Pushing Through Technical Challenges

This week was tougher than expected - technical issues slowed me down, but there's still progress to share!

Episode 3 Milestones: ✅ Environment Built:

• Castle & walls completed (finally sets the medieval tone!)
• Placed key location models to establish the chapter's identity

✅ Art Upgrades in Progress:

• Hired a freelance artist to:
  • Replace all AI placeholder portraits
  • Design period-accurate clothing (because immersion matters!)

✅ Chapter Design Locked:

• Features 2 adult scenes + action-packed level design
• Heavy focus on narrative-driven combat

On My Plate Next:

• NPC model refinements
• Ambient sound design
• Costume implementations
• All character portraits
• Transition cutscenes

Testing Pipeline:

1. Closed Discord testing → 2. Patreon release → 3. Public launch

Sneak Peek: City Builder mode will get "game-changing" updates post-Episode 3... but my lips are sealed for now! 🔐

Personal Note: Admitting I wanted to accomplish more this week - but sometimes dev work means wrestling with unexpected issues. Next update will be stronger!