Quick Devblog - 5/30/2025


Hey guys, so here's the situation right now:

Right after I returned from FWA, my family sprung sudden travel plans on me to travel to China between June 4th - 16th because my grandparents' health is failing and we decided we should spend time with them while we still could. It was a little sudden and along with other abrupt family obligations, it kinda threw my work schedule into freefall. That, along with the time spent at FWA (which I don't regret, I have a lovely time meeting some of y'all there!) has really cut into the time I thought I'd have for VN development.

I've been kinda falling apart lately because every time I feel like I'm starting to pull my life together, something comes at me and knocks everything down over all over again. I hate that at the end of every month, I have to ask you guys for more of your patience, so much so that it's become a regular thing. You guys have been more than accommodating and I really don't want to feel like I'm taking advantage of your kindness.

Right now, I'm working on trying to push out the TB update and any outstanding commissions before I leave on June 4th. I've been basically working on TB nonstop between sleeping and eating this past week and I'm really close to getting it done. Unfortunately, China blocks a lot of social media/communication within the country, and my grandparents don't have wifi so I'm not sure if I'll be able to work on anything while I'm there.

Thank you guys again for being so kind and understanding with me all this time. I really wish I could stop leaning on that and actually show you my best self, but life keeps throwing me curveballs and keeping on top of everything has been a struggle.

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Life is life man. Take your time and do what you need to do!

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Take your time! Im still amazed you are one manning 2 amazing vns by yourself 

Take all the time you need. Don't burn yourself out

Completely understandable. Do the project at the time you can, but it shouldn't prioritize real life events! 

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We understand! Its okay! Go your own pace!

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it happens  ๐Ÿซ‚

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Stuff like this happens. Go at your own pace and don't burn yourself out. 

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No need to apologize, these things happen. Best wishes to you and your family.

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Take all the time you need family is more important than the visual novel I wish you the best of luck hope everything turns out okay in the end

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You see, the time spent with family is the most important. You don't have to apologize. VN can wait, it won't run away, time won't take them... family... family is a priority^^. It doesn't matter that you won't be able to work on the project there, and that's even better. Spend time with your family. Take a break, go away and relax. You'll return with a fresh idea for the project, and it will be easier for you to work. Don't treat it like a job where you have to fit into a schedule because of updates and people waiting. This is a hobby, we should have fun with what we do^^. So go, relax, have fun, enjoy your family^///^.

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Mate, take all the time you need. We will still be here, go spend time with your grandparents while you have the time and chances.  You do not want to regret that mate. Trust me on that, what i wouldn't give to have one more day with mine.  Hugs to you mate, and enjoy the time you have with them.

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As long as you post an I'm still alive post once a month we will wait. I have seen too many good projects die to burnout or be deformed into something ugly and hollow from trying to get ahead of a deadline. Take your time we can wait. We may not want to but we can.

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Hey Shiro, you're too hard on yourself. Take a deep breath, enjoy your time with your grandparents, and I hope you and your family stay safe.


Now, you're a hard worker. I mean, look how far you've come! So remind yourself you're not a disappointment and be kind to yourself. And you're taking the next step, so keep moving forward ๐Ÿ’™


Btw, the last cleanup on the characters was fudging brilliant.๐Ÿ˜‹

Now go out there and kick ass ๐Ÿ˜

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Take as much time as you need, you earned the break and you deserve it after working so hard. Keep up the good work Shiro