Plans & Expectations.
Added 2024-03-31 01:42:46 +0000 UTCIf everything had been normal, version 1.7 should have been released today, then two weeks later, its public version. But everything went to hell and created quite a bunch of problems (a couple of posts down if you don't have any idea what I'm talking about).
What now?
Public version 1.69 will be released on April 5. Perhaps it will be a little bit expanded. Anyway, I now have the arts of the hunter's camp and surrounding areas ready. However, somewhere right after Selene arrives at the camp, there will be the end of the public version, because there is a wide range of options that I simply do not have enough time to work out.
Also, I won't be posting the public version of 1.69 anywhere but here. But it's a public version, so if the black-flag gentlemen take it to various places, that's their business. Actually, they've already done that. But for me, this episode is still not over.
1.7 and an acceptable ending to the episode.
It will be sometime in the second half to late April. Since all plans have gone down the drain anyway, I'm thinking of expanding this episode a bit. Move some things that were supposed to be in the next update into the current one. But that's not a promise, but rather my expectations.
Also, I'm seriously considering adding the possibility of a scene, which many people have been asking for for a long time, but which I've dismissed as "there's no space for it in the story yet". Well, why not add an alternate beginning for something that only evolves in the future anyway? This, globally, won't break anything, just that in one of the side storylines, there will be 2 entry points, not 1 as previously planned. But expect some really tough checks. And actually, only a very determined Selene would be able to do something like this. So, in terms of roleplay, there's a limitation here too. But roleplay is the players' prerogative.
1.7. will be public right away.
Yep. It would essentially be the end of the episode, and a very short update to consider it a standalone. Somehow it feels wrong to split it into a patron/public version.
P.S. I really hope that there won't be some crap that will disrupt these plans too. To be honest, this update suddenly turned out to be extremely difficult for me from several perspectives at once. And everything looked so familiar back then... easy, even. Huh.
Comments
Okay D.E. and thank you so much for your always interesting answers, which help me to better understand how the Valatean Republic works. But above all, I sincerely hope that your personal situation will improve next Wednesday, and that you will not have any more electricity problems in the future! And thank you again for your commitment to all your fans, it is truly very appreciated. Be aware also, that even if there was a new "delay" (concerning the version 1.7), I really believe that the majority of your patrons will continue to support you. Everyone realizes that you are doing the best you can currently, given the difficult circumstances that you endure on a daily basis... Take good care of yourself my friend, and so; see you soon for new adventures in this ancestral but magnificent universe, better known under the beautiful name of: INNER EMPIRE !π!
Lonely Wolf
2024-04-07 20:03:54 +0000 UTCStraight to the question you're most concerned about. It won't be a spoiler to say - that it would be pretty stupid to let you save his life and then kill him in the next update. I mean, Mer and Selene's story is a side story, yes. Globally he might die, but not likely anytime soon, if he survived the jumpers attack, of course. This point is largely the reason I wanted to release 1.7 with a scene where this matter will be closed. For the near future. But it came out the way it did... For the rest, whatever happens - I, as an author, need it for what I intended. This is an 18+ story, not a children's fairy tale. And I'm not talking about sex at all right now. On electricity problems. The small charging station should arrive on Wednesday (I spent everything you all sent me last month on it). That should help with the problem a bit. At least, I hope so. Because right now, yes, I can only work occasionally, and the days are ticking by... P.S. Lynis is not military. Second son (not heir) of one of the Great Houses. Has been the head of the Third Post all his life. The Valatean Republic is an aristocratic republic, many important posts are hereditary and held by nobles. Admittedly, it's not quite the same nobility (or not at all) as in the notional Middle Ages, but that's another matter. And, of course, you can ask Lynis yourself. Soon. I mean, next update, because "soon" is a relative term.
Defiant Explorer
2024-04-07 01:07:20 +0000 UTCCuckoo at you D.E. [^π€^] I hope things go well for you, and that your problems accessing the electricity network will soon be resolved. I imagine it must be quite frustrating not to be able to progress in your work as you would like (yup, sad contemporary era......). Today I just had some light comments to share, regarding the final part of the version 1.69. (+ a little question; hehe!). Firstly, I enjoyed the introduction of the Selene arrival at the hunters camp (it looks promising). I have the impression that it smells strongly of masculine hormones down there (and many of sweats, of course)! And then there's also this big guy: Chat. Damn! *Stares* DAMN!-π²-! This one is really scary with his savage killer face, right? Clearly, we quickly understand that these dudes aren't here to have fun. And it's even worse for their leader Lynis, it seems like he's a discipline freak. A former military officer, perhaps? And the cutie Selene in all this?? She may no longer be able to resist all these... [^π^] temptations for very long, isn't it? Anyway, I'm waiting to read what happens next, cause I'm hyped! NOW, to come to the subject which strongly questions me: is the grandfather healer enough competent to correctly heal Meralion??? In fact, he didn't inspire much confidence in me with his super < exotic ointment >! No because, I mean that I care a lot about my pretty Meralion!&! In any cases, I hope you haven't planned anything too RADICAL [^πͺ¦^] for this poor Mer poisoned;-huh?). _ That is to say that: I simply struggled harsh to save it and take good care of it, you see or not?&? Yes, yes, seriously: LOTS of Insight points spent!+! Okay actually, he's my favorite warrior, although (don't worry too much about it) I really like Yut too! Yeah it's true, in his genre: *insensitive alpha male* he's not bad at all, but (my personal tastes) I prefer Mer all the same;-π). Ahem, I think it would be probably better if I stop there, before it gets out of hand... That's all for now, D.E. / So in summary, if you could reassure me (or not ((cause of the nasty spoilers)), but it's not very serious) about Mer's medical file [^π©Ί^], that would be very kind of you the friend!-π-! While waiting to hear from you, I wish you excellent continuation of your work to finalize this difficult update 1.7...\
Lonely Wolf
2024-04-06 22:32:50 +0000 UTCWhy does everyone tell me not to be harsh on myself? I should probably stop with phrases like "no matter what gets in the way" or "I'll do everything I can". They probably sound too stressful. And I hear about Discord a lot, too. Right now, if I manage to work a couple of hours a day on the game, that's already a small achievement. And when there's electricity, there's not always internet. So I think it's better to postpone this Discord matter until better times. Otherwise, it'll be weird to open it and hardly visit it at the same time. Anyway, I'm happy that you liked the latest update. Considering I've been sick at times, caught in like a fly in a spider's web in this not-so-really-necessary movement system, and then this whole thing has started again... Tough update. Which is still a work in progress. Eh... At least people like it. That's good.
Defiant Explorer
2024-04-05 23:04:03 +0000 UTCJust finished the 1.69 update and was very pleased! Don't bash yourself too hard, things happens, as every people who supports creators on patreon knows. If I may give a suggestion: you could think about creating a discord server for Inner Empire? That way it's easier to give feedback, suggestion and so on. Just a thought.
Alan Boscato
2024-04-05 12:42:37 +0000 UTCThank you. But circumstances or not, I can't afford to slack off. You guys literally bring food to my table. So if I get too relaxed, the support can drop below the minimum required level. And that would be not good. Not good at all. And even putting aside funding considerations, I want this story to grow and evolve. This is an ambitious and challenging task in which a huge amount of effort has already been invested. I want to get it done. Fully. No matter what gets in the way.
Defiant Explorer
2024-04-01 01:01:54 +0000 UTCDon't be harsh on yourself about the 1.7 delay and the fact you have to release an "unfinished" 1.69 version. You must face totally uncontrollable circumstances. The 1.69 update was good.
DamnedFrog
2024-03-31 18:00:18 +0000 UTCThank you. I'll do my best. As for the deed... Everything has a price and consequences. That scene there isn't just for a "porn" check in a box, oh, no it isn't. I'd even say it's not about sex at all. But on the other hand, bad deeds are bound to be tempting, otherwise, no one would do them. And who says your Selene is bound to be a good girl? The possibility of actually doing bad things gives good deeds real weight. Because I'm personally insanely tired of good-as-predictable protagonists. Where the bad ("evil") is some dumb, unmotivated murder or something. That's not how it works in the real world. And it shouldn't work like that in the fictional world either, in my opinion. Maybe your Selene doesn't ask permission... Or where something needs to be done quickly and efficiently, she frankly, sadistically enjoys the moment... It makes a character like that not perfect and more believable. Which means the immersion is stronger. Oh, I seem to have gotten carried away.
Defiant Explorer
2024-03-31 02:51:49 +0000 UTCI also hope it all works out. But please, please take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself. I will wait for the rest. I enjoyed 1.69 a lot. And of course I did the deed. If you know what I mean. ;) I mean it was quite deserved if I say so myself! Again take care and I love you. You will always have a fan in me!!! π₯°
HarleyQueen
2024-03-31 02:04:54 +0000 UTC
