Hey Everyone!
Here with a status update!
So, while trying not to be too long winded, or spoilery, here's where we're at:
- This update structure contains a linear scene, as well as the first part of a massive free-roam. The linear scene is completely written and rendered, starting on animation work today ...
- The *framework* for the freeroam segment has all been built (from scratch), mapped and rendered in full. I tested it yesterday, everything's flowing like a champ!
- There are close to 20 events that branch off of it, though. I've got ~80% of those side events written, with 2 completely rendered, as well as a bit of the third. So, all in all, i'd say this update is about ~15% complete.
If I get this first path of the freeroam done in an acceptable amount of time, then i will include the second branch as part of this update as well. But we'll see where things land :) I want to try to keep everything within a 3 months release cycle, as best i can. (This isn't a guarantee, just a rough timeline for me to keep track)
Anyway, thought you guys might like to know! :)
And, if anyone remembers "Kiara" - the woman from that training yard, that stepped up to fight colt in training - She gets a face reveal. Due to how well she was received, and liked, I've decided to transition her from a one-off side character, to a recurring one. You will see *much* more of Kiara in the coming updates ;)