VN Ren'Py Being a DIK [v0.11.1] [DrPinkCake]

[Pennel]

Updated BigTable™ with the recent informations.
Not gonna be much since the last numbers were 47 days ago, just gonna put the 300 animations estimated with confidence and update the Development Time; statistically we are 2 months from release if it's keep the pace of the last two episodes.

Episode	Renders	Animations	Size	Release Date	Development Time
Episode 1	1301	51	≈1.1 GB	07 Feb 2019	000 days
Episode 2	1709 (+31%)	77 (+51%)	≈2.3 GB (+1.2 GB)	04 May 2019	087 (2 months, 28 days |≈12 weeks)
Episode 3	2289 (+34%)	99 (+29%)	≈4.1 GB (+1.8 GB)	16 Aug 2019	105 (3 months, 13 days |≈15 weeks)
Episode 4	2532 (+11%)	134 (+35%)	≈6.1 GB (+2.0 GB)	10 Jan 2020	148 (4 months, 26 days |≈21 weeks)
Episode 5	2456 (-3%)	157 (+17%)	≈8.0 GB (+1.9 GB)	29 May 2020	141 (4 months, 20 days |≈20 weeks)
Episode 6	3336 (+35%)	162 (+3%)	≈11.1 GB (+3.1 GB)	13 Nov 2020	169 (5 months, 16 days |≈24 weeks)
Episode 7	3723 (+12%)	250 (+54%)	≈14.5 GB (+3.4 GB)	23 Apr 2021	162 (5 months, 11 days |≈23 weeks)
Episode 8	1000 (≈27%)	300? (+20%)	—	in development	111 (3 months, 20 days |≈16 weeks)

Complete Table with the help of Holy Bacchus† previous post. — Being a DIK in development since 2 years, 5 months, 17 days (29 months / 128 weeks / 898 days / 21,552 hours)

> Release Date Estimate:
Optimistic: Mid September 2021 (20 weeks) — Recent Average: Early October 2021 (24 weeks) — Growing Scenario: Early November 2021 (28 weeks)

I think it's highly likely that it'll drop near the end of October. Pretty sure DPC will want to get as close to Halloween as possible, since that's the big event that has been teased.

He says that he has setup clothes and accessories for 60 characters for a free roam that is going to be worked on now. Surely that's the party, and all that setup is for everyone's costumes.

I foresee the render and animation counts getting a massive boost in the next next update (or 2 updates if the party takes a while to finish being worked on).

 

[shazba]

the winner of it was Lily and Envy, who will be getting a joint 2D wallpaper

Took me a few seconds to compose myself after that one!

 

[ziotoni]

I think it's highly likely that it'll drop near the end of October. Pretty sure DPC will want to get as close to Halloween as possible, since that's the big event that has been teased.

Let's hope not, jesus christ

 

[`Ray`]

BTW, I wanted to ask...why do people here hate Madame? Bcuz her services are shit? or the cost is too high? I mean she is sexy...

 

[SteveyP]

BTW, I wanted to ask...why do people here hate Madame? Bcuz her services are shit? or the cost is too high? I mean she is sexy...

One could argue that she brings very little value to the game. I don't share that opinion due to the fact that she is your "reward" for winning hell week, maybe one of others. That and she's crazy expensive lol.

 

[magaclaawe]

So is he working alone or has a team?

 

[Anomander Cake]

So is he working alone or has a team?

All by himself, makes everything about the game that much more impressive.

 

[BackwardsBird]

I aspire to be this good at something someday.

 

[godkingxerxes]

What's with everyone obsessed with a Halloween release?

I doubt the good doctor even realizes this, he's just working on this episode and when it's done he will release it.

The episode immediately following might have some Thanksgiving related content, should we wait an entire year for that episode?

 

[SteveyP]

What's with everyone obsessed with a Halloween release?

I doubt the good doctor even realizes this, he's just working on this episode and when it's done he will release it.

The episode immediately following might have some Thanksgiving related content, should we wait an entire year for that episode?

A "few" people have speculated that the episode will be release by October (halloween) and since Jacob and Sage mentioned the annual Halloween party in episode 7.... well you know that's more than enough for people here to consider that gospel.

 

[ChipLecsap]

Even without Numbers, this was an Informative Status Update. . First of All, DPC acknowledge a Topic that even here often bringed up , namely " The Development Time ". He aware of it, and that its increased, but once again I have to agree with his comments. I personally prefer to wait a little bit longer, for bigger update.
There is nothing more worse, than you wait, 4 month for an update, and then your favorite girl is not even in the episode., DPC however try to make sure that at least, each main girl and most of the side girl get some kind of content, even if its not a lewd scene. I dig that .

The most Exciting part, however was this : Next week I will shift focus to producing static renders. This is why I also spent time preparing close to 60 characters (clothes, make-up, accessories, etc.) for a free roam event I will start working on today..

This Must Be related to Halloween, right ?.

 

[ename144]

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This week I worked very hard on animations. I managed to build a considerable queue that will take at least three weeks to render.

I have four lewd scenes left to pose for, and I know there are SFW animations I will pose on top of that as well. With all things considered, reaching at least 300 animations for this update is very likely at this point.

Considering that this project started with 51 animations for episode 1, it's crazy how far we have come thanks to your continued support. Episodes have continuously gotten bigger, with the drawback of increased development time that I know some of you are feeling.

But to be able to put everything I want in each update feels amazing. The increase in content is simply because I don't want to cut anything from the episodes. I want each episode to be packed with content for everyone, and frankly, it wouldn't make sense to release it in smaller updates.

I will add that I feel that most of you are patient and very supportive. And that is worth so much to me in this stressful business. Thank you so much for that!

There is still a huge amount of static renders and even writing left to do, but time to do this will be freed up now that I have this animation queue.

Next week I will shift focus to producing static renders. This is why I also spent time preparing close to 60 characters (clothes, make-up, accessories, etc.) for a free roam event I will start working on today.

This week, there was a poll for an extra 2D wallpaper, and the winner of it was Lily and Envy, who will be getting a joint 2D wallpaper (clothed and nude versions) in episode 8.

I hope you enjoyed this new kind of poll where girls were put into couples. It won't be the norm, but something I will do again in the future.

Have a nice weekend DIKs and HOTs

Dr PinkCake

Alas, our number-optional updates continue. DPC gives us a rough estimate for the total animations in the game, but neglects to give us any idea on how many animations his week focusing on them produced. So all we really know is that the animation target number is indeed higher than our Episode 7 baseline.

Spoiler: The Futility of Charts Without Numbers

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Last we heard, DPC had 115 animations finished, but that was nearly a month ago. Last week he indirectly confirmed he rendered at least 16 animations from his queue. So that's our best estimate for his current pace (ludicrously imprecise as it is). As you can see, this suggests he could potentially hit this new target number in mid September. That does line up tantalizingly well with our Static Render chart, but with so little data that's probably a coincidence - especially since I expect the Static Render totals to exceed Episode 7 as well.

We're basically guessing at this point. As many have said, it would make sense to release this in October to match the (suspected) Halloween theme, and these numbers do seem compatible with that goal. But that's about the best we can say for now.

 

[BackwardsBird]

Most people: I wonder if Ep 8 will be out for Halloween.

Me: Finally gonna find out if my girl Riona is getting a romance path or getting shanked by her stalker.

 

[ChipLecsap]

What's with everyone obsessed with a Halloween release?

I doubt the good doctor even realizes this, he's just working on this episode and when it's done he will release it.

The episode immediately following might have some Thanksgiving related content, should we wait an entire year for that episode?

. Its not really an obsession, it's just a nice bonus feeling , if in some way, a Halloween themed episode will be released in the month of Halloween.
Just like in the old times when there were tv shows that are made " A special Xmas episode " or when Porn sites, releasing some kind of festive themed Content, whether it's Halloween, Xmas, or Easter.
The possibility of our real life timeline connected to the in game time line is very rare, mostly impossible. and We not expecting it ,not demanding it, it is not an important factor , but there's a chance now, and this makes it extra exciting for some folks, - Including Me - what is wrong with this ?

 

[magaclaawe]

All by himself, makes everything about the game that much more impressive.

With the amount of money he got from patreon and steam he could hire people to help him.

 

[Kellermann]

This is why I also spent time preparing close to 60 characters (clothes, make-up, accessories, etc.) for a free roam event I will start working on today.

Halloween party, here we come!

New question, will ep. 8 possibly come in under the 5gb limit?

 

[-VQueS-]

I wouldn't be surprised if the last episode contained over 1000 animations

 

[OFT]

Firm enough to grasp an axe

 

[AchedCroissant]

This week, there was a poll for an extra 2D wallpaper, and the winner of it was Lily and Envy, who will be getting a joint 2D wallpaper (clothed and nude versions) in episode 8.

Did anyone doubt it?

 

[ChipLecsap]

With the amount of money he got from patreon and steam he could hire people to help him.

This is an another Returning "Subject". and Beside of the reason that we are selfish , and want the update as fast as we could. There is no other Benefits for him, beside that " It might fasten up the development time "- but it is not garanteed. He would have to share his money, but more importantly He will be depended on somebody else's work. there is more Risk than reward for him.