It took more time that I hoped but think I've also learned a lot in the process too. I finally got my second animation complete and it's rendering right now. Something so people can give when I actually deliver rather than at regular time intervals. I will have look into some alternative way of accepting support. I want to continue working on this project, I think I just need to be able do it my own pace, without pressure, what ever that pace happens to be. Obviously this is none of your fault, you have all been amazing, this is pressure I can't help but put on myself. ![]() I've accepted all your support over the years as its the only way I have been able justify spending the as much time working on this project as I do. I try my best not to promise anything as not to feel guilt when I can't deliver. I feel a massive obligation to keep working each month as to not let you all down. I think it is partly down to the way I accept support through patreon and it's monthly billing cycle. As much as I enjoy working on this project, when I start to struggle I begin to hate it too. So far I've been able to keep working productively but it's finally starting to catch up with me. Right now it pretty much consumes most of my free time, If I ever take some time for myself to relax I only end up feeling under more pressure catch up. I think I will also reassess how much time I spend working of this project. I think after the update is done I'm going to take a break, at least until the new year. Instead it's been a bit of an unenjoyable grind which then only seems to make it harder to think creatively and productively. I would say I've been struggling for motivation but motivation is not the right word, I've really wanted to get this update finished but I've been lacking the creative spark or inspiration to make it happen. I hate to make excuses but I feel at least an explanation is needed. I really hoped to have it done by now but It's been a bit of a struggle the past few weeks. I just want to say sorry the current update is taking so long. That's all I can think of for now so I'll leave it there. I made a little comparison image, let me know what you think. I've never been 100% happy with her original hair style and I'm considering changing it. You may notice Captain Stewart has a different hair style. Speaking of things to share, I haven't been completely idle, I did still play around with Daz a bit and I created the above renders. I also won't be making regular weekly posts anymore, I'll just make them as and when I have something worth sharing. As for an ETA on the next update, at this point I have no idea. I'll be sure to let you guys know before I do so. I'm am going to continue to do that until I have the next update ready, at that point I will look at un-pausing the billing. I've been pausing the monthly billing every month since last year. I don't want to get into the situation again where the joy is gone and It feels more like a non stop grind. I'm going to take it easy and work as I feel happy doing so. That said I'm not going to be working at the pace I was before. I created a little scene last weekend and it felt good doing it. ![]() I'm feeling much happier now and want to start working on the game again. I haven't read anyone's I'm afraid, however I'm going to get around to it asap. I can see a lot of unread messages, if you sent me one and I didn't reply, don't worry, I wasn't ignoring you specifically. I just really wanted a break and to be able to forget about this project for a while.
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