GB Lady Work Schedule Update
Added 2023-09-02 18:01:06 +0000 UTCHello everyone!
Normally I post the monthly Influencer gift on the 2nd, but I wanted to make this post as early on as possible, so the bonus gift will be up tomorrow instead. There's gonna be a bit of a change with how I get things done for the games.
From now on I'm gonna have two specific days off per week. I've decided on Saturdays and Tuesdays currently, maybe that'll change. For the next while I might also take additional days off or do mainly half days since I'm not feeling the best.
The most immediate and noticeable way this will impact players is with the monthly OL2 beta builds. I had hoped they'd be 20k+ per month once we got past the last of OL1 work, but with this reduced schedule OL:N&F betas will likely add somewhere around 15k words per month. Sometimes they might be more than that, and other times it could be closer to 10k.
I am still aiming for Our Life: Now & Forever to properly launch in 2025, albeit very late 2025. Though, the initial release probably won't come with all three Step DLCs available out the gate, and it for sure won't have the Step 4 epilogue. That'll have to come in 2026.
For now, I'll keep doing my daily update posts on Twitter/in Discord on Saturdays and Tuesdays to let people know that it was a day off, but if those stick as my breaks I may eventually not post at all on socials those days.
And, of course, nobody was forcing me not to have days off before this. I've never felt like fans of the games were impatient. Our players have always been willing to wait for stories to be done when they're done! I just like getting things done and there's so many things I want to get done, it makes it hard to choose to not do anything. But I'm at a point where I can't keep up that pace. I need more breaks than I used to and am gonna take them rather than risk reaching a point where I might have to stop work for multiple months because I've pushed myself too hard.
So, that's the situation right now. I'll keep you all up-to-date if things change further or get rearranged. Thank you for taking the time to read it and for following along with my progress 💕!
Comments
Im happy to hear you are taking care of yourself 😊 take it easy, i'll be there when the game is out whenever that is 🥰
Maideen Fair
2023-09-14 02:06:01 +0000 UTCAgreed! I'd rather have something later that's good and didn't cause the developer to crash and burn making it.
Elisabeth Braunfeld
2023-09-08 22:15:12 +0000 UTCnice
Karolina Quevedo +18
2023-09-04 19:25:58 +0000 UTCThank you for letting us know but please take all the breaks and time you need. We'll patiently wait for you!
Melissa
2023-09-04 15:31:44 +0000 UTCVery happy to see you making time for some R&R. We adore your content but not at the expense of your health. Please be sure to be extra kind to yourself!
Rex Brothers
2023-09-04 03:31:47 +0000 UTCi hope you feel better soon. you should take care of yourself and slow down pace of your work bit. overwork doesn't help even those who usually don't get tired, i know something about that
Hressal'eert Sanguine
2023-09-03 14:44:36 +0000 UTCI was always really impressed about how much you’d get done in a month, it’s clear you work very hard! However it’s so important to give yourself time to breath and recuperate, that goes for everyone. So I think it’s awesome your work/life balance is becoming more stable and healthy, absolutely enjoy your days off!
Flightwings
2023-09-03 03:11:13 +0000 UTCI'm sure it hard to giving yourself breaks as someone working for yourself. And I'm sure having WAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY too many peoples looking over your shoulder, in a way, doesn't help with it also. But you have to remember, you'er only human, like we all are. I'm sure a large amount of the members here work, like I do. And if we are able to have days off, so can you. So, take your days off. Just like we do, you need those days to just chill and relax, to recharge. As much as we love your games, we don't mind waiting for as long as you need to get it done and done right.
Jay
2023-09-03 01:33:50 +0000 UTCI am so glad you are giving yourself some breaks!! I love your work so much, but your health and wellbeing is soo important!
Sydney Terepocki
2023-09-03 00:02:26 +0000 UTCi’m glad you’re taking breaks hunnie, you deserve to take care of yourself too <3
Isa
2023-09-02 23:06:56 +0000 UTCGood job giving yourself breaks!! It's sooo important to do that, and I want to know the person behind one of my favorite games is taking care of themselves. ❤️
WAC 'n HAC
2023-09-02 22:43:07 +0000 UTCGood for you for taking steps to take care of yourself! It's hard to adjust your work schedule when you're in a self-employment type of situation.
Julia
2023-09-02 22:11:29 +0000 UTCPLEASE take care of yourself!! We love you too much for you to burn yourself out when you don’t need too.
Mary Hoban
2023-09-02 22:02:43 +0000 UTCHello GBLady,I've always wondered when you would take a break. What I've come to realize for myself is that a healthy body is our most valuable asset, and I genuinely wish for you to stay well and keep up your fantastic work. Taking time to rest and prioritize self-care is essential for that. Please, take good care of yourself and stay healthy.🫶
aki
2023-09-02 22:02:20 +0000 UTCThat's perfectly valid! Please take proper breaks and take care of yourself! We'll be here to support you!! You're amazing 💕💕💕
Lonely_Mermaid
2023-09-02 21:56:00 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and take days for yourself thank you for your hard work and dedication.
MooSeHunniey
2023-09-02 21:34:28 +0000 UTCIt’s good for you to set healthy boundaries for yourself.
Kara Onasi
2023-09-02 21:03:14 +0000 UTCi'm v glad you're setting the boundaries you need to take care of yourself. i hope taking things slower helps your health/condition improve overall <3
sakurras
2023-09-02 20:44:47 +0000 UTC'Tis far better to time-out, than to burn-out, I always quoteth!
Psykes
2023-09-02 20:00:01 +0000 UTCProud of you for recognizing your needs! Take your time! We’re along for the ride but no one wants GB Patch overworking to please us!
Supershybutpushingthroughit
2023-09-02 19:50:41 +0000 UTCPlease take breaks and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it!
Sai Aiza
2023-09-02 19:32:06 +0000 UTCTake your time, we love you and your games!!!! (*´˘`*)♡
Icarus
2023-09-02 19:21:27 +0000 UTCYes!! Take your time, and don't over work yourself!! We want the best for ya! >;)💙
Elwynn Delaine
2023-09-02 19:06:32 +0000 UTCAs much as I'm anticipating OL2, I'm more happy to see you taking time for yourself too! I'm sure we'd all wait any amount of time for your beautiful game ❤️
Bee
2023-09-02 18:57:56 +0000 UTCAlways make sure you rest!! We have no issues waiting considering how well everything always comes out so please take care of yourself 🩵
Pandaa Marie
2023-09-02 18:51:39 +0000 UTCPlease, take as many breaks as you need! They're so important, and you and your health absolutely comes first!
Kimiko
2023-09-02 18:46:10 +0000 UTCMake sure you take care of yourself. Relax, do things to calm yourself or have fun, or even socialize with people irl. Trust me literally any (though especially all) will make a difference. Just don't overwork yourself and if need be take frequent breaks even if it is a "work day" if that's what you need.
Ashley Wright
2023-09-02 18:42:16 +0000 UTCTake as many breaks as you need! 🥰
Jess B.
2023-09-02 18:41:12 +0000 UTCI’m glad you’re deciding to take regular days off! 💖
Azou
2023-09-02 18:34:46 +0000 UTCSelf care is always more important!
Vera
2023-09-02 18:21:38 +0000 UTCThank you for all the hard work you and your team do for these games ♥️ take all the breaks you need, we'll be here cheering you on all the same!
Carisma
2023-09-02 18:08:40 +0000 UTCI think we all agree that we can wait as much as we have to, cause the most important thing is for you to not loose interest/motivation for this project. Mental health is so important in today's day and age. Please take all the breaks you need. Rest up !
Trashi
2023-09-02 18:07:04 +0000 UTCSo glad you're doing more to take care of yourself. Like Kai says, you come first.
Calysha B
2023-09-02 18:06:12 +0000 UTCI'm glad you're taking time for yourself. I and I'm sure the others would never want you to be overtaxed. Thank you for such great communication ❤️
Treyben Mazelin
2023-09-02 18:03:35 +0000 UTCIt will always be worth the wait. Your health comes first. Thank you for informing us. 🤍
Kai
2023-09-02 18:03:31 +0000 UTC
