[VX ACE RPG] Aylia's Story - English H-RPG Goodness!

[YummyTiger]

I was kidding when I said December, you know?:P

Sadly, I should have you set my release dates. I'd never have believed it would take me this long, given where I was in August, but my nitpicky self managed to drag things out quite nicely. Looking like your joke will end up being accurate. Sooo, why don't you joke about chapter 2 being released in March, so I don't drag that one out another year

[RandomGuy2599]

Nah, I'd say you could do Chapter 2 by the end of December.

Damn your post getting me excited, thinking this was done already. Haha.

Crazy to think this was originally due out in like April. That's like what, 8 months extra? Dayam, it's gonna be a blast.

[linkolek]

I was kidding when I said December, you know?:P

Sadly, I should have you set my release dates. I'd never have believed it would take me this long, given where I was in August, but my nitpicky self managed to drag things out quite nicely. Looking like your joke will end up being accurate. Sooo, why don't you joke about chapter 2 being released in March, so I don't drag that one out another year

Be careful with that kind of wishing. You could end up releasing Chapter 2 in March...2017.

[YummyTiger]

Nah, I'd say you could do Chapter 2 by the end of December.

Damn your post getting me excited, thinking this was done already. Haha.

Crazy to think this was originally due out in like April. That's like what, 8 months extra? Dayam, it's gonna be a blast.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Chapter 2 by the end of December? Now you sound like me last Spring. Damn it... when you can't count on "random guys" on the Internet to keep you grounded, you're really in trouble !

Sorry for getting you excited. Still 44 days to go. That said, those 8 months you mentioned have resulted in more side quests, an entirely new 2nd stage which bridges the two main quests in chapter 1 much better, a bunch of side quests, a ton of dynamic mini-events that change as things progress, fun little ecchi scenes, and way improved facial features (in my opinion). So, it might end up being worth the wait. Or, you might play it and think, "Wtf has he been doing for 8 months!" Personally, I'm hoping for the first option

[Ayeka]

I played prologue, game is great! Have hope we can enjoy more soon.

[Throbby]

You know, a great way to avoid mission-creep in your games is to simply make the first game your first chapter. Sounds like there's been a lot of content added in, enough to let you play for a decent little chunk of time. Considering that some games you could purchase take maybe three or four hours to complete, I bet people would jump at the chance to play a series of one-chapter games released regularly.

Plus, it's a lot easier to polish one bit, call it done, and release it as its own thing before moving on to the next chapter. It really cuts down on the, "WEllllllll, maybe I'll just tweak this one last thing before I add that new content..."

[DCF]

You know, a great way to avoid mission-creep in your games is to simply make the first game your first chapter. Sounds like there's been a lot of content added in, enough to let you play for a decent little chunk of time. Considering that some games you could purchase take maybe three or four hours to complete, I bet people would jump at the chance to play a series of one-chapter games released regularly.

Plus, it's a lot easier to polish one bit, call it done, and release it as its own thing before moving on to the next chapter. It really cuts down on the, "WEllllllll, maybe I'll just tweak this one last thing before I add that new content..."

I think he wants to make choices in earlier chapters influence what happens in later chapters though. Splitting them into separate gates would make that more difficult.

[YummyTiger]

@Throbby: You're right, and honestly, if I went back in time with the wisdom I have now, I'd probably make a shorter game to start things off. Of course, Aylia's Story is my dream game, and eventually, I would have wanted to buckle down and get all this stuff in place, so might as well do it now. It's not like I'm running any pledged updates or anything, so the wait is the only downside to this lengthy development.

Yet, DCF is correct. The "chapters" in Aylia's Story are all strongly tied together, and really are not separate games. Your decisions throughout change things dramatically. I've not come across another H-RPG that is attempting the level of dynamic interactions that I'm aiming for. So, to break them into completely separate experiences would ruin one of my key aims. Still, I see you point. My next title will build on what I've learned during this process, so you might see something more in line with your suggestion.

[Ayeka]

wait is the only downside to this lengthy development.

Good to know you not abadoned game. Cheers for you

Yet, DCF is correct. The "chapters" in Aylia's Story are all strongly tied together, and really are not separate games. Your decisions throughout change things dramatically. I've not come across another H-RPG that is attempting the level of dynamic interactions that I'm aiming for. So, to break them into completely separate experiences would ruin one of my key aims.

I am glad decisions made by player can change things in future. I hope you will keep doing it this way. Game without consequences poorly imitate RPG. And in H-RPG player choices change how world, people and law see you so it is even more important. I wish you GOOD LUCK !

[Elaymidoray]

Quick question, the aim was end of December for Chapter 1, I'm presuming that's still on (it's cool if it's not, just ignore the bullseye painted on ye roof) but do you have a possible hard date aim, or is it still just by the end of December? *question mark face*

[DragonG]

so i am lost in the convo ! XD but is the chap 1 alredy out or not? and when it will be out (if is not still) will it be on here to download??

[YummyTiger]

@Elaymidoray: Yes, I'm aiming for December 30th. I am more confident in that date than any other. Even if I miss it, I can say with near certainty that it'll be within a week or two afterwards. My list of things to finish is dwindling every day!

@DragonG: See above. Chapter 1 is not out yet, but will be soon. I'll update the first post with the link.

[Zaiaku666]

Just a little more than three weeks, nice. Note to self get money by then. Cause I have a little problem with funds that may or may not hamper my donation.

[BlackDread]

So glad to hear its almost done, been a while since I played the current build so i think i'll replay it to refresh my memory.

[xeragoth]

for some reason yummy is not gonna charge for the first release (honestly with the amount of work you have done you should) but that the decision it was made

[DragonG]

@Elaymidoray: Yes, I'm aiming for December 30th. I am more confident in that date than any other. Even if I miss it, I can say with near certainty that it'll be within a week or two afterwards. My list of things to finish is dwindling every day!

@DragonG: See above. Chapter 1 is not out yet, but will be soon. I'll update the first post with the link.

thank u kindly for the answer ^^

[Ayeka]

for some reason yummy is not gonna charge for the first release (honestly with the amount of work you have done you should) but that the decision it was made

Registering bussiness, paying taxes... If fiskus catch you getting money without it you are doomed. Financial punishment is harsh....

[YummyTiger]

for some reason yummy is not gonna charge for the first release (honestly with the amount of work you have done you should) but that the decision it was made

Registering bussiness, paying taxes... If fiskus catch you getting money without it you are doomed. Financial punishment is harsh....

I already have everything setup that would be necessary to pay taxes on any income resulting from the game. The reason I decided to not make Chapter 1 a pledged update was because I never intended for the prologue to be the game's demo. I always intended for that to be the prologue + chapter 1. That portion of the game would give players a very good amount of gameplay to make a concrete decision on whether it is something they would want to donate too. Additionally, completing chapter 1 would signal to me that I could actually accomplish the completion of this game. I never thought it would take me this long, but I want to stand by my decision. Ultimately, I truly never want anyone to EVER regret donating to me if they choose to do so. I want them to get the game and feel like I do when I buy a great game, just plain happy.

It is probably too idealistic, but damn it, I don't care. I just want to see some titties!

[decimad]

This is going to be the best christmas/new year that i've had in a long time if chapter 1 gets released on december 30.

[Ayeka]

@Elaymidoray: Yes, I'm aiming for December 30th.

Thank you doing it after Christmas. Preparing all food, visiting family and get visits, cleaning after, it get me busy and of course I cannot play when my hubby and daughter is around. New year we go to ball,I think i start game in 3-4 january.