ patrons at launch, and to all €5+ patrons a few days later.I’m also working on illustrations for the next chapter, running some ar...
Chapter 13.3 status report (9)
Chapter 13.3 is now completeand available to all patrons at €5and up, but there's still a bit of work to be done. I've just released an update(13.3.4) that includes a few bugfixes, mainly addressing some rare narrative inconsistencies involving Ian, Cindy, Wade, and Lena. I also added Gillian’s office outfit (which I had forgotten to include in the code). Thanks to Lara, the galleryis now fully updated with all the scenes from this ch...
Chapter 13.3.3 is out!
Chapter 13.3.3 is available now for all +5€ patronswith bugfixes from 13.3.2 and some graphical enhancements.Play it here!
Our Red String Chapter 13.3.4 Update!
PCMacAndroidHere it is: Chapter 13.3.4! This update includes a few bugfixes, mainly addressing some rare narrative inconsistencies involving Ian, Cindy, Wade, and Lena. I also added Gillian’s office outfit (which I had forgotten to include in the code). Thanks to Lara, the galleryis now fully updated with all the scenes from this chapter.As you already know, this update focuses on Ian and picks up right where the last one left off. The script e...
Chapter 13.3.2 (BETA) is out!
Chapter 13.3.2 is available now for all +10€ patrons with bugfixes from 13.3.1.Play it here!Version 13.3.3will be available to all +5€ patrons next weekend!
Our Red String Chapter 13.3.2 (Beta) Release!
PCMacAndroidHere it is: Chapter 13.3.2 Beta! (At the request of my collaborators, I’ll be switching to numerical versioning for updates from now on. So, the Alpha, Beta, and Full versions of Chapter 13.3 will be labeled 13.3.1, 13.3.2, and 13.3.3 respectively.)The Alpha was fairly solid and the few reported bugshave been fixed. If you find any other anomalies, you're welcomed to reportthem! I'd also like to know which scene was the high...
Chapter 13.3.1 (ALPHA) is out!
We did it! The new update is out on schedule, and as you already know, this one focuses on Ian and picks up right where the last chapter left off. The script ended up being slightly longer than the previous release, and I’ve worked to reflect the outcome of certain plot points while pushing a few others forward.Diva-tier patrons, you can download it right here!
Our Red String Chapter 13.3.1 (ALPHA) Release!
PCMacAndroidHere it is: Chapter 13.3.1 Alpha! (At the request of my collaborators, I’ll be switching to numerical versioning for updates from now on. So, the Alpha, Beta, and Full versions of Chapter 13.3 will be labeled 13.3.1, 13.3.2, and 13.3.3 respectively.)As you already know, this update focuses on Ian and picks up right where the last one left off. The script ended up being slightly longer than the previous release, and I’ve tried to r...
Chapter 13.3 status report (8)
This will be the final status updatebefore the release of Chapter 13.3 Alpha. I’ve finished writing Cindy’s last scenes (they were quite a challenge), and today I’ve started testing.What’s left? Adding background music and sound effects, finishing the image edits for one last scene, and tweaking a few assets here and there, all of which I’ll be handling this week while testing the chapter.If everything goes as planned, the Alpha will be...
Chapter 13.3 status report (7)
Finishing up the assembly of the chapter is taking a bit longer than expected. Fatigue and complexity have slowed me down a little, but I’m almost there! This week, I’ll be wrapping up the final text edits and polishing a few fragments, but all the main scenes are already done. The script has already surpassed the length of Chapter 13.2, and there are a total of six lewd scenes, plus a seventh that I’ll be adding after the Alpha version is ...
Chapter 13.3 status report (6)
I’m almost done with the planned content for the Alpha release of Chapter 13.3! I still need to finish writing two scenes and wrap up the remaining artwork, which I expect to receive this week.The closer a release gets, the more it burns in my hands. I can’t wait to finalize the remaining pieces and share the results with you all.I’ve also implemented the results of your votes for Emma’s new look! For now, here’s a sneak peek at a new s...
Chapter 13.3 status report (5)
I've finished writing all the scenes except for Cindy's, which is what will keep me busy this week. I hope to finish the script in the next few days and start assembling and testing all the pieces next week.I have about 90% of the art ready, and I'm waiting for the colorist to finish the last scene so I can edit it and add it to the game.I had originally planned to include one more scene, but it still needs additional artwork, so I...
Sneak peek: Emma's new look (2)
It seems like Emma’s new look hasn’t left anyone indifferent, but it won’t be the only alternative style she’ll have. If you’ve been pushing her toward a more feminine look, she’ll upgrade her dress and hairstyle—but I haven’t decided exactly how yet... Personally, I’m torn between options 4 and 5, but what do you all think? Which dress suits Emma best?Also, in this variant, what do you think Emma should do with her hair? Go bac...
Chapter 13.3 status report (4)
This week, I’ve kept working on the chapter, and I’d say I’m about 75-80% done. My goal is to finish writing the script next week and start playtesting. The art is almost ready; I just have a couple of illustrations left to complete, and I’m waiting for the colored drawings to finalize them.I’ll probably add some extra content post-launch, since there are still a few ideas I think are worth including and one or two scenes that could ben...
Sneak peek: Emma's new look
I decided to give Emma a new look, provided the player has been encouraging her to look hotter (also, you might notice I tweaked her pose slightly, for this and all other sprite variations of her).Do you think Emma did a good job putting together her new look, or is her sense of style seriously lacking? Don't worry, you'll get to let her know yourselves in the next update!
Chapter 13.3 status report (3)
This week, my focus has been spread across multiple areas: I’ve kept working on the chapter script, but I’ve mainly focused on smaller scenes and interactions, like texting sequences and internal monologues that add depth to the narrative. As usual, even the simplest scenes come with their own level of complexity, and here’s a perfect example:Some bits translate into just a few clicks for players (or might not even appear at all, depending ...
Chapter 13.3 status report (2)
Today I went to the doctor, and it turns out that the lingering issues from pneumonia that have been bothering me were actually due to two broken ribs. No wonder I was in pain... On top of that, I’ve caught a nasty case of bronchitis again and got put on a mild dose of antibiotics. Despite these lingering health issues, I’ve been feeling motivated and full of energywhen it comes to work. I trust my health will restore itself soon, but in the ...
Lena's Stalkfap content
During the most-anticipatedscene polls, Lena's Stalkfap route got quite a lot of votes in the multiple-vote poll. I wanted to ask you guys what kind of contentwould you like to see Lena create or partake in future scenes. We've had the obvious: sexy selfiesand pictures, a little dance, playing with some toys, and filing herself with a partner... even if she never posted that content (yet). Do you have any ideasof what kind of content cou...
Chapter 13.3 status report (1)
With Chapter 13.2 finished, it’s time to talk about the next update. As I mentioned before, Chapter 13.3 will switch back to Ian’s perspective to reflect roughly the same timeline as Lena’s. This means the next update will focus on advancing key plot points for Ian’s story before returning to Lena and the events of Billy’s long anticipated event.Releasing a new chapter always gives me a boost of morale and energy, and so far, I’m maki...
Chapter 13.2 FULL available to all 5€ patrons!
The full version for 13.2 is now available to all +5€ patrons! The new Emma scene has been added to the gallery thanks to Lara, and I also fixed a pesky bug which prevented the access the scene in certain Ian+Lena paths. You can download it here.
ORS 13.2 FULL is out!
The full version for 13.2 is finally out, and it includes a new Emma scene plus some other small additions and fixes. +10€ patrons can play it right now through this link, and +5€ patrons will have access to it this Wednesday 22, in just a couple days.Thanks for your continued support; work on 13.3 is already underway and I will let you know more in my next status update. Enjoy!
Our Red String Chapter 13.2 FULL Release
PCMacAndroid(EDIT: re-uploaded with updated gallery and additional bugfixes )Here's the final release for 13.2, which includes a new scene with Emma plus some other additions and fixes that you can find listed in the .txt file attached to this post.This chunk of Chapter 13 serves as some kind of interlude between the beach house event and the next big setpiece, Billy's shooting. My goal has been to present payoffs for several choices and ...
Satus report and Beta made vailable for +5€ patrons
Hi everyone, just a quick update to let you know I'm working on the extra scene to cap off this 13.2 release. My plan is to finish it during this weekend, so the Full versionwill be released soon for +10€ patrons to enjoy first, and very shortly after, for +5€ patrons. Aside form the new scene, it will also include some tweaks, improvements and additional bugfixes.In the meanwhile, I'm making 13.2 Beta available to all +5€ patrons, ...
Our Red String Chapter 13.2 BETA Release
PCMacAndroidThe Beta for Chapter 13.2 is ready; only minor adjustments and bugfixing have been added (plus a small Seymour-related Emma scene). I’m still recovering, and these days they’re running tests to figure out what’s going on with my lungs; it seems I have some lingering pleuritis that refuses to heal. On the bright side, my fever has gone down over the past few days. For the final version, I still need to add one more scene, which I...
ORS 13.2 ALPHA is out
You can check the new update here.
Our Red String Chapter 13.2 ALPHA Release
PCMacAndoidThe Alpha for Chapter 13.2 is finally ready. Honestly, these holidays have been pretty brutal; after dealing with pneumonia, my partner fell seriously ill twice in a row, and just a few days ago, I suffered a relapse that worsened lingering issues with my lungs. It’s been tough finishing the chapter with a fever and some pretty painful pleuritis, but thanks to anti-inflammatories, I managed to write the final scene today. Between tra...
Chapter 13 status report (9)
It's the last day of the year, and I’m bringing you a quick status update—most likely the final one before the release of the next update. My plan was to have it ready by now, but it shouldn’t be delayed much longer: all the artwork is finished, and I’m currently writing the last sceneof the chapter. Once that’s done, I just need to test everythingto ensure it works as intended and fix any bugs I come across before releasing the Alp...
Christmas poll results
After a week, the results of the polls on the character pairings you'd like to see in future scenes are in. As you know, the fact that a pairing was included in the poll doesn’t necessarily mean it’s planned to appear, while others are already set to show up regardless. Still, I always find it fascinating to see where your interests lie. To that end, I created two polls: one allowing multiple votesper person and the other limited to a sin...
