Finished James' 3rd CG! This will appear in chapter 14.
It's a mirror scene of the 2nd CG, in that MC is the one to protect James this time around.
I have to draw so many muscles on him haha. At least drawing bob-haired MC is very fun.
Also, here's some prog...
2020-04-17 21:56:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress
- Coded in James' chapter 12
- Added some new backgrounds to make screenshots with
Script progress
- Wrote James' chapters 15 and 16
- Work on Gray's script has begun
Art progress:
- Finished Lana's new outfit
- F...
Some people might experience a missing file error where a piece of clothing was missing when either starting the game, or going into Outfit.
If you got this error, to fix it (for now), you will have to open your local files.
1. Go to the Itch app, select Tailor Tales Patreon, then click the cogwheel button
2. Click the manage button
3. Click "Open folder in explorer"
4. Browse to this location: Tailor Tales\www\img\pictures\Fashion\Completed
<... 2020-04-04 13:49:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe 3.0.5 update is out! Please update your game and make sure to play the one renamed Tailor Tales Patreon.
Tailor Tales content this month:
- James chapters 9 & 10
Password Plus:
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Ran into an issue? Can't play the chapters? Check out the troubleshooting FAQ here:
2020-04-03 23:22:46 +0000 UTC
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With Caine's release out, a bunch of new people joined the Patreon, and I want to welcome them!
The game will get updated on the 4th, as usual, and you'll get 2 new chapters for James' route (chapters 10 and 11).
So stay tuned until then! :)
2020-03-31 19:09:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Since Neil got a new design for his appearance in James' route, I was wondering if I should add glasses.
So, what do you think?
2020-03-26 21:41:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Caine's route is now available free to play for non-Patreon users.
For Patreons, nothing changes. Plus is still only available through Patreon.
That's all I was working on the past couple of weeks; Caine's release!
2020-03-25 16:40:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Due to many people being stuck at home, I figured I may as well entertain you now. So here's the first ever mid-way monthly update of Tailor Tales: you can now go out on dates with Neil. Please update your game on Itch! Only Plus users can date.
I would have liked to waited a little bit longer due to not having fully tested everything, but to my knowledge, it should work withou...
2020-03-18 20:12:18 +0000 UTC View Post
The #1 outfit won, so this is Gray's redesign! Thanks for all the votes :)
I figured it'd be fun to put it all in a row of how his design changes through the years.
Originally named Roy (the flirt), changed to Sam in 2016 (added glasses), and eventually changed to Gray in 2020 (sorry glasses fans). The name change from Sam to Gray was due to the fact that it was very similar to another otome game who also had a Sam and James in their line-up.
The only thing that stayed true ...
2020-03-17 05:08:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 100 votes, the winner from the previous poll was outfit #5, the black shirt and ripped pants combo with silver necklaces. I figured this outfit would suit him the most when he's in high school.
However, he still needs an outfit for when he's an adult! So I picked out the most popular outfits from the previous poll and made a new one. Sorry for bothering you with this again ahaha. But help me pick out your favourite outfit for Gray!
2020-03-16 15:47:44 +0000 UTC
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Gray's redesign is being worked on! The above is his naked sketch so far. Below are his possible outfit combinations.
Poll here: https://forms.gle/nNHT2Lknm9tekZ7H6
2020-03-16 04:30:20 +0000 UTC View Post
The dating system has been coded and completed. What's left is the actual content; aka the dates. I'll be releasing Neil as the first test person, and there will be two date locations available. In the future, I'll write the other date scenarios, but I have to manage my time as James' route is obviously still a priority.
Anyways, the first date location is the player's boutique/home. The other ...
2020-03-11 20:54:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress:
- Coded in James' chapter 11
- Added new shoes (loafers)
- Coded a bit more for the dating system
Script progress:
- Wrote James' chapters 14 (now 80k words!)
2020-03-10 06:56:34 +0000 UTC
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The 3.0.4 update is out! Please update your game and make sure to play the one renamed Tailor Tales Patreon.
Tailor Tales content this month:
- James chapters 8 & 9
- New top available
Password Plus:
There's no way to add spoilers in Patreon, so if I post a CG, everyone sees it, even if they don't want to.
Some people like seeing the process, and some people would prefer not to get spoiled. The time it takes for a CG to be finished, to actually being included in the game, is about 2 months (hence why I tend to show it earlier).
However, that does mean spoiling people earlier, so what should I do? Post the CGs before the chapter has been released, or after? And a third option I...
2020-03-01 21:25:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Finished up James' 2nd CG! At first, I had planned his 2nd CG to be the one where he's naked and in a bath, but people were clear they would prefer this version - the one where MC is in it! This will show up in chapter 10.
We stan short haired MC.
As usual; the update will be live on the 4th of March, and you'll be receiving James' chapters 8 and 9.
2020-03-01 21:15:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress:
- Coded in James' chapter 10
- Added a new Patreon outfit
- Worked a little bit more on the dating system
Art progress:
- Drew several new backgrounds for James
- Redrew the midi and maxi version of the circle skirt
2020-02-25 18:43:42 +0000 UTC
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After a bunch of applicants (including from a couple of Patreons, thank you so much!), I've found a writer that really impressed me, and I feel confident they can write Gray's route while still staying true to my own general style.
Thank you so much for continuing to support me on Patreon, as I'm able to afford a second writer to help me out! It means once James is finished, I can mostly focus on Aiden's route, while the other writer focuses on Gray's route and people can enjoy a simult...
2020-02-22 01:34:25 +0000 UTC View PostI've been thinking a lot about the future of Tailor Tales. Currently I'm working on James' route, of course, and next in line is Aiden. James is projected to be finished at the end of this year, or early 2021.
Aiden is a very niche character. He is nerdy, kind of perpetually scared, suffers from social anxiety and of course... he is really submissive during sex. He enjoys being dominated and it is a core theme in his route as both he and the MC will explore their prefer...
2020-02-17 16:37:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress:
- Coded James' chapter 9
- Fixed an audio bug in Neil's side story
- Added a winged and Peter Pan collar to the game
- Coded in a new choice selection scene (specifically for James' chapter 12)
Art progress:
- Finished Nornus' sprite
- ...
To promote the release for Caine's route (for the free version), I decided to draw a cover art of him, sitting on a throne. Completely different colouring style as well!
I have no concrete release date yet, but hopefully this month or next month <3
2020-02-10 00:29:28 +0000 UTC View PostThis month the Tailor Tales Plus Early Access will be renamed to "Tailor Tales Patreon" due to the merger with the normal game (now there's only one game for two tiers!)
Tailor Tales content this month:
James' chapters 6 & 7
ITCH HAS BEEN A BIT GLITCHY AND MIGHT PATCH YOU WITH A CORRUPTED FILE. If you can't boot up the game anymore and you're stuck on a black screen, ...
2020-02-01 02:28:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Just got the song back from composer Joel Steudler (he's amazing, I wish I could afford him to replace the entire OST), and it was so amazing, I had to share.
I requested a romantic song for a very specific scene for James (chapter 26, so it will take a while). If you need any context, it's basically their confession scene and there's flying involved. The song hits several beats that match the actual story, so I'm hoping it'll be a very immersive and emotional chapter!
Please give...
2020-01-24 21:47:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress:
- Fixed a small audio bug in Neil's chapter 8
- Added James' chapter 8
Art progress:
- Redrew Neil's 5th CG
- Drew James' casual outfit
- Drew Kaleb's casual outfit
- Finished the bath background
Script progress: 2020-01-24 04:36:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: the clear winner is #17! Some of the other popular outfits will be given to other characters :)
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I'm working on designing James' casual outfit when he's not wearing his armour, and I made a bunch. Please vote for your favourite in this straw poll:
https://www.strawpoll.me/19265510/r
2020-01-19 02:48:40 +0000 UTC View PostDO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T STARTED JAMES' ROUTE YET.
Also don't read the poll if you really don't want to be spoiled with what happens in James' route.
Okay? Want to know what I want to poll you about? Read on.
In chapter 12, MC is attending a festival on the planet Yool. At this point in the story, you have met these characters (Jæmis is his official name, but I will always use James to talk about him):
- James
- Kaleb
...
Wanted to redraw this CG for a while, and finally did it. MC has had a different design since over a year ago, plus it just wasn't up to par anymore in terms of quality. So enjoy, Neil's redrawn CG!
2020-01-15 04:40:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Game progress
- Added James' chapter 7
- Added geometric shapes to the details tab for clothing
Art progress
- Finished the infirmary background
- Finished the bedroom background
- Finished the training room background
- Finished the dining hall...
A while back, Patreons had the opportunity to add their name to a list of names that James' VA would voice.
The VA has finally completed his work! It will take me a while to organize all of the files, as it's like 800 files haha. If your name was on the list, James will actually voice it IF it comes up in the story. Currently, James is refusing to call Joselina by her actual name, so it will take a while before you can enjoy his voice.
Also it comes in 4 different tones, one of th...
2020-01-13 01:19:54 +0000 UTC View PostFor Monthly Pass Plus Patrons, this month's password is:
Tailor Tales content this month:
James' chapters 4 & 5